Stolen Bike Thread - Discussion

Barker-CBR 600 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 20 Nov 2004 Karma :

I think thats the fifth bike so far i seen stolen in the last two weeks or thereabouts on this board.

Just wander whether its a good idea for people to post here when a bikes been stolen, so if we ever see something suspicious around (a 'no history' bike in dealer etc) a quick one stop on this thread could help out a fellow biker?

So if you think its worth doing then something like -

Bike
Reg
Engine/Frame Numbers
Description
Location
Contact Details
____________________
Previous - Gilera DNA50 / XVS125 Dragstar/Honda CBR 600F/GSF 650 Bandit
Current - 2013 Suzuki VZ800 Intruder
'Is this a rhetorical question?'

Barker-CBR 600 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 20 Nov 2004 Karma :

(Par example based on last two bikes)

BMW R1200 GS
Blue/Silver silver
Reg NH04 XDE
VIN WB10307A94ZN29757
Engine No 2806388
Durham

MZ Baghira Enduro Yellow/Black
Reg SK02 XFB
VIN SNZ6DE3R018002312
DurhamEngine No 4NN025014

Contact C/O Username - Robin

(sure he dont mind being used as example, extra publicity Wink

)
____________________
Previous - Gilera DNA50 / XVS125 Dragstar/Honda CBR 600F/GSF 650 Bandit
Current - 2013 Suzuki VZ800 Intruder
'Is this a rhetorical question?'

Fire_Eyes · Crazy Courier Joined: 07 Oct 2004 Karma :

I think that's a great idea Mr. Green

. It's true bikes are getting stolen so fast, and if we can help the owners find them then we should Thumbs Up

.
____________________
Kawasaki ZZR 400 | K5 GSX-R 600

Rob W · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Nov 2004 Karma :

Yeah mate, 'tis a good idea. Maybe there should be one in each regional forum, so people can check for bikes stolen locally and keep a lookout.
____________________
TS50 > Senda 125 > ZXR400 > CB-1 > GSX-R1000 > Bandit 600 > ZXR750 H1 > GSX-R750 SRAD > '98 RR-W Fireblade > T595 Daytona > Hornet 900 > '04 Fireblade > GSX-S1000F (x2) > '23 XSR900

Barker-CBR 600 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 20 Nov 2004 Karma :

That or a sticky thread on the exchange/mart or even here on the general board.

Guess its up to the powers what be... (i.e the admins)
____________________
Previous - Gilera DNA50 / XVS125 Dragstar/Honda CBR 600F/GSF 650 Bandit
Current - 2013 Suzuki VZ800 Intruder
'Is this a rhetorical question?'

Ant · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

the only problem for this that i can see, is if the threds say... 15 pages long some people will ignor it!?
I personally do, unless i've read it regular and kept upto date with it
____________________
04 ZX10R ~

Barker-CBR 600 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 20 Nov 2004 Karma :

Yarr i know the feeling.

Hence why i would suggest maybe making one thread with a 'post if you've had something stolen' layout?
If it was sticky at the top and people only posted the info (hopefully not 15 pages long! thats alot of stolen bikes!) then people more inclined to check.

This was more cause i thought it was a good idea and to see if anyone else did.
____________________
Previous - Gilera DNA50 / XVS125 Dragstar/Honda CBR 600F/GSF 650 Bandit
Current - 2013 Suzuki VZ800 Intruder
'Is this a rhetorical question?'

Project9928 · Traffic Copper Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

Great idea make it a sticky thread too so it doesn't dissapear.

Robin · Scooby Slapper Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Barker-CBR 600 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 20 Nov 2004 Karma :

Right due to the positive response early off made an actual thread for the info.. not just discussion.

As Ant said people not going to want to sift through tons of chat posts etc to find the info they want.

So if the reports can all be put there... (amoungst other places) then its an easyer reference guide.
____________________
Previous - Gilera DNA50 / XVS125 Dragstar/Honda CBR 600F/GSF 650 Bandit
Current - 2013 Suzuki VZ800 Intruder
'Is this a rhetorical question?'

m99dws · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Karma :

The only problem about large forums is they do attract the wrong kind of people.
In the same way police monitor boy-racer sites I'm sure scummy thieves read forum after forum looking for someones pride and joy to steal and burn. Localised ones could potentially be even worse.

Still, you can only do so much at the end of the day.

If you are a car/bike thief reading this, I hope you die a painful death soon.

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Can't really see the point. When the theft is current and recent then the thread will be near the top, if there is just one growing thread then it won't get read as often or noticed much. Keep it the current way of seperate threads rather than building up one massive thread of all bikes which have been nicked as it will get noticed less.

Barker-CBR 600 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 20 Nov 2004 Karma :

*shrugs*

Ahh well i'll stick what i seen recently on there.

Might do some good might not.. who knows.

Cant hurt.

I just know if it was me.. i would be screaming the place down...
____________________
Previous - Gilera DNA50 / XVS125 Dragstar/Honda CBR 600F/GSF 650 Bandit
Current - 2013 Suzuki VZ800 Intruder
'Is this a rhetorical question?'

theftvictim · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 03 Dec 2004 Karma :

I think its a good idea to have a sticky thread for stolen bikes. Anything that can help my RVF get recovered I am for, no matter who slim the chances are Thumbs Up

Ant · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

Unless you start a new sticky month by month? that way it shouldnt get too long.
____________________
04 ZX10R ~