Never had mine stolen, but 4 buddies rode to Vegas and had all 4 bikes stolen from a garage at one of the major casinos on the strip. The LEO showed them the casino cctv footage of the theives riding off on the bikes. They said the video was great, very clear, just not close enough to even get a vague discription of the guys. Really sucked for them, the bikes were stolen on the second night of a seven day stay.

 

Had a buddy get his bags and seat stolen overnight. Poor b$#@%+_ had to ride to the dealership on a pillow with his b&$#@ shorting out the battery to buy a new seat.

 

I live in Canada but bought a bike from the US a year ago. The regulations here prevent your from registering a bike or car unless you can prove it is not stolen. In my case I needed both the US title as well as a stamped export authorization form from US Customs who certified it as not being stolen and not having a lien on it. US customs as well as Canadian customs also physically check the bike and confirm the serial number when you cross the border as well as at a latter point when the bike is inspected here. This would seem to eliminate the potential for cross border trade of stolen vehicles.

Read a story recently about a guy who bought a car in the US cheap from a guy who was going bankrupt or already had. Although the buyer had the the title and bill of sale for the car they could not get a letter for export authorization from US customs after buying the car because the previous owner had a lien on it from the finance company. They then brought the car to Canada but now cannot register/license/drive it here without the export authorization - basically they are out the amount they paid for the car as it is worthless as it can't be registered.

 

I think that the "other border" is where most of the ones that are left intact go.

 

My Kaw Z1 was stolen in Memphis years ago. I was visiting an old girlfriend and it broke down in a bad part of town. No insurance. 3 months later I got a call from Memphis police. It was recovered from an accident. Not too much damage, but the thief had removed all my custom parts & fairing. I was happy/lucky to get it back. When I went to pick it up I discovered it had been repainted; PINK. And with a brush. there were brush marks all over the motor too.

Lhisa Brown, if you're still around, get a hold of me.

 

The first bike of mine that was stolen was my pride and joy Schwinn Fastback 5 Speed, gold, banana seat, sissy bar, ape hangers, man I loved that bike. I could ride all day on the back tire, too! I was at camp and little brother rode it to the library where it was never seen again, I still get a little misty thinking about it.
Later on, my very first Harley, a 72 Iron Head, Betty-Jean the 1st, was stolen by my roomate's boyfriend in San Diego. The thing was quite beaten up at the time and I signed over the bike to him so he could use the engine and a few other parts to build a new one. He skipped out, leaving me and his girlfriend, my roomate, holding the bag for several thousands of our hard earned dollars. He took my Ruger Mark IV, and a camera bag full of gear, too. Man, I would LOVE to run into that guy someday.

 

Excellent! There are times when gun ownership makes sense.

Cripes Dickey - is there anywhere you won't take a dump?

 

Picked up on that too did ya ?

 

I'll bet U would. If I see him around here, I'll let U know. I got yer back in here in the TwinCities.

 

Guys name wasn't John by any chance ? Serious question here tall mother f*cker liked his little wanna be handlebar mustache ?