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Post by rwheeler007 on Jun 26, 2014 12:38:44 GMT -5
On the close up of the damage to the ignition you can see a 9 pin connecter that only has 8 wires going to it. It doesn't appear to be speedo related... What is it for? Not sure if it's always been left disconnected of If I need to order more parts.
Ordered a new ignition and lock kit on eBay for $35 should be here in 5 days with the weekend. Not to bad.
$120 with shipping from Eagle Atv for the body parts. Ouch.
So far having my scooter stolen has cost at least 500 in random costs. The worst is probably the 250 the impound yard charged. I'm buying a big lock.
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Post by nandy on Jun 26, 2014 15:54:24 GMT -5
I it is running you have 80 to  percent of the battle won. Now you need to take care of the parts that makes it legal, then the body parts to make it look good could be left for last.... I really hate it for you. get a big lock. I have a big cable and will add a chain so they will have to go thru 2 separate items before the can take it. The worst part will be getting my step son to use them regularly both at work and school. I will be doing my safety rounds checks every know and then!!! lol! Good luck, keep us posted. |
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Post by nandy on Jun 26, 2014 16:07:35 GMT -5
my oxyacetylene small kit is sure quiet.... not sure that chain will stand to it if they want it they will get it . just make it more trouble than the one down the road. ....Better pack your lunch. (This might take awhile)  No need to pack my lunch, I would take the lunch you left in the bike!  In this theorized scenario I would be cutting the chain, not melting it, even if I wanted to melt it oxyacetylene burns at about 6,330 deg F/3,500 deg C ., way past the melting point of boron. X_However when talking about an oxyacetylene torch cutting the melting point is irrelevant as melting is not what makes the cut, it is the reaction from the heated metal to the oxygen what makes the real strong heat that cuts the metal itself. all you have to do is heat the metal unit it is glowing red then press the oxygen level and cut away. I have never cut boron myself and dont know anyone that has but the melting point of it is irrelevant at least in theory. Someone send me a piece of that chain and I will make a video!  |
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Post by alleyoop on Jun 26, 2014 17:32:53 GMT -5
And to think if you had insurance it would not have cost you that much. You can insure them just for a certain amount, 1000, 2000, 3000 etc.. and if stolen or wrecked they will total them out and just write you a check  |
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Post by spandi on Jun 26, 2014 18:27:05 GMT -5
....Better pack your lunch. (This might take awhile) No need to pack my lunch, I would take the lunch you left in the bike! In this theorized scenario I would be cutting the chain, not melting it, even if I wanted to melt it oxyacetylene burns at about 6,330 deg F/3,500 deg C ., way past the melting point of boron. X_However when talking about an oxyacetylene torch cutting the melting point is irrelevant as melting is not what makes the cut, it is the reaction from the heated metal to the oxygen what makes the real strong heat that cuts the metal itself. all you have to do is heat the metal unit it is glowing red then press the oxygen level and cut away. I have never cut boron myself and dont know anyone that has but the melting point of it is irrelevant at least in theory. Someone send me a piece of that chain and I will make a video! Well in they really wanted it a Plasma cutter would make short work of any chain. More than likely they'd just use the far noisier battery powered angle grinder anyway. You're best bet would be a good quality lock and a tracking unit hidden within. (difficult to steal something when both the owner and the cops know where to look for it.) |
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Post by nandy on Jun 26, 2014 22:44:12 GMT -5
You're best bet would be a good quality lock and a tracking unit hidden within. (difficult to steal something when both the owner and the cops know where to look for it.) Totally agree, have thought about that if I ever jack this one up and pimp it real nice. Right now is a $300 investment and i will take a chance with the lock/cable lock/chain combo. |
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Post by geh3333 on Jun 26, 2014 23:13:17 GMT -5
My neighbor had his dirt bike stolen off his porch . He had it locked to the porch railing with a thin cable lock . Someone burned right through it . I use a thicker master cable lock that I run through the back wheel and over the top of the scoot In front of the trunk. I also run a thicker cable " about 8 to 10 ft long " through the front and back wheels with a regular master lock through the loops at the end of the cable and another master lock in the middle of the cable so if the one on the loops is cut they still have to cut the other lock off . Not sure if u know what I mean ?
