Ninjette "Stolen"

El Prodigio · March 11th, 2012, 01:30 PM

This might be a bit long, sorry.

So, I rode my bike to work yesterday and parked it out back where I usually park my car (note: this is not a shady area, or closed off, it's out in the open, it's also the middle of the day). Right before I got off work a friend called and asked if I wanted to go to lunch. So I said sure and he told me he'd come pick me up. So I left my bike parked at work and we went to lunch.

About 2 hours later we drive back to my work so I can pick up my bike and ride home. As we came around the backside of the building, there was no bike waiting for me.

Now, I can't describe in words what it felt like to not see my bike sitting there. It was one of the worst feelings ever. Probably a mix of anger, shock, despair, disbelief. I don't know. Anyway, lucky for me, the day before I had gotten my bike insured (full coverage). So as I sat there in disbelief, I was somewhat comforted to know that I had insurance against theft.

So I get out of my buddy's car and go to walk inside to ask any of my co-workers if they had seen or heard anything and as I open the door, much to my surprise (and relief) there was my beautiful bike sitting inside the doorway!

Turns out that one of my more crafty co-workers (also a good friend) had moved my bike inside as a joke. I had the handlebars locked, so he had to work pretty hard for it, but he was determined.

Anyway, I was so relieved to see my bike sitting there, unharmed. I've only had it about 2 weeks. I was also pretty pissed off at my co-worker, but looking back on it now, I can laugh.

jack_bm · March 11th, 2012, 01:33 PM

Think this calls for some revenge

EthioKnight · March 11th, 2012, 01:34 PM

lol...I was expecting a bunch of people to shout "Surprise" celebrating your birthday or promotion or something. Seems like your friend is quite the prankster...I'd keep my eye on him if I were you and perhaps even pay him in kind.

NDspd · March 11th, 2012, 01:42 PM

I would have gone freaking crazy...like you. I would have laughed later on, but when you have an attachment to something like that and it disappears, it's hard on us. It's not like it's a pencil you accidentally left somewhere...

Jono · March 11th, 2012, 01:52 PM

Haha that was good story. At first I was like 'oh no his bike actually got stolen' then near the end of the story I was like 'haha'.

You gotta get back at your friend!!! Nobody messes with a man's Ninja and gets away with it. Get him good.

mustang5.0 · March 11th, 2012, 01:53 PM

thats mean

akima · March 11th, 2012, 01:53 PM

@El Prodigio: I know the feeling. I thought I had left my keys in the bike all day once. I ran through the streets to see if it was still there... it was... and my keys had just fallen out of my pocket at work. My heart skipped a few beats though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack_bm

Think this calls for some revenge

Yep: set fire to his house... too much?!

CZroe · March 11th, 2012, 01:57 PM

They had their hands all over your baby!

jack_bm · March 11th, 2012, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

Yep: set fire to his house... too much?!

Possibly a tiiiiiny bit... i was thinking more jack his car up and steal a wheel

Jono · March 11th, 2012, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

Yep: set fire to his house... too much?!

OR

Cut his cars brake lines. Too much?

*Probably, don't do that* lol

TheGemte · March 11th, 2012, 02:18 PM

Get his car key and have it cut. Each day slightly move stuff in his car I.e seat distance from wheel, internal mirror, put in gear, ash tray open. He'll go crazy thinking someones breaking in.
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El Prodigio · March 11th, 2012, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

They had their hands all over your baby!

That's what bothered me the most, but luckily he was extremely careful with it. I was a bit worried though because he has laid down a bike before...

And I agree with the rest of you. I need to find a way to get him back. I'm open to suggestions. Haha.

sombo · March 11th, 2012, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGemte

Get his car key and have it cut. Each day slightly move stuff in his car I.e seat distance from wheel, internal mirror, put in gear, ash tray open. He'll go crazy thinking someones breaking in.
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That is truly evil genius and I love it. The OP should go with this option.

El Prodigio · March 11th, 2012, 03:07 PM

Haha, I like this option as well. It would actually be pretty easy to do. He leaves his car keys lying on the desk all the time and wouldn't even notice if I "borrowed" them for a few minutes.

Cazper · March 11th, 2012, 03:17 PM

Glad to hear everything turned out okay... I too would be dumfounded if I came into the parking lot and my bike was gone

Dano · March 11th, 2012, 04:31 PM

jack up car put on jack stands with tires 1 inch off the ground. he gets in tries to drive no movement.

Whiskey · March 11th, 2012, 07:15 PM

The lads have done that one on me, I had the bike parked at a mate's house & a chain through the wheel, the lads managed to put a biscuit tin lid under the each wheel & slide it around the yard.

It went walkabouts a few times that night.

