Bike Stolen :(

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what's with all the hate on condo dwellers owning bikes? every damn season this happens. That's what theft insurance is for. Also, I seem to remember bikes were also been stolen from people's driveways and garages this year. geez people, get a grip.

to the victims, really sorry to hear your loss. I wish those thieves burn in hell.
 
How about somekinda metal cage like thing that u pull down in front of ur spot and lock it when u leave. And maybe residents should really set up some kinda bait to catch these pricks.
 
EC2010 said:
what's with all the hate on condo dwellers owning bikes? every damn season this happens. That's what theft insurance is for. Also, I seem to remember bikes were also been stolen from people's driveways and garages this year. geez people, get a grip.

to the victims, really sorry to hear your loss. I wish those thieves burn in hell.
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Do you think there's a huge barrel of money the insurance company has to keep paying these out? Every single one of these thefts WE will pay for with an increase.

Ive lost count how many bikes have been taken from condos and people don't learn. There are several people on here who have had it happen multiple times and yet they keep parking in the exact same spot.
 
Sorry to hear .. My Daytona was taken not long ago so I know what you're going through ...

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Paul1000RR said:
Do you think there's a huge barrel of money the insurance company has to keep paying these out? Every single one of these thefts WE will pay for with an increase.

Ive lost count how many bikes have been taken from condos and people don't learn. There are several people on here who have had it happen multiple times and yet they keep parking in the exact same spot.
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So youre being biased to people who live in condos as opposed to a house? What of peoples situations refrain them from living in a house?

And are you going to explain what they have to learn? As stated by OP he had an alarm and disc lock. What else is he supposed to do?

More ownership should be on the security that mans the building by being diligent with watching camera and people "sneaking" in behind another person

Personally I think lift arms with a garage door should be installed, and every person should have to swipe to get into the underground - that way it lowers the amount of people "sneaking" in.
 
Paul1000RR said:
Do you think there's a huge barrel of money the insurance company has to keep paying these out? Every single one of these thefts WE will pay for with an increase.

Ive lost count how many bikes have been taken from condos and people don't learn. There are several people on here who have had it happen multiple times and yet they keep parking in the exact same spot.
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Although I agree that insurance companies primary objective is to make money, and to make money is to minimize payouts, I just don't see these thefts will drastically increase everyone's premium like some claim it to be like it's the end of the world. To the victims, maybe. And they may drop them if their bikes keep on getting stolen without any enhance due diligence to try to protect the bike. Theft coverage is still in the dollars per month, as suppose to accident/liability coverage. You want to complain about high premiums, tackle the way how some ride their bikes.

How many bikes had been stolen so far this season? and what's the trending figure for the last 5-10 years? how many were condo related? kinda want to see some stats before drawing conclusion to a real correlation between theft and premium increases for the mass. Perhaps some of our insurance experts can chime in and set the record straight.
 
EC2010 said:
Although I agree that insurance companies primary objective is to make money, and to make money is to minimize payouts, I just don't see these thefts will drastically increase everyone's premium like some claim it to be like it's the end of the world. To the victims, maybe. And they may drop them if their bikes keep on getting stolen without any enhance due diligence to try to protect the bike. Theft coverage is still in the dollars per month, as suppose to accident/liability coverage. You want to complain about high premiums, tackle the way how some ride their bikes.

How many bikes had been stolen so far this season? and what's the trending figure for the last 5-10 years? how many were condo related? kinda want to see some stats before drawing conclusion to a real correlation between theft and premium increases for the mass. Perhaps some of our insurance experts can chime in and set the record straight.
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just take a look at the stolen bike sticky and you'll see where all the thefts are happening, its no secret.
 
Paul1000RR said:
just take a look at the stolen bike sticky and you'll see where all the thefts are happening, its no secret.
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Since i'm bored, counted up in the thread with 12 stolen bikes this year, 4 from driveways, 6 from condo, 2 unknown. again, cannot draw conclusion to the correlation most are claiming regarding insurance premium increases for the masses. Without data, it's just an opinion, not a fact.
 
can either of you guys post up the surveillance vid in HD?

just wondering if it looks like the same guys.
 
awyala said:
Fak 7th tonight in the 401 and Yonge area? Where the hell are they fencing them? Romania?

As for a solution....bigger elevators! (I wish)
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the property manager at my place was actually going to let me do this, but it wouldn't fit :(
 
Some things to remember:

-Don't tell anyone except your close riding friends where you live. I tell people I live in Scarborough, Markham, Downtown but I'm in Brampton lol
-Meet others at least 10 min away from your place
-Check to see if you're being followed when heading home, go take a detour if you think you are
-When posting your bike for sale on Kijiji, do not post your postal code
-Make friends with security

If they're garage hopping then you're SOL.

There was a thread with more tips but I can't find it anymore
 
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veno78 said:
but I'm in Brampton
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NOW WE KNOW!

Alright, roll out the van let's do this! Move out! Move out! Quick quick before he gets away!

I think the A Teams van would be amazing for stealing a motorcycle. they could push it onto the wheelchair lift, and it'll just lift right up. No more wasting their energy picking it up themselves.
 
AGAVE said:
They could plant a bait bike and have the thieves in 1 week, but that would be too logical for Ontario.
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"They don't have the resources to conduct such a task"
 
A bike recovery costs what, $6k?

Paying out for long-term injury is what, $100-600k?

Just because bikes can get stolen from condo's easier doesn't place the onus on the owner; it's a risk but it is supposed to be the condo's problem and really they should be dealing with it too.

There's more break-ins and home invasions in houses, do we call people who live in homes stupid because the risk is higher?
 
veno78 said:
Some things to remember:

-Don't tell anyone except your close riding friends where you live. I tell people I live in Scarborough, Markham, Downtown but I'm in Brampton lol
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All of these tips can be helpful - but there will always be people who know about you: the neighbors

Doesn’t matter if you are in a house or condo, your neighbors and their relatives, friends, and visitors will know that you have a bike
 
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