Bike stolen TWICE in one night

[Lorax]

As I'm writing this I'm feeling a bit empty.

My GN got stolen from the footpath in Bulls. Disc brake locked. Public place - main street of Bulls, SH1, 10m from the cop shop, opposite Subway).

I knew there was a risk of some fucken chumps setting it on fire, slashing it or stealing it.

Insured for theft, $600 excess. Will maybe get $1500 if I'm lucky. Reported it to the cops. Watch this space.

My big bro (Steam from KB) luckily has a spare bike (the Apocalypse (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57863&d=1175579439)) and is letting me borrow it till I sort my shit out. Thanks big bro!

Boring details follow to save on answering questions posted later:
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Was planning on riding to Rotorua for a tournament on Friday night, but a SLUTTY crosswind (Metservice said 80kmph) was making me furious and scared. I imagined my dad reading the paper about a biker crossing the centre line. I'm tall (6'5") and skinny, the bike has a windshield, and I have a large R-Jays bag on the back too, so I was a light bike with a big sail in a big wind. Not cool.

I stopped at one point to unleash a fucken verbal barrage on the weather. Man I psyched out. A good couple of minutes it went on for. Even swore at the trees, a letterbox, just plain old gravel. Fuck you gravel! Crappy letterbox! And I can be a potty-mouth too.

Got to Bulls, asked the i-site about the weather prospects. Not cool. Another 5 / 6 hours in that weather was a) a nightmare to think about, b) dangerous and c) potentially avoidable.

So I made some calls, and a mate was going to the same tourney and was half an hour behind me with an empty car.

Now just a case of finding a place to park it. Talked to the nice people at the BP station, they offered to put it inside their garage (thanks to them!) but I was passing back through late Sunday evening. Talked to a woman at the end of the intercom at the Bulls Police Station re parking it infront of their building. We concluded that best I didn't incase they park there.

So I parked it just to the right of the lamppost in the pic below (the cop shop is the non-descript building left background, photo taken from by Subway), on the footpath with the disc lock on. Good luck bike.

On my return on the Sunday evening, no bike. Gutted but not surprising. Spoke to the lovely lady at the house it's directly outside, she saw it there on Sat night but not Sun morning. And beer boxes were thrown into her yard.

So at this very moment I think some fucken dishonest yocals with a trailer are using my bike as a trash machine. Gutted.
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[chanceyy]

now that sucks the big lemon mate ... but your a braver man than me .. I would not have left the bike in open view .. even if it was just down from cop shop ..

[Lorax]

now that sucks the big lemon mate ... but your a braver man than me .. I would not have left the bike in open view .. even if it was just down from cop shop ..

Yeah have learned my lesson. Better to be a little less secure behind a building but seen by far less people. Thought about that. Made a call. Gutted.

[gijoe1313]

Ah poopies :no: I guess hindsight is always 20/20 - I'm paranoid as anything with my ride. Sorry to hear your ride got filched - lets hope karmic balance kinks the perps with a good dose of it! :angry2: ... okay mellow mellow mellow now :mellow:

[Toaster]

You poor bugger. The thieves need to have their balls squeezed in a vice.

[avgas]

That sucks man - any way to distingquish your bike from someone else's? stickers?

[avgas]

perps with a good dose of it! :angry2: ... okay mellow mellow mellow now :mellow:
Screw mellow. I hope they all die slow painfull deaths (dragged 10k's down the road hooked up to the GN which has a stuck carb sounds good)....and i hope their whole family then pisses on their corpses.

[cowboy]

Mate I now how you fell.
When my TT500 was stolen years ago I just stood there with my helmet on saying over & over "Im sure I left the fucken bike here!" :spudwhat:
Good luck

[Scorpygirl]

That sucks big time mate!!! :gob:

[Lorax]

That sucks man - any way to distingquish your bike from someone else's? stickers?

