Theft Attempt - Cut Wire

[ishouldbuyatacotruck_imp]

Hey y’all,

So I went out to start the motorcycle this morning and nothing happened when turning the key. No lights, nothing. Battery shouldn’t be dead, first check of fuses seems okay, but then I noticed this:











It looks like someone tried to bypass the ignition and twist these wires together? Unclear.

Just picked up some items (extra wire, tape) that might help me fix it. Wish me luck.

[Gone in 60]

Holy cow that is scary to see. That’s quite a violation of your property. Means someone spent time doing that. Lucky it wasn’t someone who didn’t just kick the bike over in anger when it didn’t start.

[LongRanger_imp]

Yikes, how awful. Once you get things sorted, is there any way you can store the bike indoors?

[GoldOxide_imp]

Yeah, agreed, a complete disregard and a violation. This is almost like vandalism, which is painful.

Must be punks who don't have enough coin to load the bike into a truck.

What's next to "protect" your ride?

If you had the opportunity to know someone was tampering with your ride 25 seconds into it, what would you have done next?

[Nortoon_imp]

In the early 60s I had a copper device in my wallet that could be used to start my BSA Lightning if I misplaced my key. Only needed it once when an angry girlfriend tossed my key over the fence into her back yard. Picked up my key from her mother the next day, and started dating one of her girlfriends.

[peterbaron]

Sorry to hear, I hate any type of violation/theft...luckily, it ended up with only two wires being cut.
Unfortunately, all bikes are vulnerable to theft.
Good luck with your resolution and safer storage. Ride safe without incidents.

[Houtman_imp]

In the early 60s I had a copper device in my wallet that could be used to start my BSA Lightning if I misplaced my key. Only needed it once when an angry girlfriend tossed my key over the fence into her back yard. Picked up my key from her mother the next day, and started dating one of her girlfriends.

I thought that perhaps you would date the mother instead !

[pekingduck]

In the early 60s I had a copper device in my wallet that could be used to start my BSA Lightning if I misplaced my key. Only needed it once when an angry girlfriend tossed my key over the fence into her back yard. Picked up my key from her mother the next day, and started dating one of her girlfriends.

I thought that perhaps you would date the mother instead !

I thought that perhaps you would date the mother instead !
OOF! Now that's TWO unpleasant images today!
These bikes have a simple 2-wire ignition switch. Surprised the thief couldn't get it started. Of course, he would also have to defeat the fork lock.

If you don't have a U-lock or heavy chain, that may be a good deterrent for a possible next time. Even a cover will help deter. Maybe the old hidden toggle switch from VW Bug days. Thieves are usually lazy and will look for something easier.

[Rocky_imp]

Disgusting! A thief makes my blood boil!
You don't need me to tell you this, but it could happen again so time to think about more security, safe storage, etc.

[ishouldbuyatacotruck_imp]

Yeah, agreed, a complete disregard and a violation. This is almost like vandalism, which is painful.

Must be punks who don't have enough coin to load the bike into a truck.

What's next to "protect" your ride?

If you had the opportunity to know someone was tampering with your ride 25 seconds into it, what would you have done next?

I'm really not sure about how to protect it. I live in an apartment building with a pretty secure gate/garage situation. There are other motorcycles in the garage - Ducati Scrambler, Africa Twin, Triumphs, etc... and those riders haven't seen anything like this. The shop guys I talked with definitely see this as attempted theft, so I've filed a police report and insurance claim so now it's in their hands. (so technically this thread doesn't belong in mech&tech anymore)

Regarding opportunity - I live in Texas. We are allowed to defend our property and ourselves with lethal force. So I'd probably wave a pistol around in a threatening manner or take out his/her kneecap.

In the early 60s I had a copper device in my wallet that could be used to start my BSA Lightning if I misplaced my key. Only needed it once when an angry girlfriend tossed my key over the fence into her back yard. Picked up my key from her mother the next day, and started dating one of her girlfriends.

I thought that perhaps you would date the mother instead !

I thought that perhaps you would date the mother instead !
OOF! Now that's TWO unpleasant images today!
These bikes have a simple 2-wire ignition switch. Surprised the thief couldn't get it started. Of course, he would also have to defeat the fork lock.

If you don't have a U-lock or heavy chain, that may be a good deterrent for a possible next time. Even a cover will help deter. Maybe the old hidden toggle switch from VW Bug days. Thieves are usually lazy and will look for something easier.

I thought that perhaps you would date the mother instead !
OOF! Now that's TWO unpleasant images today!
These bikes have a simple 2-wire ignition switch. Surprised the thief couldn't get it started. Of course, he would also have to defeat the fork lock.

If you don't have a U-lock or heavy chain, that may be a good deterrent for a possible next time. Even a cover will help deter. Maybe the old hidden toggle switch from VW Bug days. Thieves are usually lazy and will look for something easier.
That will probably be my plan - U-lock or chain plus a cover. If I could roll her into my apartment I'd totally do that.

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