Should I Even Care? (Bike Keyed)

FF0000 · July 26th, 2011, 10:42 AM

When I got up this morning to go to work there were two long down to the metal scratches along both the top sides of the tank from front to back. The windscreen has deep swirl scratches too.

I live in a gated apartment complex that has limited shaded parking places and always park in front of my apartment under one of the sun protected spots. I'm guessing someone didn't like my 250 taking up a spot so they took their keys to it.

My insurance deductible is 500 USD. The bike already had a few very small places on the fairings before I bought it 2 months ago. It's not going to rust (as I live in Las Vegas) and not mechanically damaged, so I'm thinking that I'm not even going to fix it.

Have any of you had your bike keyed? Did you fix it?

(I'll post pictures when I get home.)

ninja250 · July 26th, 2011, 10:45 AM

I'd put a big sign on it that says "F*g Dicks!" and then train a video camera on tthe bike from my apt window to see what transpired next.

YORCHI · July 26th, 2011, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FF0000

When I got up this morning to go to work there were two long down to the metal scratches along both the top sides of the tank from front to back. The windscreen has deep swirl scratches too.

I live in a gated apartment complex that has limited shaded parking places and always park in front of my apartment under one of the sun protected spots. I'm guessing someone didn't like my 250 taking up a spot so they took their keys to it.

My insurance deductible is 500 USD. The bike already had a few very small places on the fairings before I bought it 2 months ago. It's not going to rust (as I live in Las Vegas) and not mechanically damaged, so I'm thinking that I'm not even going to fix it.

Have any of you had your bike keyed? Did you fix it?

(I'll post pictures when I get home.)

that sucks! Is it an assigned parking spot or is it just first come first serve?

I'd be pissed and would probably loosen up the lug nuts of every car around my bike or the ones that usually park in that spot regularly when I'm not there...but that would be illegal so don't do it!

Do you have any idea who it may have been? Any cameras in your complex?

highpsiguy · July 26th, 2011, 10:46 AM

Spend 80 bucks on some aftermarket rhino liner type material and coat tank and all plastic. Let them try and key that.

rockNroll · July 26th, 2011, 10:50 AM

so... you cheated with one of her friends?

highpsiguy · July 26th, 2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rockNroll

so... you cheated with one of her friends?

Maybe, the 600 found out about his 250?

FF0000 · July 26th, 2011, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YORCHI

that sucks! Is it an assigned parking spot or is it just first come first serve?

I'd be pissed and would probably loosen up the lug nuts of every car around my bike or the ones that usually park in that spot regularly when I'm not there...but that would be illegal so don't do it!

Do you have any idea who it may have been? Any cameras in your complex?

No, it's not assigned. All of it is first come first served.
I've only just moved into the place about 2.5 months ago. I don't even know anyone.
No cameras. There is a supposedly a security company that patrols, but I've never seen them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNroll

so... you cheated with one of her friends?

Do what?

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But seriously, would you even fix it?

YORCHI · July 26th, 2011, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FF0000

But seriously, would you even fix it?

I would fix it if the bike was already in great condition and had no other scratches or dings...I like keeping my new things new

Speaking of which, yesterday when I was installing the camera mount I dropped the socket I was using and it chipped the gas tank a tiny bit...I nearly cried

TXJ · July 26th, 2011, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FF0000

But seriously, would you even fix it?

No. I sold my wifes old bike no problem with scratches on it (first person who called me bought it). We paid $2500 for it in mint condition, then sold it a year later for $2000 with +9000 miles and in scuffed up condition. Not many people care about scratches on 250s since they just want to buy it to learn on, or want a cheap bike for their significant other or kid to mess around on.

I'd only fix it if you are bothered by it. But to me it's not worth the investment unless your bike is suffering mechanically.

As for the apartment security thing, people are A-holes. I lived in a apartment once for 6 months when I first got married and we were saving for a house. In that time people had parking lot disputes all the time. In a six month period there were probably 8 cars vandalized just in the area where I lived. The worst of it was someone taking a baseball bat to the windows and doors of a truck that took up two spots (and still no one heard it or saw it...).

bob706 · July 26th, 2011, 11:51 AM

I wouldn't make a claim unless damages were high. Probably just get some touch up paint. Still suck though

CThunder-blue · July 26th, 2011, 11:51 AM

Rust happens to exposed steel. It does rain in Vegas and the moisture in the air will cause the reaction. Better to buy some touch up paint and cover it up than leave it exposed.

