My first post - STOLEN KTM!

[FlangMasterJ]

Sorry to start off with a post about a stolen bike but hopefully you guys and girls can help me out. :niceone:

I've just had my KTM250RFS (350 kit) stolen today. It's a road registered motard that I use as my sole mode of transportation.

I parked it outside my workplace as I always do (The Colour Guy, 20 Daly Street, Lower Hutt, Wellington). Parked it at 8.30 am and finished work at 5 pm, walked outside to get on it and go home and low and behold some mother ....ers taken it. They must have chucked it on a truck cause it had a lock on the front disc.

There has been alot of time and money spent on this bike not only by me but friends as well and any information or support would be greatly appreciated.

Here's a few pic's. It's very distinctive because of the XGXracing decals and purple 17" wheels.



P.S. If I find the pricks who took it I'm definately gonna break a few bones and spill some blood! Feel free too suggest some forms of punishment. :angry2:

[John]

Bloody dirty bastards, get all the local KB'ers to visit them.

Welcome and I hope the rest of your posts arent under such bad circumstances...

[MrMelon]

Gutted dude, that's got to rip your undies a little. :(

[Sensei]

Sweet bike FMJ don't like ya chance's of getting that back . Sorry Dude . .
Seen as they used their hands to Steal you bike that is what should be broken so as they aren't able to use them for a long long time .

SENSEI

[Joni]

Welcome to KB.... :niceone:
Pity its under horrible thieving circumstances... hope it gets sorted soon!!

[Paul in NZ]

There is a special place in hell for bike thieves... Our mission ought to be to get them there asap... Scum buckets...

Feel for you... Get the word out, it's not a common bike, someone must know where it is..

[FlangMasterJ]

Thanks everyone. Yeah I'm trying to spread the word. As you said it's not a common bike.

Don't these fuckwits have a concience? :angry2:

If you could, can you email this post and pictures too your friends and fellow forum members and too pretty much everyone you can.

Thanks again everyone, I guess I'll be taking the bus too work on tuesday. :kick:

[StoneChucker]

Hi, good to have you here mate. Sorry to hear about the bike, that really is a good looking bike you have there. Yet another type of bike on my list of bikes I'd like oneday. You've clearly put time/effort into that bike.

Best of luck getting it back, and look forward to seeing you on the site and out and about in the future.
Regards,
Dave.

[250learna]

Welcome mate :grouphug: , hopefuly someone on here will hear about your bike... and a group of us can :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: down there and break some legs... i mean get your bike back :nono:

[Waylander]

Seems to be alot of thievin bastards down that way. Talk to WT he's been trying to orginize a sortof sting/mob justice type operation down there. 'Least half heartedley anyway. Did ya gove pics/rego# and such to the cops? Taken a step here by lettin others know and they will keep an eye out for it. Other than that not sure what you can do except hope the insurance pays out.

[jazbug5]

Ouch. That stings.

Will look out for it: hate to think they'll just spray over that excellent paint job- but they prolly will. Bastards. They'll get what they deserve- eventually.

[Ixion]

Sorry to hear that mate. I hate those thieving scum more than almost anything. :angry2: :angry2: FTR, if anyone does track any of those lowlifes down anytime, I'll be a starter to help have a "little talk" with them. I can bring my own chain and *special* tools. :crazy:

[Badcat]

flang-man, that's arse.
i would guess a bike so easily spotted will leave the local area quickly - so all KBers not in welly need to also be vigilant.
if anyone in auckland spots it and needs some "big bastard backup" - call me on 021-757-187.
i'm not fond of bike theives, and happy to physically express that in the appropriate situation..

Ken (who doesn't look like a big pussy on first impression)

[MSTRS]

Shame. I commiserate with you. It is insured?

[FlangMasterJ]

I can't believe the quick and positive response. You're obviously a great bunch of people (I should have registered here earlier).

I rang the cops about half an hour after I discovered the bike missing and about half an hour after that I had 3 of them at my door. So a big thanks to them.

The bike is insured.

I think a vigilante/angry mob is a fucken great idea. The more the merrier and from the responses I've read their's no shortage of fucked off motorcycle owners.

A big thanks to you all and have I hope you have a great ANZAC weekend. :niceone:

[White trash]

Right. Fuck it.

That's the straw that broke the cammels back.

PMs on the way to a few.

[FlangMasterJ]

Right. Fuck it.

That's the straw that broke the cammels back.

PMs on the way to a few.


