G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » XBoard » Buell XBoard Archives » Archive through April 20, 2009 » VIN help! » Archive through April 17, 2009 « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Juniorkirk
Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 09:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ok, got your guys attention i hope.

Scenario: I see a bike on base here at Camp Pendleton with an 'abandoned vehicle' notice on it. I know this bike has been there for at least 7 months without moving (cobwebs all over it, everything that can rust is rust, and no tags or plates).

Situation: Got a number on the paper to call that i'm gonna hit up tomorrow to find out what is done with abandoned bikes if they aren't moved or vouched for by someone and find out if there is a way to acquire the bike. But thats tomorrow. Right now i'm trying to find out who this bike belongs to so i can get a hold of them and ask them about their bike and if they would sell it. I want to do this before PMO takes it away (bike is a '06 12R, same year as mine, so i WANT it.)

Help: I got the VIN off the bike and was wondering if there is anyone on here that can help me look up the owner of the bike so i can start asking Units on base here and find the guy/gal who owns it.

If i cant find anything out by this weekend i'm gonna head to Bigg's and try to get the owners information there.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Augustus74
Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 10:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

On an Army base? Hope the owner is alive and well.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Juniorkirk
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 12:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Marine Corps base. My thoughts are he is either overseas, or just left it cause the guys that live in those barracks go on MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit) or simply put, going on ship for 7 months hitting port after port and enjoying life.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Corporatemonkey
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 12:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sounds fishy to me. No one would leave an 06 bike without making some sort of arrangements for it.

If it has no tags than I would be inclined to say someone has stopped making payments on it, and the repo-man just hasn't found it yet.

Why not call around to the local Buell/HD dealer and ask if there is a service record for that bike.
They may not be able to tell you who owns it over the phone, but if there is a record of it visiting a shop, you could visit said shop and inquire in person.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Skinstains
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 12:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I would presume that it belongs to a ground pounder who is either overseas or who has been killed overseas.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Juniorkirk
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 01:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've seen plenty of Marines that get a bike, dump it once, and NEVER ride it again. There was a guy in a different area that i saw got a '07 9R and after a few days i saw that it was scratched up all on one side and he never rode it after that again (well at least 5 months or so).
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Iamarchangel
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 01:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

PMO: is that like military police?

Don't they know, or don't you want to ask them?

I can't imagine post 9/11 that any vehicle enters any gov't site w/o being recorded, that an abandoned vehicle could stay.

Try and ask whoever does the policing,tactfully, might work out well for all concerned.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Juniorkirk
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 01:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

there was a number on the paper on the bike. I tried calling it and they where already gone for the day, so first thing tomorrow morning i'm gonna call and find out. and yes, PMO is Military Police
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Juniorkirk
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 01:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What i was hoping on this thread is to find someone on here that works at a dealership that i can shoot the VIN to and they could look it up and find the first person that owned the bike and i would go from there to find out who owns it now. And if it comes out to belonging to NOBODY, i will tactfully acquire it and strip it for what i need. But thats if there is NO record of anyone owning and i am 100% that it belongs to nobody (highly unlikely, but i can wish for a free buell.....right?)
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Firebolt32
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 02:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

PM me that vin. It make take a few days and I can't make any promises but I may be able to get the info you need.

I know people...}
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Bishopjb1124
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 05:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Does it have a base sticker on it? If so go to the registration place on base and check it.

Marines do weird shit all of the time, you would not believe the number of abandoned cars and bikes on Camp Lejeune and Camp Pendleton. They will deploy not make arrangements to store their vehicles and then come back expecting it to be there.

Anyhow


Semper Fi

Jimmy
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Court
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 06:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I hate to admit it . . but I've seen guys get drunk, buy stuff and not recall a week later what they did. Something does sound weird and I'd make DARN sure (you don't want a stolen vehicle on your record) I got legal (not a friend who has a friend who is a lawyer) advise.