YORCHI · July 26th, 2011, 11:54 AM

speaking of touch up paint...where can one get it cheap either online or local?

CThunder-blue · July 26th, 2011, 12:02 PM

http://www.colorrite.com/

FF0000 · July 26th, 2011, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

Rust happens to exposed steel. It does rain in Vegas and the moisture in the air will cause the reaction. Better to buy some touch up paint and cover it up than leave it exposed.

Good to know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by YORCHI

speaking of touch up paint...where can one get it cheap either online or local?

I'd be interested in this information too after what CThunder-blue said (especially if it is easy to match to a red 2007).

CThunder-blue · July 26th, 2011, 12:06 PM

see my post above

2011Ninja250R · July 26th, 2011, 01:09 PM

Sorry to hear that. I'd be real pissed. I say fix it. Heck, use it as an excuse to really paint her up.

FF0000 · July 26th, 2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011Ninja250R

Sorry to hear that. I'd be real pissed. I say fix it. Heck, use it as an excuse to really paint her up.

That would involve money which I REALLY don't have. (Non-traditional pre-med student going back after finishing first bachelors in 2008)

2011Ninja250R · July 26th, 2011, 01:43 PM

Then touch up paint should do.

FF0000 · July 26th, 2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011Ninja250R

Then touch up paint should do.

The fastest color: RED.

Edit: Not fair. You edited your post.

adri99an · July 26th, 2011, 04:26 PM

I say you go key everyone's car in the complex- just so it's fair that they have to deal with the same shi+t you do.....

ducducgooseit · July 26th, 2011, 06:26 PM

Do nothing about the vandalism. Concentrate on school. Become successful. Look back and laugh at lowlife probably still living in apartments.

Worked for me.

FF0000 · July 26th, 2011, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducducgooseit

Do nothing about the vandalism. Concentrate on school. Become successful. Look back and laugh at lowlife probably still living in apartments.

Worked for me.

You made my day...

FF0000 · July 26th, 2011, 07:15 PM

Pictures of the damage.
___________________________________________

Windscreen:

Tank (Left Side)

Tank (Right Side)

___________________________________________

heylookitsfranco · July 26th, 2011, 09:18 PM

reading your post just made me feel so angry on your behalf lol. keying someone's vehicle is so classless.

Live2ride · July 26th, 2011, 09:25 PM

I'd flip sh#t if I were you. What an

, this makes me glad I live in the country away from the large population of morons in town

.

headshrink · July 26th, 2011, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FF0000

I'm guessing someone didn't like my 250 taking up a spot so they took their keys to it.

<rant>
I hate that mentality... it is so arrogant! Anyone with that mentality should also then key Smart cars if they aren't doubled-up in a space. These must be the same people who get pissed at bikes for splitting lanes at lights (where it is legal)..... I'm just not buying the "it's not fair argument." Supposedly a drivers license is supposed to be a privilege for the mature.... I guess not.
</rant>

nickjpass · July 26th, 2011, 09:42 PM

Sorry about your bike. Every time someone even touches my stuff, I go on a rampage. I grew up (still growing as I'm 15

) with little things. And if I bought something expensive, and it somehow got damaged, or like I said, touched, you better run. I also think I have OCD or something. Since your bike is scratched, I'd be constantly staring at it. I'd probably ride into a wall. In conclusion, yeah, I'd track the guy down and beat the keys out of him

, and I'd at least touch it up

.

Does anyone else have a problem viewing images on forums? I can't see the three pictures. I use Google Chrome.

setasai · July 26th, 2011, 10:25 PM

That's uncool. I'm not sure if alarm systems are sensitive enough but I have a gorilla alarm system on mine and I use it whenever I park in unsecured locations. Like in a parking lot or structure. It doesnt help for theft but it definitely spooks anybody that tries to touch it just for kicks. Sometimes it spooks me because i forgot I had it engaged.

nickjpass · July 26th, 2011, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by setasai

That's uncool. I'm not sure if alarm systems are sensitive enough but I have a gorilla alarm system on mine and I use it whenever I park in unsecured locations. Like in a parking lot or structure. It doesnt help for theft but it definitely spooks anybody that tries to touch it just for kicks. Sometimes it spooks me because i forgot I had it engaged.

I think the Gorilla would detect it. I don't know if he can afford that though (security alarm). But almost any pressure makes the alarm chirp.

