Ninjettes stolen and recovered

Yakaru · March 17th, 2016, 02:29 PM

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/

CaliGrrl · March 17th, 2016, 02:32 PM

Dang! Glad you were able to get the thieves arrested and get your bikes back.

csmith12 · March 17th, 2016, 02:38 PM

But glad you got the bikes back so quickly. Bummer about the damage though.

NevadaWolf · March 17th, 2016, 02:52 PM

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.

Yakaru · March 17th, 2016, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

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.

If totalled my understanding is that I get a check for the amount that would be what the bike was worth before the damage. I have the option to buy it back from the insurance company for the salvage value of the bike at that point. In my case, due to my mistrust of other people taking care of 'starter' bikes like Ninjettes would mean buying it back to get the parts (esp. things like the custom powder coated wheels) and then having to buy a brand new Ninja 300 to attach them all too. Very expensive.

tfkrocks · March 17th, 2016, 03:09 PM

Aw man that sucks. Glad the thieves were caught though!

SLOWn60 · March 17th, 2016, 03:37 PM

I do wish we were allowed stolen bikes to burst into flames when locks are drilled.
What a roller coaster ride for you both!

crazymadbastard · March 17th, 2016, 03:46 PM

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.

Nu2Street · March 17th, 2016, 03:48 PM

That's terrible, but kudos to you for having things alarmed!!!! I hope everything works out for you. Keep us posted.

AwDang · March 17th, 2016, 04:16 PM

Buy them back. Then convert them to dedicated track bikes!

algs26 · March 17th, 2016, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

If totalled my understanding is that I get a check for the amount that would be what the bike was worth before the damage. I have the option to buy it back from the insurance company for the salvage value of the bike at that point. In my case, due to my mistrust of other people taking care of 'starter' bikes like Ninjettes would mean buying it back to get the parts (esp. things like the custom powder coated wheels) and then having to buy a brand new Ninja 300 to attach them all too. Very expensive.

The new 300 is insured under your name for the automatic new vehicle coverage, right? *hint*

*Sigh* It's such a shame that we can't have nice things (whatever they are) without having people messing with our stuff.

Yakaru · March 17th, 2016, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by algs26

The new 300 is insured under your name for the automatic new vehicle coverage, right? *hint*

*Sigh* It's such a shame that we can't have nice things (whatever they are) without having people messing with our stuff.

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.

cadd · March 17th, 2016, 09:30 PM

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.

SLOWn60 · March 17th, 2016, 09:36 PM

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!

Abu_Mishary · March 18th, 2016, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakaru

If totalled my understanding is that I get a check for the amount that would be what the bike was worth before the damage.

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?

LittleRedNinjette · March 18th, 2016, 04:48 AM

That sucks!

Hopefully they fix them for you...

demp · March 18th, 2016, 04:51 AM

that's just awful. I'm seriously considering getting this system.

Good job catching them though!

March 17th, 2016, 02:38 PM	#3
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March 17th, 2016, 02:52 PM	#4
NevadaWolf 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. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	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. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

March 17th, 2016, 03:09 PM	#6
tfkrocks 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. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Aw man that sucks. Glad the thieves were caught though! __________________________________________________ My Ninja 300

March 17th, 2016, 03:37 PM	#7
SLOWn60 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. MOTM - Nov '15	I do wish we were allowed stolen bikes to burst into flames when locks are drilled. What a roller coaster ride for you both! __________________________________________________ The Smart Money: #1 - ATGATT, #2 - Training (machine skills and survival skills), #3 - The bike; whatever floats yer boat with the money you have left over
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March 17th, 2016, 03:46 PM	#8
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	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. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

March 17th, 2016, 02:32 PM	#2
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Dang! Glad you were able to get the thieves arrested and get your bikes back.

March 17th, 2016, 03:48 PM	#9
Nu2Street ninjette.org member Name: Karl Location: Western PA Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: 85	That's terrible, but kudos to you for having things alarmed!!!! I hope everything works out for you. Keep us posted.

March 17th, 2016, 04:16 PM	#10
AwDang ninjette.org guru Name: Pat Location: SW VA Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 286, 296, 599, 799 Posts: 436	Buy them back. Then convert them to dedicated track bikes!

March 17th, 2016, 09:30 PM	#13
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	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. __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

March 17th, 2016, 09:36 PM	#14
SLOWn60 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. MOTM - Nov '15	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! __________________________________________________ The Smart Money: #1 - ATGATT, #2 - Training (machine skills and survival skills), #3 - The bike; whatever floats yer boat with the money you have left over

March 18th, 2016, 04:48 AM	#16
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	That sucks! Hopefully they fix them for you... __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

March 18th, 2016, 04:51 AM	#17
demp ninjette.org sage Name: Matthew Location: Toronto Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 V-Star 950 Tourer (Deep Blue) Posts: 570	that's just awful. I'm seriously considering getting this system. Good job catching them though!

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