STOLEN: Series Italia in Boston, MA

Kierstyn · Post by **Kierstyn** » Sun May 06, 2007 1:56 pm

If anyone sees or hears of anyone trying to peddle a used series italia I would REALLY appreciate it if someone cdould contact me through this site. My series italia was stolen last night in Boston. From what I know mine is the only series italia in Boston so if anyone sees a SI in the Boston area please contact me.

Im sad. I miss my Buddy!

Kierstyn

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Sun May 06, 2007 3:55 pm

I'm SO sorry to hear that, Kierstyn. I, too, would be lost without my scooter. I'd be frantic, sad and angry beyond belief. I sincerely hope you get it back and the perps are duly punished.

You might consider advertising your lost scooter on Craigs List. I've known people that has worked for...

--Keys

ellen · Post by **ellen** » Sun May 06, 2007 7:57 pm

I'm really sorry to hear about that Kiersten... I see you have it posted on Scoot.net.

Have you posted this on www.scootma.com and on some of the New England yahoo groups? http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/NewEnglandScooters/
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/lad ... tyofboston
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/RIScooters/ etc
You also might want to put a notice on craigslist

Spread the word! Your scooter stands out and will definitely be noticed.

Kierstyn · Post by **Kierstyn** » Sun May 06, 2007 10:38 pm

Someone suggested that I also post the VIN# for my stolen SI

VIN#RFVPAC20071001931

henryc · Post by **henryc** » Mon May 07, 2007 2:25 am

There's a forum to report stolen scooters on www.scoot.net.

EBee · Post by **EBee** » Mon May 07, 2007 10:57 am

Stupid Question: when someone steals a scooter how do they get it keyed to use it?

BosBuddy · Post by **BosBuddy** » Mon May 07, 2007 3:34 pm

Kierstyn wrote:If anyone sees or hears of anyone trying to peddle a used series italia I would REALLY appreciate it if someone cdould contact me through this site. My series italia was stolen last night in Boston. From what I know mine is the only series italia in Boston so if anyone sees a SI in the Boston area please contact me.

Im sad. I miss my Buddy!

Kierstyn

Hi Kierstyn,
I saw an Italia last week on Mass Ave, by the hospital. Not sure what day, probably Thursday or Friday. I remember because I almost turned around to catch up with the woman riding because I hadn't seen any other Buddys in Boston. Was that you riding it?
So sorry - I'll definitely keep an eye out.

Kierstyn · Post by **Kierstyn** » Mon May 07, 2007 4:51 pm

It was me riding the Italia near the hospital. I frequently head home via Mass Ave in to South Boston.

Ive gotten a lot of responses of people who recognize the SI so hopefully if anyone sees it now it will lead its return.

I appreciate everyone keeping their eyes and ears peeled for it. Ive gotten a lot of great responses to everywhere I have posted. People have really been great!

I am postering in the area with a reward, hopefully it will help!

Kierstyn

Kierstyn · Post by **Kierstyn** » Wed May 09, 2007 11:28 pm

I found my scooter! I got a tip from a guy on Craigslist saying he thought he saw a kid riding it in the next town over. I decided to drive out there since it was such a nice day and the kid literally pulled out in front of me and cut me off. I chased him down and called the cops. He was arrested and my scooter is now home.

Thank you to everyone who helped me out by giving me tips and places to post. I appreciate all the info you provided!

Happy again!

Kierstyn

weaseltamer · Post by **weaseltamer** » Wed May 09, 2007 11:33 pm

I <3 happy endings!!

rickyd410 · Post by **rickyd410** » Thu May 10, 2007 1:20 am

That's amazing!! Congrats!

golfingirl · Post by **golfingirl** » Thu May 10, 2007 1:34 am

Wow. That's great! A happy ending.

ellen · Post by **ellen** » Thu May 10, 2007 1:42 am

That's great news Kierstyn!!
I hope the kid didn't cause too much damage.

SteMer · Post by **SteMer** » Thu May 10, 2007 2:17 am

Awesome ending to what was a sad story! Thank God for the tip you received!

weaseltamer · Post by **weaseltamer** » Thu May 10, 2007 2:38 am

so now i'm curious... is there any damage? i hope its minimal...

