This is just a curiosity conversation thing but have many Spyders been stolen ?
Due to their size and width, chipped key, start up procedure (that non owners would not be aware of), auto trans shifting...........I would think that stealing a Spyder may be more difficult than a 2-wheeler.
2 wheeled motorcycles, if they cant just push them off....it has been known that crooks would just pull up to it in a van with a car motor hoist....chain up to it, pick it up, swing it in the van and in less that a few minutes.....gone. Harder to do with a Spyder.
Comments ? Thefts ?
What do you do while on trips at Hotels for Security ?
I never park my bike where I can't see it...
When stopped for the night; the bars get locked to one side or the other, the keys are removed, and everything is emptied from it.
I have not heard of any but am a relatively new comer. Akspyderman mentioned maybe five ...they are also a hard sell or parted out to easy to watch for. I worry some most likely a joy ryde into a tree if they got that far...
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In the five years that I have been on site, I believe the count is less than five posted.
If you don't have five burley guys with a trailer--it is pretty hard to hot wire and steal a . Yes, the routine about hitting mode first is easily available, but most of these people can't read anyway.
A serious thief, if he wants your , is going to take it though.
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I have stayed at some shady motels in my travels with the Spyder but I never had a problem. I always parked it under a light that I can see from my room. The thing is, If someone really wants to steal it, they will find a way. That is what insurance is for. You can't start it without the key in range and it will take at least 6 men to lift the 800+ pounds to put it on the back of a truck. (most thieves don't run in packs... it's usually one or two). If someone tried to drag it onto a flatbed, that would make so much noise it would attract attention. (thieves don't like attention)
When I got my first Spyder I was worried about theft, It's not like it's a Sportster that you can replace for $9k or a sport bike that is $5-8k.
Over time my biggest concern has been people trying to sit on it when I am not around and even that has not been an issue for me. (although it is for some folks: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...e-this-problem)
At SpyderF someone tried to steal my towing trailer, the bike was not on it. Apparently the year before someone stole the trailer with the bike on it. IMO if you lock the steering wheel, park in the light, it would be a bigger problem than 99% of the low lifes would mess with. You'd probably just have some damage where they tried.
I'd think that it would boil down to a ordered theft, they had an order for your year's bike. Then they would come prepared, and scoop it up. Why steel a Spyder when lots of cars are easier and easier to get rid of. Without the key no one is jumping on and going for a joy ride. If you always left it in gear, most wouldn't know that you needed to put on the brake. They also wouldn't know where the safety card was and in a hurry and dark wouldn't find the mode switch.
To prevent thieves from stealing my spyder I try not to park or stay at dives (shady hotel/motels) and try to keep it insight of my room. I also have a sign that states this bike is protected by Smith & Wesson.
Police told me once that sport bikes are the ones most often stolen. This was while I was reporting the theft of my 80cc scooter. Huh.
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A man can pick up and move an 80cc scooter by himself. For most motorcycle thefts, it all about weight and opportunity. Unless you leave the key in it.
The lightest street legal bikes are some dual sports, like the Yamaha XT225 at 238 pounds dry. A Ninja 250 is around 300 pounds or so (if memory serves).
My Sportster is about 600 pounds and my Spyder tips the scales at over 800 pounds. Not much worried about theft as I am about vandalism or idiots trying to sit on them and causing damage. (not such a worry on the Sporty. I can leave that damn near anywhere and people give it a wide birth. It's funny how TV makes people think everyone who rides a Harley is an Outlaw)
If I remember correctly, someone from out East was up in Canada when someone stole the truck and trailer with Spyder inside. I think that was 2 or 3 years ago.
start up procedure (that non owners would not be aware of)
Don't be to sure of this. Several years ago we had an IT guy from Ohio helping at my location. He rode a two-wheeler, and while talking about (my then RS) said how he misses being able to ride right now. I tossed him my key, and said I will be right out. When I walked out a minute later I saw him drive off on it, and of course he almost crashed because he did not know there was no hand brake.
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If I remember correctly, someone from out East was up in Canada when someone stole the truck and trailer with Spyder inside. I think that was 2 or 3 years ago.
I remember the Spyder had the key in it and they stole the trailer with the Spyder in it?
Just like cars the thief's want to strip and sell parts quick. There is no market for used can am parts. If you leave your key in it someone might take it for a joy ride.
I never thought much about this before , but it is rather comforting to realize how difficult the Spyder is to steal with the key gone and the handlebars locked.
I was on a trip last month, and slept in a motel for two nights with my Spyder parked outside. I locked the compartments each night, but never thought to lock the handlebars. ( I keep forgetting that you can do that. ) it was a fairly safe location though.
That was NJEddie and he was attending the Magog Spyder event. The thieves cut the hinges on the trailer door, somehow got the bike out and it was gone. Don't remember the details but remember well chatting with NJEddie about it. This reminds me that I haven't seen him on here in a very long time. Anyone see him at Spyderfest this year?
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Originally Posted by retired1
If I remember correctly, someone from out East was up in Canada when someone stole the truck and trailer with Spyder inside. I think that was 2 or 3 years ago.
Cover tend to discourage people from sitting on the. I used a cable lock thru both front wheels for a long time, then just quit and locked the handlebars. parking in the light whenever possible.
If you use a able lock on any bike, have a cord that goes to the handlebars, so you do not forget it is on.
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I remember back in 09 at the Red Carpet Event in Hollywood BRP officials were unlocking handlebars with a master key to move the vehicles out of the way of other owners before going on our run up Angeles Crest Hwy. I can't recall if they started them. I want to think a lonely Spyder may be safer than a cluster of them. It stands out like a naked lady in the parking lot. But you have 200 naked ladies which one do you look at (or not)? I have my guesses who will answer this first.
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
. Yes, the routine about hitting mode first is easily available, but most of these people can't read anyway. 
) it was a fairly safe location though.
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