Have you had your FZ6 stolen, attempted stolen or vandalized?

[Kanten]

Glad to see there's so many happy campers out there who get to keep their bike to them selves.
Looking at the naked-bike, I think it looks way more expensive than it is. It was parked 30 feet from a brand new KTM RC8 that was untouched!
In Norway bikes are pretty expensive anyways, so it's always going to be elegable to steal. I bought my 2007 naked with 15k miles on it for about $12000 in february and that's a reasonable price!

As for the cover and chain, I don't want to ride around with 20 pounds of metal around my neck. Besides, it's just too much trouble. I know... "So there's no trouble in getting your bike stolen?" :BLAA:

For a while I was honestly considering a Vespa for a while so I could have it to my self!

 

[Disco]

A couple of years ago I parked my bike in a different part of the street (in a designated bike area) than where I regularly park when going to work.

Come back at the end of the day and found that one of the tank badges had been pulled off. Quite pissed off.

Guess the prick that did it assumed that it was a 'reserved' parking area when its a public parking area.

 

[mrphotoman]

A couple of years ago I parked my bike in a different part of the street (in a designated bike area) than where I regularly park when going to work.

Come back at the end of the day and found that one of the tank badges had been pulled off. Quite pissed off.

Guess the prick that did it assumed that it was a 'reserved' parking area when its a public parking area.

it is unbelievable what people will do anymore. no one has respect for others property, it is a real shame.

 

[Kaisersoze]

Anyone have advice for me about my FZ6? I have to commute to Newark, NJ for school and the parking lot there doesnt seem particularly secure. Newark is a pretty bad place in most parts and Im sure the likely-hood my bike will be jacked up is around 300% higher just for being in the area. I was thinking about finding a spot all the way in the back of the parking lot, driving down two 100 pound weights and a large chain and leaving them to chain my bike up when I have to go to school lol.

 

[QwickFliCk]

when i had my old ninja 250 i left it outside in a parking lot at fairfield university, ct next morning i found someone ashed a cig on seat! it left a very small hole but damn wtf no decency!


But for my FZ i bought this chain: mammoth chain SUPER HEAVY! FITS UNDER THE SEAT! its cheaper than kryptonite chains $80
Motorcycle security chain lock cable lock pad lock | eBay

it comes 71 inches long, 12mm thick and weighs a good 13 pounds

i had cut off 12 links off and it is now 3ft 10inch w the lock and weighs 8 lbs
i hit it w a dremel n i take a good long time to cut thru it

here it is under the seat: it closes perfectly no trouble wat so ever

i usually lock it up to my givi bars like so: keepin the lock off the ground

here u can see if weighs 7lbs w/o the lock:

under the seat has a 7lbs weight limit:

i bring this chain everywhere! hope this was helpful

 

[Dave in Houston]

I'm very fortunate. I park in the garage at home, and at work it's in covered parking behind behind gated security. I don't know every one of the hundreds of people who work there, but I know a lot of them, and it's kind of like extended family.

The only time my bike is left parked unattended is on Sunday morning at church, and I pull it up just about 30 feet from the front door.

I think (hope) the chances of my bike remaining unmolested are pretty good.

 

[2006_FZ6]

Anyone had bike jacked with just the wheel turned and locked (OEM ignition lock option)??QUOTE]

Back in 1979, my RD400 was stolen out of the college motorcycle parking lot. The wheel was turned and the OEM was locked. The police think the thieves picked up the bike and loaded into the back of a large truck. They stole 8 bikes that night! Bastards, that still bugs me. My favorite bike of all time!

The FZ is very close second!

 

[motojoe122]

Well, I had some local crack head give my bike a thorough exam while I was in petsmart last week. As I approached my bike, the guy parked next to me said some lady walked around my bike touching everything....He gave me a description and a direction she headed....So I waited by my trusty steed for a while......and out she comes from the chinese food place in all her glory.....Fake leopard furry jacket, leopard silk shirt, black mini dress, high heels.......
And a face that looked like the devil sucked the life out of it, and all this at 10 am!

The guy parked next to me gave me the nod that that was her.....

I'll save you the multitude of 4 letter words that were exchanged, but I think my feelings had been expressed:Flip:

Thanks again, GIVI !!!

 

[ChevyFazer]

Well, I had some local crack head give my bike a thorough exam while I was in petsmart last week. As I approached my bike, the guy parked next to me said some lady walked around my bike touching everything....He gave me a description and a direction she headed....So I waited by my trusty steed for a while......and out she comes from the chinese food place in all her glory.....Fake leopard furry jacket, leopard silk shirt, black mini dress, high heels.......
And a face that looked like the devil sucked the life out of it, and all this at 10 am!

The guy parked next to me gave me the nod that that was her.....

I'll save you the multitude of 4 letter words that were exchanged, but I think my feelings had been expressed:Flip:

Thanks again, GIVI !!!

Lol from how you describe her it seems more like she didnt see your bike as a paycheck but the owner....if you get what im sayin...lol

Sent from my Pocket Rocket with Tapatalk

 

[Wh0M3]

Does it count if you're the one that was the vandal? (mod gone wrong)

I had a $400 dollar helmet and gloves stolen off mine, I don't leave my helmet with it anymore unless it is locked.

 

[motojoe122]

Lol from how you describe her it seems more like she didnt see your bike as a paycheck but the owner....if you get what im sayin...lol

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:BLAA:......Yeah, after reading it again I can see how it would sound like that. But, Im not one to speculate.....she just wasnt dressed for church.

Stealing is my BIGGEST pet peave! I'll be dammed if Im gonna work my a$$ off so I can afford to live out a dream of owning a motorcycle then have some low life trash bag take something off of it so they can buy drugs or a bottle of booze.

You want money???? Come wash my truck or mow my lawn

 

[Clovis]

I've never had my FZ6 stolen but my R1 was stolen in 2008 by some black guy out of a parking lot.

A year later it was located across the country in North Carolina. The police gave me his name and Mecklenburg County has an awesome inmate search.

Antwone Johnson

This douche bag

Charges:

1150B STOLEN VEHICLE - POSSESSING
07/21/2009 01:00 PM REL


1150B DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED
07/21/2009 01:00 PM REL

1150B RECKLESS DRIVING - WILLFUL/WANTON DISREG
07/21/2009 01:00 PM REL

1150B SPEEDING
07/21/2009 01:00 PM REL

This douche bag has been arrested 4 times in the last 2 years... most recently 2 weeks ago for failure to pay child support. What a winner!

 

[yamihoe]

the only thing is that people like to sit on it.....I enjoy walking up to them and sayin "cool bike bro, is it urs?"
"yea it is, cool huh?"
"are you sure its yours(sticks my key in the ignition)now get the F#$K off my bike" :Flip:

but the parking decks here are under surveillance and there are dbag cops everywhere, at home it stays in the garage next to the gun case. :thumbup:

 

[Susan]

I would be so upset if someone were sitting on my bike. :/

Not sure exactly when it happened, but this spring somebody put two deep, zigzag scratches in the plastic below my seat. Grr.

 

[Baci]

Have not had any issues in the month I have owned my FZ6 lol. But I have had problems with my car parked in my stall under my apartment building. No vandelism, but they did steal my stereo system and break into several other cars as well(everyone thinks its someone that lives there....yay).

I bought a cover and plan to buy a nice chain to lock it to the cement pole. I live in a decent neighborhood, but crack heads are everywhere

In the winter I plan to store it in a locked garage with security alarms and cameras.

 

[red_rock_beetle]

i have never had any problems, i live in a good older neighborhood and know everyone for 5 houses in any direction:rockon:

there were a group of "thugs" trying to break in to my neighbors garage (also his place of business) at 2A.M. as i was coming home one night in my car, i parked on the side street as to not startle them went inside and grabbed my shotgun, the sound of me racking a shell into the chamber was enough to tell them to leave:Flip:

 

[LeaN69]

Nobody ever messed with my FZ

but as far as locking it up goes, if it sits outside all a thief need is a buddy and pickup truck. If somebody really wants it, they will get it :/ sadly...

 

[CincoBoy]

I had some bags and my plate stolen last week. I was furious!! I even saw the guy drive off with them.

 

[TheRabbi]

Speaking of people sitting on bikes... The other day I was walking back to the bike after our flag football game to see a little kid (4 year old, tops) sitting on the bike with his mom standing next to him taking pictures. As I was walking up I was kind of mad about it, but it was way too cute to stay mad. He was even making little race noises! So adorable!

i parked on the side street as to not startle them went inside and grabbed my shotgun, the sound of me racking a shell into the chamber was enough to tell them to leave

Gotta love Texas!

 

[codeblue]

:BLAA::BLAA:
^^^^I was thinking of the same thing^^^^
Texas, where everything is big according to a Geico commercial. Why deal with a 9mm when you got a SHOTGUN!!