As revenge we turned the ringleader's car 180° while he was asleep in it

TheGemte · March 11th, 2012, 07:20 PM

My sister used to drive a VW beetle and so did her friend. The keys matched perfect she drove the car down the street and 200 metres and re-parked it.

choneofakind · March 11th, 2012, 07:57 PM

Time to pee in your co-worker's door locks when it gets cold outside so it freezes and they can't get into their car.

TheGemte · March 11th, 2012, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Time to pee in your co-worker's door locks when it gets cold outside so it freezes and they can't get into their car.

Clear Cordial in the windscreen wiper sprayer container......great for summer

or valve remover tool, loosen the valve, leave him with a flat and laugh your ass off as he just can't keep the air in the tire.

choneofakind · March 11th, 2012, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGemte

Clear Cordial in the windscreen wiper sprayer container......great for summer

what does that do? evaporate before it gets to the windshield?

Whiskey · March 11th, 2012, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

what does that do? evaporate before it gets to the windshield?

I'd guess it sticks & attracts bugs

TheGemte · March 11th, 2012, 09:50 PM

ants...sticky...in the hot sun. Maybe a little evil.
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choneofakind · March 11th, 2012, 09:51 PM

Ah I see. Evil in deed

Mountain Dew · March 11th, 2012, 10:44 PM

Do you know if his car has electric mirrors? If not, definitely move the off-side mirror out of position. If he does have electric mirrors, chances are they'll fold in, so fold the off-side mirror in.

Or definitely get his keys and move the seat around, mess with the steering wheel tilt, or my personal favorite, turn his stereo ALL the way up, so when he turns on the accessory, he craps his pants.

Kstorm21 · March 11th, 2012, 10:55 PM

If he ever leaves a window slightly open (or get his keys and roll it down slightly) and get the refill bags for bean bag chairs and dump away!!! It'll take a lot to fill up the car but it's a major b*%&$ to clean up. That stuff clings to everything.

Kstorm21 · March 11th, 2012, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mountain Dew

Do you know if his car has electric mirrors? If not, definitely move the off-side mirror out of position. If he does have electric mirrors, chances are they'll fold in, so fold the off-side mirror in.

Or definitely get his keys and move the seat around, mess with the steering wheel tilt, or my personal favorite, turn his stereo ALL the way up, so when he turns on the accessory, he craps his pants.

on top of that....get baby powder (or flour) and dump it in the vents. Then turn the a/c or heat on full blast then when he starts the car SURPRISE!!!!

Mountain Dew · March 11th, 2012, 10:59 PM

Well, I'm not one for pranks of that caliber. Basically I wouldn't do anything that I wouldn't want done to me. I sure as hell wouldn't like to clean up bean bag filling or baby powder from my car.

Kstorm21 · March 11th, 2012, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mountain Dew

Well, I'm not one for pranks of that caliber. Basically I wouldn't do anything that I wouldn't want done to me. I sure as hell wouldn't like to clean up bean bag filling or baby powder from my car.

Dano · March 12th, 2012, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixter

Wasnt that in this Kip Kay video?

Link to original page on YouTube.

given that it takes a few inches to get the tires to start to come off the ground dont you think he will notice that it is noticeably higher when he gets in?

depends how observant he is i belive most people just don't pay attention.

oreX · March 12th, 2012, 07:46 AM

I dont know what I would do if my bike were actually stolen. Well, I suppose I would sit down on the curb and have a cry about it for a bit before phoning the police.

Has anyone looked into getting LoJack for their bike/car/anything? I wonder if its expensive.

Whiskey · March 12th, 2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixter

Look at the coverage maps of lojack. There are other alternatives that use a mobile phone to sms you the bikes location (its not really a user handset it just uses the mobile network like one). The whole thing is embedded into the bike in hard to notice/remove locations. This is GPS based and will work anywhere there is mobile coverage which is more than the 4% of the US or whatever lojack covers.

The thing is that anyone (other than the little scroates who wheelie them to death in a field) lifiting a bike will be putting it into a van, trying to get GPS signal inside a van is not that easy. any systems I've seen have to have an external antenna (at least not one buried inside the bike) and the wiring set-up would be very obvious to anyone who knows what they're looking at.

In Ireland higher power bikes and KTMs are regularly targeted by a combination of knackers (Irish gypsies) and Nigerian gangs who box them up and ship them out either intact to be sold on, or in pieces to be parted out

The GPS trackers don't seem to work once it's placed in a shipping container.

Jiggles · March 12th, 2012, 05:55 PM

I've been considering buying this GPS tracker and wiring it up to my bike. I'd put it in a difficult to get to place like under the tank or maybe near the battery

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-pho...id=ZZIFW97Ej9B

Jono · March 13th, 2012, 02:12 PM

Fill his car with balloons! It doesn't damage anything and will be funny. Or just grab his keys like others have mentioned and mess with little things. And turn the windshield wipers on, A/C all the way on full blast, radio all the way up, move seat, mirrors, put the headrests on backwards, adjust steering wheel, parking brake on. And things like that. Be creative!!!

