Stolen 2000 KX500 :cry:

[sandblaster]

Well..... some thieves broke into my shop last night and got my sand bike 
I would sure like it back but don't expect to ever see it again.
I was working on my two piece clutch cover so the clutch cover was still attached by the radiator hoses.
As they were rolling it out, the governor fell out.
So at least I have a souvenir and some pics 
I have posted ads all over Craigslist Oregon.
If you see my bike in New Jersey give me a heads up.
I'd love to take a relaxing trip back east.





These pics were taken before the last rear fender mod..

Here is what I said on my Craigslist ads.

Hello ladies and gentlemen.
After many years of fun and relaxation someone decided that they needed my bike more then I did.
They broke into my shop at 3811 Cross St in Eugene, OR and stole my most favorite bike.
It's a 2000 KX500.
It has many external and unique features that would make the bike stand out.
It also has a host of mods that are not easy to find or even realize unless you have intimate knowledge of the bike.
Below is a list of some external features as well as some pics for you to check out.
I am offering a $1000 reward that leads to the safe return of my bike.
If you have any questions feel free to call me at 541-603-2993
2000 KX500
Pro circuit platinum pipe
Red ASI radiator hoses.
Custom aluminum over sized polished radiators
Radiator screens are glued to the mounts using Black RTV silicone
Works connection frame guards
House of Horsepower suspension front and rear
Red anodized master cylinder reservoir caps
Wide foot pegs
V-Force 2 reeds
Jetting pilot 55 main 168 needle is stock at the third position
Shock arm linkage dog bones custom length by EMIG
FMF power core 2 arrestor
92 KX250 rear fender modded to fit the kx500.
The fender has been painted black on the top with custom white decals.
It also has a flag mount sitting on top and drilled through the rear fender.
Factory FX seat
03 kx500 black gas tank
Black Excel front rim with a polished Talon front hub.
320mm EBC front brake rotor
EBC front brake rotor
Wiseco 86mm piston
Factory FX graphics
No toil air filter
Non polished Talon rear hub
TTO head and water temp gauges with hand made aluminum mount
Works connection skid plate
BBR triple clamps
Carbon Fiber front fork guards
Rear paddle tire
Front ribbed sand tire
777 front number plate
77 right side cover
no number on the left side cover
Black front fender
Carbon fiber rear brake caliper guard
1 1/8" bars

A special note to the thief:
This bike isn't really rare, it's not very new, however, I know every detail on it. So if it ends up on craigslist anywhere in the USA I will see it. If I see any parts from it on eBay I will see them and know that they are mine. Due to the nature of the bike and who I am, many many people know me and what my bike is. So if your riding with other people, your taking a huge risk. Yes, you can grind off the serial numbers and strip it down but there are so many special hand made mods to the engine and other parts that I will know they are mine and you will be caught. Yes, you can spray paint it and put some stickers on it but why waste the time and take a risk of going to jail?
Return my bike, no questions asked, and I'll have $1000 cash to put into your hand.
Thanks.
Mike

[Foxx4Beaver]

WTF!!....I hope you get the mother f**ker(s) and burn em til they die.
I know that horrible gut turning feeling all too well also.

I'd rather get jumped by some thugs, take an a$$ whoopin, and have my wallet stolen rather than one of my bikes/toys.

[Bigtim]

Am I understanding this correctly.....You are going to give the thief the 1000 reward if they have a change of heart?   
Sorry about the terrible news blaster.  I sure everybody that reads this cringes at the thought of loosing their babies

[Pmcg]

Ughhhhhh that makes me furious. Ill keep an eye out here in the NY, NJ metro area. I would love to go take a stolen bike back.

[Motorrad]

To bad I hadn't cut the head yet. That would be really easy to spot for sale

I didn't realize you were running talon hubs. d**n I'm even more mad about this now.

[sandblaster]

Thanks guys.
Yes, I am a man of my word and I would hand them 1000 in cash to get my bike back.

On the bright side it gives me a good incentive to finish my AF project or I'll have to put some sand tires on my SM 

[DoldGuy]

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Eyes & Ears here in Virginia!

DoldGuy

[Brute]

Awww man! That SUCKS. You know I will be looking and get the word out up here in the Seattle area. Going to send a note to a dirt riding buddy that makes the rounds too. Hope you get it back in one piece.

[kawboy]

My '93 was stolen 6yrs ago this coming memorial day weekend. It was a hard pill to swallow.Had to eventually get over the anger because all I studied was getting somebody. I hope you find yours and the thief, maybe have a "creek bank" trial and conviction.

[alward25]

I posted on my Facebook for my Lane County friends to keep an eye out and of course everywhere else too.  I will do the same.

[Motorrad]

Watching for it down here in socal.  Those hubs would look nice on my bike. 

[ID KX500]

Watching in Idaho.

[sandblaster]

Watching for it down here in socal.  Those hubs would look nice on my bike. 

They would look awesome on your bike.
If it gets parted out, I'd rather you have them then some Dink Winkerson 

To the rest of you, thanks for your help.
You never know, it's probably about 100 to 1 that I would ever get it back but hey, roll the dice and see what happens 

[motopunk]

mike...i would look here in germany but i dont think, that it would come here over the ocean (and because i still need a cheap good used k5 engine.. )
 if the thiev would really come with the bike and to take the 1000,- you and your employees should catch him..and make this tattoo into his face:

 .. i stole mike´s bike and i got 1000 dollar for this tattoo ..

that would be better as 10 years in jail... 

[Caddy 16v]

Sorry to hear about your bike, I'll keep a lookout in the Canadian classifieds!