One of my bikes was stolen back in 01, right out in front of my aprtment in va bch. they found it in georgia about 6 months later. dude didnt paint it, or change anything. he was stopped for a not signalling for a turn. what a Dummy . i had full coverage though, thank god, so insurance just paid up. my 07 gsxr now is fully covered. state farm baby $47 a month $250 deductable, worth every penny, plus i keep it in storage for that added protection.