Unfortunately not - just the general run of the mill GN. It does have a BMW screen attached (or did, as I'm sure you'd take that off straight away as to not fit the exact description of my bike.) See pic.

Actually, just thought - anyone regularly ride through there? Or live real close? I didn't check the surrounding streets, just incase drunk kids lifted the front wheel off the ground and walked it around just for fun.

[nudemetalz]

Sorry to hear that, sucks for sure.

[Macktheknife]

Bugger about the bike mate, pity you couldn't contact some people here, there are KBers and friends everywhere who could have stored it for you. I even know of someone in Bulls who would have done it for you, but that doesn't help now I guess.
Good luck getting it back, I hope the bastards who took it get what they deserve. Also, check the 'market value' thing on your insurance, get a couple of quotes for replacement for the insurance company to decide on.

[scumdog]

That suck big-time dude, hard to comprehend we're in the same country at times like this.

I hardly bother to take the keys out of my Harley when it's parked down this end of the country, only bought a disc-lock in the last year or so and only use it when the hog is in my gargre.

GN or not, it should be sacred.

[Chickadee]

Bugger mate, shit - hope the thieves get their arses whooped when bad Karma catches up with them.

Good luck with recovering your bike or being reimbursed by the insurance company.

[Boob Johnson]

Real sorry to hear that mate. Farkin scumbags, lower than shark shit they are.

If it doesnt get recovered etc I just bought a 750 an hour ago and ive just put my SR250 up for sale. Its a fricken mint as bike with really low Km's for its age.

So if your looking at replacing it im happy to offer you a special KB'er deal :love:

Heres a linky to the thread...
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=51675

[Cr1MiNaL]

can hardly believe it... everyone ive met in NZ (well most of them) hav been such nice kind and helpfull people (specially sum kbers) schocked me at 1st..... another part of the world and yes id say u were an idiot to leave ur bike like that. my gt250 was "electrocuted" overseas...u know what I mean can bother to edit it... but yea dude real sorry abt ur bike ... my condolences.. try n look at the brighter side if any it helps.. get ur insurance sorted out n get ridin again. good luck.

Raj.

[BigRed2007]

sorry to hear about it bro,

i suggest you tell us the rego of the bike and location of the lost bikes... bulls i am guessing

ps: bro leaving a bike over night in an open place, at least you learnt from it bro.

Good luck with finding a new bike

I dont know how you feel, but I yea i fear the same thing g

[thehollowmen]

Sorry to hear it

[jtzzr]

That sucks mate, I get worried leaving my bike anywhere it's at DMNTD,s at the mo (cheers Chris)and I'm still worried about it. All the best getting your ride back or getting your insurance , I blame that fricken letterbox ,did it look like it had a slit for eyes?:shifty: :shifty:

[DemonWolf]

Bad luck.. hope it all gets sorted for you

[Nasty]

babe that sucks the big one .. at least your brother has you sussed till you are sorted out. :yes:

[Paul in NZ]

Sorry to hear that mate - if you are Steams brother you are most likely a decent bugger and don't deserve this shit. Bike thieves deserve their own special level of Hell IMHO...

Chin up - life goes on and someone will catch the scum one day....

[bistard]

This sort of shit pisses me off,sorry to hear big guy
I would suggest faxing/phoning the details of the GN to all the local Motorcycle shops & ask them to keep there eye out for it
Palmy Phil Turnbulls,freedom Honda,Anza & AFC
Feilding,Wolsley Suzuki
Good luck with the hunt
"May the fleas of one thousand camels infest there armpits"

[Nasase]

Fu**en WELLINGTON! mate whats going on there... my Suzuki Goose 350cc got nicked from Tinakori Road back in April and i havnt seen or heard anything.

But yeah deffinitley learnt my lesson... for me the bad buzz was that i had a thick onyx chain to lock it up to a wall but didnt bother cause i have parked it there for around a year with no hassles.

Anyways... At least you ddint fall off and break your leg or die. Thats my upside to it all.

