March 17th, 2016, 02:29 PM | #1 |
The Violet Vixen
Name: Yakaru
Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot.
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Ninjettes stolen and recovered
So, after the happy announcement of getting a new Ninjette I sadly have to report that less than 8 hours later both the 2015 300 (Pearl) and 2013 300 (Saturn) were stolen from Sakura's apartment complex. The hitch lock was cut and the trailer with both bikes was attached to the thieves' vehicle and taken to a chop shop.
What they didn't realize is that I have a very well disguised GPS/alert system. I was asleep, so I didn't notice it immediately but the constant buzzing of my phone roused me at about 6am and I immediately rushed to the bike's reported location and was able to get the police dispatched (which took more effort than I would've expected). The thieves were working behind some bushes but otherwise 'in plain sight' and I was able to recover both vehicles and my trailer. The vehicle they used to tow the trailer was also recovered as stolen, with plates stolen off a different vehicle. Sadly, they did a not insignificant amount of damage, including drilling out both ignitions. I'm hoping they aren't totalled (especially Saturn, with all her custom work -- I'll never get the funds back to replace that properly) but am waiting for the estimate to come in for insurance. I highly recommend the Scorpio Ride to any rider here. Let me get both of the baby bikes back. It will be the first thing we do to Pearl when we get them back. See also: Sakura's Facebook video here https://www.facebook.com/sakura.mits...9179280663517/ |
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March 17th, 2016, 02:32 PM | #2 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Kerry
Location: Ventura, CA
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Dang! Glad you were able to get the thieves arrested and get your bikes back.
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March 17th, 2016, 02:38 PM | #3 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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But glad you got the bikes back so quickly. Bummer about the damage though.
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March 17th, 2016, 02:52 PM | #4 |
Certified looney toon
Name: Teri
Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV)
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot.
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Damn that sucks but yay for a tracking system. Being a proven solution, I might get in on that for my next bike. Sadly, Seiryu isn't worth much to bother.
Clueless question, if they are totaled, the insurance keeps everything right? Or is there a way to strip off the mods and only have them keep the stock bike? Or would buying it back and then looking for a slightly used one be an option? It'd suck if you lost everything so wondering what the options (if any) there are. Good luck with the claim and thanks for the info about the Scorpio Ride system.
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March 17th, 2016, 02:55 PM | #5 | |
The Violet Vixen
Name: Yakaru
Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot.
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March 17th, 2016, 03:09 PM | #6 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rebecca
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot.
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Aw man that sucks. Glad the thieves were caught though!
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March 17th, 2016, 03:37 PM | #7 |
n00bie to wannabie
Name: Bill
Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake)
Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot.
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I do wish we were allowed stolen bikes to burst into flames when locks are drilled.
What a roller coaster ride for you both!
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March 17th, 2016, 03:46 PM | #8 |
I'm crazy,your excuse is?
Name: Winston
Location: Connecticut
Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.
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Sorry for your troubles. Hope them thieves get locked away for a long time. So you
basically hunted them down and then called the Cops? tell us more... I hope the thieves got tasered. |
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March 17th, 2016, 03:48 PM | #9 |
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Name: Karl
Location: Western PA
Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: 85
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That's terrible, but kudos to you for having things alarmed!!!! I hope everything works out for you. Keep us posted.
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March 17th, 2016, 04:16 PM | #10 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Pat
Location: SW VA
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Buy them back. Then convert them to dedicated track bikes!
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March 17th, 2016, 05:01 PM | #11 | |
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Name: al
Location: NorCal
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March 17th, 2016, 07:33 PM | #12 |
The Violet Vixen
Name: Yakaru
Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot.
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Yes, Pearl is covered thank heavens. Sadly it's going to be two claims and not one, so I have to hit 2x my deductible but it's better than no coverage.
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March 17th, 2016, 09:30 PM | #13 |
cadd cadd cadd
Name: Cadd
Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W
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Ouch!!!! So sorry to hear.
But I'm so glad you have the tracking device and tracked it just in time. Would you care to share your tracking setup? I'm very interested.
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March 17th, 2016, 09:36 PM | #14 |
n00bie to wannabie
Name: Bill
Location: St Ives, BC (Shuswap Lake)
Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R (Red), 2005 VFR800A (Red), CRF450X (Red), 2012 F800GS (Wants to be Red!) Posts: A lot.
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Public Service Announcement:
Those trackers are great but fer ****** sake: DON'T try to take down or confront the perps yourself! There has been more than on person shot dead tracking their stuff and confronting the thief(s). Phone the cops (like the OP did and resist the urge to settle the score yourself!
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March 18th, 2016, 12:15 AM | #15 |
The Asian Caucasian
Name: Abu Mishary Mohd Fairus
Location: Malaysia
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Really? I thought the insurance company will try to evaluate your bike as per current market price; brand new or second hand and the evaluator will try their best in finding flaws in bikes that they have insured to ensure they pay the most minimum amount?
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March 18th, 2016, 04:48 AM | #16 |
Certified Troublemaker
Name: Teri
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot.
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That sucks!
Hopefully they fix them for you...
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March 18th, 2016, 04:51 AM | #17 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Matthew
Location: Toronto
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 V-Star 950 Tourer (Deep Blue) Posts: 570
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that's just awful. I'm seriously considering getting this system.
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