appropriate Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Left my cheapish open face helmet on my mirror (bike doesn't have a underseat helmet lock worth using) and came back 30 mins later to see it had been replaced by a some shitty old piece of crap with no strap-click, and a visor that doesn't stay up. About 15 mins with various levels of security and they'll check the video tapes and said I'll have to go to the police station. That's fine by me, simply out of the principle of it. Hope it will end up with the police knocking on his door. Will be interesting to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanInBKK Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Props for sticking to what you believe is right, sad to hear about the theft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotlost Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Nothing will come of this. Lesson learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timthai Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Find another semi decent helmet sitting on a mirror, stick it on your head, and replace it with the piece of crap with no buckle and a floppy visor... It's like musical chairs... That crappy helmet has been doing the rounds at Big C for three years now, it was just your turn. Don't spoil the game!Plan on losing a helmet every 6 months and budget accordingly. If you have one last 9 months, you're in front. 400 baht over 6 months is 15 baht per week... What else can you get for 15 baht per week? See, it's all in how you look at it! Otherwise be anal and lock it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflake Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Not to be mean or silly but next time- why not try to use the underseat hook... That might just be enough to stop them... It is sure better than just to hang it off the mirror... Hope that they will punish the guy that stole the helmet- but i doubt it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timthai Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 P.S. I would never contemplate leaving my helmet sitting on my mirror back home... I would be surprised if it WASN'T gone when I got back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appropriate Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Not to be mean or silly but next time- why not try to use the underseat hook... Coz that one's a joke. I'd rather lose a helmet every few months than use that thing every time I stop off for 20-30mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Not to be mean or silly but next time- why not try to use the underseat hook... Coz that one's a joke. I'd rather lose a helmet every few months than use that thing every time I stop off for 20-30mins. Well, you just did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Very kind and generous of you to donate your helmet to someone in need. You made good merit, congratulations! :jap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud1 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 At least the thieving toe rag was considerate enough to leave you a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krading Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I've never been to Big C but at Tesco they have lockers at the entrance of the bike park to put your stuff and you can lock it with your own padlock. Never used them cos I just lock the chin strap under the seat but they are a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appropriate Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Decided to stop back in on the way home, all very accommodating and let me watch the video to my heart contents. Certainly not good enough quality to pick out my black, faceless helmet from the multitude of other black faceless ones, if he even had it on his head. So after 3 minutes it was thanks and mai pen rais all round, and back on with some sleazy, dirty filthy guy's 'helmet', one can only shudder at the thought of who's unwashed sweaty head had occupied that for the past decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiChai Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Tradition was to clip your helmet buckle under the seat; means you need to open up the seat though. I have had my helmet in Bangkok for as long as I can rember (5 years?). Probably helps if you buy a boring ordinary helmut? Personally i just leave my helmet on my tank; if it got nicked it would do me favour as i probably need to buy a new one since plastic disintegrates quickly here. Guess i wont buy a fancy one since i can learn from your experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appropriate Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) Tradition was to clip your helmet buckle under the seat; means you need to open up the seat though. CBR250 surprisingly only has a hook that attaches a larger steel and rubber hook that you can tie your helmet onto. So anyone can still just open in a second, and is a pain in the arse to do. I have had my helmet in Bangkok for as long as I can rember (5 years?). Probably helps if you buy a boring ordinary helmut? Personally i just leave my helmet on my tank; if it got nicked it would do me favour as i probably need to buy a new one since plastic disintegrates quickly here. Guess i wont buy a fancy one since i can learn from your experience I keep my good fullface helmet for when I'm riding outside of the city as 1) a smog mask doesn't fit inside. 2) an open face makes it impossible to enjoy going 130... 140... 150... . That's never left on the bike and always taken wherever I'm going. One that got nicked was a nice looking modern style that cost under 1000b. Edited March 17, 2011 by appropriate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgore Trout Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Not to be mean or silly but next time- why not try to use the underseat hook... That might just be enough to stop them... It is sure better than just to hang it off the mirror... Hope that they will punish the guy that stole the helmet- but i doubt it... Done that, bastards cut the strap at carrefour rama 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflake Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Still think it is less chance of getting it stolen if it is not connected to something... Sure an expensive helmet will be cut off and taken but thiefs will always look for the easy option first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikotin888 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 So you got your cheap helmet stolen cause of your own stupidity and then you go and make everybody crazy for the videotape and than you really went the police station to get this probably poor bastard into serious trouble cause you gave him the chance to steal a cheap helmet from you!?!?! Man,seriously,what the <deleted>@@ is wrong with you??? The only prick in this whole story is you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) My helmet goes with me regardless. I never see it as a problem to carry my helmet with me when I'm off my bike. Some prefer to lock their helmets on their bikes or propped up on a mirror or tank, leaving it open for theft. Your choice.. To the OP, in short you're running a risk assessment whether your