My bike may have been stolen. My bike has been at the shop and I wanted to ride it today. The shop closes at 5 pm, but my wife wasn't going to be home to about 5:30. I needed her to take the kids before I could ride. I was at the shop around 5:00 pm and the shop owner and I placed the bike outside. I took the key. My plan was to come back and get the bike as soon as I could. I was delayed a little. Got to the shop around 7:00 and I don't see the bike where I left it. I'm hoping somebody at the shop decided to put the bike back inside, otherwise it has been stolen.
What should I be doing right now other than waiting until the morning to see if my bike is in the shop? I don't think I should report it stolen because it may not be. I would call somebody at the shop, but I don't have anyone's personal number. DucPond opens at 9:00 am tomorrow. I guess I'll be there at 9:00 am
I take it you don't have the owners number? This is a tough situation to be in. I'd try to peek into every nook and cranny I could to see if I could spot the bike.
Damn man... I know you won't be getting much sleep tonight. :-\
Good luck!
Depending on the size of the shop (aka more than just the owner) I'd guess someone who works there saw it outside and rolled it back in.
I did look into the show room which is the front of the building to see if they put my bike in there. It wasn't there. However, my bike was parked next to their back entrance. They would have have put it in the back of the shop and there is no way to see in there.
Damn, I feel so stupid for having left it out in the open for any length of time. I thought it would be OK and just wanted to get my bike after not having it for a while.
Anybody happen to have Donny Unger's (or any of the guy's who work at DucPond) cell phone number?
Quote from: MrIncredible on March 17, 2010, 03:59:23 PM
Depending on the size of the shop (aka more than just the owner) I'd guess someone who works there saw it outside and rolled it back in.
You know, you're right. It is more likely that one of the 5-6 people that work there saw the bike and rolled it back into the shop than it was stolen during the short time it was unattended.
My vote is that the bike is safe and sound....in the shop. DucPond is too professional not to have done that IMO.
I have a good feeling. I live in Dallas, TX and I'm wearing my red Duc Pond t-shirt right now. I'm feeling the good karma! It's inside, safe and happy. I agree, a good shop wouldn't leave a customers bike out back with the forks not locked and then close up and go home. No way. I damn sure wouldn't! It may have been a lack of communication on their part but it may have worked in your favor. Hope so. [thumbsup] Good luck getting a decent night's sleep. [clap]
Donnie would never leave your bike just laying around. You don't get to be one of the best Ducati dealerships in the country by being careless. I'm sure your bike is just fine. It sucks and totally understandable that you're freaking out a bit, but I'm pretty confident it'll be good to go tomorrow morning. [moto]
chances are, they wheeled it in. it's too much of a liability for them to leave the bike out when they close, and it'll be second nature for them to just wheel it in.
If you are worried about it call the Police. They must have an emergency contact for the owner.
Thanks guys. Odds are that my bike is fine and in the shop. If not I'll deal with it in the morning. I'm feeling calm right now. Hopefully I'll be calm when trying to fall asleep.
Thanks again.
Quote from: Got Duc on March 17, 2010, 05:04:46 PM
If you are worried about it call the Police. They must have an emergency contact for the owner.
Negative. People don't normally give us information that could be useful.
You know those lock boxes on condo complex's and elevators. It's called a knox box. You open it with a common key and a key to the paticular gate or building is inside. Firemen have the key. Police don't. Even though we probably go to the places 50 times more often.
I bet the bike either got wheeled in or an employee hot wired it and is riding the crap out of it right now.
I bet it just got wheeled in to that back storage area. They have plenty of space and one of the guys rolled it in before locking up.
Can't see them putting it up front. Those are the for sale bikes and it's too full to be sticking a customers bike there when they have 1009 sq feet to put it in back.
We could play deal or no deal with it.
It'll work like this-I'll give you say-$3K for it. If it's in back in the morning-I get it for that amount.
If it's not there, you still get the money, plus whatever insurance pays you.
It's like a Schrodinger's Ducati game show.
Feeling lucky? :D
Quote from: hbliam on March 17, 2010, 05:21:25 PM
Negative. People don't normally give us information that could be useful.
I thought you were supposed to say "negatory" ??
Quote from: MrIncredible on March 17, 2010, 05:42:50 PM
We could play deal or no deal with it.
It'll work like this-I'll give you say-$3K for it. If it's in back in the morning-I get it for that amount.
If it's not there, you still get the money, plus whatever insurance pays you.
It's like a Schrodinger's Ducati game show.
Feeling lucky? :D
Schrodinger's Cat was supposed to be DEAD in the box man!
having worked at a small shop back in the day...
and having experience with the situation that you describe...
we would never have left for home with your bike sitting outside.
no way.
boss at the time considered it a liability issue.
far easier to deal with an owner that is upset because the bike was unavailable... versus stolen.
i'm sure (hoping..) that is the case for you.
Quote from: ducatiz on March 17, 2010, 05:50:18 PM
Schrodinger's Cat was supposed to be DEAD in the box man!
Nono-it's not dead until one opens the box, much like the bike isn't gone until the garage opens.
Quote from: MrIncredible on March 17, 2010, 05:58:20 PM
Nono-it's not dead until one opens the box, much like the bike isn't gone until the garage opens.
yes, dead
in the box..
Quote from: hbliam on March 17, 2010, 05:21:25 PM
............. or an employee hot wired it and is riding the crap out of it right now.
[evil] ;D ;D [evil]
It should be safe inside the shop ......
Quote from: ducatiz on March 17, 2010, 05:50:18 PM
I thought you were supposed to say "negatory" ??
Did I hear a 'niner' in there?