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Thu May 10, 2007 3:24 am

Woooow... so glad to hear you got your scooter back!

PasadenaSue · Post by **PasadenaSue** » Thu May 10, 2007 4:34 am

Kierstyn -

I'm so glad you got your Buddy back! What a story. That is the advantage of riding a unique scooter!

Post by **ericalm** » Thu May 10, 2007 10:14 am

Congrats on getting your SI back. That's an awesome story.
So maybe there are benefits to all this online networking and so on!

Kierstyn · Post by **Kierstyn** » Thu May 10, 2007 11:19 am

Having a forum like this one is defeintely beneficial. I got responses from so many people who had some great ideas for trying to get it back.

The damage should be covered by insurance since there was 200 miles on the scoot when it was stolen. The kids managed to rack up about 200 miles in the three days it had been missing.

There is obviously significant damage to the ignition and electrical. I contacted the dealership and he was unsure how long it would take to get a new ignition. Does anyone have any idea?

I need new racks for the front and back, a new trunk, new logos (mine were ripped off leaving a mess on the body), a new seat and maybe a new front panel.

I cant ride it simply because the turn signals dont work but it can be kick started which is how i got it home last night.

kierstyn

louie · Post by **louie** » Thu May 10, 2007 12:19 pm

Super! that is the best story i've heard in a while

Tbone · Post by **Tbone** » Thu May 10, 2007 4:08 pm

CONGRATS!!!

Such a stroke of luck (in the kid cutting you off and getting the bike back!)

I'm sorry that it happened in the 1st place, sorry that you'll have to wait for repairs/insurance and all but again GLAD you got it back.

Did you find out how he stole it? (Hot wire it? had a friend pick it up and put into a truck?)

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Thu May 10, 2007 9:26 pm

I'm SO glad you got it back. Now the two of you will have stories to tell whenever you get together with other scooters and scooterists.

--Keys

hangukhurley · Post by **hangukhurley** » Fri May 11, 2007 2:06 am

So glad you got your scooter back! Too bad about the damages. That's great how the kid pulled out in front of you. Like Keys said, you'll always have an interesting story!

blurblaine · Post by **blurblaine** » Fri May 11, 2007 3:35 am

Glad to hear your sweet scoot is back home.

I was always a bit concerned about theft, so I made it a bit harder by always using a disc brake lock. I bought one like this on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-Moto ... 0112651604

You just put it in one of the holes on your front disc brake. Just don't forget it is on and try to drive away!

It doesn't guarentee anything, but it gives me piece of mind ...

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Fri May 11, 2007 7:22 am

The bad part about disc locks is that unless it is connected to a chain or cable wrapped around something solid, it still is easy to lift a scooter onto a pickup. Chains and solid objects are still the best. Or live in a small town like me where nobody but me wants one...

--Keys

vitaminC · Post by **vitaminC** » Fri May 11, 2007 8:52 pm

Kierstyn wrote:I decided to drive out there since it was such a nice day and the kid literally pulled out in front of me and cut me off. I chased him down and called the cops. He was arrested and my scooter is now home.

That's cool! I hope you got it all on video so you can make the little thug a star on youtube!

johnny_buddha · Post by **johnny_buddha** » Fri May 11, 2007 9:40 pm

If anything, you did your good deed, gave back to the community and allowed these kids to have some fun with the "loaner".

And who knows? In the future, these kids are most likely gonna be future scooter enthusiasts. Such a martyr.

EBee · Post by **EBee** » Fri May 11, 2007 10:50 pm

johnny_buddha wrote:If anything, you did your good deed, gave back to the community and allowed these kids to have some fun with the "loaner".
Such a martyr.

Tell ya what JB, let's "loan" them YOURS next time.

johnny_buddha · Post by **johnny_buddha** » Fri May 11, 2007 11:29 pm

EBee wrote: Tell ya what JB, let's "loan" them YOURS next time.

Sure! Although I could list some of the Buddhist practices/methods, I feel it is best not to push religion/beliefs as this is probably against the rules/code of this forum.

Just playing...

Glad to hear the OP got her Buddy back.

Modern Buddy

STOLEN: Series Italia in Boston, MA

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