Ahh shiet sounds like a crazy adventure. So did you get it back yet? Sending you my regards.
Btw just curious how did they manage to steal it from Gilman (i'm assuming lvl 2 where all the other motorcycle's park)
bikes are amazingly easy to hotwire and column locks are amazingly easy to break (just apply enough pressure by sitting on the bike and pushing on the handlebar with your leg). I'm guessing that's how Eric's bike got taken.
this is the reason why I spend more money on theft deterrent and insurance on my bike than anything else. however, all theft deterrents are exactly that...deterrents, and insurance is there in case those deterrents fail.
however, I will say that I have had more than 2 cases where my bike was attempted to be stolen and those deterrents worked (i have more than 1 alarm on my bike).