hooked up the battery backwards and blew a fuse.

[jayed36@yahoo.com]

I would also scan any "bike for sale" listings in the local papers. Sometimes these idiots aren't too bright. If you have a couple bucks, it might not hurt to place a "wanted to buy - KLR" ad and see if anything comes of it. If they didn't take it to some distant land, they may just try and paint it and unload it for some quick cash. Jeff

> > I agree whole heartedly...Also, fil, were there any mods that

would be

> > easy to spot or scratches or any other distinguishing > > characteristics? I see KLRs all the time on my way to and from

work

> > and would love to help get your bike back. > > > > dat brooklyn bum

[Devon Jarvis]

Please post the VIN and engine#. I see parked KLRs all the time, if I find your bike I'll try and put my lock on it and call the cops. A photocopy of your police report would keep me out of trouble in case someone who had it didn't know it was stolen. Devon KLR650 Mailig List wrote:

> Thank you all for offering to help, the bike was "loaded"; progresive > springs, forkbrace, ss brakelines, green galfer pads, pirelli mt90 tires, > black acerbis hand guards, center stand. There was a givi top rack for my > givi top case which is sitting on my floor(thank god for that), most of the > bike was in the mint condition except for some scratches on the back plastic > from the saddle bags. It also had that kawi saddlebag support thingy. If you > look on the back fender you will see a small whole which I drilled to push > the wires to connect the topcase brake light. Also the the seat head pirelli > logo embeded into it from me carying tires to a shop. Muffler is stock but > missing the head from (last/first) screw used for carbon cleaning. Ah yes it > had also a realy loud horn on the bike. Also there was discoloration next to > the speedo from my clock and the handle bar is a bit scratcjed from my > keys....... And yes I am waiting to see what will the insurance company do > for me.... Damn I guess I spent to much time on my bike when I know every > inch of it inside out... > > thanks > fil > > > --- In DSN_klr650@y..., KLR650@h... wrote: > >> I am so sorry to hear that your bike was stolen. I had a motorcycle > >> stolen. I know the pain you are going through. It never goes away, > >> but does lessen slightly as the years pass. The best thing is to > > get > >> a replacement if you can afford to. > >> > >> Did you have insurance on it? > >> > >> Please post both the frame (VIN) and engine serial numbers here on > >> this list so that if one of the 1500 list members sees it they can > >> call the cops (after beating the crap out of the guy). There are also > >> several stolen bike registries on the internet, I strongly > >> recommend that you post both of these numbers at each of them and post > >> to the usenet list rec.motorcycles and any similar lists. I didn't > >> follow up with my bike as I could have and I regret it now, years > >> later. We should make life for thieves as difficult as we > > can. > >> > >> Gerret > >> A15 > >> > > > > > > I agree whole heartedly...Also, fil, were there any mods that would be > > easy to spot or scratches or any other distinguishing > > characteristics? I see KLRs all the time on my way to and from work > > and would love to help get your bike back. > > > > dat brooklyn bum > > > > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > Be part of the Adventure! > > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > -- > '01 KLR650-A15 (no more) > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[Thomas J Komjathy]

We'll never catch him, he looks like your average KLR rider.

----- Original Message ----- From: To: Oregon_DSR@yahoogroups.com>; American_Dualsport_Riders@yahoogroups.com>; DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 5:01 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Stolen KLR > > About 30 minutes ago, someone stole my KLR, as he was getting on the > bike I grabbed my camera, and got this photo of him: > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/American_Dualsport_Riders/files/DR350/picture. jpeg > > Please let me know if you see this person, here is a description of the > guy, chubby, wearing a yellow and purple suit, and has orange hair. > > HAPPY HALOWEEN > > Dave > PS ... just in case someone doesn't get it, this is a joke!!! ... 38 > year old men shoudn't have to dress like this to make their children > happy > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >

[papalobster]

My 01 KLR650 was stolen Thursday night Aug 18th. It's an 01 with the green plastics repainted black, with the gas tank still silver. Tall smoked Kawi shield. Home-made muffler that looks like crap. A set of small driving lights on the fairing. Plate # VM 19 Wisconsin Vetrans plate. Any info, please call Fond du Lac city police at 920 322 3700

[Don S]

Sounds like it was a real gem! How could you possibly expect a thief to resist? Good luck in getting it back in good shape. Don papalobster wrote: My 01 KLR650 was stolen Thursday night Aug 18th. It's an 01 with the green plastics repainted black, with the gas tank still silver. Tall smoked Kawi shield. Home-made muffler that looks like crap. A set of small driving lights on the fairing. Plate # VM 19 Wisconsin Vetrans plate. Any info, please call Fond du Lac city police at 920 322 3700 --------------------------------- Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Lourd Baltimore]

Fil, papalobster, Get notices out on Craigslist for your area. Also post a thread on advrider and klr650.net if you haven't already (they really should have a "Stolen" forum category if there isn't one already). Pictures, VIN, distinguishing marks/accessories, when/where you last saw it are all very helpful. You may also want to check out http://www.stolencarreports.com/ I had my KLR stolen last month that was luckily recovered the next day, but I still felt like crap when I looked where my bike usually is only to see an empty space (with an oil stain). I hope you both get your rides back (intact) and I hope they find who did it. So what's the M.O. in everyone else's area? Do they bounce it using a truck real quickly? Josh . papalobster wrote: My 01 KLR650 was stolen Thursday night Aug 18th. It's an 01 with the green plastics repainted black, with the gas tank still silver. Tall smoked Kawi shield. Home-made muffler that looks like crap. A set of small driving lights on the fairing. Plate # VM 19 Wisconsin Vetrans plate. Any info, please call Fond du Lac city police at 920 322 3700 --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Charlie Y]

----- Original Message ----- From: "st1100john" To: Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 2:43 PM Subject: Stolen KLR The KLR had a few mods that made the bike fit me (a big guy). Super pegs, tall windscreen, switch on the left handle bar replaced with one that allows you to turn off the head light and flash to pass, tail rack, Happy Trails rack for Givi saddle bags, just noticed I had a flag decal on the left front, dohicky redone, stainless steel brake lines, currently has Kenda 270 knobbies, and a few other things I can't think of right now. The last few digits of the VIN are DA05427. The seat has been redone but you would have to look very close to notice. I took it to a boat place around here and they put a sheet of stiff foam under the stock foam and then stiched it back up. Looks stock but really felt good on my butt. I've attached some photos of the bike. First two are from my Alaska trip and the last one with the cabin in the background is in Copper Canyon, Mexico. Thanks for keeping an eye out. Take care, John Hargis (Cedar Creek Lake area) Just noticed I can't attach photos to this e-mail. If you will respond to me at john.hargis@... then I can respond with photos.

[David Nichols]

And I even remembered to take the zip lock bag I had over the carb boot off so it wasn't sucked into the engine when I cranked it! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jake Szufnarowski]

Hey Guys, My 2004 KLR got stolen from the East Village in NYC Sunday night. Cops called me today and recovered it in Bed Stuy and arrested 2 guys who were in the process of stripping it in an alley. Mainly cosmetic damage - the dumped it and wrecked the left foot peg... and also the front plastic fairing around the headlight is missing along with the turn signals... and the ignition cylander is hanging out - but hey at least I was able to ride it home from the precinct. Wondering if anyone has the plastic part for sale? would rather not buy one new... Jake