Cheers White trash your'e a legend! :niceone:

[Sniper]

He always has been, best of luck finding it mate

[White trash]

No legends here mate, just pissed off people with an axe to grind.

[Indiana_Jones]

Would help if I could, best of luck getting it back man :niceone:

-Indy

[Ms Piggy]

Buggery bollocks mate! :angry2: Looks like a cool bike.

I always live in hope thpugh, my bike used to have a very original paint job & stickers & it was pinched but the dumped - I think they realised it was too much work for them to repaint it. So ya never know.

Welcome to KBs & keep us posted on any news wioth locating your bike or the f*ckwits that stole it.

[MSTRS]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=9414&highlight=stolen
Sometimes it 'works out'

[Bill Aggie]

Sorry to hear about your misfortune. I hope you get your bike back. If you do, write me and I'll give you a free set of reflective decal name tags to put on your bike (not that this will stop anything but it does help). I'll cover the shipping too. Just get your bike back. Good luck on the recovery.

Bill Aggie
http://www.streetglo.net

(write me at streetglo using the form mail at the bottom of the home page)

[LB]

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Hi FlangMasterJ and welcome to KB - like the others have said, really sorry about the circumstances though.

We'll all be keeping an eye out for you. There's a lot of us on here, right around the country (and beyond). So you just never know.

Keep us posted if there's any developments.

BTW, I understand that the scum use a skateboard under the front wheel if it's got a lock on, to wheel it into the van/truck/trailer.

Where do I find the form to join the vigilante group?
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[FROSTY]

more information dude please.
Rego number,vin number etc.
A word of caution here folks.---All good nailing the scumbags.
But ya might end up dealing to some poor sucker who bought a set of plastics for his bike ........
I was caught like that once. -bought a full set of cosmetics for a FZ750 . The price was about market price and the guy gave me legit reasons for selling them. The actual owner of the bike was less than impressed when he saw me riding "his" bike.
But if ya do catch the scumbags--yea -a right hand is probably appropriate for a first offence.

[murhf3]

Mate if it gets sent down here ,am def keeping look out, as like the song goes,[I get around] and there are a heap of KTMs here[good dealer],so good luck. :cold:

[murhf3]

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Hi FlangMasterJ and welcome to KB - like the others have said, really sorry about the circumstances though.

We'll all be keeping an eye out for you. There's a lot of us on here, right around the country (and beyond). So you just never know.

Keep us posted if there's any developments.

BTW, I understand that the scum use a skateboard under the front wheel if it's got a lock on, to wheel it into the van/truck/trailer.

Where do I find the form to join the vigilante group?
..
.Shit never thought of that.what if ya bike is 300kg,lol

[Tony Barclay]

Hi there
Sorry to hear about your bike, fine looking bike it is to. I hope you get it back or at least are insured. As for the scum that stole it i do beleve in Karmer what goes around comes around. Pitty they didnt steel it from that farmer up north..................he has a good cure for bike theivies

[inlinefour]

are keeping watch for your bike. Should I find it then it'll be returned. Someone would have to be a dumbarse cause that is one original bike that will be easily IDed by those who know it :niceone: The tossers that took it does need a smack around :mad:

[Fart]

Sorry to hear the bad news mate. Will keep an eye out around the Auckland area for ya. These assholes needs to be hung if we catch them.

[johnny]

Good luck man I wish u can get it back ASAP!!!
i hate theives!!!!!!! :mad:
They might pull it in a parts so they can sell it to oversea....... just an idea u might want to look 4 ur bike in that direction!!!

[StoneChucker]

Good luck man I wish u can get it back ASAP!!!
i hate theives!!!!!!! :mad:
They might pull it in a parts so they can sell it to oversea....... just an idea u might want to look 4 ur bike in that direction!!!
Yeah, browse trade-me as well, you never know...

[SuperDave]

Sorry to hear that man, I'll keep a look out, can't miss such cool decals.

[Redeye70]

They are a thieving pack of prats. I say they as there must have been more than one to lift it on the truck.
Will keep a look-out in my area.

( P.S :devil2: Have a baseball bat needs dusting.)

[fliplid]

Commiserations about your bike mate! I'll keep me eyes peeled for you...

Got access to a large log chipper if the fekkers are found :whistle:

[Enn]

flang-man, that's arse.
i would guess a bike so easily spotted will leave the local area quickly - so all KBers not in welly need to also be vigilant.
if anyone in auckland spots it and needs some "big bastard backup" - call me on 021-757-187.
i'm not fond of bike theives, and happy to physically express that in the appropriate situation..