Sailariel · March 13th, 2012, 02:24 PM

Sounds like you should have an inside parking space. I would put the bike where your friend put it. Apparantly it is OK to park in the hall. I bring my road bicycle into the building and park it in my office.

Mocha Man · March 18th, 2012, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

@El Prodigio: I know the feeling. I thought I had left my keys in the bike all day once. I ran through the streets to see if it was still there... it was... and my keys had just fallen out of my pocket at work. My heart skipped a few beats though.

Yep: set fire to his house... too much?!

I second this proposition. ...Something tells me my medication isn't helping. JUUUSSSTTT KIDDDDINNGGGG!

Sigma.40 · March 19th, 2012, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oreX

Has anyone looked into getting LoJack for their bike/car/anything? I wonder if its expensive.

I don't have LoJack, but I did install the Scorpio i900 two-way alarm with the optional Proximity Sensor and Ignition Disable.

-It was a bit spendy at around $400 , but it definitely gives me peace of mind when I leave it outside of my apartment (its actually inside right now sitting right next to me).

Kstorm21 · March 19th, 2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sigma.40

I don't have LoJack, but I did install the Scorpio i900 two-way alarm with the optional Proximity Sensor and Ignition Disable.

-It was a bit spendy at around $400 , but it definitely gives me peace of mind when I leave it outside of my apartment (its actually inside right now sitting right next to me).

Is this it?

I was thinking about getting this one. Not sure if it's any good. But there are a bunch of youtube videos on it.

Sigma.40 · March 21st, 2012, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kstorm21

Is this it?

I was thinking about getting this one. Not sure if it's any good. But there are a bunch of youtube videos on it.

Yes, that is the one I bought. As you saw, you can get it for $299 without the proximity sensor and ignition disable, but I thought those were kinda cool and important. I spent 3-4 weeks researching alarms and the i900 is the best there is. The other 2 ways sounded pretty cheaply made and many of them stopped working properly or drained the battery in a day or two. If you are looking to save money, I was looking at the below link, it had decent reviews and also has the two way paging. I just copied the first link I found it at, so you might be able to find it cheaper elsewhere.

http://www.rockheadbikes.com/Bully_A...r_p/132245.htm

March 11th, 2012, 01:30 PM	#1
El Prodigio ninjette.org newbie Name: Jeff Location: Orem, UT Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Candy Lime Green Ninja 250r Posts: 5	Ninjette "Stolen" This might be a bit long, sorry. So, I rode my bike to work yesterday and parked it out back where I usually park my car (note: this is not a shady area, or closed off, it's out in the open, it's also the middle of the day). Right before I got off work a friend called and asked if I wanted to go to lunch. So I said sure and he told me he'd come pick me up. So I left my bike parked at work and we went to lunch. About 2 hours later we drive back to my work so I can pick up my bike and ride home. As we came around the backside of the building, there was no bike waiting for me. Now, I can't describe in words what it felt like to not see my bike sitting there. It was one of the worst feelings ever. Probably a mix of anger, shock, despair, disbelief. I don't know. Anyway, lucky for me, the day before I had gotten my bike insured (full coverage). So as I sat there in disbelief, I was somewhat comforted to know that I had insurance against theft. So I get out of my buddy's car and go to walk inside to ask any of my co-workers if they had seen or heard anything and as I open the door, much to my surprise (and relief) there was my beautiful bike sitting inside the doorway! Turns out that one of my more crafty co-workers (also a good friend) had moved my bike inside as a joke. I had the handlebars locked, so he had to work pretty hard for it, but he was determined. Anyway, I was so relieved to see my bike sitting there, unharmed. I've only had it about 2 weeks. I was also pretty pissed off at my co-worker, but looking back on it now, I can laugh.

March 11th, 2012, 01:33 PM	#2
jack_bm Ex ninjette! Name: Jack Location: East sussex England Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSXR 600 K4, Kawasaki ninja 250r 08 Posts: 294	Think this calls for some revenge __________________________________________________ Mods: Puig Double bubble windscreen, Targa Fender eliminator, Custom LED integrated Tail light, Exhaust Hanger, Two brothers titanium exhaust More on the way!

March 11th, 2012, 01:53 PM	#6
mustang5.0 ninjette.org guru Name: E Location: 818 but i rep 516/631/718 Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 GIXXER 600 Posts: 381	thats mean __________________________________________________ "You see it's not the blood you spill that gets you what you want. It's the blood you share, your family, your friendships, your community. These are the most valuable things a man could have."

