Attempt to steal Spyder

[Yfactor]

3 AM this morning there was anattempt to steal my son's 2010 RS. They tried to drag it
for loading but for some unknown reason I woke up and interrupted their attempt. Unfortunatly
they got away but without the Spyder. They drug it about 20' with the brake on and in gear which left
quite a trench in the yard. their getting away might have saved me from going to jail as I had every intent
to drop them for good. Now we are getting a lot more police presents through the area.

[wyliec]

Glad you saved the spyder and you didn't get into a scuffle.

[Firefly]

3 AM this morning there was anattempt to steal my son's 2010 RS. They tried to drag it
for loading but for some unknown reason I woke up and interrupted their attempt. Unfortunatly
they got away but without the Spyder. They drug it about 20' with the brake on and in gear which left
quite a trench in the yard. their getting away might have saved me from going to jail as I had every intent
to drop them for good. Now we are getting a lot more police presents through the area.

Glad they didn't get it.. also glad you didn't have interaction with them. It's a motorcycle with insurance... not worth harming yourself or someone else over.

[ARtraveler]

Glad the outcome was good. The dummies probably would not have figured out how to start it if they had been successful in stealing it.

[Yfactor]

Glad the outcome was good. The dummies probably would not have figured out how to start it if they had been successful in stealing it.

I agree since they didn't have the smarts or knowledge to release the parking brake or take it out of gear.

[daveinva]

Sure it wasn't just vandalism, i.e. "Let's drag this bike around the yard and cause trouble?"

Reason being I just can't imagine anyone being dumb enough to steal a Spyder. You can't start it without the key, you can't service them anywhere but BRP dealers, and there ain't exactly a robust aftermarket for chopping these out.

Right now we've got the Spyder and a Vespa parked in our driveway. I park the Spyder and walk away. I lock the Vespa's handlebars, attach a grip lock, and chain lock the rear wheel to the neighbor's fence. I'm still more afraid of someone stealing the Vespa.

[steve635]

Dave, you're right about it being a stupid target, but you're giving the criminals way too much credit regarding intelligence.

[CyncySpyder]

Now lets hope these "Brainiacs" don't get on here to educate themselves about "how to" and try a repeat

[Bob Denman]

Don't it just drive you NUTZ when these think that they've got the right to take stuff that your family has worked hard for?
Well... I'm glad that youdidn't end up in the back of a cruiser for catching them...

[Cruzr Joe]

Glad that you were able to run them off without getting into a conflict, we have to protect ourselves but sometime we are better off if we can do it without a confrontation.

[bruisersbaby]

Now lets hope these "Brainiacs" don't get on here to educate themselves about "how to" and try a repeat

I don't know that they would still know how to steal it, if they're dumb enough to try it the first time. Both of ours are in the garage, so less temptation. We don't have a lot of trouble around here, but don't want to tempt anyone either. Glad all ended well.

[StanProff]

Starting instructions for non spyder owners.

push the brake pedel 16 times,
turn the handle bars right to left (left to right if your left handed) 4 times
Stand on the right side of the left front wheel
Reach across to the starter button with the left hand, may need to stretch a little.
Spyder should start, key not required

Remember: the A.S.S. rule
Always Steal Safely, never attempt to steal a spyder without your bullet proof vest, always ware a helmet and most of all,, remember how to spell 911 for medical emergencies.

[FutureRyder]

Reason being I just can't imagine anyone being dumb enough to steal a Spyder.

"People" post videos of criminal acts they commit on youtube, facebook and everywhere else, then can't understand how they got caught. There surely are people dumb enough to attempt this.

I recall the reports of burglary sprees in homes where the owners were on vacation. The connecting thread was that the owners posted online when and how long they were going on vacation.

I'm never surprised by the dumb things people do, when at another time I've have thought it unimaginable. Humanity moving forward?

[daveinva]

Dave, you're right about it being a stupid target, but you're giving the criminals way too much credit regarding intelligence.

Heh, I know.

I'm generally more concerned about professional bike thieves. Those types typically don't go after targets of opportunity, they'll instead spot a bike parked somewhere and note it for future use, i.e. if they get a request in for a particular model they know where to get it. They're the types who do the research to know how to steal a specific model, bust locks, disconnect alarms, etc. And yes, some even go so far as to have ways to clone electronic key fobs.