Ken (who doesn't look like a big pussy on first impression)
Yeah no good, no hands is what they derserves... unfortunatly you have to be very careful if you do discover the bike thief,and decide to mete out some justice as ''the law'' will work for them as well and you end up doing a lag and they get a slap on de hand....... luck to ya on the return of ya bike.

[savage rider]

Had a trident go missing out of my house about 2 years ago, still looking for it , and the worse thing is , it wasnt mine :argh:
id like to poor petrol on them an light them , like the little icons in one of the messeges futhermuckers :2guns:

[FlangMasterJ]

Thanks everyone. It's very reassuring to know that their are people out there keeping an eye out and actually care. :niceone:

I've emailed pretty much all the dealers in the Wellington region and my mate Brendan from AFC Motorcycles in Palmy has faxed KTM NZ and they are going to inform all the dealers in the country.

I'll keep you updated on any happenings.

Keep your eyes peeled, I'm sure it will pop up sooner or later. It's not exactly a hard bike to miss.

Once again thanks for your much needed support. :Punk:

James.

[FlangMasterJ]

Shit by the way.
The registration plate is 33WLD.
Vin no#. VBKRCA4023MI35507
Engine no#. 359849011

Cheers.

[FlangMasterJ]

Here's a pic with the decals photoshopped on since I didn't have a real pic. There are also stckers on the swingarms and rear fender.

[Patch]

Sorry to hear about your loved one mate. My Grandfather had his nicked a couple of years ago too. F'kn low lifes. I'll be sure to keep me eyes peeled for it.

Perhaps it might pay too investigate getting GPS installed on your next bike. The things we do to keep our beloved toys from the prying fingers of low lifes.

[hobdar]

Man that sucks, will keep an eye out for you, may pay to let the crowd in Naenae know - bike part place, and i think there is one in Wainui but have never been able to find it...(not that i really looked)


Might pay to check on the LTSA site to see if someone was dumb enough to try and change the ownership on it....?


I'm all for a show of force if we track down the low lifes too...

Any security cameras in the area? i know Lower Hutt police have security cams around the central business area but might pay to check the local shops they may have picked something up and the cops won't be interested in that kind of leg work....you might just get lucky....

:whistle:

[ben-jammin]

:mad: Sorry to hear about your wheels eh bro. That really sucks arse. I'd keep my eye's peeled for ya but I'm not in Welly.

Welcome to KB anyways... hope you get your bike back, those grafix were sweet as.

And as for those low life scum suckin mutherfuckers that took it... :bash: I would break thier kneecaps, arms and legs and then drag them down the motoway tied by thier balls to the back of me bike all the way from the city to upper hutt... and that's only a fraction of what they deserve. :devil2:

:rockon: bro

[FlangMasterJ]

Geez there's some sick people on here........I LOVE IT!!!!! :devil2:

[MSTRS]

Geez there's some sick people on here........I LOVE IT!!!!! :devil2:
Oh yea....and some of us would actually do what we threaten, just quietly. :msn-wink:

[Indiana_Jones]

Oh yea....and some of us would actually do what we threaten, just quietly. :msn-wink:

I would never do anything of the sort :laugh:

Hope we find the cunt(s)

-Indy

[Megazoid]

hm... could me a freak coinsedence... dunno... not so long ago(cant really tell when... last 3 days turned into hell and haven to me, and i dont remember much) i've seen a bike like this in ch-ch... breand new... and i've never seen it around before.... that's all...

[FlangMasterJ]

hm... could me a freak coinsedence... dunno... not so long ago(cant really tell when... last 3 days turned into hell and haven to me, and i dont remember much) i've seen a bike like this in ch-ch... breand new... and i've never seen it around before.... that's all...

Megazoid,

Was it riding on the road? Did it have the 17" wheels? Did it have a sticker kit? Can you remember where you saw it and maybe be able to scope the area out?

Please keep a lookout. This is the first lead I've had.

Thanks.

