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Author Message   Buellfighter Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 02:38 pm:          Buellfighter Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 03:12 pm:        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!!   Brother_in_buells Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 03:43 pm:        Wow man thats some good news btw i hope this is not a sick joke   Schwiiing Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 04:12 pm:        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.   S1owner Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 04:47 pm:        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?   01x1buell Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 05:01 pm:        WOW im glad for you congrats   Hughlysses Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 06:03 pm:        NICE.   Steveford Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 06:23 pm:        That's pretty rare to get a stolen bike back. You must be a happy man!   Cyclonecharlie Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 07:01 pm:        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?   Mfell2112 Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 07:16 pm:        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:-)   Ft_bstrd Posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 - 08:26 pm:        I hope the person who stole it is in rougher shape.   Buellfighter Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 03:50 pm:        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!   Hughlysses Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 03:52 pm:        Bastards. Glad you got it back.   Buellfighter Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 03:54 pm:        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!!   Buellfighter Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 04:06 pm:        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!!   Natexlh1000 Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 04:45 pm:        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?   Buellfighter Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 05:26 pm:        No wear to sprockets and tires. Stolen and stashed for 3 years!   Ft_bstrd Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 06:23 pm:        I bought an ignition from American Sport Bike. Works great.   D_adams Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 06:26 pm:        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.   General_ulysses Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 08:01 pm:        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.   Buellfighter Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 08:51 pm:        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!!   Buellfighter Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 08:56 pm:        Haha General, I made the comment to a friend about how mad max it looks in the grime.   S1owner Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 08:57 pm:        So how does it work with insurance? Did they pay you for her? What do you do now?   K12pilot Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 08:58 pm:        good for you!!!   Phelan Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2015 - 09:37 pm:        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 .   Buellfighter Posted on Friday, April 03, 2015 - 08:50 pm:        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)   Ft_bstrd Posted on Friday, April 03, 2015 - 09:58 pm:        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-   Buellfighter Posted on Friday, April 03, 2015 - 11:35 pm:        Thanks Ft bstrd! Perfect!   Gusm2 Posted on Saturday, April 04, 2015 - 06:25 am:        Shame you can't shoot the •••••••   Xb9er Posted on Saturday, April 04, 2015 - 07:54 am:        This is absolutely amazing. Congratulations and enjoy getting her back to beautiful. Time to rekindle that relationship.