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Post by spandi on Jun 27, 2014 1:28:22 GMT -5
You're best bet would be a good quality lock and a tracking unit hidden within. (difficult to steal something when both the owner and the cops know where to look for it.) Totally agree, have thought about that if I ever jack this one up and pimp it real nice. Right now is a $300 investment and i will take a chance with the lock/cable lock/chain combo. Yep, I don't believe in giving lowlife scum and even break. That's why I use this: www.amazon.com/OnGuard-8018L-Beast-12mm-Chain/dp/B008BK5FSS Along with a British made Hawk triple alarm (sirens stay on even if power is cut) a tracking unit, finally a rear wheel lock.  |
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Post by earlylight160 on Jun 27, 2014 5:31:16 GMT -5
I have full coverage ($1800) on my Tomos scoot with State Farm (also have my Toyota insured with them) and the annual premium on the scoot is $112
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Post by nandy on Jun 27, 2014 16:04:29 GMT -5
I'm curious about the insurance and what seems to be the thought that insurance will write you a check and you can buy another scooter and not loosing money.
I had a 2005 4runner that I bought in 2007 and totaled it on 2009 and of course what I got was about 1.5k after the depreciation and other adjustments. I had paid way more than that to the principal of the loan not to mention the interest paid. So even thought I had enough for a low down payment and buy another I did not have enough to cover my investment. Of course, I see this as normal and the way the insurance makes money (other than the other 80% or so of customers that pay a premium and never have a claim) so I was not surprised.
Now, has someone in here that has make such a claim (either totaled the scooter or have it stolen) can report that he got all of the invested money back? I would be surprised but waiting with open ears...
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Post by geh3333 on Jun 27, 2014 16:15:16 GMT -5
I think it's a little different from a car . If u insure something for a certain amount u are paying a price based on the amount u insured the scoot for . Most don't have theirs stolen although it does happen frequently I'm sure . Also many that pay for insurance pay just for that " the insurance just to ride not to cover it if it's stolen " so the insurance companies have plenty of cash to go around .
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Post by nandy on Jun 27, 2014 18:59:38 GMT -5
Must be different than a car. Still interested on hearing from someone that has actually done this type of claim (either stolen or totaled by your own fault) and hear what they got...
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Post by rockynv on Jun 28, 2014 14:07:53 GMT -5
With any vehicle including cars it depends on the coverage you purchase. You can get Book Value/Average Value. Agreed Cash Value or Actual Replacement Cost coverage for any vehicle you just have to know to ask for it. On my Aprilia I have Actual Replacment Cost with a $50 deductable which costs $125 per year however since I had a policy with Progressive on my F53 they gave me a $75 multi policy discount so it only ended up costing me $50 per year for Actual Replacement Cost coverage.
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Post by rwheeler007 on Jun 29, 2014 9:24:31 GMT -5
So I've got a new ignition switch installed and hooked up. Deep breath, turn the key and........ nothing. Also it will still kickstart even with the column lock engaged. The switch seems to be functioning ie the lights, blinkers and column lock work again. I also noticed a small amount of smoke coming from near the headlights but I'm guessing it's because it wasn't moving and cooling the headlight. What is that connector for? The one pictured in the close up ignition damage, it's 9 pin but only 8 wires.
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percent of the battle won. Now you need to take care of the parts that makes it legal, then the body parts to make it look good could be left for last.... I really hate it for you. get a big lock. I have a big cable and will add a chain so they will have to go thru 2 separate items before the can take it. The worst part will be getting my step son to use them regularly both at work and school. I will be doing my safety rounds checks every know and then!!! lol!
..BAD TO THE BONE..