[ShadeeLady]

Hi Dude..sorry to hear about your bike..I will keep my eyes open in Auckland..Commiserations ..Those Thieving Buggers deserve what they get when they are caught..Here's hoping that will be soon ..ShadeeLady. :mad: :killingme

[toads]

well if it shows up in our end of the country I'll be sure to let you know, i really get sick and tired of hearing how these mongrels get away with theft time and again, lets hope this bike is found and the person that took it gets what's coming to him/her

[savage rider]

thought of letting the powder coating places around the country know about it , as a mate told me that the wheels are worth so much on there own , that sumone might take them to get the colour changed,
a couple of guys have said the same thing to me . might be helpfull , never
know
this is what they really need :ar15:

[FlangMasterJ]

thought of letting the powder coating places around the country know about it , as a mate told me that the wheels are worth so much on there own , that sumone might take them to get the colour changed,
a couple of guys have said the same thing to me . might be helpfull , never
know
this is what they really need :ar15:

Cheers Savage. :niceone:

I've been handing out fliers too. That's the benefit of working in a printing house. :msn-wink:

[bevsta]

Hey FM, just got alerted to your post by an email. I know exackly how you feel having lost my bike to crooked theives just under two months ago.
Will add it to my watch list. Fuck I hope we both get our bikes back, I've been missing that rush (and the ability to actually get around without taking a bus) every day since it happened to me.
Top effort to all the Kbs for support, I know it means a lot.

[FlangMasterJ]

Cheers Bevsta,

Do you have any details on your bike you could give me. I'd like to be able to return the favour and keep an eye out. :niceone:

Cheers,

FMJ.

[StoneChucker]

Bloody hell! This brings the point home a bit, two bikeless (stolen!) KB'ers chatting in the thread. Man oh man, maybe it's because I'm from SA, but that farmer DID have the right idea with those bike thieves... Pity he didn't finish the job, thats the ONLY way to reform these fcukers!

[motoGB]

Sorry to start off with a post about a stolen bike but hopefully you guys and girls can help me out. :niceone:

I've just had my KTM250RFS (350 kit) stolen today. It's a road registered motard that I use as my sole mode of transportation.

I parked it outside my workplace as I always do (The Colour Guy, 20 Daly Street, Lower Hutt, Wellington). Parked it at 8.30 am and finished work at 5 pm, walked outside to get on it and go home and low and behold some mother ....ers taken it. They must have chucked it on a truck cause it had a lock on the front disc.

There has been alot of time and money spent on this bike not only by me but friends as well and any information or support would be greatly appreciated.

Here's a few pic's. It's very distinctive because of the XGXracing decals and purple 17" wheels.



P.S. If I find the pricks who took it I'm definately gonna break a few bones and spill some blood! Feel free too suggest some forms of punishment. :angry2:

This was happening all the time in the UK, it's sick and the scum that do it are bike riders themselves usually, sorry to hear about this.
I work in the trade, so will keep my eyes and ears peeled for you!!

[Neomancer]

I feel for you bro, in losing your bike to theving scumbags, hate the fuckers!

Anyway, read somethin about it my be down here?,

I will print the piccys and take them to all the bike shops tomorrow and see if I cant find some to be gentle with :raghead: so if anyone got anything that can help me then pass it on, 021350166.

[Born to be mild]

Sympathies re the missing wheels. But hey, why not try advertising for that same model, you know - Wanted to Buy? Put ads in the Lower Hutt news, Trade & Exchange, on TradeMe... offer cash and see what happens.

It's a long shot, but I've heard of this sort of thing working before, where the dumbf*ckers of thieves are so greedy for cash they respond to the ad. Also - and you've probably done this - send a flier round all the Wellington region bike shops with photo of the bike and details etc. Sooner or later the "new owner" might need to take it in for servicing.

I know these are slim chances, but you'll feel better doing something positive. Good luck.

And when you find the bastards, attach them to the back of your bike and go for a long long ride...

[snuffles]

Never realised bike theft was such an issue, only since i've been riding have I heard all the horror stories, what sort of wanker steals a bike................
Didn't know retards could ride........

[SEAGULL]

Hi FlangMaster, welcome to the site, sorry its under bad vibes. pisses me off to when you think we busted our arses to get a few precious thinks and some scumbag comes along, proberbly never worked or done an honest days hard graft. I hope the shitheads who did this to you are online, so they can see how many upset bikers they've got to contend with. Its a shame WE have to suffer, loosing our no claims, the hassles with the buraucrats in the insurance industry, and all the extras that go with it.
I live on the Kapiti coast (Waikanae) and I read in the local paper about the police finding a bike that could be like yours, on the beach, I think. It had no rego so they were apealing to the public for any info of who the owner might be. Let me know how you get on Seagull (Harley rider) :ride: :grouphug: :ride:

[FlangMasterJ]

I live on the Kapiti coast (Waikanae) and I read in the local paper about the police finding a bike that could be like yours, on the beach, I think. It had no rego so they were apealing to the public for any info of who the owner might be. Let me know how you get on Seagull (Harley rider) :ride: :grouphug: :ride:

Hi Seagull,

Is their anyway you can find a pic of this bike? or can get anymore extra details like cc rating, year etc.?