March 11th, 2012, 03:17 PM	#15
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Glad to hear everything turned out okay... I too would be dumfounded if I came into the parking lot and my bike was gone __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

March 11th, 2012, 10:44 PM	#25
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	Do you know if his car has electric mirrors? If not, definitely move the off-side mirror out of position. If he does have electric mirrors, chances are they'll fold in, so fold the off-side mirror in. Or definitely get his keys and move the seat around, mess with the steering wheel tilt, or my personal favorite, turn his stereo ALL the way up, so when he turns on the accessory, he craps his pants. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

March 11th, 2012, 01:34 PM	#3
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	lol...I was expecting a bunch of people to shout "Surprise" celebrating your birthday or promotion or something. Seems like your friend is quite the prankster...I'd keep my eye on him if I were you and perhaps even pay him in kind.

March 11th, 2012, 01:42 PM	#4
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	I would have gone freaking crazy...like you. I would have laughed later on, but when you have an attachment to something like that and it disappears, it's hard on us. It's not like it's a pencil you accidentally left somewhere...

March 11th, 2012, 01:52 PM	#5
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Haha that was good story. At first I was like 'oh no his bike actually got stolen' then near the end of the story I was like 'haha'. You gotta get back at your friend!!! Nobody messes with a man's Ninja and gets away with it. Get him good.

March 11th, 2012, 01:57 PM	#8
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	They had their hands all over your baby!

March 11th, 2012, 02:18 PM	#11
TheGemte Collector Name: David Location: Adelaide Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 2010 Posts: 13	Get his car key and have it cut. Each day slightly move stuff in his car I.e seat distance from wheel, internal mirror, put in gear, ash tray open. He'll go crazy thinking someones breaking in. Posted via Mobile Device

March 11th, 2012, 03:07 PM	#14
El Prodigio ninjette.org newbie Name: Jeff Location: Orem, UT Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Candy Lime Green Ninja 250r Posts: 5	Haha, I like this option as well. It would actually be pretty easy to do. He leaves his car keys lying on the desk all the time and wouldn't even notice if I "borrowed" them for a few minutes.

March 11th, 2012, 04:31 PM	#16
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	jack up car put on jack stands with tires 1 inch off the ground. he gets in tries to drive no movement.

March 11th, 2012, 07:15 PM	#17
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	The lads have done that one on me, I had the bike parked at a mate's house & a chain through the wheel, the lads managed to put a biscuit tin lid under the each wheel & slide it around the yard. It went walkabouts a few times that night. As revenge we turned the ringleader's car 180° while he was asleep in it

March 11th, 2012, 07:20 PM	#18
TheGemte Collector Name: David Location: Adelaide Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 2010 Posts: 13	My sister used to drive a VW beetle and so did her friend. The keys matched perfect she drove the car down the street and 200 metres and re-parked it.

March 11th, 2012, 07:57 PM	#19
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Time to pee in your co-worker's door locks when it gets cold outside so it freezes and they can't get into their car.

March 11th, 2012, 09:50 PM	#23
TheGemte Collector Name: David Location: Adelaide Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 2010 Posts: 13	ants...sticky...in the hot sun. Maybe a little evil. Posted via Mobile Device

March 11th, 2012, 09:51 PM	#24
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Ah I see. Evil in deed

March 11th, 2012, 10:55 PM	#26
Kstorm21 ninjette.org sage Name: Katherine Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 767	If he ever leaves a window slightly open (or get his keys and roll it down slightly) and get the refill bags for bean bag chairs and dump away!!! It'll take a lot to fill up the car but it's a major b*%&$ to clean up. That stuff clings to everything.

March 11th, 2012, 10:59 PM	#28
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	Well, I'm not one for pranks of that caliber. Basically I wouldn't do anything that I wouldn't want done to me. I sure as hell wouldn't like to clean up bean bag filling or baby powder from my car. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

March 12th, 2012, 07:46 AM	#31
oreX ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Orlando, fl Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2013 636 - ABS Posts: 173 Blog Entries: 1	I dont know what I would do if my bike were actually stolen. Well, I suppose I would sit down on the curb and have a cry about it for a bit before phoning the police. Has anyone looked into getting LoJack for their bike/car/anything? I wonder if its expensive.

March 12th, 2012, 05:55 PM	#33
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I've been considering buying this GPS tracker and wiring it up to my bike. I'd put it in a difficult to get to place like under the tank or maybe near the battery http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-pho...id=ZZIFW97Ej9B __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

March 13th, 2012, 02:12 PM	#34
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Fill his car with balloons! It doesn't damage anything and will be funny. Or just grab his keys like others have mentioned and mess with little things. And turn the windshield wipers on, A/C all the way on full blast, radio all the way up, move seat, mirrors, put the headrests on backwards, adjust steering wheel, parking brake on. And things like that. Be creative!!!

March 13th, 2012, 02:24 PM	#35
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Sounds like you should have an inside parking space. I would put the bike where your friend put it. Apparantly it is OK to park in the hall. I bring my road bicycle into the building and park it in my office. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

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