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Howdy y'all! Sorry if this isn't the place to post this.My bike was stolen Sunday 9/26/2021. It's a 2016 V7 Stone II. Texas license plate 963S3H VIN ZGULWUB0XGM200609. I've already filed a police report with APD #21-2690810. The only aftermarket item on my bike is the engine guard. The right side exhaust is scraped, but who am I kidding it's probably chopped up already Honestly I'm not expecting it to be found. Mostly just want fellow riders to keep an eye out. This is the third V7 stolen in the area in the past month. That I'm aware of at least. I'm also salty because the used market is shit right now. Also grateful I had full coverage, but mostly sad because this was my first bike and I loved it so much As for a new bike... I'm torn between an Africa Twin, a KLR650, and a Moto Guzzi V85TT.
There are probably enough V7 models out now to create a black market for parts . Weird to consider isn't it Dusty
My condolences. I'd like to know more about how it was stolen, so I can better protect my V7. Was the key in the ignition? Was the steering column locked? Thanks.
Full coverage insurance. One way of getting a new bike.
From Tom:Kind of, sort of, depending upon what the insurance will actually pay out. GliderJohn
A motorcycle theft can be devastating to the owner, especially if it’s their primary transportation. Motorcycles are easier prey for the thief or thieves, because they can be stolen easier than a car or truck. Even with theft deterrent features, like alarms or locks, a couple of nefarious actors can pick up a bike, and load it into a van, in just a few moments.So, what effective measures should we employ, to safeguard our prized motorcycles, which we have worked hard to attain?
That sucks, sorry for the loss. Austin is booming, so with the growth comes the rabble.Spend my first 30+ years in the NYC area and environs, bought one of these in the 80's and still use it on occasion. I left it around the light pole or post for it's parking space when riding. I always routed through the rear wheel and swingarm to help discourage theft. Not sure if this style is still available, but it works, as witnessed by a couple obvious attempts to cut with hacksaw or other device. [/quoteThe rabble rousers been in Austin for a hot minute. You just gotta know where to look to find em. For my next bike. I want something reliable like a Honda but gorgeous machinery like a GuzziI was thay dang ol Lego colour v85tt I reckon. Are they're any known issues with thnx ali
As for a replacement: I have both a 2021 V85TT and a 2022 KLR 650. They are both great in their own way. For an outing that involves freeway riding and long distance, along with fast twisty sections, the V85TT is perfect. For relaxed exploring of low speed backroads with gravel/dirt a possibility, the KLR is perfect. Also a factor is that the Guzzi is 2X the price of the KLR. Depending on your intended use, either would be a good choice.
AF1 Racing is in Austin. I'm thinking city street hoodlums buzzing around or someone who picked up a clean frame and is picking up parts. I always wonder where these bikes are being parked that get stolen. I've never been so lucky. I always have to sell or trade when I want a new bike. Insurance value is always higher.
That sucks, sorry for the loss. Austin is booming, so with the growth comes the unfortunate companions of crime, chop shops, etc.(i.e.rabble)Been to Austin many times over the last 10 years, after my buddy retired there and my sister in law moved there. With AF1 just north, I wasn't surprised to see so many Guzzis on the street, so maybe that's why.Spent my first 30+ years in the NYC area and environs, bought one of these in the 80's and still use it on occasion. I left it around the light pole or post for it's parking space when riding. I always routed through the rear wheel and swingarm to help discourage theft. Not sure if this style is still available, but it works, as witnessed by a couple obvious attempts to cut with hacksaw or other device.
FWIW, when I was working in Corrections, I talked to a couple of inmates that were "professional" bike thieves, in the Phoenix area. They had a panel mini van set up for theiving. They had a winch mounted on the floor inside. It only had the 2 front seats, they would open the sliding side door, put a greased piece of plywood as a ramp on the side door sill, the driver would work the winch remotely, guy would get out wrap cable end of winch around front wheel, then drag the bike into the side of the van, the other guy guiding the handlebars, even if it was locked, etc, they would just drag it in and be gone in less than 2 minutes. They were all parted out. mostly for the bodywork, expensive exhaust systems, etc. They did this for years back in the 80's and 90's. They got busted because one of the bikes had a gps tracking device, and the cops raided their chop shop on the far west side of phx, out in the middle of nowhere.The irony in the story, is that the bike that got them busted was a "Monkeybike"! Rick.
Since APD doesnt really care,......It was found not too far away, and we had a perfect criminal case.....no charges filed by the DA.....f-ing BS........we HATE thieves.