Stolen 2008 Ducati 848

[Halds]

My red Ducati 848 was stolen on friday night on haining st in wellington. it was in the open car park just behind my apartment building on taranaki st. The location where this was stolen from is less than 100metres from where the triumph in other post was stolen from. My bike only has been parked in this location 4 times for generally only overnight as i have a locked up car park further down taranaki st. This happened between 12-7am on friday night/sat morning. make me think it one of my neighbours

whole bike has been transferred into a 1098 frame

here is a list of the after market parts on it which most are rare

Ohlins Ducati 848 Steering Damper
Ducati Red Cowl 848/1098/1198
Ducati 848 Termignoni Carbon Slip-On Exhaust ECU
SpeedyMoto Ducati 848/1098/1198 Top Triple Clamp
Moto Corse Titanium Screen
Moto Corse Ti Radiator Guard
Moto Corse Ti Oil Cooler Guard
Ducati 848, 1098, 1198 & Streetfighter Carbon Front Fender
Ducati 848, 1098 & 1198 Carbon Rear Fender
Ducati 848/1098/1198 Carbon Instrument Cover
Ducati 848, 1098 & 1198 Carbon Ignition Frame
Ducati 848, 1098 & 1198 Carbon Rider Heel Guards Slotted
1CarbonTech Carbon Fiber Lower Belly Panels
1CarbonTech Carbon Fiber Lower Tank Panels
Rizoma Fluid Tank 27mm3 with 90˚ Bend
Rizoma Fluid Tank 27mm3 with 90˚ Bend
Rizoma Ducati Billet Fluid Tank Bracket
Rizoma Ducati Billet Fluid Tank Bracket
Rizoma Sportline Handlebar Grips
Pazzo Levers for 848, 1098, 999, 749
Ducati 848 Dry Slipper Clutch Conversion Kit
Ducati 848/1098/1198 Adjustable Footpegs Kits
Fren Tubo Type 2 Alum/Stainless Brake Lines for Ducati 848 08
Fren Tubo Type 2 Alum/Stainless Clutch Line for 1098/848/1198
NCR Ducati Quick Turn Fuel Filler Cap
NCR Ti Colored Rear Sprocket Flange for Ducati 1098/1198
NCR Ducati 32mm Billet Slave Cylinder
STM Quick Change Sprocket Carrier: Small Axle
STM Ducati Sprockets for Small Axle Quick Change Carrier

[nodrog]

Has it got a hidden kill switch anywhere, or is it just hard to start?

[Halds]

you'd never get it started without the keys. as has transponder key.

my apartment is only 20metres from where it was parked. with the exhaust on it i would've heard it start so think it would've gone on back of ute or in a van.

[Quasi]

Shit - really feel for you mate. will keep eyes peeled, but suspect it wont be round these parts for long.

[Halds]

the aftermarket parts are all very rare. most imported for italy so doubt anyone else would have these

[BALZYBUELL]

bloody wankers,note to self dont park in that car park,heres a dumb question,it wasnt towed was it:facepalm:

[willytheekid]

So sorry for your loss Halds, from the list of parts it clear you had spent alot on this bike...just for some theiving peice of shit to take.
Truly hope you get it back.

ANOTHER! bike taken from wellington...has some prick has setup an operation in the area? :angry2:

...bout time someone :Police: set a trap for these bastards!

[Halds]

i called all the towers. it was parked next to a ninja which was still there in the morning

[Halds]

yeah makes me think something is going on with the triumph stolen only 100metres around the corner. And when my bike is usually always locked up in another carpark on taranaki st which is swipe access. I came home friday night and parked up behind my apartment building cnr taranaki st and haining st as had been out to see damon at cycle works to get exhaust redone and want to go for ride in the morning so didn't put it in garage. The place it was parked, its only been there 4/5 times so makes me think its a neighbour been watching out for it to turn up again

[sil3nt]

Why does nobody invest a couple of hundred in a GPS tracking box?

[willytheekid]

Why does nobody invest a couple of hundred in a GPS tracking box?

A cheap method of tracking...a smart phone hardwired and sealed on the bike (hidden), with tracking software installed.
You just jump onto a website, tell it the phones been stolen and the software turns th phone and its GPS on, then tells you its location.
Available for i-phone, android and MS smart phones....and there are various free services on offer (I use Lookout on mine :shifty:)

[sil3nt]

A cheap method of tracking...a smart phone hardwired and sealed on the bike (hidden), with tracking software installed.
You just jump onto a website, tell it the phones been stolen and the software turns th phone and its GPS on, then tells you its location.
Available for i-phone, android and MS smart phones....and there are various free services on offer (I use Lookout on mine :shifty:)What I suggested is the same thing but probably cheaper. What does a smartphone cost these days?

