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Buellfighter
Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 02:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


MotoBuell
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Buellfighter
Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 03:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My bike was stolen over 2 years ago but is now back home!! She's a little rough at the moment but will be back in shape soon!!
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Brother_in_buells
Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 03:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wow man thats some good news



btw i hope this is not a sick joke
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Schwiiing
Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 04:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Awesome! How'd you manage? Two years is a long time passed. I'd have to imagine that the odds of recovery after that long is pretty damn slim.
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S1owner
Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 04:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wow that's awesome this is one of my favorites!
Did those rims come from me?
I wonder it the person who had it this whole time ever looked on badweb for advise?
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01x1buell
Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 05:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

WOW im glad for you congrats
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Hughlysses
Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 06:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

NICE.
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Steveford
Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 06:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That's pretty rare to get a stolen bike back.
You must be a happy man!
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Cyclonecharlie
Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 07:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Glad you got your bike back....But did they catch the A** wipe that stole it? Do they still hang horse thieves in Texas?Comparable situation, right?
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Mfell2112
Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 07:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Badass! Not like you can ride that thing around because its a one in a million ride! Heck if I saw that bike somewhere I might steal it myself and I am a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record:-)
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 08:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I hope the person who stole it is in rougher shape.
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Buellfighter
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 03:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)



After 3 loooong years without her SHE IS BACK!!!

Police busted a chop shop in south Dallas and there tucked away in the corner was my Buell. They checked the VIN number and realized it was stolen and confiscated it. I got a call on April Fools day that it was found and in a wrecking yard in South Dallas! Me and a friend made the drive and HOLY CRAP!!! There she is after 3 long year! I am as happy as a little girl right now!

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Hughlysses
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 03:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Bastards. Glad you got it back.
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Buellfighter
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 03:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here she is back home and with the seat, gas tank and body work sitting on it!

Battery is gone and ignition switch is gone...everything else seems to be there. Motor turns over and hopefully undamaged...hopefully!!

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Buellfighter
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 04:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)





Back home and in the Stable!
Now to begin the tedious task of cleaning and repairing. I may have a few questions. First one is, where can I find an ignition switch?? Need it from the switch to where it plugs into the connector! Thanks! GOOD TO BE BACK IN THE BUELL COMMUNITY!!
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 04:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

WTF?! how did they find it? Looks like a good pile of bikes in there. All stolen?

How much did your poor bike's miles go up?
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Buellfighter
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 05:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No wear to sprockets and tires. Stolen and stashed for 3 years!
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 06:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I bought an ignition from American Sport Bike. Works great.
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D_adams
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 06:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I can only imagine the water/rust damage to the internals of that motor. Sitting out in the open, uncovered with that air filter, you KNOW water got in there at some point.
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General_ulysses
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 08:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sure you wanna clean it up? Right now it's gotta a pretty cool post apocalyptic/Mad Max thing going on. ; ) Also, any leads on who might've ripped it off? Would be nice to know some karma found it's way back to the perpetrator. Had my FJ1200 stolen once upon a time and I know the feeling.
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Buellfighter
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 08:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It was inside for the entire time!

I will check with American Sportbike for the ignition!

Thanks all! Can't believe I have her back. Been out in the garage cleaning on her!!
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Buellfighter
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 08:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Haha General, I made the comment to a friend about how mad max it looks in the grime.
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S1owner
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 08:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So how does it work with insurance? Did they pay you for her? What do you do now?
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K12pilot
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 08:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

good for you!!!
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Phelan
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 09:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Regardless of condition, its awesome to see you got your bike back. Certainly brings closure and a happy ending to a terrible story. Looking forward to seeing you post about your maiden voyage after getting it back together : ).
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Buellfighter
Posted on Friday, April 03, 2015 - 08:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Only had liability in the bike so no pay out from insurance company so The Bike Is Mine!!

Yes, glad this 3 year nightmare is over! Enjoying evenings now in the mancave while bringing her back to life!

I do have a question. I need the mounting bolts/grommets to mount the oil tank on the bike?!

(Message edited by Buellfighter on April 03, 2015)
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Friday, April 03, 2015 - 09:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Someone here suggested well nuts. I found some at Lowes.

5/8" I believe. Just get bolts to match while you are there.

http://wedo.hillmangroup.com/viewitems/steel-nuts/ expansion-nuts-well-nuts-
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Buellfighter
Posted on Friday, April 03, 2015 - 11:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks Ft bstrd! Perfect!
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Gusm2
Posted on Saturday, April 04, 2015 - 06:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Shame you can't shoot the
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Xb9er
Posted on Saturday, April 04, 2015 - 07:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

This is absolutely amazing. Congratulations and enjoy getting her back to beautiful. Time to rekindle that relationship.
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