MX and SMR Stolen in SF Last Night (6-17/18-2020)

[Honcho]

Both my Redshifts were stolen in San Francisco last night. Locked garage, and locked cage within the garage. Be on the lookout for an SMR (2018 EX converted to SM and R drivetrain, on-board charger, pics below) VIN 56PARACM1JB00078 with one-off Mondrian graphics, and a 2017 MX VIN 56PARABM6HB000010 in white with MXR graphics and WP A-kit suspension (Traxx shock, Cone Valve 48 AER fork, digging for pics now, but don't think I have any with the current bodywork and graphics), and an 18" rear wheel. Both have left hand brake kits.
They didn't get the keys. Not sure yet if they get the A-charger for the MX)
The SMR is a non-existent bike. Alta never produced or sold an R-drivetrain bike with an on-board charger, so if that shows up anywhere it is almost certainly either mine or another former Alta employees'.
The MX is also super unusual given the LHB, A-kit and the resulting mods cutout to the clearance rear subframe and upper shock mount on the rear bulkhead.

 

[enjoythesilenc]

May the thieves be caught lying gently unconscious in the street after a 6 o'clock wheelie is performed aboard the subsequently recovered Alta.

 

[Brent421]

This sucks. Any security cameras in the area or at neighbors that may have caught them on video?

 

[Honcho]

Looks like we have footage from across the street. Reviewing now. Cameras in garage it turns out we’re dummies. Thanks Chandler Property Management. . unfortunately the MX wasn’t insured... dumb, but I never bothered for my off-road bikes. ironically that bike got stolen once before and recovered in SF by a good friend of Alata who spotted it at a Safeway. Let’s hope that same luck is still working...

 

[Honcho]

They stole the charger too. They knew what they were doing.

 

[Trialsman]

Damn - you would think we would be fairly safe in that there were so few produced. At least the odds are better that it will be spotted and recovered.

 

[TCMB371]

Oof, sorry to hear that! When i first moved out to CA in 2015, I lived in a condo complex with an underground gated garage and locked gated area within for bicycles,etc like that. No way was i putting my dirtbike in there! I rolled it into the elevator and up to my 3rd floor unit and used it as a living room statue while i wasn't riding it.

Post all the pictures of the bikes you have. I'll start posting around.

 

[Trialsman]

Doubtful it will make it back east, but I will keep an eye out for it just in case.

 

[C5tor]

That sucks! If they keep the SMR in that whacky livery, it should be easy to spot.

We also have a Lost and Found category on the AOF, might as well post pics and VINs there.

Lost/Found/Stolen

 

[Honcho]

SMR was spotted in SF at Potrero Safeway parking lot partially torn down (I’m assuming to Hotwire since dude rode away on it). Neither me nor PD got there fast enough...

 

[C5tor]

SMR was spotted in SF at Potrero Safeway parking lot partially torn down (I’m assuming to Hotwire since dude rode away on it). Neither me nor PD got there fast enough...

Did it still have the bright colored graphics on it?

 

[Brent421]

SMR was spotted in SF at Potrero Safeway parking lot partially torn down (I’m assuming to Hotwire since dude rode away on it). Neither me nor PD got there fast enough...

Any businesses with security cameras in the area? Could be helpful if so.

 

[enjoythesilenc]

If the idiot is out riding it, I thinks that bodes well for getting it back. stay optimistic

I grew up infatuated with AC Cobra cars. I thought it was so cool that there was a registry that kept track of all the cars around the world. An exclusive club which makes it virtually impossible for a stolen one to slip through a sale etc.

Since there are only 800 of these bikes out there, we should have our own registry at some point, engraved medallions on the upper bulkhead or some such thing.

 

[Honcho]

Any businesses with security cameras in the area? Could be helpful if so.

Incredibly, no. Which is why people use that spot for shady deals.

From what was seen, the plate and graphics are gone (so it's all white bodywork) as are the shrouds. But it was on supermoto wheels, and the coincidence is too high for it to not be my bike. I think they must have hotwired It, since they don't have keys.

 

[Silent But Dirty]

Good luck man. Nothing worse than having your prized possessions ripped off

 

[Motophyllic]

Sorry to hear this man. I hope you find them.

 

[Brent421]

Incredibly, no. Which is why people use that spot for shady deals.

From what was seen, the plate and graphics are gone (so it's all white bodywork) as are the shrouds. But it was on supermoto wheels, and the coincidence is too high for it to not be my bike. I think they must have hotwired It, since they don't have keys.

Man that really sucks. Hopefully they will be spotted somewhere again. If you get the footage from the garage, post up some pics of the thieves on here and the Facebook group.

 

[C5tor]

Any updates on either bike? I keep an eye out from time to time for Altas and Alta parts on various sites.

I saw these forks today on ebay. Not sure if this if from a member or not:
WP Front Forks from Alta Motors Redshift Used | eBay

 

[Honcho]

Been two years but I’m going to bump this on the odd chance that the VINs turn up.

Reminder: SMR (2018 EX converted to SM and R drivetrain, on-board charger) VIN 56PARACM1JB00078 in white, and a 2016 MX VIN 56PARABM6HB000010 in white.

 

[cory151]

SF is such a crime ridden cesspool.