paulmbowers 236 Posted January 9, 2011 KTM Stolen in San Diego County 1.8.11 After a rear sprocket failure, I had to leave my bike parked in the bushes on the side of Highway 78, about a half mile west of S2. I returned first thing next morning, and it was gone. Two tire tracks leading up to the place it was parked suggests a pickup and as the rear wheel was locked up, it had to be two or more scumbags. This bike is highly modified and fairly unique. Notable is the Trail Tech Extreme Trail Light, and the 6.6 gallon Acerbis tank without he ADV Toureg on the side. While I suspect the bike may already be in pieces, I'd sure like to find it. The insurance money is significantly short of it's replacement value. 2003 525 White/natural tank Black plastics Please contact me via email- pmb@pmbowers.com Thanks. And, special to the thieving bastards the took it: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socalhodaka 104 Posted January 9, 2011 Paul, that really sucks. Sorry to hear this news. Kelly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beezzz 6 Posted January 9, 2011 We will keep an eye out. Bump the post often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldbeemer 0 Posted January 9, 2011 Sorry to hear it. We'll be sure to keep a lookout for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted January 9, 2011 Completely sux =\ I'm sorry I wasn't able to drive out there last night and help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 163 Posted January 9, 2011 I believe there is a special place in Hell for bike thieves. In the old west they shot horse thieves I think maybe it still might be a good idea for bike thieves. Covered in Grief Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted January 9, 2011 Sorry to hear that. Thieves suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briana 0 Posted January 9, 2011 What a bummer and just after a rebuild. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted January 9, 2011 Sorry to hear it Paul. Fight the insurance coverage with all of your reciepts for items lost. My buddy just got $18,600 for a 2003 Tundra with 50,000 miles on it cuz he had all his service records and fought their settlement offer to the District Manager level. And don't forget your homeowners insurance for accessories, etc. It's why we pay those ridiculous fees... And post it up on CL for SD, Imperial, Palm Springs and IE. Best of luck in locating it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobiee 28 Posted January 9, 2011 I will be out looking around up here for you, it will turn up in one way or another and we will find it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobiee 28 Posted January 9, 2011 I'm gonna print this and put up some pics in All american for you. Lots of traffic through there and the more eyes the better i would think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 901 Posted January 9, 2011 I'm sorry to hear this Paul, will be keeping an eye out for it. I know how it feels to break down in the middle of nowhere and not be sure what to do. I guess the best thing to do is to go through the members only contact area and make a list of names/numbers and hope that someone is available to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelRain 0 Posted January 10, 2011 Wow Paul, that sucks big time. If you had called me I would have been there, but that is OBE at this point. Good luck with the fight you are in for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexr 0 Posted January 10, 2011 Damn Paul.. That sucks man.. Karma is a bitch and the thieves will get theirs.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted January 10, 2011 Paul; sorry for your loss... I know the money is only part of it; that bike was your creation...an insurance settlement won't begin to cover that bike... If you want to ride, I always have a spare bike for you...it won't be yours but you can be out riding... Good luck on the recovery...and some frontier justice for the doosh-bags that stole it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenosan 2 Posted January 10, 2011 Bummer Paul, sory to hear what happened. Good luck dealing with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 561 Posted January 10, 2011 Should we be looking for the Mr Bill headlight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted January 10, 2011 Thanks, everybody. I had plenty of offers for recovery last night, and obviously the retrospectoscope indicates I should have taken up folks on their offers. But I thought it a reasonable risk, and a much simpler solution to return the next morning on my own, rather than have folks driving all over creation for a simple breakdown. The LEO was quite surprised, as he has not had a reported theft like this is a couple years. It was likely a crime of opportunity. BS- you're right, it's not just the money. I'd been through the farkling cycle with that bike and had finally got it to be perfect for my use. Yesterday's ride was exactly it's raison d'etre- exploring some road, much dirt road, and lots of distance. Not a lot of single track, but not a lot of pavement, either. It will be missed. I have emailed all the KTM dealers in Southern California with the original post including pics. The other thing I thought as I rolled up? I should have left my SPOT hidden on the bike before I left it. Just a tip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 513 Posted January 10, 2011 Wow Paul, that sucks. Hope you get it back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blind_in_1_ear 0 Posted January 10, 2011 OUCH!! that sucks Paul..REALLY sux let us all know what we can do to help you out in these times of pain. i'll keep my eye out...hopefully someone will see it. ...and i thought a stripped oil filter cover bolt was a bad day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DustyRock 0 Posted January 10, 2011 Fargin Bastages ! Sorry to hear about your loss. I wonder if thieves have ever had anything taken from them that they love or have invested in ? Just wondering if they know what it feels like to lose something to a thief. I know how it feels to have a Mc stolen, my very 1st Mc was stolen & orchestrated by a new "friend" when I was 14 years old. Never will forget it. I got it back after a classmate told me he knew who ripped it off. But my bike was torn up. Turns out they were some 18 year olds that already had wrap sheets. That was back in the 70s in a rural community. Justice will prevail, they will get theirs. Hoping you get your bike back ASAP & in the condition you left it in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted January 10, 2011 Damnit Paul! I drove right by that area from OW last night....wish I would have known...I would have picked it up for you. Can't change history (as I am sure you have thought of quite a bit).....I will be on the lookout for you. Note to all others out there....if you are stranded and people stop to see what is going on and you send them on their way, take note of a lic plate or something. Has been common practice that they are actually checking out your stuff and may come back to grab what you got. They may not have taken what you got....but at least if it happens you will feel better knowing that you are exhausting other possibilities. Worst feeling in the world having a thief take advantage....I feel for you Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 0 Posted January 10, 2011 The other thing I thought as I rolled up? I should have left my SPOT hidden on the bike before I left it. Just a tip. Brilliant! And I have had my Spot with a very limited line of sight to the sky and it still reported every 10 min. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted January 10, 2011 This isn't just the loss of a motorcycle. You had enough blood, sweat and tears into that bike that it is more like losing a best friend. I'm really sorry to hear your news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Czechsix 1 Posted January 10, 2011 Dammit, that sucks. I hate thieves. I'll keep an eye out for it, or parts. Also had a friend lose all his riding gear from his truck last night, thieves hit him too. In a secured lot also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