Just last year my brother's HD Street Glide, a beautiful bike with tons of chrome/aftermarket stuff galore, was recently stolen out of his condo building's parking garage in L.A. A luxury high-rise, "guarded" 24/7, and somebody got the bike into the back of a van and drove right on out, no questions asked. The reasonable assumption is the thieves paid the parking garage attendant money to look the other way, and unfortunately, my brother's bike was parked in a spot that was completely out of sight of security cameras. Poof, gone like that.

Now, the bike couldn't be ridden-- electronic key fob and all-- but everybody knows you can part out a Harley faster than I can type this post.

Thankfully, the Spyder's quirks help make it unnattractive (so far) to professional thieves. You can't ride it away to steal or joyride, it's too big for people to pick up and toss into a pickup bed or van, and the aftermarket isn't there to part it out. If the Spyder keeps increasing in popularity it'll be interesting if the thieves get more interested or not.

[Bob Denman]

Starting instructions for non spyder owners.

push the brake pedel 16 times,
turn the handle bars right to left (left to right if your left handed) 4 times
Stand on the right side of the left front wheel
Reach across to the starter button with the left hand, may need to stretch a little.
Spyder should start, key not required

Remember: the A.S.S. rule
Always Steal Safely, never attempt to steal a spyder without your bullet proof vest, always ware a helmet and most of all,, remember how to spell 911 for medical emergencies.

Always remember: Hope for the best; but prepare for the worst...

[WackyDan]

Unfortunately... Dropping them in your yard would have been criminal on your part - I say this as a gun owner and concealed carry holder myself... So I'm glad you scared them off.

For those who don't think there is much of a parts market... When what you steal is indeed free to you, then the parting out is gravy... There are many people on this board or ebay that want new panels, or spares even if used. Do not discount that.

Did they have a flatbed? Seems to be the common vehicle for stealing bikes.

[MikeinGA]

I put alarm on my RS, it's worth the time and money.

Mike

[Bob Denman]

Unfortunately... Dropping them in your yard would have been criminal on your part - I say this as a gun owner and concealed carry holder myself... So I'm glad you scared them off.

Had you parked them on the lawn, you would have had to explain to the LEOs that they had weapons with them and you felt threatened... you shot in self-defense!

[Surgonamishr]

Unfortunately... Dropping them in your yard would have been criminal on your part - I say this as a gun owner and concealed carry holder myself... So I'm glad you scared them off.

For those who don't think there is much of a parts market... When what you steal is indeed free to you, then the parting out is gravy... There are many people on this board or ebay that want new panels, or spares even if used. Do not discount that.

Did they have a flatbed? Seems to be the common vehicle for stealing bikes.

Here you have the right to protect yourself AND your property from such , Guess I'm just lucky there's a river behind my house full of gators and garr,, My sign on my storage reads "Did YOU call 911 before entering without an invitation?"

[zrc]

I live far enough out and make a habit of shooting in the "front yard" enough that no one would call the cops, then its just backhoe time.

[Bob Denman]

I really envy you guys...
If I so much as shoot ONE that desperately needs it; they'd throw me in jail and lose the key!
Is all of Tennessee that smart, or just pockets of brilliance?
Sorry... Texas is just too darn hot for me; I can't sweat that fast anymore!

[Firefly]

I really envy you guys...
If I so much as shoot ONE that desperately needs it; they'd throw me in jail and lose the key!
Is all of Tennessee that smart, or just pockets of brilliance?
Sorry... Texas is just too darn hot for me; I can't sweat that fast anymore!

And who are you to decide who 'needs' shooting and who doesn't?

C'mon.. really... for stealing something from your yard. Sure it isn't right for someone to do that... but shooting them for it?

[ronrico]

Glad that the spider was not taken. I have Lo-Jack installed on my RT-L. It is not available in all states but if it is there it might be worth looking into. They guarantee to recover the vehicle within 24 hours.

[Pappy John]

And who are you to decide who 'needs' shooting and who doesn't?

C'mon.. really... for stealing something from your yard. Sure it isn't right for someone to do that... but shooting them for it?

Yeah, just let them go, so they can do the same to 10 or 15 other people before they get nabbed. Then , of course, it'll be regarded as a first offense, so they'll get no jail time.

Vermin!

[dancogan]

Yeah, just let them go, so they can do the same to 10 or 15 other people before they get nabbed. Then , of course, it'll be regarded as a first offense, so they'll get no jail time.

Vermin!

Gotta agree with Firefly on this one. Stealing property from the yard is now a capital offense? Without a trial?