Thieving friggin bastards!!

[drewMember]

:angry:

if caught they should be made sell their own stuff to pay back what is owed, and if that dose not cover it should have to be made work for the owner at $8.50/hr until paid for :angry:

i don’t suppose house and contents will cover any of the value of the bikes?

wonder if the guys going to the stockman’s rally can do a collection?

again has anyone else considered the data dot system?

wonder if we could look into a bulk deal?

[Mick DMember]

XY,I know that the only bikes covered in my house insurance are the ones under 100cc and they are only covered to a maximum of $1000.

[Mick DMember]

I just found this article on the Hastings Valley MCC website……

Makes for interesting reading. Thanks Protty.

At tonights monthly meeting there were some concerns raised regarding the theft of a number of members bikes in recent months. It was brought to light that it appears some of us have been followed home from the track (after a race meeting) and then later targeted once the scum bags work out where the bikes are stored etc. The type of grub that does this kind of thing deserves a life time of big end rebuilds but in the meantime we need to beat em at their game.

I have learnt the odd thing during my stint as a “fun stopper” (copper) over the past 14 years and combined with my concern for fellow members and my passion for the two wheels with knobs, I feel a few helpful tips might hopefully save some grief. Without suggesting you “suck eggs”, common sense is the best weapon we have to beat these low lifes. It is hard for the “decent” person to even consider ripping off someone elses pride and joy but for some it is an easy buck or a quick joy ride and nothing more. For others, it is an interstate racket that means they make big dollars and the bikes are often never seen again (nil registration etc).

First up, APPLY COMMON SENCE. Factors here include, the area you live, your neighbourhood, storage available, security, insurance coverage etc.

1. Try not to advertise the fact that you have a bike.
This may sound obvious but parking the bike trailer in your driveway with “BIG BOY RACING” all up the side is sending the crooks the message that you have a garage full of toys. We are dealing with 100% scum here, they have nothing better to do that cruise the streets looking for gear to steal. You think about it, if it takes a week for them to plan a break and enter, steal a bike worth 10 grand then sell it that day for 3 grand, they have done better than you and I that week as far as income goes. So think about who may be cruising your street and what they see as they drive by your place.

Some tips in regards to this issue include,
# Don’t leave your garage door up with your bike on display anymore than you have to.
# Wash/service your bike in the backyard (not the front), then put it away ASAP.
# Don’t leave your riding gear on the clothes line longer than you have to.
# Avoid “full noise” engine testing, it tells the world what you have.
# Try and stay on the right side of your neighbours, they are cheap security and hopefully you would look out for them as well, enough said.
All common sense but I know I have been guilty myself.

2. SECURE YOUR BIKE!!!!!!! SECURE YOUR BIKE!!!!!!! SECURE YOUR BIKE

Don’t fall into the trap of just wheeling your bike into the garage/shed/spare room/kitchen (or whatever), kicking it onto the race stand and leaving it there for greasy hands to collect.
# Over the years I have seen crooks go to amazing lengths, often spending hours breaking into a building. I guess the thing to remember here is that no building is totally secure. Cordless tools make it easy for them to go through the roof, windows, doors, walls, floors anything. If they have the time they will get in!! Thats where chain comes in.
# Secure the bike/s with the heaviest of chain you can get. There are plenty of specific bike chains/locks available but even chain from bunnings will do. Do what ever you have to but remember the aim is to achieve two things. Prevent the bike from leaving and Stopping the crooks from trying in the first place. I once read an article on Club Locks (old steering wheel locks), research showed that the visual means of the lock attached to the steering wheel of a vehicle was an overwhelming deterant for thieves and they would continue on straight away to find a “softer” target. Same deal applies, if a crook does get into your garage only to find your bike secured by chain that could pull a bridge down, he is not going to hang around to long and risk getting caught. So if you are not using chain to secure your bike, stop reading now and go and get some. While your there buy a quality lock, not the 2 buck job from Crazy Clowns.
# Consider using steel angle, dyna bolts etc to secure the chain to the floor/wall or other. Come up with what ever you can, just make it nasty for them.
# When chaining your bike, loop it through the back wheel. If you have more than one bike use a short length through each back wheel then a longer length through all of them. Just think about how you would struggle to move them, then try and make it even harder for the crooks!
# Removing the front wheel is a good option too. It might sound extreme but the few minutes it takes might be worth it when Ned Kelly decides he doesn’t want to wheel a bike down the street with the forks held in the air. If your keen, keep the front wheel in the spare room or do what I have done, put it in the boot of your car so when your at work and they “try your place”, they get jack.
# Sensor lights work. Scum like to work at night but they hate bright lights. Sensor light can be a pain sometimes but the suprise of the light coming on can be enough to have them doing the runner before a door is forced.

