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supernaut
Joined: 04 Jan 2007
Location: Nova Scotia
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 Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:41 am Post subject: motorcycle was stolen |
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I am angry at the moment.
Live in Anyang, my motorcycle was stolen. I have papers for it, I just never did anything with them (did I need too). Should I contact the police. I have my doubts that it will help. But I hate thieves and firmly believe in reporting crimes like this.
However if the papers arent in order it wont help, any suggestion? |
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SuperFly
Joined: 09 Jul 2003
Location: In the doghouse
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:57 am Post subject: |
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Hang in there, ive read a story or two where the guy gets his bike back. Someone will be along soon and tell you what you should do.
Good luck man, hope you get it back! |
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cbclark4
Joined: 20 Aug 2006
Location: Masan
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:30 am Post subject: |
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Could be the police that have it.
Was it registered? Insured? Legal? |
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RACETRAITOR
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:14 am Post subject: |
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Don't bother with the police.
I have had two scooters stolen. We got one back simply by asking the security guard of the apartment complex to keep an eye out. He was lazy but the next day he found it abandoned in a ditch.
The best way to safeguard against theft is to lock the steering column. All forms of chain locks and U-locks are useless. This comes from a friend of mine who claims he has stolen scooters in the past. |
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supernaut
Joined: 04 Jan 2007
Location: Nova Scotia
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:20 am Post subject: |
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I have papers, but never did anything but put them in a drawer in my place, unfortunately i live in a town house with no security guard, its a 1997, a few dents, some rust, not worth much, I'll just keep an eye around for it. No keys, but i figure hot-wiring it is a pretty easy task for someone who knows how.
Still sucks losing it, it's a lot of fun to zip around Seoul and Anyang. Will probably get another one when I move, and get adequate anti-theft. |
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supernaut
Joined: 04 Jan 2007
Location: Nova Scotia
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:22 am Post subject: |
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| RACETRAITOR wrote: |
Don't bother with the police.
I have had two scooters stolen. We got one back simply by asking the security guard of the apartment complex to keep an eye out. He was lazy but the next day he found it abandoned in a ditch.
The best way to safeguard against theft is to lock the steering column. All forms of chain locks and U-locks are useless. This comes from a friend of mine who claims he has stolen scooters in the past. |
Please punch your friend in the nose once and kick in the family jewels for me. |
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cbclark4
Joined: 20 Aug 2006
Location: Masan
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:37 am Post subject: |
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I'd check with the local authorities they may have
impounded it for being unregistered. |
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RACETRAITOR
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:03 am Post subject: |
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| supernaut wrote: |
| RACETRAITOR wrote: |
Don't bother with the police.
I have had two scooters stolen. We got one back simply by asking the security guard of the apartment complex to keep an eye out. He was lazy but the next day he found it abandoned in a ditch.
The best way to safeguard against theft is to lock the steering column. All forms of chain locks and U-locks are useless. This comes from a friend of mine who claims he has stolen scooters in the past. |
Please punch your friend in the nose once and kick in the family jewels for me. |
I consider bicycle theft to be a more soulless crime, but you're right--if he had ever stolen a scooter in my presence I don't know what I would've done. |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:43 am Post subject: |
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I wouldn't say chainlocks and what not are ineffective, they deter theft, but if a thief wants a bike, he'll get it. I use multiple locks: built-in fork lock so it can't be turned, a front brake lock so the front wheel can't turn (and this piece is one chunk of solid metal) and a thick "chain" lock, though it's not a chain so much as it is thick, snake-like linked metal).
I only park my bike in well lit, well seen places whenever possible.
I also ride an older bike that's far from pretty. |
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RACETRAITOR
Joined: 24 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:00 am Post subject: |
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| Bibbitybop wrote: |
I wouldn't say chainlocks and what not are ineffective, they deter theft, but if a thief wants a bike, he'll get it. I use multiple locks: built-in fork lock so it can't be turned, a front brake lock so the front wheel can't turn (and this piece is one chunk of solid metal) and a thick "chain" lock, though it's not a chain so much as it is thick, snake-like linked metal).
I only park my bike in well lit, well seen places whenever possible.
I also ride an older bike that's far from pretty. |
That's my secret too. |
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aaabank
Joined: 27 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:19 am Post subject: |
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| RACETRAITOR wrote: |
| supernaut wrote: |
| RACETRAITOR wrote: |
Don't bother with the police.
I have had two scooters stolen. We got one back simply by asking the security guard of the apartment complex to keep an eye out. He was lazy but the next day he found it abandoned in a ditch.
The best way to safeguard against theft is to lock the steering column. All forms of chain locks and U-locks are useless. This comes from a friend of mine who claims he has stolen scooters in the past. |
Please punch your friend in the nose once and kick in the family jewels for me. |
I consider bicycle theft to be a more soulless crime, but you're right--if he had ever stolen a scooter in my presence I don't know what I would've done. |
R.T. - I can only assume the person you refer to has stopped his stealing ways, otherwise are you sure that you want to use the word 'friend' in describing this person? How could you be certain that it wasn't he, in fact, who stole your scooters? |
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Suwoner10
Joined: 10 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:15 am Post subject: |
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| For Sale: One Motorcycle. Good Condition. NO papers. 200,000 OBO |
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Passions
Joined: 31 May 2006
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Just take out the spark plug and keep it with you. |
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oldfatfarang
Joined: 19 May 2005
Location: On the road to somewhere.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Passions wrote: |
| Just take out the spark plug and keep it with you. |
Not a good plan at all. If a thief really wants your bike - and they find it locked - they'll just put it on skateboards and wheel it off.
Also, removing the spark plug might work - but it could annoy them into putting something in the spark plug hole (ball bearing - coin etc). Then when you start her up - BAMO - your engine is, err, d..........d.
After 10 motorcycles/choppers/HOG's etc - I've realised the only way to keep your bike safe is to sleep with it. Kinda like your missus, really. |
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