Other guy's movers messing with my bike

[rockhound]

while i understand your feelings, i think they probably did you a favor.

would you be more pissed that they knocked it over trying to get around it with a wheel dolly.

they moved it because they felt it was the responsible and safer thing to do, seems like they were showing you respect rather than disrespect.

everyone is so touchy these days.

believe me i take just as much pride in my things as the next guy, and would be pissed if anyone scratched my truck or dented something that worked hard for, but i think you should take a second look at what they did for you.

[lead_magnet]

while i understand your feelings, i think they probably did you a favor.

would you be more pissed that they knocked it over trying to get around it with a wheel dolly.

they moved it because they felt it was the responsible and safer thing to do, seems like they were showing you respect rather than disrespect.

everyone is so touchy these days.

believe me i take just as much pride in my things as the next guy, and would be pissed if anyone scratched my truck or dented something that worked hard for, but i think you should take a second look at what they did for you.

Not sure if you're not a bike guy, but touching another persons bike is a HUGE no-no. It's pretty much equivilant to somone walking up to your shooting bench and starting to fondle your firearms. Even when I was riding with a club in vegas, you still didn't touch anyone else's bike...let alone move it. What if they hopped in your car and moved it? Same thing, it's an invasion. Sorry, but it's not even remotely acceptable, they should have attempted to contact the owner so he could move it.

[Whistler]

Respect would have been to contact the owner and ask him to move it. I'd be a lot more pissed if they knocked it over with a dolly but no less pissed they touched my bike. They assumed a lot of responsibility when they (or better the guy moving in) could have just talked to the neighbors. To me it's simple; don't mess with things that aren't yours.

[rondog]

File a complaint. Don't let it slide. They were way over the line.

[sniper7]

I would have notified law enforcement:


42-5-103. Tampering with a motor vehicle

(1) Any person who with criminal intent does any of the following to a motor vehicle or to any part, equipment, attachment, accessory, or appurtenance contained in or forming a part thereof without the knowledge and consent of the owner of such motor vehicle commits tampering with a motor vehicle:

(a) Tightens or loosens any bolt, bracket, wire, screw, or other fastening contained in, contained on, or forming a part of such motor vehicle; or

(b) Shifts or changes the gears or brakes of such motor vehicle; or

(c) Scratches, mars, marks, or otherwise damages such motor vehicle or any part thereof; or

(d) Adds any substance or liquid to the gas tank, carburetor, oil, radiator, or any other part of such motor vehicle; or

(e) Aids, abets, or assists in the commission or attempted commission of any such unlawful act or acts enumerated in this subsection (1).

(2) Tampering with a motor vehicle is:

(a) A class 1 misdemeanor if the damage is less than one thousand dollars;

(b) A class 5 felony if the damage is one thousand dollars or more but less than twenty thousand dollars;

(c) A class 3 felony if the damage is twenty thousand dollars or more or causes bodily injury to a person.


It might not stick, that would depend on where the bike was located, was it in gear etc... but for damn sure notify the company and advise them of what took place was well as this law ^. The only reason this probably wouldn't stick is due to this "with criminal intent"... but its close enough to get your point across.

there would have to be criminal intent.

I definitely think the guys need to learn a lesson...from their company, but to try to get them for attempted theft is a bit overboard.

[rockhound]

Not sure if you're not a bike guy, but touching another persons bike is a HUGE no-no. It's pretty much equivilant to somone walking up to your shooting bench and starting to fondle your firearms. Even when I was riding with a club in vegas, you still didn't touch anyone else's bike...let alone move it. What if they hopped in your car and moved it? Same thing, it's an invasion. Sorry, but it's not even remotely acceptable, they should have attempted to contact the owner so he could move it.

i do not ride, but if you think that makes it impossible to understand or empathize then you are just egotistical.


I have the same attitude and feelings about my truck, my boat, my hot rod.

no different and no less important, if they had just moved it for the sake of moving it then get pissy, they were doing him a favor.

my guess is he lives in an apartment, they dont have time or means to go knocking on everyone's door to find him, for all you know they did.

i am not saying it was right, i am saying there are other sides to it and other ways to look at it.

not everything that happens to us in this world is worth getting in a twist about.

[opie011]

I would file a complaint about them blocking the driveway. What if you had to leave unexpectedly for an emergency?

That'd piss me off! I'd definitely file a complaint, they don't get in someones car if it's unlocked and pop the clutch to roll it out of the way do they? If they won't move call the po po and let them know your driveway is being blocked. Everything could of been avoided by a simple knock on the door asking you to possibly move your bike.

Calling the po po around here would get nothing done. I live in a cul-de-sac where there are park users that block our driveways. My neighbor has a sick wife and called the cops to complain about a car blocking his driveway. Ecause he might have to take her to the hospital...they're reply was "call an ambulance". Fucking bullshit!

OP you can make a complaint but I doubt it'll do anything. I would just have some choice words with the MFers and call it a day!

[jplove71]

Calling the po po around here would get nothing done. I live in a cul-de-sac where there are park users that block our driveways. My neighbor has a sick wife and called the cops to complain about a car blocking his driveway. Ecause he might have to take her to the hospital...they're reply was "call an ambulance". Fucking bullshit!

OP you can make a complaint but I doubt it'll do anything. I would just have some choice words with the MFers and call it a day!

I should clarify my statement. I was referring to filing a complaint with the moving company and not the police.

[sroz]

while i understand your feelings, i think they probably did you a favor.

would you be more pissed that they knocked it over trying to get around it with a wheel dolly.

they moved it because they felt it was the responsible and safer thing to do, seems like they were showing you respect rather than disrespect.

everyone is so touchy these days.

believe me i take just as much pride in my things as the next guy, and would be pissed if anyone scratched my truck or dented something that worked hard for, but i think you should take a second look at what they did for you.

The responsible & respectful thing to do is knock on your door or ring your doorbell and ask.....before you touch anything. I'm not a biker and I would be pissed.

[UncleDave]

NEVER EVER TOUCH ANOTHER MAN'S BIKE, EVER!!! If he gives you permission, you treat it like a baby. Growing up around that culture (eastbay area) and having ridden since my teens, that it a violation worthy of a death sentence. You touch one of mine and you will get hurt. Call the moving company and tell them about the incident, and the attitude of the drivers. Not cool at all.