Dented Ignition at Biker Bar

[elliot]

A Harley-riding friend of mine took me to the Ojai Deer Lodge for lunch earlier today. It's a burly, Harley biker bar in Ojai. We parked her Softail and my 2006 FJR out front with all of the Harleys. After lunch, I came back to my bike to discover a dent on the key entry part of my FJR's ignition. Some one damaged it while I was eating! I was barely able to get my key in, and now in addition to a dented ignition I have a bent key. I know for certain that my bike was not parked too close to the bikes next to me. I think it was purely an act of hate against a Japanese bike. I'm planning to bring it to the Yamaha shop this week.

Is this a common act of vandalism towards a motorcycle? Is this trivial to fix or does it require a new ignition?

-Elliot

 

[03silverbullet]

Thats terrible. I can't understand that kind of crap.

I have been to the Deer Lodge several times and never experienced anything like that.

It's amazing the stupid stuff people do

 

[03HiYoSilver]

Elliot,

Sorry to hear about your situation. This is one reason I always sit at a window seat to keep an eye on my ride, just in case.

Hopefully your fix is easy and inexpensive.

 

[exskibum]

There are some very small dicked people amongst that crowd. No telling what one of them used on the ignition switch.

 

[Khunajawdge]

Stay away from the Deer Lodge! It's where the HD crowd landed when Steppenwolf shut down up the 33!

The Avenue of the Midgets!

 

[v65]

Is this a common act of vandalism towards a motorcycle? Is this trivial to fix or does it require a new ignition?

Sounds like you may be in for a new ignition. There is a kit from Yamaha to do the recalls that is in the neighborhood of $60. Not hard to install if you are a do-it-yourself type and you get to use the original key.

 

[dcarver]

Makes me want to ride there with a GAGGLE of armed FJR peeps, set one bait bike out and the rest of us wait in hiding.. :evil2: :****: :evil:

 

[exskibum]

Makes me want to ride there with a GAGGLE of armed FJR peeps, set one bait bike out and the rest of us wait in hiding.. :evil2: :****: :evil:

Don, if it were legal to do that, might I suggest a second armed run to Wall Street with a bait wallet?

 

[AIRHEAD#124]

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR INCIDENT WITH THE HARLEY PEOPLE; I GUESS IT'S THEIR WAY OF GETTING BACK AS WE BLOW THEM OFF ON THE ROAD WITH THEIR $$$$ PIECE OF **** :asshat2: ANYWAY SUNDAY AFTERNOONS ARE THE TIMES TO AVOID THEIR HANGOUTS. WITH THEIR DOUBLE DIGIT IQ'S :finger: :finger:

 

[madmike2]

Sorry to hear about the damage but that kind of thing can happen anywhere. It's a shame you have to keep your eye on your bike at a motorcycle hangout. Oh well!

Kharma.......it happens! His day will come and probably at an inopportune moment.

 

[happyPuppy]

I would check your Insurance coverage, some will cover vandalism and its cost. It is a pain but it is a good idea to file a Police report when possible. A good locksmith maybe able to fix it also, if I assume they scarred the entry point for the key only.

 

[elliot]

I would check your Insurance coverage, some will cover vandalism and its cost. It is a pain but it is a good idea to file a Police report when possible. A good locksmith maybe able to fix it also, if I assume they scarred the entry point for the key only.

Thanks for the consolation guys. I do have comprehensive coverage, though I'll have to check what my deductible is.

 

[Happy Rider]

Sonora was loaded with a whole bunch of those **** this weekend on their annual Polar Bear Run. It was sunny and 65 degrees out. The ride is usually about 35 miles to a local bar. They are so tough. I was riding my FJR and stopped for gas. I said my usual hello to fellow riders and they didn't even reply. It's a sad situations. I stop to help all riders when I can. It would be nice if they did the same.

 

[Silver Penguin]

I would check your Insurance coverage, some will cover vandalism and its cost. It is a pain but it is a good idea to file a Police report when possible. A good locksmith maybe able to fix it also, if I assume they scarred the entry point for the key only.

+1 on the police report. It probably wont help your own case but will help the police to see if there is a pattern that warrants their attention. Who knows? They might want to take a look at some license/insurance/sobriety in the vicinity.

 

[JamesK]

...Kharma.......it happens! His day will come and probably at an inopportune moment.

Sorry about your bike.

I think aside from having inadequate equipment that person is also already paying (Karma) because neither he or his overpriced POS bike are even in the same ballpark as your FJR.

 

[Bounce]

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR INCIDENT WITH THE HARLEY PEOPLE; I GUESS IT'S THEIR WAY OF GETTING BACK AS WE BLOW THEM OFF ON THE ROAD WITH THEIR $$$$ PIECE OF **** :asshat2: ANYWAY SUNDAY AFTERNOONS ARE THE TIMES TO AVOID THEIR HANGOUTS. WITH THEIR DOUBLE DIGIT IQ'S :finger: :finger:

I think I have a spare keyboard out in the garage to replace the one you're using with the broken caps lock key.

 

[Warchild]

...this weekend on their annual Polar Bear Run. It was sunny and 65 degrees out.

That pretty much sums it up for these types of vermin. Sorry about your ignition key. Find solace in that however long it may take, karma almost always - always! - triumphs in the end.

 

[Bustanut joker]

There are some very small dicked people amongst that crowd. No telling what one of them used on the ignition switch.

Yeah, go back with a vid or still camera.. B)

Just think of the little fukers embarrassment when he's seen on youtube with his pencil in there :blush2:

:jester:

 

[radman]

Why they're called 1%'ers