The most likely scenario is that they have stripped the bike of any lights and what not and changed the wheels to original 21/19 dirt ones and they are just thrashing it offroad.

Either PM me or post a reply,

Thanks mate,

FMJ :niceone:

[magnum]

hi and welcome,bummer about your bike,will keep an eye out for it. :niceone:

[Megazoid]

Megazoid,

Was it riding on the road? Did it have the 17" wheels? Did it have a sticker kit? Can you remember where you saw it and maybe be able to scope the area out?

Please keep a lookout. This is the first lead I've had.

Thanks.
i didnt measure the whiels, and i didnt look at the sticker kit... it was just standing on the cafedral square street(main street) and looked all shiny'n stuff... i only saw this post after i saw it... maybe a day or two days after... dont remember... all i remember that there's no bikes like that in ch-ch that i know off...

[250learna]

Any luck yet? I got a copy of the pic n details at motomart and will post it up at uni tmr, mite stop by and get a few more to spread around on the notice boards later on in the week. Hope it helps,
:spudwhat:

[FlangMasterJ]

Nah no luck yet learna,

Had a look around Grenada North after one of my fathers associates said he saw and heard a KTM up their. We didn't see a thing but that's not too say it's not there. To be honest Grenada North is the biggest scum hole I've seen, it reminds me of the little settlement in the movie 'Deliverance'. I may take another look just in case.

Thanks alot mate, keep an eye out theirs still hope yet.

FMJ.

[johnny]

any luck ???

[FlangMasterJ]

Not yet johnny,

I think it's a lost cause. I had an interview with an insurance claim assessor today. He said their have been 3 KTM's stolen in the last 6 weeks so they are obviously being singled out.

Thanks for the concern mate. :yes:

FMJ.

[johnny]

Not yet johnny,

I think it's a lost cause. I had an interview with an insurance claim assessor today. He said their have been 3 KTM's stolen in the last 6 weeks so they are obviously being singled out.

Thanks for the concern mate. :yes:

FMJ.

I think NZ law should be more tough on steal criminal.
Otherwise these bad guys can always get away!!!! :mad: :mad:

[FlangMasterJ]

Please could everyone keep a look out for my bike. Hopefully it's still in one piece and resembles the bike in the pics.

I'm in a bit of a rut. The insurance claim was declined and I have been left with an $8000 bill. What pisses me off more is that I am paying off a bike I don't even possess. :mad:

So if everyone could do me a favour and just keep your eyes peeled.

It would mean the world too me to get the bike back.

Thanks alot. :niceone:

[John]

GOD!

Why was the claim declined? If You dont mind me asking?..

[sAsLEX]

GOD!

Why was the claim declined? If You dont mind me asking?..

and name the company if you think they aint doing you a fair deal!

[FlangMasterJ]

I was with PROTECTA.

It was my screw up really.

The bike was only covered if stolen from a locked and enclosed building. The bike was stolen from a covered carpark (drive through type). I never imagined it could be stolen from where it was parked and with so much pedestrian traffic.

Just make sure when you sign your insurance application forms READ THE FINE PRINT and get the full cover. It may set you back more but won't bite you in the ass like it had me.

The last thing an insurance company wants to do is payout, so they will try everything and anything to get you off there backs.


I really wanna nail the pricks who took the bike and send a message to other thieving bastards just like them.

[LB]

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Really sorry to hear about this FlangMasterJ.

Did you have any luck contacting the Wairarapa people who ran the event?

We'll keep our eyes peeled.
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[Dafe]

There are alot of dirt bikes being thrown onto the back of trucks in Wellington at the moment.

A mate of mine had his DR250 stolen and the same day on the other side of town, another DR250 was stolen.

There is obviously alot of bikes being stolen. I think it's time somebody actually set up some covert cameras to catch these guys.
Interesting thing is - They seem to be heavily targeting dirt bikes.

Can anybody provide me with more information on locations of thefts?
I work in the security industry and am considering placing a couple of cameras in the off chance. Especially since one of the previously hit spots is right outside the office.

Post Message me privately please.

