This one's gotta be stolen.

FastDoc · 07-02-2012, 06:34 PM

2008 KLR for $1,000? I don't think so.

Pic looks like it was taken inside a cheezy motel room.

http://yakima.craigslist.org/mcy/3114886891.html

Gonna flag it.

MICRider · 07-02-2012, 08:40 PM

That does seem kind of suspicious... The same bike is running 4K and up here.

FastDoc · 07-02-2012, 09:48 PM

Same here.

I flagged it and I see it was removed.

In retrospect I think the smart thing to do would be to call the Yakima police.

In fact I may still do that...

FastDoc · 07-02-2012, 09:53 PM

I called the police.

Turns out someone is looking for a stolen 2008 blue KLR650. :wink:

I'm sure it's found now. :wink:

BTW, IMHO, CL is a good place to look for stolen bikes... I've heard of more than a few people over the years who recovered their bikes by finding them for sale on CL.

SpudRider · 07-03-2012, 03:05 AM

Thanks for doing the right thing, and notifying the police, Doc.

Spud

FastDoc · 07-03-2012, 11:05 AM

Here's the follow-up. It's not stolen. Just misrepresented.

It's wrecked and presumably totalled. The owner hit a curb with it and crashed some time ago.

FastDoc · 07-03-2012, 12:14 PM

More detail.

Bike had 3,000 miles in it. Was a 2008 in 2008. Guy hit a curb and crashed. He was pretty injured. Two broken ankles in addition to other injuries. In the hospital for 3 weeks and a nursing home for 8 weeks after that.

The bike was put inside his apartment and has sat there ever since.

It's understandable he has not wanted to fix it... :?

It's paid for, no lein, he has the title.

It was maintained by the dealership and he has receipts. Used as an on road commuter only and had the oil changed every 1,500 miles. :P

It needs, at a minimum, handlebars, instruments, 2 fairing panels, windshield, and a battery. The tank is dented. :(

As I see it this adds up to less than $1,000 and a few hours on eBay and a few hours with a wrench. :wink:

I think I may have found my next project.

It may be a 2008 KLR with low mileage for $2,000.

katoranger · 07-03-2012, 12:42 PM

Fix, sell, buy really nice CT70 with the profits.

FastDoc · 07-03-2012, 12:45 PM

This would be tough to not at least look at. The only downside is Yakima is an hour and a half away.

katoranger · 07-03-2012, 12:49 PM

20 gallons in Slowdoc.

SpudRider · 07-03-2012, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

This would be tough to not at least look at. The only downside is Yakima is an hour and a half away.

This is a good excuse to fly to Yakima.

Spud

FastDoc · 07-03-2012, 01:10 PM

It would take a lot of wrenching and about 2 trips to fly it home though!

SpudRider · 07-03-2012, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

It would take a lot of wrenching and about 2 trips to fly it home though!

Fly over to inspect the motorcycle.

If the bike is worth the effort, drive back to trailer it home.

I'm sure you sometimes fly with no particular destination; you might as well fly to Yakima to check out this KLR650.

Spud

FastDoc · 07-03-2012, 01:51 PM

I'm gonna pass on it.

I just don't think I have a niche that it will fill.

BUT I passed the deal onto my buddy Andy (the motorcycle shop owner). He's gonna drive out tonight to get it.

Weldangrind · 07-04-2012, 10:10 AM

At least it will be in the family.

07-02-2012, 06:34 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	This one's gotta be stolen. 2008 KLR for $1,000? I don't think so. Pic looks like it was taken inside a cheezy motel room. http://yakima.craigslist.org/mcy/3114886891.html Gonna flag it. __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-02-2012, 09:48 PM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Same here. I flagged it and I see it was removed. In retrospect I think the smart thing to do would be to call the Yakima police. In fact I may still do that... __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-02-2012, 09:53 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I called the police. Turns out someone is looking for a stolen 2008 blue KLR650. :wink: I'm sure it's found now. :wink: BTW, IMHO, CL is a good place to look for stolen bikes... I've heard of more than a few people over the years who recovered their bikes by finding them for sale on CL. __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-03-2012, 03:05 AM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for doing the right thing, and notifying the police, Doc. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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07-03-2012, 11:05 AM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Here's the follow-up. It's not stolen. Just misrepresented. It's wrecked and presumably totalled. The owner hit a curb with it and crashed some time ago. __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-02-2012, 08:40 PM	#2
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	That does seem kind of suspicious... The same bike is running 4K and up here.
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07-03-2012, 12:14 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	More detail. Bike had 3,000 miles in it. Was a 2008 in 2008. Guy hit a curb and crashed. He was pretty injured. Two broken ankles in addition to other injuries. In the hospital for 3 weeks and a nursing home for 8 weeks after that. The bike was put inside his apartment and has sat there ever since. It's understandable he has not wanted to fix it... :? It's paid for, no lein, he has the title. It was maintained by the dealership and he has receipts. Used as an on road commuter only and had the oil changed every 1,500 miles. :P It needs, at a minimum, handlebars, instruments, 2 fairing panels, windshield, and a battery. The tank is dented. :( As I see it this adds up to less than $1,000 and a few hours on eBay and a few hours with a wrench. :wink: I think I may have found my next project. It may be a 2008 KLR with low mileage for $2,000. __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-03-2012, 12:42 PM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Fix, sell, buy really nice CT70 with the profits. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-03-2012, 12:45 PM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	This would be tough to not at least look at. The only downside is Yakima is an hour and a half away. __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-03-2012, 12:49 PM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	20 gallons in Slowdoc. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-03-2012, 01:10 PM	#12
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It would take a lot of wrenching and about 2 trips to fly it home though! __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-03-2012, 01:51 PM	#14
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'm gonna pass on it. I just don't think I have a niche that it will fill. BUT I passed the deal onto my buddy Andy (the motorcycle shop owner). He's gonna drive out tonight to get it. __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-04-2012, 10:10 AM	#15
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	At least it will be in the family. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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