ok so i went to my bike today and saw the ignition key slot was all messed from someone trying to unlock the bars and now my key wont go in so i can moved it..

what should i do?

 

1. call the cops
2. call your insurance company
3. get it to a shop for repairs
4. watch it like a hawk

 

chain the rear tire to something stationary and oil up the pistol

 

5.) Buy some more security devices (locks for rotors, chain, cable, two way remote alarm). These are DETERENTS ONLY. They will not stop someone set on stealing your bike.
6.) Determine why they thought they could get it. Was is parked in such a manner as to make it easy to move once started? My bike is always completely blocked in. Is it a failsafe? NO. If they want it, they'll bring a few guys and pick it up and carry it off. Will it deter the common, lone theif who just wants an easy steal? Most likely, yes.

Fact of the matter is that if they want it they'll get it no matter what you do. That is why you keep theft insurance.

 

move the couch outside and shine up the linolium(sp?). your bike has a new parking spot!

 

 

i use to live in CC with my parents.. but i moved out to some ghetto aparts. in newhall

 

be sure not to touch it, maybe they can get fingerprints off of it or the surrounding areas...good luck, im sorry this happened

 

Dude, where you live makes a huge difference as to whether your stuff will get messed with. Like the rest of the guys say if you haven't you need to invest in a hilacious chain and lock. I also live in an apt. in a good neighborhood and the three bikes that have been stolen from the complex were not chained up. No chained bike has been stolen from my complex since I've lived there (5 years). I bought a couple Scorpio alarms for my bikes along with chains and haven't had them touched. The alarm pages me within 100 to 200 yards. (paid $325 each).

Sorry to hear of your troubles.I'd like to hear how the lock fix goes.

 

+1 insurance claim is easier with police report