[sAsLEX]

The bike was only covered if stolen from a locked and enclosed building. The bike was stolen from a covered carpark (drive through type). I never imagined it could be stolen from where it was parked and with so much pedestrian traffic.


so was this sub full insurance or is it a standard clause they try to hide from you in the hope they dont have to pay out?!

will be looking for insurance soon so will need to ensure I have some decent cover. Sucks to be tripped up by hidden small print.

ps why the fuck when you go to buy a plane ticket is that it says it costs $180, but then after that they add a airport tax, a terrorist tax and a fuel surcharge?
Why dont they just calll apples apples and put the price at $300. When you buy a bus ticket you dont have to pay for diesel?

[Dafe]

Dude, I just looked at my protecta policy and it actually states the following generalised Policy Conditions.... (should apply to all customers)

GENERAL EXCLUSIONS:

3. Unattended Motorcycles.

- There is no cover or liability which is a result of the theft or illegal conversion of the motorcycle while it is left unattended unless:
a) It is in a secure building
or
b) The steering has been locked and the keys have been removed.

Dude, Tell me you had the steering locked and keys removed! Have you read your policy because the operative word is "or". Could be an $8000 question?

I urge you to relodge your claim based upon the fact that you had locked the steering and removed the keys. And regardless of everything, You do have a locking system, if the insurance company don't believe you, invite them to look for themselves. What can they do?
If you don't mind me asking, did you have Full Cover or 3rd Party?

[pete376403]

And consider contacting "Fair Go", they do well with this sort of thing. Last thing the insurance co wants is adverse publicity.

[Brian d marge]

or
b) The steering has been locked and the keys have been removed.

Dude, Tell me you had the steering locked and keys removed! Have you read your policy because the operative word is "or". Could be an $8000 question?
?

Yes those steering locks are just plain useless.　　I would have to be the worlds worst criminal , but as a mechanic I have had to do a few , gas caps , locks and such like ,,NOW if I can do it your average Skuzzy could do it in a blink of an eyelid,,,,

and ,,,I after that who can prove what ,,, UNLESS YOU SAID NO..i didnt use the steerin lock

Anyway Pm me your mail address po box or what ever I will send what ever 2000 yen comes to ,,, If all the other here do the same you will be sorted ...If you do get a pay out , then some other on this list may need it
Kind regards
Stephen

BTW it will be sent on the 1 of July as I have been Racing this weekend ,,and those brolly dollys aint cheap !!!!

[Dafe]

You will need to respond promptly as there are clauses stating that you will lodge immediately and without delay. If they try to wriggle their out on this, you need to say "lawyer" to put them back in their place.

[Ksaki Rider]

Dude I feel for you, today I also registered on Kiwi biker in the hope of finding my Zxr636 too. I will keep a look out up here . It sucks big time but peole get what they desreve and I think there are alot of other riders that would be happy to help dish out ...WHAT THEY DESERVE.

[FlangMasterJ]

The bump to end all bumps!


Two weeks ago on my weekly browse through Trademe I came across a familiar looking bike. My bike! Who would have thought nine years later it was still in one piece and by the looks of it in pretty good condition.

Within a few hours of seeing the listing I had found the persons Facebook page, their name, number and location. Then with constant hounding of the local police for two weeks the bike has finally been seized and will be back in my possession very soon.

So anyone who has ever had a bike or any piece of personal property nicked and I know there is a lot of us on here. Don't give up looking and in the immortal words of Journey.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ


The bike as it was and how it is now.

http://i.imgur.com/dkwCEdp.jpg

[nzspokes]

Very cool. :yes:

[quickbuck]

Simply WOW!
7 year thread dredge with the perfect result.... Well perfect for all except the person trying to sell it.

So a total of 9 years and 1387 posts (not all about the KTM though)....

NEVER GIVE UP!

well done.

[Mo NZ]

That's really awesome you have found the bike.

Now lets hope the Feds can backtrack who has had possession of it in the meantime.

[Owl]

The bump to end all bumps!

And an awesome bump it is too. Mint!;)

[roogazza]

Flangmaster great news.
Not good at all that you had to hound police for two weeks,that is crap. :mad:

Was the person the original offender ?

[MD]

Flangtastic news (see what I did there!)

Just curious how you recognised it as your bike? Lots changed in appearances, to be expected by thieving scum. As a victim of bike theft I know how good it feels to eventually learn that karma lived up to it's name.

[FlangMasterJ]

Thanks everyone.


Was the person the original offender ?

Nah the guy selling it was only eighteen or so. It would've gone through a number of hands first I reckon but it's a starting point.


Flangtastic news (see what I did there!)

Just curious how you recognised it as your bike? Lots changed in appearances, to be expected by thieving scum.