[surfer]

Sad to hear your bike got pinched dude. Hope the low lifes that pinched it run over themselves and get flamed by the exhaust...sending bad vibes to them as I type.

[Street Gerbil]

Sorry about your wheels, mate. I hope the cops will get the bastard.
I am glad I learned my lesson at someone else's expense: I still remember the shock and disbelief on the face of a poor fella looking at what was left of his scooter: the front wheel still chained to a lightpole...

[u4ea]

BUMMER DOOD......am in the general vicinity(1/2 hour away from Bulls) so will keep eyes peeled for you....just shows that nothing is sacred...even a ginny...seems the bastods are targeting all bikes now and as the laws are tougher for learner licences the 250s are just as suseptable to theft.....bastod theiving scum:nono:

[ManDownUnder]

You poor bugger. The thieves need to have their balls squeezed in a vice.

Just till they're firmly gripped ...

... then light a nice big candle under 'em...

[Steam]

One day, just for kicks, I'm going to buy a cheap old bike, and one of those GPS units that attaches to a mobile phone and sends out a text saying where it is. Then attach it somewhere secret, maybe with the wiring loom.
Then leave the bike in public view.
Then follow the signal to where it has been stolen and taken.
Then burn their house down.
Don't get caught.
Wash, rinse, repeat.
Continue doing this until either I get caught or vehicle thefts stop.

[Steam]

Hey, Lorax, my brother, has some good news.... he will tell all soon. Amazing story!!

[Donor]

Hey, Lorax, my brother, has some good news.... he will tell all soon. Amazing story!!

Waiting waiting waiting...

[Lorax]

No fucking shit...

My bike was not stolen. Just mixed up with another and taken away on a trailer... should've known.

Bulls po-lice called today, turns out another biker left his bike in Bulls, on the Saturday, asking his dad to pick up his bike for him.

His papa rocked up (apparently finding my bike on its side - not unexpected, and needing a new clutch lever), popped my bike on his trailer and took it home. Oops.

Has been dropped back in Bulls tonight, still disc locked and all. Hope they don't leave it on the footpath! Fuck. Nah the cops said they'll make sure it stays put.

Will pick it up this weekend. And not too worried about the mix up. Not intentional, so forgiveness is important. If ya focus on the negative side then life sucks.

So fucken yeah baby! Sorry bout the language.

[dogsnbikes]

Well?????we are waiting

but in the meantime I will the truckdrivers at work if they saw any thing they go thru bulls all the time and alot of them stop there for food etc

[Steam]

Amazing! So lucky! Good old kiwis eh!


No shit...

My bike was not stolen. Just mixed up with another and taken away on a trailer... should've known.

Bulls po-lice called today, turns out another biker left his bike in Bulls, on the Saturday, asking his dad to pick up his bike for him.

His papa rocked up (apparently finding my bike on its side - not unexpected, and needing a new clutch lever), popped my bike on his trailer and took it home. Oops.

Has been dropped back in Bulls tonight, still disc locked and all. Hope they don't leave it on the footpath! Fuck. Nah the cops said they'll make sure it stays put.

Will pick it up this weekend. And not too worried about the mix up. Not intentional, so forgiveness is important. If ya focus on the negative side then life sucks.

So fucken yeah baby! Sorry bout the language.

[Steam]

But wait... there's more!!! Wait....

[Scorpygirl]

No fucking shit...

My bike was not stolen. Just mixed up with another and taken away on a trailer... should've known.

Bulls po-lice called today, turns out another biker left his bike in Bulls, on the Saturday, asking his dad to pick up his bike for him.

His papa rocked up (apparently finding my bike on its side - not unexpected, and needing a new clutch lever), popped my bike on his trailer and took it home. Oops.

Has been dropped back in Bulls tonight, still disc locked and all. Hope they don't leave it on the footpath! Fuck. Nah the cops said they'll make sure it stays put.

Will pick it up this weekend. And not too worried about the mix up. Not intentional, so forgiveness is important. If ya focus on the negative side then life sucks.