Clearlynotstefan · July 27th, 2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

I think the Gorilla would detect it. I don't know if he can afford that though (security alarm). But almost any pressure makes the alarm chirp.

at LEAST as good as the gorilla at a fraction of the price
http://internatrix.com/oscommerce/catalog/

bluesinorbit · July 27th, 2011, 02:26 AM

Oh man, that's f***ed up. They should be f***ing killed. No trial. No jury. Straight to execution.

nickjpass · July 27th, 2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bluesinorbit

Oh man, that's f***ed up. They should be f***ing killed. No trial. No jury. Straight to execution.

Bikes are precious to us aren't they

?

miss_syn · July 27th, 2011, 09:27 AM

That's lame. I too live in an apartment complex but I have to pay for my garage spot.

Some lady tried closing the door on me when I was coming in and all the residents give me nasty looks with my bike.

Possibly complain to your landlord/apartment manager.

I might fix it. My fairing is slightly cracked right now and I've been putting it off. The Colorite for the red is like $40 because it says you have to buy the base coat for the color to match.

Maybe you could get a badass sticker to cover it up.

FF0000 · July 27th, 2011, 09:42 AM

It's all so sad. I wanted to keep the bike stock, but that's pretty much impossible now.

I'm leaning towards taking all the fairings off and re-painting the tank black.

Edit: (After I save up a little money.)

setasai · July 27th, 2011, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clearlynotstefan

at LEAST as good as the gorilla at a fraction of the price
http://internatrix.com/oscommerce/catalog/

Cool. Wish I saw that before I got the Gorilla.

YORCHI · July 27th, 2011, 10:49 AM

just in case anyone is worried about their stuff...

woot.com is selling an 8 camera home surveillance system with a 500gb dvr set up for like 280 bucks...

nickjpass · July 27th, 2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YORCHI

just in case anyone is worried about their stuff...

woot.com is selling an 8 camera home surveillance system with a 500gb dvr set up for like 280 bucks...

Seems worthy. Definitively would be a nice investment.

Also, newegg.com also has some nice systems. And I don't know if anyone has suggested it, but consider filing a police report.

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...in-One-Systems

Sinister · July 27th, 2011, 08:20 PM

Id park in another spot for a week and take note of which car ended up in the space you used the most. Chances are with some time spent observing you'll be able to tell who the most likely suspect is. And act accordingly.

Ramen · July 27th, 2011, 09:07 PM

Dynamite the entire complex.

YORCHI · July 27th, 2011, 09:55 PM

What happened to the pics...I never got to see

July 26th, 2011, 10:42 AM	#1
FF0000 ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Las Vegas Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250F) Posts: 50	Should I Even Care? (Bike Keyed) When I got up this morning to go to work there were two long down to the metal scratches along both the top sides of the tank from front to back. The windscreen has deep swirl scratches too. I live in a gated apartment complex that has limited shaded parking places and always park in front of my apartment under one of the sun protected spots. I'm guessing someone didn't like my 250 taking up a spot so they took their keys to it. My insurance deductible is 500 USD. The bike already had a few very small places on the fairings before I bought it 2 months ago. It's not going to rust (as I live in Las Vegas) and not mechanically damaged, so I'm thinking that I'm not even going to fix it. Have any of you had your bike keyed? Did you fix it? (I'll post pictures when I get home.)

July 26th, 2011, 10:45 AM	#2
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	I'd put a big sign on it that says "F*g Dicks!" and then train a video camera on tthe bike from my apt window to see what transpired next. __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

July 26th, 2011, 10:46 AM	#4
highpsiguy ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Athens Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1981 Honda Cx500 Custom, 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 289 Blog Entries: 1	Spend 80 bucks on some aftermarket rhino liner type material and coat tank and all plastic. Let them try and key that. __________________________________________________ "Rudeness is a weak persons attempt at strength."

July 26th, 2011, 10:50 AM	#5
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	so... you cheated with one of her friends? __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

July 26th, 2011, 11:51 AM	#11
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	Rust happens to exposed steel. It does rain in Vegas and the moisture in the air will cause the reaction. Better to buy some touch up paint and cover it up than leave it exposed. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

July 26th, 2011, 11:51 AM	#10
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	I wouldn't make a claim unless damages were high. Probably just get some touch up paint. Still suck though

July 26th, 2011, 11:54 AM	#12
YORCHI n00b Name: Jorge Location: Perris, CA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 581	speaking of touch up paint...where can one get it cheap either online or local? __________________________________________________ Facebook YouTube #KCCO

July 26th, 2011, 12:02 PM	#13
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	http://www.colorrite.com/ __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

July 26th, 2011, 12:06 PM	#15
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	see my post above __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

July 26th, 2011, 01:09 PM	#16
2011Ninja250R ninjette.org guru Name: Brad Location: Centerville, OH Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330	Sorry to hear that. I'd be real pissed. I say fix it. Heck, use it as an excuse to really paint her up.

