:yikes:spyder was secured on a open trailer with big SS cable and super big master pad lock. truck and trailer with the spyder were parked in a parking area on the foothills parkway Friday(6-17) Morning for about 5 hours while owners rode other motorcycle over to the Dragon. returned to find it stolen. Rangers said 3 were stolen from the area during the Maggie Valley ralley. According to the Local SO Dept. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE AT OTHER RALLEYS.. seems spyders don't have vin number engraved into the metal. BRP uses a tape easliy removed. Parts are then sold at ralleys Craig list and Ebay. without numbers.. so BEWARE:helpsmilie:
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red rt se-5 stolen from foothills parkway
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Bob Denman
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:gaah: :cus: :shocked: That's a dang shame... I'm guessing that they couldn't find anybody who might have seen something?
Perhaps having BRP actually scratch the VINS into the metal should be moved up on our "wishlists..."
My condolences go out to you over this loss...
Perhaps having BRP actually scratch the VINS into the metal should be moved up on our "wishlists..."
My condolences go out to you over this loss...
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
I take it this was yours? Very sorry to hear this.
As far as vin numbers stamped in the frame goes, that wouldn't really matter if they are parting it out anyway.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Pretty bad stuff. I guess that's one of the reasons we carry insurance.
VIN etching
So with no VIN's I am taking it that even if the police did ever manage to locate some of the stolen Spyders, there is no way you could ever prove which one belongs to you?? Is this true??
It seems to me then that there is a business to be started at rally's and such by offering engraving of your VIN on choice areas of the Spyder. I do not know the best places to do this but you folks are well versed about your rides and probably know where to do the engraving.
Then if parts are being sold and they have the VIN's scratched and dug out you can pretty much bet those parts were stolen.
When I get my Spyder you can bet I will get an electric engraver and do my own ride.
Just thinking here, it can be dangerous for us all. I am unsupervised, my wife is gone at this time. :joke:
So with no VIN's I am taking it that even if the police did ever manage to locate some of the stolen Spyders, there is no way you could ever prove which one belongs to you?? Is this true??
It seems to me then that there is a business to be started at rally's and such by offering engraving of your VIN on choice areas of the Spyder. I do not know the best places to do this but you folks are well versed about your rides and probably know where to do the engraving.
Then if parts are being sold and they have the VIN's scratched and dug out you can pretty much bet those parts were stolen.
When I get my Spyder you can bet I will get an electric engraver and do my own ride.
Just thinking here, it can be dangerous for us all. I am unsupervised, my wife is gone at this time. :joke:
chascarpenter1
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Vin Number
The spyder does have an etched vin number it's just a pain in the A** to get to. Its behind the right wheel in the frame. It also has an etched engine number just below the gas tank. the owners manual shows where they are located. Its not easy to find but it's there.
The spyder does have an etched vin number it's just a pain in the A** to get to. Its behind the right wheel in the frame. It also has an etched engine number just below the gas tank. the owners manual shows where they are located. Its not easy to find but it's there.
SpyderAnn01
Active member
We had heard about the stolen red RT from some troopers that were eating lunch at Deals Gap. What a bummer.
Smokinspyder
New member
well i hope st anthony assists in bringing back your spyder . I hope for a swift recovery .
Firefly
Active member
Total bummer!
Someone must have planned ahead for this kind of heist-- had a trailer or truck ready to load the Spyder onto-- because without a key they ain't driving it away. Two wheelers are much easier to steal -- 4 guys and two metal poles and they just walk away with it into a truck or trailer.
Only so much precaution you can do -- if someone wants something bad enough-- they'll find a way to take it.
I've been all over and left my key in the bike-- using the IPS -- and have never been concerned -- of course I use the bike for 100% transportation while on a trip -- so it's never far from me.
Kind of an odd bike to steal -- even to part out --- gonna stick out like a sore thumb when they do try and part it out.
Someone must have planned ahead for this kind of heist-- had a trailer or truck ready to load the Spyder onto-- because without a key they ain't driving it away. Two wheelers are much easier to steal -- 4 guys and two metal poles and they just walk away with it into a truck or trailer.
Only so much precaution you can do -- if someone wants something bad enough-- they'll find a way to take it.
I've been all over and left my key in the bike-- using the IPS -- and have never been concerned -- of course I use the bike for 100% transportation while on a trip -- so it's never far from me.
Kind of an odd bike to steal -- even to part out --- gonna stick out like a sore thumb when they do try and part it out.
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arntufun
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Keep an eye on Ebay. Used parts will be easy to spot because it's very rare used parts for Spyders are on Ebay besides stock exhausts, windshields and take off wheels. If you start finding used controls, engine componets ect... from the same place you will find your Spyder.
Well, I know what state I am going to stay out of with my Spyder. nojoke
Well, I know what state I am going to stay out of with my Spyder. nojoke
bruiser
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Firefly
Active member
I've seen a few Spyders parted out that were crashed-- so it does happen -- but this one should stand out for sure.
This kind of theft could happen anywhere.
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arntufun
Guest
If it happened here in NY we would do this...
MouthPiece
Banged Up Member
Speaking from a bit of experience in this area, best you have insurance covering theft. I'm truly sorry for your loss. Unfortunately this world has some sorry lots.
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