Bike kicked over at apartments

Albach · August 6th, 2011, 06:46 PM

Woke up to my bike laying on it's right side. Shattered mirror, scratched exhaust and turn signal. Thought it was an accident but a neighbor told me some gang bangers vandalized the whole lot. Bummer. Rides ok still. Also leaked some fluid, I think brake fluid, not much and brakes still firm.

What do you guys think is the fastest way to get a new mirror? And how do you guys deal with the threat of vandals? Only been there for 3 nights and already been tipped. Was directly under a light within view of my windows.

On a happier noter rode it up to Estes park / rocky mountain NATL park and it was beautiful and rode like a champ.

greatwhiteninja · August 6th, 2011, 06:50 PM

i would honestly kill someone.. im glad mine stays in the garage.

nickjpass · August 6th, 2011, 06:52 PM

That sucks! We need locks to hold our bikes to our ground lol.

setasai · August 6th, 2011, 06:55 PM

Nobody I know is crazy enough to do it but if I had to live in the apartments, I would make a big box out of 4x8 plywood + 2x4s with a lock. Assuming the apartment lets you. Doesnt help if the culprit takes the entire box but it does make it more difficult.

jamesio · August 6th, 2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by setasai

Nobody I know is crazy enough to do it but if I had to live in the apartments, I would make a big box out of 4x8 plywood + 2x4s with a lock. Assuming the apartment lets you. Doesnt help if the culprit takes the entire box but it does make it more difficult.

True...most vandalism/theft incidents can be avoided by making it more difficult for the person to do something, even if by just a tiny bit.

Vampyre · August 6th, 2011, 07:00 PM

Park in living room.

greatwhiteninja · August 6th, 2011, 07:01 PM

i lived in a apt for a short time while owning a atv.. i would keep in a small enclosed trailer locked up in the parking lot.. and didnt feel safe doing that..loL!

highpsiguy · August 6th, 2011, 07:05 PM

Gang bangers in Colorodo?

nickjpass · August 6th, 2011, 07:14 PM

Just teenagers with nothing better to do probably.

Azhyen · August 6th, 2011, 07:46 PM

I just so happened to peruse ebay and found this:

Right Mirror

Albach · August 6th, 2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by highpsiguy

Gang bangers in Colorodo?

That's what I said!!

Thanks for link.

LoneRonin · August 6th, 2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by highpsiguy

Gang bangers in Colorodo?

exactly what I was thinking. If I got my hands on them, I would bang their lil asses up....

00NissanNinja · August 6th, 2011, 10:42 PM

Oh dang dude that sucks. Got insurance?

rusninja · August 6th, 2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

That sucks! We need locks to hold our bikes to our ground lol.

they can still get kicked over and messed with -___-

Mr.E · August 7th, 2011, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Vampyre

Park in living room.

+1. My friend lives in a gated community and has a garage but still his parents lock their but in the living room. Depending on how narrow the hallway and if you live on the first floor, id say this is yourbest bet

ally99 · August 7th, 2011, 03:38 AM

Dude, that really sux! I fear for my little Ninj if I have to leave it somewhere out in the open for too long. I'm so sorry you had that happen. :-( :-(

akima · August 7th, 2011, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by greatwhiteninja

i lived in a apt for a short time while owning a atv.. i would keep in a small enclosed trailer locked up in the parking lot.. and didnt feel safe doing that..loL!

A trailer is a great idea. It could fit neatly in a full parking spot and it would also stop people moving your bike to park their car there.

On the other hand... it would make it quite convenient for someone to quickly toe away the bike.

It's a careful balancing act of handling thieves, vandals, angsty-neighbours, private security and landlords. We can't win!!!!

Mr.E · August 7th, 2011, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by akima

We can't win!!!!

Unless you put it in your living room as stated before. Really, really, really good idea. lol

LazinCajun · August 7th, 2011, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Vampyre

Park in living room.

Check your lease first.

akima · August 7th, 2011, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.E

Unless you put it in your living room as stated before. Really, really, really good idea. lol

"It's a careful balancing act of handling thieves, vandals, angsty-neighbours, private security and landlords."

I do agree though. If it is physically possible to put your bike in your apartment and your landlord doesn't mind, then it sounds like a "Really, really, really good idea." Why am I thinking of Zoolander now?!

Albach · August 7th, 2011, 07:42 AM

I'm on the second floor. I just talking win a friend a day to two before this happens about her parking hers inside. Funny.

Mr.E · August 7th, 2011, 06:07 PM

Maybe buy a crane to help you lift it from first floor to second?

kaiserz · August 7th, 2011, 07:38 PM

get this instead http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT Ohh wait I don't know if this is gonna fit the old gen

Fly'in Ninja · August 7th, 2011, 09:00 PM

Alarm with pager and a bike cover. Too much$$??

Then a Xena disc lock alarm with bike cover.

kyrider · August 8th, 2011, 07:35 AM

That is one thing about living in rural Kentucky. It is really not much of a worry around here because vandals get shot.

bdavison · August 8th, 2011, 07:47 AM

Sum folks just need ninja'n.

Link to original page on YouTube.

backinthesaddleagain · August 8th, 2011, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kyrider

That is one thing about living in rural Kentucky. It is really not much of a worry around here because vandals get shot.

thats what should happen all over. I have seen a tv show showing some gang violence in denver. There's even gang activity at an Indian reservation (I think in S Dakota).

kyrider · August 8th, 2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by backinthesaddleagain

thats what should happen all over. I have seen a tv show showing some gang violence in denver. There's even gang activity at an Indian reservation (I think in S Dakota).

