$500 Reward! My bike was stolen! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Curt · 10-19-2004, 12:10 AM

Thanks to Freakinout for directing me here.

My bike was stolen last night (or early this morning). It is a red/black 2001 Kawasaki Ninja EX250. It is almost completely stock, except that I removed the rear turn signals. The front sprocket cover was off at the time that it was stolen. Check my web site for the pics. It has about 2,750 miles on it.

Please keep an eye out for it, including 2001 parts on Ebay, CycleTrader, or anywhere else you can think of. If you have any other ideas how I can recover this bike, I would love to hear them.

I live in St. Paul, Minnesota. The bike was parked in my underground parking spot with my car. Interestingly enough, they left the Lexus LS400 alone and took the bike instead, even though the car is worth several times the value of the bike. I do not have comprehensive insurance. I have both keys. The license plate reads 82-591, and it expires in February 2005. I reported it to the St. Paul police.

I am offering a $500 reward for information leading to the conviction (or severe pummelling) of the thieves. You can reach me on the board here or 646-435-9706 or 651-592-8367. Thanks.
Curt

TL chris · 10-19-2004, 01:34 AM

I'll keep my eyes peeled in Northern Cali for it. Sorry bout your bike though.

Madura · 10-19-2004, 01:52 AM

I don't know that I'd post my telephone number on the internet in the same place that you tell people you have a new bike and an expensive car. It's just better not to, I think.

If anyone can read your post they can also p/m you or leave a post here as to where you can email them. Or just leave an email address here.

Sorry about your ride.

LayinLo · 10-19-2004, 09:29 AM

Sorry about your loss, but me and c50 got central Alabama covered for ya.

themeatmanlandry · 10-19-2004, 10:07 AM

If it shows up in Memphis (and I see it), I got ya' covered.

<f___ing thieves

>

Curt · 10-19-2004, 10:26 AM

Thanks guys! Eyes on the street (and the parts shops) are what I need.
Curt

**87gsxrnut** · 10-19-2004, 10:32 AM

You could damn near find a used one for not much more than $500.

- Nut

plasticweld · 10-19-2004, 10:33 AM

As a body shop I will keep my eyes open, people frequently try to sell me body parts from bikes..Bob

**87gsxrnut** · 10-19-2004, 10:42 AM

As a side note, I have seen some of Bob's and the Empire GP Team's work. Very impressive. I have some stuff I need to send you for restoration. I'll get w/you offline.

- Nut

SuzukiGirl1 · 10-19-2004, 10:42 AM

Curt-

I'm also in St Paul, MN...That sucks man!!!
Do you think someone in your apartment complex stole it? I'm assuming your in an apartment complex due to the underground parking?

007 · 10-19-2004, 03:15 PM

my condoleances for the bike

hope you can catch the bastard.

Curt · 10-19-2004, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87gsxrnut

You could damn near find a used one for not much more than $500.

Yep. The $500 isn't to get my bike back, it's to get the thieves.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuzukiGirl1

Do you think someone in your apartment complex stole it? I'm assuming your in an apartment complex due to the underground parking?

It's certainly possible. It's a big building, so there are a lot of keys floating around. Even without a key it's not that hard to get in if you look friendly.

Thanks to everyone for your kindness and keeping your eyes peeled. It's been more than a day now, and it hasn't turned up in a ditch somewhere, so it is probably working it's way through the parts channels. Keep your eyes open for red fairings for a Kawasaki Ninja 250R. Thanks everyone!
Curt

axel_2078 · 10-19-2004, 10:34 PM

I must say, you're taking this pretty well. If it were me, I'd be furious. The one thing I hate most is a thief. You work hard to earn money to buy the things you want and then someone comes along and takes them because they don't want to put forth the effort to do the same.

**Clint** · 10-19-2004, 11:02 PM

You expected lot's of "f-this" and "%*@)^"? I'd say he sounds plenty mad. Just dignified mad.

c50tiger · 10-19-2004, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LayinLo_usmc

Sorry about your loss, but me and c50 got central Alabama covered for ya.

You got it, LayinLo....

GIXXER-Mike · 10-19-2004, 11:59 PM

Sorry to hear that. Hope the theives slip up & get caught.

Nexus242 · 10-20-2004, 12:04 AM

I have to ask, did you lock the bike up with chains or not??? Security camera in the place?? Card key access to the garage??? Bike cover at least??