[willytheekid]

...What does a smartphone cost these days?

you'd get change from $50...or free with some plans, plus you can use it as a MP3 player etc and back up phone.(depending on location of device)
But yeah, fully agree mate, GPS is def the way to go ay...just have to hide the chosen unit well!

[The Singing Chef]

you'd get change from $50...or free with some plans, plus you can use it as a MP3 player etc and back up phone.(depending on location of device)
But yeah, fully agree mate, GPS is def the way to go ay...just have to hide the chosen unit well!

Yea but how often do you have to charge smartphones these days, especially with GPS etc... turned on with apps running in the background. Good idea mind you.

[nodrog]

Yea but how often do you have to charge smartphones these days, especially with GPS etc... turned on with apps running in the background. Good idea mind you.

can you not charge a smart phone in a car?

[DODO``]

Public execution should be brought back for the thieves!
There are lot of cheap (under $200) GPS tracking options available on trademe. Ive got one on my classic mini. works like a charm.
you can track where your car / bike is anytime anywhere and even remotly turn the ignition off. (when stationary or while moving on motorway at 100km, is up to you)

[The Singing Chef]

can you not charge a smart phone in a car?

If you have a car :innocent: It would only be a problem for extended periods of time, but a proper tracker would be far easier.

[willytheekid]

Yea but how often do you have to charge smartphones these days, especially with GPS etc... turned on with apps running in the background. Good idea mind you.

As my sexy Biatch nodrog has stated, you can hook them up to a charger!...or even better hard wire them to the battery if its a permanent fixture (with the correct resistance etc)
...the phone dosn't have to be turned on! (the software can contact the phone even when its turned off and turn it and the GPS on for you)

Its cheap & effective GPS tracking, but as sil3nt stated, you can invest in a proper water proof GPS tracking unit for under $200...a great investment for peice of mind...and for tracking down that piece of shit that stole your baby

[The Singing Chef]

As my sexy Biatch nodrog has stated, you can hook them up to a charger!...or even better hard wire them to the battery if its a permanent fixture (with the correct resistance etc)
...the phone dosn't have to be turned on! (the software can contact the phone even when its turned off and turn it and the GPS on for you)

Its cheap & effective GPS tracking, but as sil3nt stated, you can invest in a proper water proof GPS tracking unit for under $200...a great investment for peice of mind...and for tracking down that piece of shit that stole your baby

Good point, the software being able to turn on the phone/GPS is bloody fantastic!

[Viper-Byte]

Damn man, sorry to hear it! There must be people around here. Any security cameras over there?

[Halds]

Damn man, sorry to hear it! There must be people around here. Any security cameras over there?

i think its got to be one of our neighbours, given the frequency i park there and the triumph going missing. ramset on the corner have security cameras but only covering their carparks so said it wouldn't have picked anything up.

Any update on your bike?

[Fast Eddie]

sounds like there is a bit of an operation on the go. someones pinching rare-ish/expensive/exotic bikes.. I wonder if they are being loaded onto containers and headin out of the country?

fuck that sucks!!!

fingers crossed for a recovery

[blackdog]

Yes. That container is still around here somewhere.

[craigdek]

Jeez. Sorry about the loss. Clearly you guys don't chain your bikes or lock up. No wonder everyone looked at me funny when I chained the scooter on The Terrace wile on training. Back in SA I used to put a padlock through R1. Did not trust mall security there. Being an island what do they do here? Strip it for parts? No borders to cross to sell it.

[craigdek]

Would customs not check a container?

[sil3nt]

They are either ridden or sold for parts. I highly doubt anything leaves the country.

[nudemetalz]

I noticed Viper-Byte said something about a 1098 being stolen recently. Is this the bike he meant or is it yet another ?
Sheez,..I'm thinking of buying a big-arse lock for the Guzzi.

[scracha]

Would customs not check a container?
Who knows. Datatag etc don't seem to be used here. Crims could just break it for parts then flog bit by bit on ebay a year or two down the line. Easy money.

