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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by irwinbiker
got my bike stolen friday from home southwest oh sure do wish they would come back was a seal in nam got a little something they forgot

Sorry, and though this is NOT what you wanted, at least you can look forward to what the insurance will buy you. Now might be the chance for that upgrade that you never thought you'd be able to have, even if you have to put in some more $. Hope it all works out.
 
Old Aug 29, 2010 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by xwhyz1959
How did you have it secured?? The steering necks on both my bikes get locked as soon as I park them in my garage.
Locking the neck just makes them easier to pick up and carry.
 
Old Aug 29, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
late 70's I had a bike lifted , by chance 3 wks later the ******* sat at light 2 cars ahead on me on my bike . He never saw it coming and maybe the jack handle was a bit much . For what that cost me I could have bought 3 bike's and a house to put them in . A DA can make real long list of charges the start " Assault With ...... " . I feel you big time man something taken from you goes to the core for some reason kinda like rape does with women .
Should have knocked the DA upside the head with the jack handle as well.
 
Old Aug 29, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by joesride
I have known 3 Navy seals in my life, one of which is in my family and quite frankly none of them would of even mentioned such in a post about having a bike stolen.Sorry if i am a little hesitant to believe your i'm a badass attitude.If you are legit,then god bless you.
My buddy is an ex-SEAL, but he didn't tell me. Someone else did. My buddy says it's better for people to not know and be surprized than it is for them to know ahead of time and be prepared.

I know someone else who told me he was a SEAL. The only reason I would believe him is that he kept the blubber.
 
Old Aug 29, 2010 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
late 70's I had a bike lifted , by chance 3 wks later the ******* sat at light 2 cars ahead on me on my bike . He never saw it coming and maybe the jack handle was a bit much . For what that cost me I could have bought 3 bike's and a house to put them in . A DA can make real long list of charges that start " Assault With ...... " . I feel you big time man something taken from you goes to the core for some reason kinda like rape does with women .


The above poster has a point , they will hit wait a few months and hit you again betting the insurance has paid and you've got new toys ..... This was stated by some boys out of Oakland who do that **** for a living .
What did the DA do to the ******* that stole your bike?
 
Old Aug 29, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by irwinbiker
got my bike stolen friday from home southwest oh sure do wish they would come back was a seal in nam got a little something they forgot
Looks like they stole your punctuation too.
 
Old Aug 29, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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BTW although locking the bike up in the garage is the best way to prevent theft, locking the neck is not always going to be handy should you have a fire and need to get the bike in the clear quickly! I never lock the neck on my bike just so me or perhaps a fireman can get the bike in the clear! Nothing like a tank of gas that can only be pushed around in a circle. An alarm on the garage door is the best option in my opnion.

Also the Easy Rider Roadeo is bout to start here in Chillicothe so if we have a complete discription we can be on the look out for ya !!
 
Old Aug 29, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by RandyDowdy
Good luck, I would love for thieves to get much harsher treatment.
Here in Texas we get to shoot 'em and kill 'em. All you need is a "reasonable expectation that your property will not be returned"....which is generally a given...and no need to chase 'em or follow 'em....if you catch 'em, just light 'em up. Texas Castle Laws got ya covered.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 32vld
What did the DA do to the ******* that stole your bike?

That little fact was completely ignored he was a victim of a brutal attack bla bla bla . Didn't do time just a bunch of money and being a good boy . Thief I'm sure had a career change he wasn't going to be walking very good again much less riding . If you have the shot at justice do it quietly and no witnesses , lesson learned .
 

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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 05:42 PM
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Perhaps it would be a good idea to get one of those game cameras and mount it on a tree where anyone trying to steal your stuff would be photographed without their knowing about it. Would make good evidence in court... Sorry to hear about your loss.
 



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