3. Record frame and engine numbers.

If you don’t have your bikes frame and engine numbers recorded, do that before you go and buy the chain!!!!
If your bike is registered then you have half a chance if the worst happens. If it is not registered, without frame and engine numbers the Police will have little chance of helping you. I have taken plenty of reports where the bike description was given as “honda with a fox sticker on the tank and a broken clutch lever”. Trust me the computer system that the police have just can’t work with that kind of info. Record your frame and engine numbers and store them in a safe place. Also take regular photos or your bike. Suprisingly most cops aren’t really into bikes so trying to explain that your bike is an EXC not an SX model can be hard work. Photos are good if you have to do the unthinkable and report your bike stolen.

4. If all esle fail.

The fact crooks have started following bikes home from the track is a worry and not something we should ignore. Again use comon sense, if you think you are being tailed, do anything but go home. Stop for food or fuel, go the “long way”, go check out the beach, whatever but don’t lead them to your door if you can help it. These crooks are half smart (only half because they will never have a job), they plan what they do, so don’t give them anymore info. The old trick of staying on a round-a-bout for a few laps with your eye on the rear view mirror should loose them!!! Just don’t take em home with you.
Trust your gut instinct if you see or hear something. If you see someone acting sus, a vehicle or whatever, do what they do Get Information!! A vehicle rego, description of the sus looking bloke, anything, then call the Police and let them know. Police deal with 5% of the population 95% of the time (thats true), so the chances are the cops will know the grub that you are reporting. It might also be a part of a bigger picture and you just don’t know who you might be helping. If you hear something on the “grape vine”, tell the police. Lastly, unless you catch Harry Hoodlum in your back shed (heaven help him), don’t get involved with crooks directly (within reason). They don’t think like we do and there may be more strife for you if you start playing the “private eye” or whatever. Just apply common sense.

I hope some of this may have helped. If your bike/s are not chained though the back wheel, I will see you down at bunnings in an hour.
Till next lap, Elbows Up
Protty

[Dwayne OMember]

Ollie wrote:

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Got a phone call this morning at 6am from Gili’s girlfriend as Gili is in Hobart ATM. some lowlife scumbags have stolen his 07 WR450,my sons 05 KX250f and a Pushy as well as tools etc. I think his bike was insured,but the KX wasnt. everyone keep an eye out for these bikes if you can

The WR was pretty standard except for GYTR radiator guards and FX graphics and one ride old MXretreads front and back. The KX had a DEP pipe and broken heat shield and white Racetec plastic handguards. Keep an eye out on Ebay or trading post.

Thanks guys

Pissed off Ollie :angry:

Bike were located at Hornsby

So i gather there`s been no luck with the lost bikes Ollie ??? :angry:

Thanx too Mick for the post from the club newsletter, worth the read to jolt ya memory to secure the steeds as firmly as possible !!!

[DeanMember]

EAGLE`02 wrote:

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Ollie wrote:

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Got a phone call this morning at 6am from Gili’s girlfriend as Gili is in Hobart ATM. some lowlife scumbags have stolen his 07 WR450,my sons 05 KX250f and a Pushy as well as tools etc. I think his bike was insured,but the KX wasnt. everyone keep an eye out for these bikes if you can

The WR was pretty standard except for GYTR radiator guards and FX graphics and one ride old MXretreads front and back. The KX had a DEP pipe and broken heat shield and white Racetec plastic handguards. Keep an eye out on Ebay or trading post.

Thanks guys

Pissed off Ollie :angry:

Bike were located at Hornsby

So i gather there`s been no luck with the lost bikes Ollie ??? :angry:

Thanx too Mick for the post from the club newsletter, worth the read to jolt ya memory to secure the steeds as firmly as possible !!!

No Eags no luck with the bikes.The police reckon there has been a spate of Bike thefts going on lately in the area.They are very well organised and definatley not amateurs.They managed to pick two good quality bike locks :angry:
As a side note I called into a strangers house as I saw his bike on the back of a ute in the driveway. When he answered the door he looked like a typical bike thief. weedy build metal mulisha tatts smell of spilt bong water and heavy Metal bashing out in the lounge room. I told him of what had occured and to not leave his bike out in full view. I felt rather uncomfortable rather like telling the fox about the chicken houses :laugh: .

I also ordered a GSM capable alarm on Ebay today and a hidden bike alarm for what its worth. Paranoid :unsure: bloody oath :angry: Gili rang me this morning and hopefully his insurance will come good, He is looking to buy a 300 two stroke

Thanks every one for your concerns.

Ollie

[Dwayne OMember]

:blink: What,,, Gilli switchin to the 300 Smoker Club too ??? :laugh:

WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TOO,,,

[GregMember]

EAGLE`02 wrote:

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:blink: What,,, Gilli switchin to the 300 Smoker Club too ??? :laugh:

WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TOO,,,

How could that surprise you Eagle :dry:

TB

[Dwayne OMember]

Not really surprised that Gilli does anything that OLLIE does really :laugh:

Somethin` weird goin` on there,,,

navy boys lookin after navy boys :blink:
DID i say that ????

[DeanMember]

It boils down to the fact that we are both into our single trail riding and the two stokes are very suited to it. Gili is fast whatever he rides

Ollie

[GregMember]

Yeah right :laugh:

TB

[todd westburyMember]

sorry to hear this happen will keep an eye out

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