Failed attempt to steal my bike

[Constantinos]

Hey guys, I woke up the other day to notice that someone broke my ignition switch by putting a screwdriver through it. It was fortunate that except from the locked steering wheel I also had a concealed kill switch installed so the thief could not start the bike.

But my ignition switch is a mess. It now turns with any key or screwdriver on the planet. I need to replace it either with a stock one (with its key) or an aftermarket that will fit in the factory plastic. Any ideas?

 

[CrackerRican]

Boats.net has new switch for $107

http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Yamaha/motorcycle/1985/V-MAX - VMX1200N/ELECTRICAL 2/parts.html

Used ones pop up on eBay from time to time, look up pin wheel some times he has them.

Hit up Sean [email protected] He may has some

Also Captain Kyle might have some too. [email protected]

 

[Constantinos]

Ouch, that price bites!

 

[CrackerRican]

Ouch, that price bites!

That's about as cheap as your gonna get for new, hit the other 2 guys for used ones, should be cheaper.

 

[CrackerRican]

Ouch, that price bites!

That price is better than replacing whole bike, sorry scum bags need a bullet in there heads. I hate theifs

 

[jfeagins]

Have you contacted Sean Morley yet? He may have a used one on hand. [email protected]

 

[onspeed]

my deductbile is cheaper than a new ignition switch, heh.

 

[ImCannibal]

Lots of insurance companies will cover the cost of items that are less than the deductible, like a windshield in a car or theft protection devices. Did you report the attempted theft and vandalism to police/insurance?

 

[gentsvmax]

The main thing is you were one smart dude with the kill switch and the the good ole steering lock! Stock or after market switches are readily available when you still have something to plug it in to.

 

[KDIMD]

I just bought the complete set including tank and gas cap for $50 off of ebay.

 

[95spfldmax]

Glad your ride is still with you, brotha. That was a close call...........

 

[alorio1]

You might want to install a security camera, here is a pic of mine that has been in operation for about 10yrs. I paid a little over a 100 bucks for mine when I bought it. I'm sure if you do some reseach you will find one better and cheaper. It has a flood light that comes on and a voice msg when some one gets in range plus it records.......

http://www.misdefenseproducts.com/Motion-Sensitive-Floodlight-Hidden-Camera-w-DVR-p-22149.html

 

[Constantinos]

Yep, it was a close call indeed...now the bike is locked away in a friend's garage while I source a new switch. I also installed two security cameras (one for my car and one for my bike).

The bike is insured but it covers me against third party damage. Insuring it against theft would cost me $600 per year in my neck of the woods. :ummm: sad but true. As stealing bikes is quite common in Cyprus, insurance costs are sky high.

I also installed an alarm on the bike itself. The bike is parked right below my balcony so if someone messes with it and I hear the alarm, it will be death from above for the poor guy...

 

[one2dmax]

I do have used switches but that new price is great too!