It was the only KTM 250 EXCR set up like that in the country. The wheels belonged to a friend who was kind enough to have them fitted to my bike.

[Flip]

Very cool

Let us know if they track the scum down?

Was it redg?

[FlangMasterJ]

Was it redg?

Yeah it was. The police.govt.nz site under stolen vehicles still contained all the bikes info including rego, chassis and engine number. It was very handy.

[mossy1200]

So the 18 year old that paid for the bike at some point just loses the bike and monies?
Wonder if the trail of almost owners will be traced back.

[pritch]

Glad you got your bike back. Brilliant detective work, shame it had to be done by you and not the :Police:

[Grashopper]

Best thread-dredge ever!

Wow! Can't believe you recognised your bike and finally found it. That is awesome. :2thumbsup:

I hope they can follow the trail backwards. Although not sure if they will "spend resources" to do that. :facepalm:

[Flip]

Just track back the owners......

[jellywrestler]

So the 18 year old that paid for the bike at some point just loses the bike and monies?
Wonder if the trail of almost owners will be traced back.

tough when you've got unregistered bikes changing hands and no real official paperwork.
if flang guy was insured and they'd paid out it would now be the property of the insurance company

[FlangMasterJ]

if flang guy was insured and they'd paid out it would now be the property of the insurance company

All mine still.

[*Boot's*]

Sorry to start off with a post about a stolen bike but hopefully you guys and girls can help me out. :niceone:

I've just had my KTM250RFS (350 kit) stolen today. It's a road registered motard that I use as my sole mode of transportation.

I parked it outside my workplace as I always do (The Colour Guy, 20 Daly Street, Lower Hutt, Wellington). Parked it at 8.30 am and finished work at 5 pm, walked outside to get on it and go home and low and behold some mother ....ers taken it. They must have chucked it on a truck cause it had a lock on the front disc.

There has been alot of time and money spent on this bike not only by me but friends as well and any information or support would be greatly appreciated.

Here's a few pic's. It's very distinctive because of the XGXracing decals and purple 17" wheels.



P.S. If I find the pricks who took it I'm definately gonna break a few bones and spill some blood! Feel free too suggest some forms of punishment. :angry2:


Wasn't an insurance job? reason I ask, is if you want help I wouldn't want anything to come back on you. If your genuinely asking for help I will look around. Would you like a full tank of gas also? upon its return if it isn't parted out? sounds more like an ex girlfriend seeking revenge so think outside the square a little… how many people want a motard KTM that has personalized work done on it? was it insured? what kind of distinguishable work had been done to it? flyers on lamp posts near gas stations will help unless it has already been sent to australia for parts. KTM was developed for high altitude applications so again, why would you want to steal one… unless you were into gurilla warfare.


Do you know anyone with boat sheds? an old enemy? friend?

All I'm getting at the mo is boating and farming, maybe parked in a residential hillside residence. or out on a farm by a dock of some kind…. should register in your mind as soon as you read this the general location, go for a drive who knows… get GPS fitted to the next one or if you reclaim her gps her. somewhere thieves won't think to look… even fabricate some part of the frame to house it. (gps )

[ellipsis]

...keep up with the recommended dose of medication *Boots*...

[FlangMasterJ]

Wasn't an insurance job? reason I ask, is if you want help I wouldn't want anything to come back on you. If your genuinely asking for help I will look around. Would you like a full tank of gas also? upon its return if it isn't parted out? sounds more like an ex girlfriend seeking revenge so think outside the square a little… how many people want a motard KTM that has personalized work done on it? was it insured? what kind of distinguishable work had been done to it? flyers on lamp posts near gas stations will help unless it has already been sent to australia for parts. KTM was developed for high altitude applications so again, why would you want to steal one… unless you were into gurilla warfare.


Do you know anyone with boat sheds? an old enemy? friend?

All I'm getting at the mo is boating and farming, maybe parked in a residential hillside residence. or out on a farm by a dock of some kind…. should register in your mind as soon as you read this the general location, go for a drive who knows… get GPS fitted to the next one or if you reclaim her gps her. somewhere thieves won't think to look… even fabricate some part of the frame to house it. (gps )

You must have missed this post: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/11243-My-first-post-STOLEN-KTM!?p=1130770085#post1130770085

Thanks for the advice though.

[*Boot's*]

You must have missed this post: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/11243-My-first-post-STOLEN-KTM!?p=1130770085#post1130770085

Thanks for the advice though.

thanks… i read the latest threads and was wondering why nothing made sense… cool! where did you find it? anywhere near boats or a farm? what a stupid twit lol!!!! all my gear has gps should someone idiotic enough steal my gear…. lol… won't get into what repercussions end up being :P

Best defence is a good offense.