helmet will still be there when you get back. You lost. Edited March 17, 2011 by Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 You'd have more to complain about if Helmut stole your prick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Decided to stop back in on the way home, all very accommodating and let me watch the video to my heart contents. Certainly not good enough quality to pick out my black, faceless helmet from the multitude of other black faceless ones, if he even had it on his head. So after 3 minutes it was thanks and mai pen rais all round, and back on with some sleazy, dirty filthy guy's 'helmet', one can only shudder at the thought of who's unwashed sweaty head had occupied that for the past decade. Um... did you know that BigC sells helmets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 You'd have more to complain about if Helmut stole your prick Hopefully if they find Helmut, they will revoke his visa and send him packing back to Germany, the prick theiving barstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Decided to stop back in on the way home, all very accommodating and let me watch the video to my heart contents. Certainly not good enough quality to pick out my black, faceless helmet from the multitude of other black faceless ones, if he even had it on his head. So after 3 minutes it was thanks and mai pen rais all round, and back on with some sleazy, dirty filthy guy's 'helmet', one can only shudder at the thought of who's unwashed sweaty head had occupied that for the past decade. Um... did you know that BigC sells helmets? Big C helmets make for good vases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeCharivari Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I had mine stolen from outside my house about 15 years ago. A year later I saw it on a scooter outside the telephone exchange and waited for the "owner" to come back. When I asked him where he had got it from he said that he had bought it from the shop opposite Foodland; when I pointed out that it had a custom paint job identical to the Guzzi I was sitting on he looked so upset that I just smiled and said that he should go and buy himself another one and left it at that. Not worth getting upset over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appropriate Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 Decided to stop back in on the way home, all very accommodating and let me watch the video to my heart contents. Certainly not good enough quality to pick out my black, faceless helmet from the multitude of other black faceless ones, if he even had it on his head. So after 3 minutes it was thanks and mai pen rais all round, and back on with some sleazy, dirty filthy guy's 'helmet', one can only shudder at the thought of who's unwashed sweaty head had occupied that for the past decade. Um... did you know that BigC sells helmets? Er, yes. Had the same helmet that was nicked waiting back home, as had bought a matching pair, plus my good HJC and one the missus has. Felt those 3 were still enough, and didn't need some inferior BIgC bucket added.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appropriate Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 So you got your cheap helmet stolen cause of your own stupidity and then you go and make everybody crazy for the videotape and than you really went the police station to get this probably poor bastard into serious trouble cause you gave him the chance to steal a cheap helmet from you!?!?! Man,seriously,what the <deleted>@@ is wrong with you??? The only prick in this whole story is you! To be fair, I think I see another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttakata Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) My friend here had his expensive helmet stolen right off his bike in a very busy place during the day. They just cut the strap and took off with it. Security video didn't do anything helpful other than show how it was stolen. I have a friend bringing me one of these locks from America in 5 weeks. No idea if it will lock around my helmet's chinbar yet. I figure if i cut another notch in it it should be able to lock around a larger object. If anyone goes to the US soon try and see if it fits. Otherwise I'll let you guys know how it works when I get it. http://www.masterloc...CuffLocks/8200D . CuffLockBike-1.jpg this one looks easy and secure too Edited March 18, 2011 by ttakata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikotin888 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 So you got your cheap helmet stolen cause of your own stupidity and then you go and make everybody crazy for the videotape and than you really went the police station to get this probably poor bastard into serious trouble cause you gave him the chance to steal a cheap helmet from you!?!?! Man,seriously,what the <deleted>@@ is wrong with you??? The only prick in this whole story is you! To be fair, I think I see another one. I think you have to wash out your eyes and take another look! I know you think thats all funny,but i think you really have some serious problems! I mean the fact that you put all the effort in this(IN THAILAND,555!!!) should make clear to everybody that there is something wrong with you ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotlost Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 You'd have more to complain about if Helmut stole your prick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appropriate Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 So you got your cheap helmet stolen cause of your own stupidity and then you go and make everybody crazy for the videotape and than you really went the police station to get this probably poor bastard into serious trouble cause you gave him the chance to steal a cheap helmet from you!?!?! Man,seriously,what the <deleted>@@ is wrong with you??? The only prick in this whole story is you! To be fair, I think I see another one. I think you have to wash out your eyes and take another look! I know you think thats all funny,but i think you really have some serious problems! I mean the fact that you put all the effort in this(IN THAILAND,555!!!) should make clear to everybody that there is something wrong with you ... Nope, I definitely see another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikotin888 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 So you got your cheap helmet stolen cause of your own stupidity and then you go and make everybody crazy for the videotape and than you really went the police station to get this probably poor bastard into serious trouble cause you gave him the chance to steal a cheap helmet from you!?!?! Man,seriously,what the <deleted>@@ is wrong with you??? The only prick in this whole story is you! To be fair, I think I see another one. I think you have to wash out your eyes and take another look! I know you think thats all funny,but i think you really have some serious problems! I mean the fact that you put all the effort in this(IN THAILAND,555!!!) should make clear to everybody that there is something wrong with you ... Nope, I definitely see another one. Yes i know! They call him "Man In The Mirror"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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