10-19-2004, 12:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Curt Newbie Joined: Oct 2004 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota (MN) Posts: 3	$500 Reward! My bike was stolen! Thanks to Freakinout for directing me here. My bike was stolen last night (or early this morning). It is a red/black 2001 Kawasaki Ninja EX250. It is almost completely stock, except that I removed the rear turn signals. The front sprocket cover was off at the time that it was stolen. Check my web site for the pics. It has about 2,750 miles on it. Please keep an eye out for it, including 2001 parts on Ebay, CycleTrader, or anywhere else you can think of. If you have any other ideas how I can recover this bike, I would love to hear them. I live in St. Paul, Minnesota. The bike was parked in my underground parking spot with my car. Interestingly enough, they left the Lexus LS400 alone and took the bike instead, even though the car is worth several times the value of the bike. I do not have comprehensive insurance. I have both keys. The license plate reads 82-591, and it expires in February 2005. I reported it to the St. Paul police. I am offering a $500 reward for information leading to the conviction (or severe pummelling) of the thieves. You can reach me on the board here or 646-435-9706 or 651-592-8367. Thanks. Curt __________________ red 2001 Kawasai Ninja 250R http://www.curtmorales.com/Ninja (note capitalization)

10-19-2004, 01:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
TL chris Tater Salad Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 1999 TL1000R Location: NorCal Posts: 1,926	I'll keep my eyes peeled in Northern Cali for it. Sorry bout your bike though. __________________ 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, Yosh RS-3, TRE, PC II, Custom Paint, OEM sweetness

10-19-2004, 01:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Madura Puddle Runner Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Orlandon't Posts: 384	I don't know that I'd post my telephone number on the internet in the same place that you tell people you have a new bike and an expensive car. It's just better not to, I think. If anyone can read your post they can also p/m you or leave a post here as to where you can email them. Or just leave an email address here. Sorry about your ride. __________________ I said Madura, not Marauder.

10-19-2004, 10:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	If it shows up in Memphis (and I see it), I got ya' covered. <f___ing thieves > __________________ Go to hell

10-19-2004, 10:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
Curt Newbie Joined: Oct 2004 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota (MN) Posts: 3	Thanks guys! Eyes on the street (and the parts shops) are what I need. Curt __________________ red 2001 Kawasai Ninja 250R http://www.curtmorales.com/Ninja (note capitalization)

10-19-2004, 09:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	Sorry about your loss, but me and c50 got central Alabama covered for ya.

10-19-2004, 10:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	You could damn near find a used one for not much more than $500. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

10-19-2004, 10:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
plasticweld Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2004 Location: up State New York Posts: 67	As a body shop I will keep my eyes open, people frequently try to sell me body parts from bikes..Bob __________________ Bob Brown CSBA #284 Wise men still seek him Ride Hard... Take Chances......... WE NEED THE WORK! www.EmpireGP.com - SportBike Plastic Welding, Tank Repair & Custom/Stock Painting... For a free quote on work, Sales@EmpireGP.co

10-19-2004, 10:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	As a side note, I have seen some of Bob's and the Empire GP Team's work. Very impressive. I have some stuff I need to send you for restoration. I'll get w/you offline. - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

10-19-2004, 10:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
SuzukiGirl1 Moderatrix Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 2004 SV650S Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,700	Curt- I'm also in St Paul, MN...That sucks man!!! Do you think someone in your apartment complex stole it? I'm assuming your in an apartment complex due to the underground parking? __________________ SuzukiGirl '04 SV650S, Yellow...lovely!!

10-19-2004, 03:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
007 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Boston. MA Posts: 592	my condoleances for the bike hope you can catch the bastard.

10-19-2004, 10:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
axel_2078 Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2003 Marauder 800 Location: Fairview Heights, IL Posts: 1,668	I must say, you're taking this pretty well. If it were me, I'd be furious. The one thing I hate most is a thief. You work hard to earn money to buy the things you want and then someone comes along and takes them because they don't want to put forth the effort to do the same. __________________ "Rome didn't win wars by holding meetings. They did it by crushing those who opposed them." - unknown Everyone has a dark side. Mine's just a little closer to the surface.

10-19-2004, 11:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	Sorry to hear that. Hope the theives slip up & get caught. __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

10-20-2004, 12:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
Nexus242 Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: yellow and black Location: Wide awake in dreamland... Posts: 1,935	I have to ask, did you lock the bike up with chains or not??? Security camera in the place?? Card key access to the garage??? Bike cover at least?? __________________ The killer in me is the killer in you My love I send this smile over to you...Smashing Pumpkins

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