It is worse than that...

http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/126825018.html

setasai · August 8th, 2011, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

A trailer is a great idea. It could fit neatly in a full parking spot and it would also stop people moving your bike to park their car there.

On the other hand... it would make it quite convenient for someone to quickly toe away the bike.

It's a careful balancing act of handling thieves, vandals, angsty-neighbours, private security and landlords. We can't win!!!!

If the apartment complex allows it, the shed idea is probably best. It's like a mini garage and is heavy enough that it'll take some effort to get into. You could technically chain it to a post if there is one. Ask the apartment complex and see what they think. If they're a real pain about it then think of something else. It's really lame how difficult some areas make it for motorcyclists.

DarC · August 8th, 2011, 11:17 AM

I am about to move out of my house to an apartment while I look for a new house back in Oklahoma. I have the same concerns as well however I am most worried about theft. For now I am going to chain my bike to the running rail on my Xterra but parking it on my first floor "porch" has crossed my mind. I am also having difficulty figuring out what to do when I eventually get another bike....we are only allotted two spots and we have two cars and the bike.

I wish I could put it inside but that just won't fly at this place....

I will post up what I figure out. May have to bust out the welder and make something neato.

August 6th, 2011, 06:46 PM	#1
Albach ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Denver Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 ninja 250 Posts: 21	Bike kicked over at apartments Woke up to my bike laying on it's right side. Shattered mirror, scratched exhaust and turn signal. Thought it was an accident but a neighbor told me some gang bangers vandalized the whole lot. Bummer. Rides ok still. Also leaked some fluid, I think brake fluid, not much and brakes still firm. What do you guys think is the fastest way to get a new mirror? And how do you guys deal with the threat of vandals? Only been there for 3 nights and already been tipped. Was directly under a light within view of my windows. On a happier noter rode it up to Estes park / rocky mountain NATL park and it was beautiful and rode like a champ.

August 6th, 2011, 06:50 PM	#2
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	i would honestly kill someone.. im glad mine stays in the garage. __________________________________________________ #1

August 6th, 2011, 06:52 PM	#3
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	That sucks! We need locks to hold our bikes to our ground lol. __________________________________________________

August 6th, 2011, 07:01 PM	#7
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	i lived in a apt for a short time while owning a atv.. i would keep in a small enclosed trailer locked up in the parking lot.. and didnt feel safe doing that..loL! __________________________________________________ #1

August 6th, 2011, 07:05 PM	#8
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	Gang bangers in Colorodo? __________________________________________________ "Rudeness is a weak persons attempt at strength."

August 6th, 2011, 06:55 PM	#4
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Nobody I know is crazy enough to do it but if I had to live in the apartments, I would make a big box out of 4x8 plywood + 2x4s with a lock. Assuming the apartment lets you. Doesnt help if the culprit takes the entire box but it does make it more difficult.

August 6th, 2011, 07:00 PM	#6
Vampyre ninjette.org sage Name: Joseph Location: Winter Park, FL Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R Black, 2005 ZX-6R Blue Posts: 623	Park in living room.

August 6th, 2011, 07:14 PM	#9
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Just teenagers with nothing better to do probably. __________________________________________________

August 6th, 2011, 07:46 PM	#10
Azhyen ninjette.org Pirate Name: Seph Location: San Diego Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 301	I just so happened to peruse ebay and found this: Right Mirror __________________________________________________ "She said I can't get a bike, so I dumped her."

August 6th, 2011, 10:42 PM	#13
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	Oh dang dude that sucks. Got insurance? __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

August 7th, 2011, 03:38 AM	#16
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Dude, that really sux! I fear for my little Ninj if I have to leave it somewhere out in the open for too long. I'm so sorry you had that happen. :-( :-( __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

August 7th, 2011, 07:42 AM	#21
Albach ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Denver Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 ninja 250 Posts: 21	I'm on the second floor. I just talking win a friend a day to two before this happens about her parking hers inside. Funny.

August 7th, 2011, 06:07 PM	#22
Mr.E That rider dude. Name: Eric Location: Orlando, Fl. Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250 SE. Posts: A lot.	Maybe buy a crane to help you lift it from first floor to second?

August 7th, 2011, 07:38 PM	#23
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	get this instead http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT Ohh wait I don't know if this is gonna fit the old gen

August 7th, 2011, 09:00 PM	#24
Fly'in Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Al Location: Bay Area Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): C-250R-ST Posts: 287	Alarm with pager and a bike cover. Too much$$?? Then a Xena disc lock alarm with bike cover.

August 8th, 2011, 07:35 AM	#25
kyrider ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bobbert Location: Russell Springs, KY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	That is one thing about living in rural Kentucky. It is really not much of a worry around here because vandals get shot.

August 8th, 2011, 07:47 AM	#26
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	Sum folks just need ninja'n. Link to original page on YouTube.

August 8th, 2011, 11:17 AM	#30
DarC DUCEATR Name: Dan Location: El Paso, Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): RVT1000R Posts: 628	I am about to move out of my house to an apartment while I look for a new house back in Oklahoma. I have the same concerns as well however I am most worried about theft. For now I am going to chain my bike to the running rail on my Xterra but parking it on my first floor "porch" has crossed my mind. I am also having difficulty figuring out what to do when I eventually get another bike....we are only allotted two spots and we have two cars and the bike. I wish I could put it inside but that just won't fly at this place.... I will post up what I figure out. May have to bust out the welder and make something neato. __________________________________________________ 2001 SP1 RC51- #62 -Akrapovic Ti, PCIII, Colin Edward's first baby tooth, Honda Racing sticker, some Japanese doods best attempt at Engrish scribbled on my engine block, little touch of soul.

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