Well, hopefully in two hours you'll find you bike is safe and sound at the Pond
Quote from: hbliam on March 17, 2010, 05:21:25 PM
Negative. People don't normally give us information that could be useful.
Negative right back at you
Just because it doesn't happen in Cali it doesn't mean it doesn't happen else where.
It is required where I live.
So....?
Quote from: yuu on March 18, 2010, 04:13:14 AM
So....?
Yeah really...
I've been on pins and needles all morning....
Quote from: ducpainter on March 18, 2010, 04:20:28 AM
Yeah really...
I've been on pins and needles all morning....
I thought you got those blood pressure meds all sorted out. ;D
9am is still 30 minutes away in TX...
sending you good thoughts.
Quote from: Obsessed? on March 18, 2010, 04:29:53 AM
I thought you got those blood pressure meds all sorted out. ;D
jury is still out on that ;)
[coffee] hmm...no word yet. Dood, let us know when you know ;D
My guess is he got his bike this morning (from the shop) and is out on a nice ride, which explains why there is no update.
Yeah.. the weather here is bright sun, and high of 69... unless it's stolen he really aught to be riding.
i'm really interested in hearing an update...
Everyone is...
All is well. The bike was safe and sound locked away in the shop all night. I was there as they were opening the shop. I talked with Mitch. He rolled the bike into the shop around 5:15 when he was about to leave for the evening.
Thanks to everyone for all the positive thoughts last night. Sorry it took a while to post the good news today. I had to go to the gym and then my son's school.
.. you had me worried for a second there..
[thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Oh what a sigh of relief that must have been!! Great news! [thumbsup]
Quote from: Travman on March 18, 2010, 07:31:42 AM
All is well. The bike was safe and sound locked away in the shop all night. I was there as they were opening the shop. I talked with Mitch. He rolled the bike into the shop around 5:15 when he was about to leave for the evening.
Thanks to everyone for all the positive thoughts last night. Sorry it took a while to post the good news today. I had to go to the gym and then my son's school.
[thumbsup]
I was lurking on this thread earlier [popcorn], although I didn't post I had been nervously awaiting the outcome [puke], glad it's all good [moto].
I woke up around 4 am last night and couldn't get back to sleep. I actually started to look at new bikes in case mine was gone. It would have sucked to lose the bike right after having the new pistons and head work done. I really haven't had the chance to get used to and enjoy the "new" engine. Any insurance compensation certainly wouldn't have covered the forged aluminum wheels or engine work, which have been done this year. It would have been like starting over.
Quote from: Travman on March 18, 2010, 10:52:26 AM
I woke up around 4 am last night and couldn't get back to sleep. I actually started to look at new bikes in case mine was gone. It would have sucked to lose the bike right after having the new pistons and head work done. I really haven't had the chance to get used to and enjoy the "new" engine. Any insurance compensation certainly wouldn't have covered the forged aluminum wheels or engine work, which have been done this year. It would have been like starting over.
You would've been happy to take my offer at 5am.
You might be less happy now.
I so pictured Ferris Bueller - the parking attendants and the Ferrari.
make the beast with two backs Travman even on the other side of the planet I've been worrying about your bike [puke]. Glad the guys at DucPond (thiers was the inspiration for my paint job) took care of you [clap].
QuoteAny insurance compensation certainly wouldn't have covered the forged aluminum wheels
Speaking of those wheels, how you feel about them now that you've had them a while? Worth the expense? I ask because I'm thinking about a set of Carrozzeria for my M1100.
BTW, glad everything worked out for the best with your bike.
Insurance will cover them as long as they are declared if high value. But you gotta state the value and declare 'em!
also, it helps to have alll receipts for every aftermarket part. helped in my claim.. just took forever to find them.
I did that when I crashed hard back in the day. Hard to keep receipts now of everything. But its imperative for the big ones. If its a big item, I keep a copy, and of course, never discard any email invoices.
Paranoia Big Destroya!
Poll: How many people have gone back home after any amount of time after leaving to double check that the garage door is shut?
me
I've called my wife to have her check.
I gave my neighbor a remote to close my garage cause I leave it open so much
Quote from: donzo on March 19, 2010, 10:11:22 AM
Paranoia Big Destroya!
Poll: How many people have gone back home after any amount of time after leaving to double check that the garage door is shut?
More often than I like to admit... 99.9999999% of the times, it was closed [bang]
Com'on Travman, how about a report on those wheels.
Quote from: dennisd on March 19, 2010, 05:41:16 AM
Speaking of those wheels, how you feel about them now that you've had them a while? Worth the expense? I ask because I'm thinking about a set of Carrozzeria for my M1100.
I'm glad the Carrozzerias are on the bike. I would spend the money again. I think these are great looking wheels. There is a weight savings, but not quite as much as the manufacturer claims. I'm pretty sure most (if not all) of the wheel manufacturers exaggerate their weight savings. I can feel the difference, but it is subtle. So to some people it might not be worth it, but to most of the crazy people on this forum it is a great thing. My bike had very quick steering anyways from the way my suspension is setup. With the Carrozzerias it is even quicker.
Here is a link to a thread about my Carrozzeria wheels.
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=24868.15 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=24868.15)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Ducati%202005%20Monster%201000s/20091002_07.jpg?t=1269134014)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Ducati%202005%20Monster%201000s/20091002_11.jpg?t=1269138506)
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/JonTravisKing/Ducati%202005%20Monster%201000s/20091002_13.jpg?t=1269138567)
^^^ Very nice. DSS and low pipes look so bad ass. [evil]
The subtle lettering on the tank is awesone, really clean looking bike travman. [thumbsup]