Semper Fi
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Juniorkirk
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 09:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Bishop, it doesn't have ANY way to identify who it belongs too, no base stickers, no license plate, NOTHING. Pisses me off cause it's gonna make it harder for me to find out who owns it right now

Firebolt32 PM sent

(Message edited by juniorkirk on April 16, 2009)
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Gowindward
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 10:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

So you are ready to strip a bike that is not yours because some fellow Marine has just maybe abandoned the bike.

Doesn't seem right to me!

Should you be more concerned that a fellow Marine may have his bike impounded while is is deployed?

The bike belongs to someone and is very traceable by law enforcement.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Juniorkirk
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I would love to find the guy and talk to him about his bike and try to get it from him. And if he isn't willing to sell it, i'll move it and hide it for him.

Like i said, i would only take it if he has truly abandoned it and doesn't plan on coming back for it at all. I'm not a Blue Falconer, i'm just a guy that seizes an opportunity if it arises.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Vortec57
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 02:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

youve got a pm
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Groffxb9r
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 03:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

whats the vin # i can track it
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Juniorkirk
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 05:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

the VIN for the bike is 4mzax030263300429

any help would work
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Firebolt32
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 05:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Groff will probably get it faster than I can. Shows he works at the parts counter at a dealership.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Xbgeorge
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 05:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Juniorkirk,
The abandoned vehicle thing happens alot on bases. I was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl from 2003-2007 and lusted after an International Scout that just sat in the parking lot for four years. The base police had no records of it, even though it had a faded DOD decal. I wanted it, but ended up giving up the chase. Some people just transfer and leave older vehicles. I would bet that an 06 Buell is the property of a younger Marine that didn't park it in the long term storage area. That is pretty risky. If it is a bike that somebody abandoned, some bank is probably looking for it. Good luck.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Juniorkirk
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 05:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I called that number that was on the bike and found out some information on how to get it. I have to put something up that says i found the bike and that if it isnt claimed in 30 days it will be taken. After that i can go to the DMV and give them the VIN number and a piece of paper that is signed by someone on base saying that i posted it all up and everything. From then they run a background on the bike to find out if there is a lien on it, and if it's not, i can get a title for that bike signed over to me. So, it's worth all the effort to me
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Xbgeorge
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 06:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sounds like it would be worth the effort to me too.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Firebolt32
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 07:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm going to see if I can do that with the next Lexus I see in Tampa Airport's long term parking.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Groffxb9r
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 07:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

something is not right with your vin. i think there needs to be a letter in the 9th and 10th spot? can you double check
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Juniorkirk
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 08:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Here's a pic









I think a 0 is a D, so it would be
4MZAX03D263300429
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Groffxb9r
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 08:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

JUSTEN CAMERON
Customer Location: VAN BUREN AR USA 72956-6469
Warranty/Transfer/Sale Date:

Purchase Date: 03/23/2006 Is HOG Member: N
Type Of Sale: RETAIL HOG Member #:

was the original owner. i cant get any other info of ownership besides that.
hope that helps
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Iamarchangel
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2009 - 09:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Blue falconer??
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Juniorkirk
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 12:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Blue Falcon = BF = Buddy F***er
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Juniorkirk
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 01:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

THANK YOU!!!!

There is a Justen P. Cameron
Unit: MASS-3 MACG-38
Company: A
Platoon: SQS2

You guys are the best, i even got a number that i tried, but no answer, so next i'm gonna call the unit and try to find out his status.....

Thanks again you guys, you've been a GREAT help
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Iamarchangel
Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 - 08:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What an amazing country.

My friends, from Scotland, who have two kids, one with the RAF in Iraq, the other SAS in Afghanistan, are refused day trip entry in the US. They don't have passport, not required at that time (they are now). All in the name of national security.

I work at a plant that did US defense work, now split into two facilities. No parking outside is allowed, they do remove any abandoned cars. All in the name of national security.

Some countries no longer allow pics to be taken of soldiers in uniform.

Yet, in the US there area abandoned vehicles on bases. Military info is shared openly on the net.

No blame here, just expressing wonder.

Lot of info here that maybe shouldn't be.

Something to think about.
« Previous Next »

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration