Duc stolen off the street last night.
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I think I may have got the hang of attaching an image. Four or five guys in a Transit type van, bundled the bike into the back around 03.24 this morning.
I think I may have got the hang of attaching an image. Four or five guys in a Transit type van, bundled the bike into the back around 03.24 this morning.
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It's a stock red monster 696. Only about 5500 miles. I've not had much luck with this one, back in September someone broke the steering lock ... grrr!
I was looking at the video, and it looks as if there may have been another bike already in the back of the van. Feckers!
It's a stock red monster 696. Only about 5500 miles. I've not had much luck with this one, back in September someone broke the steering lock ... grrr!
I was looking at the video, and it looks as if there may have been another bike already in the back of the van. Feckers!
Thanks Robbie, that's a great idea.
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That's cool, got more info of the theft if anyone is interested. It looks like two vehicles are involved, a hatchback in this picture, - conjecture, both vehicles drive through the feild of view, the driver of the car appears to signal to the van, that this is the target bike. The van and car drive off down the road, the van comes back a few moments later, steal the bike, drives off. Another few moments later a similar car drives back along the road in the opposite direction.
Broken steering lock, caused during another attempted theft - no camera that time - Both rear indicators 'secured' by duct tape. But by the look of the way they manhandled it into the back of the transit, those are probably right off by now. Plastic around the fuel filler starting to fade due to being out in all weathers, Oh and a while back it fell over and bent the brake pedal, got it costed but it still worked ok, so never bothered to replace it.
That's cool, got more info of the theft if anyone is interested. It looks like two vehicles are involved, a hatchback in this picture, - conjecture, both vehicles drive through the feild of view, the driver of the car appears to signal to the van, that this is the target bike. The van and car drive off down the road, the van comes back a few moments later, steal the bike, drives off. Another few moments later a similar car drives back along the road in the opposite direction.
Broken steering lock, caused during another attempted theft - no camera that time - Both rear indicators 'secured' by duct tape. But by the look of the way they manhandled it into the back of the transit, those are probably right off by now. Plastic around the fuel filler starting to fade due to being out in all weathers, Oh and a while back it fell over and bent the brake pedal, got it costed but it still worked ok, so never bothered to replace it.
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I hope you get a successful recovery of the bike, undamaged. These links might be useful.
https://www.facebook.com/edinburghmotorcyclerecovery
http://stolenmotorcycleregister.com/
https://www.facebook.com/edinburghmotorcyclerecovery
http://stolenmotorcycleregister.com/
ducatipaddy
New member
How many white transits in the area ? but how many with three roof bars ?
Weemonster
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I work at a Builders merchant in Edinburgh i'll keep an eye out.
Thing is there are a lot of contractors from England working up here just now.
I've posted the pic on the Facebook Groups I'm in.
and for th OP whereabouts in edinburgh
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Weemonster
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from FB
Misty Moo Stirling My mans 3 bikes got stolen back in November... We're from broxburn but just the way they r dressed is the same and there where 4... We still haven't got them back unfortunately x
Misty Moo Stirling My mans 3 bikes got stolen back in November... We're from broxburn but just the way they r dressed is the same and there where 4... We still haven't got them back unfortunately x
Weemonster
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That sucks mate .
I had some little @@@@ just tell me on face book that it was burning
https://www.facebook.com/groups/LBFSAS/786219721425827/?notif_t=like
I had some little @@@@ just tell me on face book that it was burning
https://www.facebook.com/groups/LBFSAS/786219721425827/?notif_t=like
RobbieT
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its a private group but whoever told you must know even a little?
I've applied to join the group, guess I'm in the market for a new bike
It'd be good to know roughly what time that was? Police called me at around 22:35
I was thinking I could do a little sleuthing myself, does anyone know if the traffic camera data is available historically. I'd really like to track that van, yesterday morning.
I'm pretty sure I can see another bike in the back of that van ...
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PhilLew
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Gutted for you mate :-(
I’m around Edinburgh all the time, I’ll keep an eye out for that van.
The only silver lining is that it’s possible spreading the word so quickly and widely the bike became too hot to sell or break so they had to dump it, meaning all their efforts at 3.00am were a waste of time and they made nothing from it.
Hope your insurance sorts you out with a replacement and gets you back on the road soon.
I’m around Edinburgh all the time, I’ll keep an eye out for that van.
The only silver lining is that it’s possible spreading the word so quickly and widely the bike became too hot to sell or break so they had to dump it, meaning all their efforts at 3.00am were a waste of time and they made nothing from it.
Hope your insurance sorts you out with a replacement and gets you back on the road soon.
Thanks PhilLew,
It's a bit weird, but I'm really conflicted about that whole thing. That was a great bike, I'd prefer it was broken up and sold for spares - I know that sounds f*k3d up! It just seems such a waste.
It had one of those Oxford Screamer Alarm Disc Locks, which isn't very loud. But it does go off at intervals until you unlock it with the key. It's not very easy to get off without the key, or damage to the disc, and it makes the bike too much trouble to move.
For ages I've been thinking of bolting an eyelet into the kerb where I keep it,
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but didn't because the council would probably throw a fit.
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Serious Black
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I would suggest it got burnt due to word getting about as well as a picture. That would have made it too hot to handle. As above, somebody you know knows something about who is behind the theft.
Weemonster
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Looking back at it.he's said its probably burning. just a wee fanny. There were some really unhelpful comments from others too.
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Weemonster
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Underground car park or a metal site container is enough to block the signal.
Chiz
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Its worked twice for me. Once with bike and once with car. normally worked within 5 minutes of it being moved. Best £400 spent.