Police recovered my Yamaha R6 in Montana! Just to recap, i got this R6 new in 2008 but it got STOLEN in April 2019:
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| 2008: Bought New Yamaha R6 (0.3 miles), got STOLEN in 2019! |
So two months later i finally found/got a used R3:
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| 2019: Bought Used 2015 Yamaha R3 (3,411 miles) |
There was an attempted theft again in 2021 (couldn't insert my key because a broken-off screwdriver was jammed stuck in the ignition) so i removed the front body/fairing panels, bought a new ignition online for $30, then had a motorcycle mechanic replace it for 1 hour's labor:
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| 2021: Removed body panels to repair attempted theft/damaged ignition |
As u might be able to ascertain, i now:
- park the bike in my parking spot in back instead of on the street in front
- applied/enabled built-in steering lock to prevent front wheel from turning
- added a uLock to prevent rear wheel from spinning/rolling
- added a motorcycle cover to reduce tampering/raise visibility of evidence thereof
- added a surveillance camera to record evidence of any tampering
Now compare the 1st pic above to the chopped ones below (thieves painted it red and removed all markings, but engine still runs smooth apparently! ):
[tldr]
On Sept 18, 2022 i received a call from my local law enforcement agency (MIPD) informing me that Montana Highway Patrol recovered my Yamaha R6 in Kalispell.
Two days later i spoke with the arresting MHP Trooper for 10 mins: he said he chased this R6 for speeding twice before but abandoned pursuit both times because @135 MPH his patrol car was already shaking..
while the biker was likely only in 3rd or 4th (out of 6 gears) based on high-rev sound; way too dangerous for any/everyone around, way too much liability to attempt any type of pit-maneuver on a motorcycle, if catching up were possible..
Last weekend he caught the biker and [i assume] arrested him/her for possession of stolen property (and probably other warrants, but again only my conjecture).
i paid $429 to "release" the bike from towing else i couldn't pickup the bike whenever i arrived in Montana (presumably); they towed it to the Police lot and asked another ~$350 to tow it to their own impound lot where Police do not have any jurisdiction to auction my bike away should pickup be prolonged.
but after conferring with the Trooper, he assured me that there is no hurry, his is a secured evidence facility with no daily storage fee (like towyards charge)..
i placed a listing on uShip and the lowest bid to transport my R6 in an enclosed truck from Kalispell to Seattle was $517, so i will be out ~$1,000. But KBB says $5500 in excellent condition, $3500 in used condition, so i will likely sell to a motorcycle mechanic/flipper.
