Some douche threatened to steal my helmet
#21
08-13-2010, 08:07 AM
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You're all right. I could take my helmet into the office. I guess the point is I have a problem letting some douchebag control my actions. I'm thinking he didn't see the lock and maybe his note was just trying to help me. He didn't say he would steal it - just use it - which makes me think it's another rider. There's a few bikes that park near mine.
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#22
08-13-2010, 08:21 AM
I have a FF helmet that I think is pretty cool. It's an Icon Airframe that looks just like this one: http://www.alivetoride.com/images/ic...lmet_white.jpg
When I go to work, I lock my helmet D-ring to the right mirror every day with one of those TSA Luggage combination locks. So anyway, I get off work today, go down to the bike and there's a sticky note under my helmet that reads verbatim "You're brave for leaving your helmet here. I might use it next time I see it."
I guess he didn't see it was locked or maybe he did since the note was under the helmet. I thought about writing back how much of a douche he is for even thinking about stealing it, but I really don't want to provoke someone to come back with bolt cutters and yank it.
What would you do?
When I go to work, I lock my helmet D-ring to the right mirror every day with one of those TSA Luggage combination locks. So anyway, I get off work today, go down to the bike and there's a sticky note under my helmet that reads verbatim "You're brave for leaving your helmet here. I might use it next time I see it."
I guess he didn't see it was locked or maybe he did since the note was under the helmet. I thought about writing back how much of a douche he is for even thinking about stealing it, but I really don't want to provoke someone to come back with bolt cutters and yank it.
What would you do?
Did you think maybe he's a rider as well, or a good friend, just giving you a heads up that you have a nice helmet, someone ''might want'' and he's trying to save you some pain??
#23
08-13-2010, 08:22 AM
I have a FF helmet that I think is pretty cool. It's an Icon Airframe that looks just like this one: http://www.alivetoride.com/images/ic...lmet_white.jpg
When I go to work, I lock my helmet D-ring to the right mirror every day with one of those TSA Luggage combination locks. So anyway, I get off work today, go down to the bike and there's a sticky note under my helmet that reads verbatim "You're brave for leaving your helmet here. I might use it next time I see it."
I guess he didn't see it was locked or maybe he did since the note was under the helmet. I thought about writing back how much of a douche he is for even thinking about stealing it, but I really don't want to provoke someone to come back with bolt cutters and yank it.
What would you do?
When I go to work, I lock my helmet D-ring to the right mirror every day with one of those TSA Luggage combination locks. So anyway, I get off work today, go down to the bike and there's a sticky note under my helmet that reads verbatim "You're brave for leaving your helmet here. I might use it next time I see it."
I guess he didn't see it was locked or maybe he did since the note was under the helmet. I thought about writing back how much of a douche he is for even thinking about stealing it, but I really don't want to provoke someone to come back with bolt cutters and yank it.
What would you do?
Did you think maybe he's a rider as well, or a good friend, just giving you a heads up that you have a nice helmet, someone ''might want'' and he's trying to save you some pain?? Oh, something like that helmet, i'd take it with me.
#24
08-13-2010, 09:12 AM
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+6... 'take it with'
Hell I bring my $60 beanie in to work with me. I only leave my lid on my bike when I am gioing in a pub, resturante, bar, or shop. I usually only leave it for a short while as well. If I am going to be inside for more that a couple hours i take it with me. Or if i am somewhere dodgy i take it with me.
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Hell I bring my $60 beanie in to work with me. I only leave my lid on my bike when I am gioing in a pub, resturante, bar, or shop. I usually only leave it for a short while as well. If I am going to be inside for more that a couple hours i take it with me. Or if i am somewhere dodgy i take it with me.
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#25
08-13-2010, 09:17 AM
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You did well...
Didn't write a note back.
Locked your helmet.
Yes, some FF are expensive and very nicely painted; it could be of value to steal.
With the D lock, one could still cut the strap (renders helmet useless...but they are douches anyway) so maybe a (cumbersome) U Shape Kryptonite lock around the chin bar of the ff helmet would be a better locking solution
Didn't write a note back.
Locked your helmet.
Yes, some FF are expensive and very nicely painted; it could be of value to steal.
With the D lock, one could still cut the strap (renders helmet useless...but they are douches anyway) so maybe a (cumbersome) U Shape Kryptonite lock around the chin bar of the ff helmet would be a better locking solution
#26
08-13-2010, 09:19 AM
I think a coworker or friend is busting your chops. It's difficult for me to understand why someone would want to do that. There are some odd people in this world though.
#27
08-13-2010, 09:24 AM
I would vacation the next two days off, show up and sit somewhere i can watch. when dumbass shows up, i would video tape it. if he works at the same location, confront him about it. if he was another biker, or even someone i knew, then let the games begin. start messing with him. leave notes on his car. i had a guy at work once mess with my bike. he left a baby bottle on my seat under my bike cover and a note saying the baby needed a bottle after it was wrapped up in its "blankie"
so i left a note on his car saying i knew he was banging my wife and i was going to hunt him down and slash his throat. the guy panicked.
i heard from mutual friends that the guy believed a husband had mistaken him for someone else that must have been having an affair with his wife. he wanted security to escort him to and from the parking lot. i scared the carp out of this guy. i still smile to this day when i think about it.
so i left a note on his car saying i knew he was banging my wife and i was going to hunt him down and slash his throat. the guy panicked.
i heard from mutual friends that the guy believed a husband had mistaken him for someone else that must have been having an affair with his wife. he wanted security to escort him to and from the parking lot. i scared the carp out of this guy. i still smile to this day when i think about it.
#29
08-13-2010, 09:56 AM
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Someone is trying to warn you that such an expensive helmet should not be left on your bike. And...they are right. Your lock will do nothing to someone that really wants your helmet(and in the process of stealing your helmet-your bike could be damaged in the process). Take your helmet in with you and be appreciative for the warning.
#30
08-13-2010, 10:41 AM
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Lately, a lot of high-end FF helmets that are locked to the rider's bike are getting stolen. They're resold on ebay. When the buyer gets his new helmet in the mail it has no d-rings because the straps were cut to steal the helmet. I agree with the above poster's suggestion to take it inside with you. A pain I know, but since no one respects an individual's rights or property anymore that's the way it is.
My buddy works at a shop and they refuse to sell any d-rings/straps to anybody without a receipt.