What I do know is that I wouldn't leave a tricked up Ducati parked up in a quiet spot overnight without it being alarmed, physically attached to something immovable and in view of a security camera........actually...fuckit...no...I just wouldn't leave a Ducati parked up in a quiet spot overnight.

Without risking a Katman like response......a bit of common bloody sense goes a long way. Shit like this bumps up everyones insurance premiums.

[Madness]

Call me stupid but why would Customs be checking all outbound freight?

[MIXONE]

I feel for you mate.If I get offered any cheap duck bits I will let you know.

[mossy1200]

Spent the last hour trying to track 848 and 675 parts being sold out of NZ but couldnt find any.Ill try Craigs List later when I have time.
Join as many ducati forums as possible and see if anyone is advertising bits.

[Viper-Byte]

I noticed Viper-Byte said something about a 1098 being stolen recently. Is this the bike he meant or is it yet another ?
Sheez,..I'm thinking of buying a big-arse lock for the Guzzi.

I think it is the same bike. My mate must have said 1098 meaning 848. Hahaha

[Halds]

one other thing i forgot to put in the original post.

It has been transferred into a 1098 frame and has an ohlins steering damper on it. no other 848 would be like this

[Brett]

Gutted mate, sounds like a really nice bike..hope you find it (and not damaged!)

[5150]

Couple of pics could be useful :confused:

[Halds]

Couple of pics could be useful :confused:

the really depressing thing is i don't have any pics of it finished only of it in pieces putting it together.

and i still have more parts that i have ordered that will turn up over the next week.

[Lula]

You can advertise your missing bike on the Motorcycle Trader website and in the magazine for as little as $10 until found.

Visit www.diyads.co.nz or call Ross on 0800 872 337 and he'll do it for you.

Best way to let the riding community and any potiential buyers out there know about it. Plus if its in print its around for months, even years as most people collect the magazine.

[Dafe]

I know this doesn't help after the fact but some of the KB'ers that are spending big bucks on their pride & joy rides, should be investing a measley $99 into a GPS tracker (Prepay sim required too).
http://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics-photography/gps/automotive/auction-461853723.htm
This tracker has motion alarm text direct to your cell phone and onboard battery backup should the thieves drop the bikes main battery connecter straight away.
From anywhere you can text your tracker and it will respond with GPS coords. Smartphones can plot the response straight to google maps.
For less than $150 total, those thiefs would have probably gotten caught.

The above tracker is nearly identical to the $400 version mongoose tracker that comes in the same casing with same features.

Anyways, Will keep my eye out.....

[Dafe]

Public execution should be brought back for the thieves!
There are lot of cheap (under $200) GPS tracking options available on trademe. Ive got one on my classic mini. works like a charm.
you can track where your car / bike is anytime anywhere and even remotly turn the ignition off. (when stationary or while moving on motorway at 100km, is up to you)

Read a story recently where a UK biker activated their killswitch mode. Bike lost power on the motorway and caused a massive accident with one fatality (Not the bike thief). IMHO Killswitches are bad options.

Any chance someone can pinpoint the two locations (Close to exact please) from which the bikes (848 & Triumph) went missing recently?

[Halds]

spoke to my landlord today. he said someone tried to steal a ninja 250 today/overnight from right next to where my bike was stolen on friday night. something had been jammed in the ignition to try break the steering lock

[actungbaby]

yes i know what your saying but alot people dont have garages avaible eps living in the inner city

What i used to do when i left my car only like for week once in cbd in chc was take out the main fuse

But you dealing with someone in know that not going stop them

Sorry buddy thats really rough surley somone going see these parts on ebay or trademe will contact you

dam even you unbolted the rear wheel tak it inside with you bloody assholes trouble is

people just dont want earn there own money to pay for things , karam says what goes around comes around

I cant see how you enjoy something you stole inside of earned , and dont think them getting away with something

Look at it there just sad lazy pathic losers that never amout to much to anyone. and u have already achived

alot already , and your next bike be even better



Who knows. Datatag etc don't seem to be used here. Crims could just break it for parts then flog bit by bit on ebay a year or two down the line. Easy money.

What I do know is that I wouldn't leave a tricked up Ducati parked up in a quiet spot overnight without it being alarmed, physically attached to something immovable and in view of a security camera........actually...fuckit...no...I just wouldn't leave a Ducati parked up in a quiet spot overnight.

Without risking a Katman like response......a bit of common bloody sense goes a long way. Shit like this bumps up everyones insurance premiums.

