STOLEN - 2007 Yamaha R1 - Black

[NatalieF]

'Mase' has stolen 3 bikes that we know of so far, and attempted one before he took ours, but didn't get away with it!! The first time they were in a blue Legnum station wagon, when they took our one they were in a BMW 318 or 320, gold champagne colour. The two bikes stolen most recently, Saturday and Wednesday, was in a STOLEN 2009 Toyota Hilux, silver, rego FAL***.

[NatalieF]

I’d be tempted to tell Trademe what is going on. At least that way they can contact sellers and tell them to take care when offering test rides.

I've told TradeMe whats going on. They said "I am sorry to hear about this situation. I have passed the detail on to our policing team to keep an eye out and we also work closely with the Police in these situations and assist them where we can."

[rustyrobot]

I’d be tempted to tell Trademe what is going on. At least that way they can contact sellers and tell them to take care when offering test rides.

Could go through and put 'questions' on all the late model jappa sportsbikes for sale in auckland warning them, if you have the time?

[pzkpfw]

I've told TradeMe whats going on. They said "I am sorry to hear about this situation. I have passed the detail on to our policing team to keep an eye out and we also work closely with the Police in these situations and assist them where we can."

That means: "whatever, did we still get our fees paid?".

[madbikeboy]

What a bunch of pricks. I've got a GPS unit if someone is willing to front up a bike.

[Mully]

Holy monkey. Not again.

Absolutely gutted for you guys.

Never mind, the KB "My hindsight is 20/20" club will be along soon to tell you what you should have done. Cos that'll make you feel better.

[rustyrobot]

Just be careful what you share here about your intentions.

[alistairhay]

Yeah, they did not contact me through TradeMe - they called. Wife thinks the rego of the Hilux was FAM118. Most distinguishing feature about the guy was the way he spoke - very weird. Could hardly understand him on the phone.

[onearmedbandit]

And hopefully no one will be able to understand him again after his jaw is smashed.

[Genestho]

Woa, that is terrible!
3 bikes now?
Aside from Police investigation, and contacting Trademe, could you three get together and contact the bike mags as well? They might do a story?

Might serve as a warning to other riders and sellers - beyond KB, and contact local dealers maybe with photo's of bikes and description of the bloke in the hilux?

[dogsnbikes]

Yeah, they did not contact me through TradeMe - they called. Wife thinks the rego of the Hilux was FAM118. Most distinguishing feature about the guy was the way he spoke - very weird. Could hardly understand him on the phone.

that plate belongs to a VW but I would say plates on all thier cars are stolen

Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: GOLF
Year: 2009
Submodel: 1.9 TDI 7DSG
Main colour: Red
Vehicle type: Passenger Car/Van
Body style: Hatchback
No of seats: 5
CC rating: 1,896cc
Fuel type: Diesel
Power: 77kW
Assembly type: Imported Built-Up
Country of origin: Germany
Gross vehicle mass: 1,900kg

[Cayman911]

Id say the next person who sees the person described, or even suspects it, *turns up with friend, keen to buy but needs to ride first etc..* . should just call the police.

[javawocky]

that plate belongs to a VW but I would say plates on all thier cars are stolen

Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: GOLF
Year: 2009
Submodel: 1.9 TDI 7DSG
Main colour: Red
Vehicle type: Passenger Car/Van
Body style: Hatchback
No of seats: 5
CC rating: 1,896cc
Fuel type: Diesel
Power: 77kW
Assembly type: Imported Built-Up
Country of origin: Germany
Gross vehicle mass: 1,900kg

For what its worth, all plates that start with FAM which have HILUX in them...

TOYOTA HILUX 1998 (in White) : Plate: FAM266
TOYOTA HILUX 2002 (in Silver) : Plate: FAM513
TOYOTA HILUX 2003 (in Red) : Plate: FAM956
TOYOTA HILUX 2005 (in Red) : Plate: FAM263
TOYOTA HILUX 2007 (in Silver) : Plate: FAM281
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in Black) : Plate: FAM849
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in Black) : Plate: FAM856
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in Blue) : Plate: FAM288
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in Blue) : Plate: FAM848
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in Brown) : Plate: FAM954
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in Grey) : Plate: FAM275
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in Grey) : Plate: FAM870
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in Silver) : Plate: FAM287
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in White) : Plate: FAM267
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in White) : Plate: FAM277
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in White) : Plate: FAM279
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in White) : Plate: FAM280
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in White) : Plate: FAM284
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in White) : Plate: FAM285
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in White) : Plate: FAM286
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in White) : Plate: FAM289
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in White) : Plate: FAM290
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in White) : Plate: FAM291
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in White) : Plate: FAM293
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in White) : Plate: FAM296
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in White) : Plate: FAM298
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in White) : Plate: FAM845
TOYOTA HILUX 2009 (in White) : Plate: FAM858
TOYOTA HILUX SSR 1991 (in White) : Plate: FAM599

[Crasherfromwayback]

Yeah, they did not contact me through TradeMe - they called. Wife thinks the rego of the Hilux was FAM118. Most distinguishing feature about the guy was the way he spoke - very weird. Could hardly understand him on the phone.

Very sorry to hear about your loss mate. Just a tip for anyone selling a bike in the future to anyone they don't know.

When you check his/her licence, make sure it's them and record the licence number.

Take a picture of them, so you can say to the police..."here's the CUNT I'm looking for. You can also then post the CUNTS picture here for all of us to see, so when we see him...we can belt the fuck out of him for you.

If they won't let you take their picture...tell them to fuck off.

[Kornholio]

Dumb situation and in hindsight, a lot could have been done differently, but a guy (name was Mase, skinny white guy who speaks funny,they turned up in a new hilux) came around tonight to take the bike for a test ride. Said he loved it and would pay me the cash as soon as he got back if everything went sweet. His mate dropped him off and stuck around for a while. Got some car keys off the guy before he took the bike. Mate said he had to go pick something up and would be right back... and you guessed it.

Bike is a black 2007 Yamaha R1, rego is 83YYF.
My contact is Alistair, 021776730. And yes, I know what should have been done as far as deposit, etc is concerned, but hindsight is an awesome thing. This happened in Drury, Auckland.

Ah, so you were ther guy that rung the rock last night... Another guy rung not long after and said about the same guy stealing his bike too ...Bummer man, will keep an eye out for it....