[FlangMasterJ]

thanks… i read the latest threads and was wondering why nothing made sense… cool! where did you find it? anywhere near boats or a farm? what a stupid twit lol!!!! all my gear has gps should someone idiotic enough steal my gear…. lol… won't get into what repercussions end up being :P

Best defence is a good offense.

On Trademe bud.

[James Deuce]

Flangmaster great news.
Not good at all that you had to hound police for two weeks,that is crap. :mad:



That's normal. Found my bass drum ($6k to replace) that was stolen 3 years ago on TM about 18 months ago. Cops recovered it but still haven't returned it. Won't return calls, nor will they respond to our lawyer who has written to them at our expense twice.

[FlangMasterJ]

That's normal. Found my bass drum ($6k to replace) that was stolen 3 years ago on TM about 18 months ago. Cops recovered it but still haven't returned it. Won't return calls, nor will they respond to our lawyer who has written to them at our expense twice.

That's fucking disgusting.

[James Deuce]

That's fucking disgusting.

Nobody was speeding and no beneficiaries abused their kids or partner. Not really crime, is it?

[jasonu]

Just track back the owners......

You're joking right. The OP found the whereabouts of the bike and had to harass the pigs for 2 weeks to seize it at the address HE gave them. It was lucky it was still there. Those lazy cunts sure as shit won't be bothered to go through the previous owners.

[*Boot's*]

On Trademe bud.



Wow…. :) some people….

[mossy1200]

You're joking right. The OP found the whereabouts of the bike and had to harass the pigs for 2 weeks to seize it at the address HE gave them. It was lucky it was still there. Those lazy cunts sure as shit won't be bothered to go through the previous owners.

If the last owner stole it when he was 11 years old they still wouldn't be able to trace it back far enough.

[R650R]

tough when you've got unregistered bikes changing hands and no real official paperwork.
if flang guy was insured and they'd paid out it would now be the property of the insurance company

No that's only in the case of an accident wreck. There was a story about similar thing in paper awhile back. Even if insurance company pays out you still legally own the property if/when recovered.
The settlement paid out by insurance company is a civil matter if they want to go to expense and bad PR of trying to claw back money the insured prob doesn't have.
Typically the time frame involved means the insured item has devalued to less than what paid out so opens another headache maths wise if there was to be a clawback of some kind...

[Reckless]

Glad you got it back Flang
Hope your still riding dirt?
I thought I read somewhere once a vehicle had changed hands so many times you didn't get it back??
Could be quite wrong there tho.
Would have been a nice Motard in its day

[FlangMasterJ]

Glad you got it back Flang
Hope your still riding dirt?
I thought I read somewhere once a vehicle had changed hands so many times you didn't get it back??
Could be quite wrong there tho.
Would have been a nice Motard in its day

Thanks. Nah haven't ridden dirt in a couple of years, I may get back into it real soon. I haven't even been riding on the street for while either. The 660SMC is at TSS at the moment for sale if anyone is interested.

The "changing hands so many times" thing doesn't sound right at all. It's still the original owners property.

I actually enjoyed riding the 250EXCR (350 :msn-wink:) motard more than the 660. It has that instant response that I like. Once I pick it up from up north I'm gonna give it a good spruce up, ride the thing and may even get it back on the road or even convert it back to dirt.

Now yo guys might be able to help. Who do you recommend in the way of bike transporters? It's up in Tauranga at the moment in the police evidence room. Or do you reckon I'm better off picking it up myself, I'm thinking it'd probably cost the same as getting it shipped down.

[Mo NZ]

Tell the cops to photograph it and make it available for uplift.
Aint no way they should hold it for weeks.
If they say evidence ask them if they are going to take the bike over to the court or a photo.

[jim.cox]

Now yo guys might be able to help. Who do you recommend in the way of bike transporters? It's up in Tauranga at the moment in the police evidence room. Or do you reckon I'm better off picking it up myself, I'm thinking it'd probably cost the same as getting it shipped down.

Hitch hike down, ride it home. Costs just a little time and a tank of fuel...

[James Deuce]

Tell the cops to photograph it and make it available for uplift.
Aint no way they should hold it for weeks.
If they say evidence ask them if they are going to take the bike over to the court or a photo.

Lol. Just really, Lol. They'll do what they think they need to do.