So fucken yeah baby! Sorry bout the language.

That's great news Lorax......AND.........

[Toaster]

No fucking shit...

My bike was not stolen. Just mixed up with another and taken away on a trailer... should've known.

Great news! You must be as happy as pigs in mud.

[Lorax]

But wait... there's more!!! Wait....

Why yes there is Steam. How do you know that? Is it because you are sitting beside me on your computer listening to me talk to the cops? You're stealing my thunder big bro!

The police officer said they have footage of a guy getting on the bike, pushing it, finding the disc lock fitted. The guy leaves, comes back with a mate and his car, they can see them trying to put my bike in the boot of their car (!?), dropping it and breaking the gear leaver. And they reckon they'll be able to do the bastards. Nice.

Then footage of the guy taking my bike on his trailer accidentally. Classic.

Any Wellingtonians got a spare GN clutch lever around? Not too expensive anyways. How easy is it to change a clutch lever? Hints? Tools?

Might be hitching up on Saturday morning.

[dogsnbikes]

awesome......................

[Scorpygirl]

Why yes there is Steam. How do you know that? Is it because you are sitting beside me on your computer listening to me talk to the cops? You're stealing my thunder big bro!

The police officer said they have footage of a guy getting on the bike, pushing it, finding the disc lock fitted. The guy leaves, comes back with a mate and his car, they can see them trying to put my bike in the boot of their car (!?), dropping it and breaking the gear leaver. And they reckon they'll be able to do the bastards. Nice.

Then footage of the guy taking my bike on his trailer accidentally. Classic.

Any Wellingtonians got a spare GN clutch lever around? Not too expensive anyways. How easy is it to change a clutch lever? Hints? Tools?

Might be hitching up on Saturday morning.

Classic, mate. There is justice!! Your should write a book!! :yes: :scooter:

[Drum]

Ha ha. What a classic story.

Glad you got your bike back Lorax.

[shcabbeh]

Hey, did you ask around the BP? I know in a lot of small towns there are towies that snap up anything they can in order to make some money.

Happened to me in Mercer a couple of years back. I left my broken gixxer at the service station while I stayed in Auckland. Came back the next morning to find it wasn't there.

After asking the locals and workers it seemed a towie had come around 4am to take it. Ended up costing me $80 and 30 kilometres south to get back.

Anyway, it's a thought. I know what it's like to come back and see an empty park instead of your pride and joy. Really hope you get it back!

[shcabbeh]

Well I just finished reading the rest of this thread. Hah! Great to hear mate!

[Cr1MiNaL]

Told ya to look forda silver lining mate n here it is ... ride safe !

[kneescraper]

THATS FUCKEN (quote) AWESOME DUDE!!!!! Such a classic story, very funny...that deserves some beers, from the father to you! Strange strange....strange!

[sunhuntin]

holy cow. ripper of a story!! glad you got it back, man. next time, dump it at the bp. lol. what time did you ditch the bike? i would be keen for a windswept ride for at least part of the route.

[Steam]

Yes, I know it's been said already, but it's worth saying again.


Lorax (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=51672) (he's my brother) leaves his bike disc-locked on the side of the road - in video cover of the Bulls police station about 10m away.
Drunk scum try to load it into their car after midnight, but it's too heavy, they drop it on the road, abandon the attempt, drive off.
Them and their car are caught on police video.
A completely different person (a farmer) pulls up with a trailer, loads the bike in and drives off with it.
Lorax discovers his bike has been stolen and reports it.
The police call him later, saying a farmer has called them to say he'd picked up the bike by mistake - the farmer was supposed to pick up his son's completely different bike, parked in about the same area!


Confused? Hilarious! Stolen twice in one night! That's one incredibly unlucky bike.

Yes this is a repost, but I am so very amused by the story.

[chanceyy]

well i would say lucky mate .. at least the farmer realised it was the wrong bike & called the cops .. so it was prob more safer with farmer than being exposed to the scum who had tried to steal it earlier ..


it would have been trashed if it was left there anyhow

[Steam]

... at least the farmer realised it was the wrong bike & called the cops .. so it was prob more safer with farmer than being exposed to the scum who had tried to steal it earlier ..
it would have been trashed if it was left there anyhow

Too true, yep. There's some good folks out there, you run across them every so often eh. Nice farmer fella.

[gijoe1313]

:gob: Crikey! That's a turn up for the books! Jeepers, sounds like a right old ding dong they're having down there...

Sorta like a Monty Python sketch! No one expects the Spanish Inquisition! :rofl:

All's well that ends well no? :yes:

[Romeo]

How uncomfortable would that have been - "er Dad, this isn't my bike..."

Great story though, AAAA+++++ would recommend!

[Boob Johnson]

LMFAO!!! Thats a bloody classic alright. Glad to hear your bike didnt actually get knicked man.

Alls well that ends well.


And at least you have a bloody good story to tell your grandkids one day :laugh:

[jim.cox]

Drunk scum try to load it into their car after midnight, but it's too heavy, they drop it on the road, abandon the attempt, drive off.
Them and their car are caught on police video.


So do we have their rego ?

These yobs need a visit

[MSTRS]

How uncomfortable would that have been - "er Dad, this isn't my bike..."



I'd like to know what happened to the 'real' bike??

[bistard]

I'd like to know what happened to the 'real' bike??

Fantastic story & glad to hear you get the bike back
But,yes my question was where is the sons bike???
So maybe three bikes where stolen in one night??

[Patrick]

Hope good deed farmer is looking after it for ya until you arrive and I hope like hell he just didn't put it back where he found it until you arrive in the weekend???!!!???

[surfer]

wooo hoooo well done you lucky bastard, the biking gods must lurve you dude.

[Lissa]

Hehe what an awesome story, a bit of a giggle, stolen twice and you still got it back!!! Lucky bugger! :Punk: So glad it is back safe and sound.. almost! :sunny:

[Mystery]

That's Classic! I can imagine the look on the poor Dad's face when he found he had picked up the wrong bike :gob:
Great to hear that your bike is back and relatively unharmed after it's adventurous night out in Bulls :scooter:

[Macktheknife]

Go buy a lotto ticket before the luck wears off mate! lol.

[bistard]

Why yes there is Steam. How do you know that? Is it because you are sitting beside me on your computer listening to me talk to the cops? You're stealing my thunder big bro!

The police officer said they have footage of a guy getting on the bike, pushing it, finding the disc lock fitted. The guy leaves, comes back with a mate and his car, they can see them trying to put my bike in the boot of their car (!?), dropping it and breaking the gear leaver. And they reckon they'll be able to do the bastards. Nice.

Then footage of the guy taking my bike on his trailer accidentally. Classic.

Any Wellingtonians got a spare GN clutch lever around? Not too expensive anyways. How easy is it to change a clutch lever? Hints? Tools?

Might be hitching up on Saturday morning.

Send me a PM with a phone number & I will explain how to & what tools you need to change the clutch lever

[Lorax]

So do we have their rego ?

These yobs need a visit


I'd like to know what happened to the 'real' bike??


But,yes my question was where is the sons bike???
So maybe three bikes where stolen in one night??

The cop didn't give me their rego, but they're tracking them down.

And the bike of the other guy was parked behind the Mobil. My bike was about 20m from the Mobil, the dad saw my bike and took it!

[onearmedbandit]

Excellent! Great news you've got your bike back, and classic story to boot! Well done all.

[deanohit]

awsome dude.thats a bloody brilliant story with a great ending to it.had me in stitches laughing.

[dank]

I cant figure out if your really lucky or really unlucky, though its a bloody good story. Good luck with the repairs.

[cowboy]

Awesome news dude :Punk:

[Lias]

Best bike story ever.