[Halds]

Read a story recently where a UK biker activated their killswitch mode. Bike lost power on the motorway and caused a massive accident with one fatality (Not the bike thief). IMHO Killswitches are bad options.

Any chance someone can pinpoint the two locations (Close to exact please) from which the bikes (848 & Triumph) went missing recently?


848 from approx 53 haining st

triumph from approx 149 taranaki st

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=445838121

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/electrics/auction-461601719.htm

These people been advertising keys and key codes for 848s on tard me.Maybe contact them and see if they have had enquiries

[sil3nt]

spoke to my landlord today. he said someone tried to steal a ninja 250 today/overnight from right next to where my bike was stolen on friday night. something had been jammed in the ignition to try break the steering lockCan't you camp out overnight? seems like you would have a good chance of catching them.

[Halds]

also to update

when i got up 7.15 there were workers in the carpark so thought they had moved my bike so ran down. spoke to them, one guy who had just turned up said he had seen a new ducati parked down tory st a when he drove down there coming to haining st a 7am. so he drove me down there but there was no bike there. he said it was on tory st between wakefield and courtenay place.

seems strange that someone tried to break the steering lock on the ninja if there weren't wheeling it somewhere. steering lock wasn't on on my duc

[nodrog]

also to update

........ steering lock wasn't on on my duc

For fucksake! :facepalm: did you make sure it was serviced with a full tank of gas for them as well?

[Swoop]

For fucksake! :facepalm: did you make sure it was serviced with a full tank of gas for them as well?
With a fresh WoF and paid-up rego as well. We don't want the police pulling them over and the thief being held up for no good reason.

[5150]

I don't mean to sound rude, but judging by your actions you were asking for the bike to be stolen. Perhaps for insurance purposes. But even if genuine, mate...... You made it sooo easy for the thieves to steal it. Might as well left the key in it. If I had a bike like that and so heavily modded, there is no way it would left my sight for a minute. i'd have it chained to the floor if needed with alarm and GPS tracking. But that is me, security concious. I do hope you find it and I also do hope you have learned a valuble lesson. And I also hope the thieveing bastards are cought and given a severe beating.

Just my 2 cents

[Katman]

You made it sooo easy for the thieves to steal it. Might as well left the key in it.

Oh, hasn't he told you about that bit yet?

[steve_t]

I don't mean to sound rude, but judging by your actions you were asking for the bike to be stolen.

LOL. I don't mean to sound rude but... :whistle:

Don't forget that young girls who go out drinking are asking to be raped :facepalm:

[nodrog]

LOL. I don't mean to sound rude but... :whistle:

Don't forget that young girls who go out drinking are asking to be raped :facepalm:

Yeah but they dont go hanging out by themselves in dark places at night with their vajazzled flaps hanging out ...... oh wait, you are from hamilton, nevermind.

[5150]

LOL.
Don't forget that young girls who go out drinking are asking to be raped :facepalm:

Fuck, and I thought they were genuinely hitting on me and asking for a shag at my local :facepalm::whistle:

[Halds]

I don't mean to sound rude, but judging by your actions you were asking for the bike to be stolen. Perhaps for insurance purposes. But even if genuine, mate...... You made it sooo easy for the thieves to steal it. Might as well left the key in it. If I had a bike like that and so heavily modded, there is no way it would left my sight for a minute. i'd have it chained to the floor if needed with alarm and GPS tracking. But that is me, security concious. I do hope you find it and I also do hope you have learned a valuble lesson. And I also hope the thieveing bastards are cought and given a severe beating.

Just my 2 cents

i don't see the above as constructive, nor the suggestive comments of fraud!!!

the amount i could insure it for doesn't come close to how much i spent

[5150]

i don't see the above as constructive, nor the suggestive comments of fraud!!!

the amount i could insure it for doesn't come close to how much i spent

My point was that bike like that needs to be kept well secured. Insurance or no insurance, Not suggesting that you want to commit insurance fraud, but exotic bikes are on every thieves wish list. Why make it so easy for them.

[steve_t]

Yeah but they dont go hanging out by themselves in dark places at night with their vajazzled flaps hanging out ...... oh wait, you are from hamilton, nevermind.

I think we reclaimed the Chlamydia capital of NZ title again recently :woohoo:

[5150]

I think we reclaimed the Chlamydia capital of NZ title again recently :woohoo:

Not speaking from experience, are we? :whistle: