Has anyone had a Spyder stolen?

[Knarfoh]

Curious - with the programmed keys - is it possible to steal a Spyder?

Just curious if anyone knows of an incident where a Spyder was stolen where the thief did not have access to a key? Do you know of any incident where a Spyder was stolen at all?

Reason I ask - it seems the 2014 require the dealer to provide extra keys (at additional cost) if you want more then 2 keys.

With my 2012, I had 2 more keys made (cloned) inexpensively. Curious about the key change and why it might have been made....

 

[bruiser]

Yes. There have been incidents of Spyders being purloined. One just a few months ago. I think it was in Ohio. There was another stolen from a trailer a few years back after an owners event. If I'm going to park in an area I feel is not real safe for my Spyder, I lock the steering and set the brake. That way it might slow someone down if they want to take my Spyder. Thing is, if they really want it, they'll find a way to get it. As far as extra keys, most dealers charge for them. I don't think there's any difference between keys made for one year to another.

 

[hotglue]

We leave the key in the spyder .. and keep hoping.... but I don't think they can figure out how to start it...hyea:

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Well

If you turn on the key, it tells you how to start it:banghead:

 

[Showie]

We leave the key in the spyder .. and keep hoping.... but I don't think they can figure out how to start it...hyea:

Hoping for a new one ray: I assume? I am taking a HD cable to run though wheels - should slow them down. :yes:

 

[DrewNJ]

Professional thieves don't start anything anymore to steal. Its all about the flatbed, tow truck or enclosed trailer...

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[Chupaca]

Just a note..!!

you can have keys made and save a bundle. If by chance the 2014 have a new feature that the key guys don't have they will tomorrow...:roflblack: I have cloned my key and know many who have as well. Cost with key runs $35.00 but less if you order you blanks online...

The other question would be how many stolen roadsters were never recovered. Those I know of were and these are not easy nor worth parting out..:dontknow:

 

[billybovine]

you can have keys made and save a bundle. If by chance the 2014 have a new feature that the key guys don't have they will tomorrow...:roflblack: I have cloned my key and know many who have as well. Cost with key runs $35.00 but less if you order you blanks online...

The other question would be how many stolen roadsters were never recovered. Those I know of were and these are not easy nor worth parting out..:dontknow:

Yes the 2014s are different. They have a new chip with a rolling code technology. Cloning still can be done but a new blank needs to be found and the Spyder has to be available for part of the cloning process.

 

[Bob Denman]

Professional thieves don't start anything anymore to steal. Its all about the flatbed, tow truck or enclosed trailer...

:agree: Keys and locks only stop the "casual" idiot...:gaah:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

We leave the key in the spyder .. and keep hoping.... but I don't think they can figure out how to start it...hyea:

You need to leave the brake off and park it on a hill.

 

[Bob Denman]

...and leave it idling! :joke:

 

[bscrive]

We leave the key in the spyder .. and keep hoping.... but I don't think they can figure out how to start it...hyea:

I think it is because they know the problems you two have had with it. :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Mets79ST2013]

...and leave it idling! :joke:

I did that, the keys, idling I found a note on the bike saying ( park it in the Bronx and take the ST-S decals OFF we about the heat issues here).........

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Ouch!

 

[ARtraveler]

If a thief wants anything, they are going to take it regardless. The :spyder2: may present some additional deterents with the e-brake, steering lock, and mode button--but, it can still be cabled up and pulled onto a flatbed, etc.

I did leave a key in one :spyder2: overnight once. Parked front row, hotel parking lot, Fairbanks AK. It was still there in the morning. Had a fun hour, trying to find the key in the hotel room though. :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[M109Dreamer]

We leave the key in the spyder .. and keep hoping.... but I don't think they can figure out how to start it...hyea:

Maybe leave the warning card pulled out and put a sticker on it with a How-To.....Lol, funny

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[Mets79ST2013]

Maybe leave the warning card pulled out and put a sticker on it with a How-To.....Lol, funny

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I did that, a copy of the insurance and a copy of the registration, He said on his note, I know about the heat issues with this one, get me the NEW 2014...

 

[M109Dreamer]

I did that, a copy of the insurance and a copy of the registration, He said on his note, I know about the heat issues with this one, get me the NEW 2014...

Lol.... I guess you let the cat out of the bag too early?

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