July 26th, 2011, 01:43 PM	#18
2011Ninja250R ninjette.org guru Name: Brad Location: Centerville, OH Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330	Then touch up paint should do.

July 26th, 2011, 04:26 PM	#20
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	I say you go key everyone's car in the complex- just so it's fair that they have to deal with the same shi+t you do.....

July 26th, 2011, 06:26 PM	#21
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	Do nothing about the vandalism. Concentrate on school. Become successful. Look back and laugh at lowlife probably still living in apartments. Worked for me.

July 26th, 2011, 07:15 PM	#23
FF0000 ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Las Vegas Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250F) Posts: 50	Pictures of the damage. ___________________________________________ Windscreen: Tank (Left Side) Tank (Right Side) ___________________________________________

July 26th, 2011, 09:18 PM	#24
heylookitsfranco ninjette.org member Name: Franco Location: Fairfax, VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2006 Ninja 636 Posts: 175	reading your post just made me feel so angry on your behalf lol. keying someone's vehicle is so classless. __________________________________________________

July 26th, 2011, 09:25 PM	#25
Live2ride ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cody Location: NoVa Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 yzf r6r previously: 09 ninja 250r, black 07 zx6r Posts: A lot.	I'd flip sh#t if I were you. What an , this makes me glad I live in the country away from the large population of morons in town . __________________________________________________

July 26th, 2011, 09:42 PM	#27
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Sorry about your bike. Every time someone even touches my stuff, I go on a rampage. I grew up (still growing as I'm 15) with little things. And if I bought something expensive, and it somehow got damaged, or like I said, touched, you better run. I also think I have OCD or something. Since your bike is scratched, I'd be constantly staring at it. I'd probably ride into a wall. In conclusion, yeah, I'd track the guy down and beat the keys out of him, and I'd at least touch it up . Does anyone else have a problem viewing images on forums? I can't see the three pictures. I use Google Chrome. __________________________________________________

July 26th, 2011, 10:25 PM	#28
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	That's uncool. I'm not sure if alarm systems are sensitive enough but I have a gorilla alarm system on mine and I use it whenever I park in unsecured locations. Like in a parking lot or structure. It doesnt help for theft but it definitely spooks anybody that tries to touch it just for kicks. Sometimes it spooks me because i forgot I had it engaged.

July 27th, 2011, 02:26 AM	#31
bluesinorbit ninjette.org member Name: Joon Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 164	Oh man, that's f*ed up. They should be f*ing killed. No trial. No jury. Straight to execution.

July 27th, 2011, 09:27 AM	#33
miss_syn my hair matches my bike Name: Tiffany Location: Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red 250r Posts: 411	That's lame. I too live in an apartment complex but I have to pay for my garage spot. Some lady tried closing the door on me when I was coming in and all the residents give me nasty looks with my bike. Possibly complain to your landlord/apartment manager. I might fix it. My fairing is slightly cracked right now and I've been putting it off. The Colorite for the red is like $40 because it says you have to buy the base coat for the color to match. Maybe you could get a badass sticker to cover it up.

July 27th, 2011, 09:42 AM	#34
FF0000 ninjette.org member Name: James Location: Las Vegas Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (EX250F) Posts: 50	It's all so sad. I wanted to keep the bike stock, but that's pretty much impossible now. I'm leaning towards taking all the fairings off and re-painting the tank black. Edit: (After I save up a little money.)

July 27th, 2011, 10:49 AM	#36
YORCHI n00b Name: Jorge Location: Perris, CA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 581	just in case anyone is worried about their stuff... woot.com is selling an 8 camera home surveillance system with a 500gb dvr set up for like 280 bucks... __________________________________________________ Facebook YouTube #KCCO

July 27th, 2011, 08:20 PM	#38
Sinister nub Name: Adam Location: PA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 zx-14 Posts: 142	Id park in another spot for a week and take note of which car ended up in the space you used the most. Chances are with some time spent observing you'll be able to tell who the most likely suspect is. And act accordingly.

July 27th, 2011, 09:07 PM	#39
Ramen Frak It Name: Sean Location: SWFL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 199	Dynamite the entire complex.

July 27th, 2011, 09:55 PM	#40
YORCHI n00b Name: Jorge Location: Perris, CA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 581	What happened to the pics...I never got to see __________________________________________________ Facebook YouTube #KCCO

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