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I did not see it or heard it, but my neighbor did... I live on a very busy street.  About 4 hours ago as traffic is flying by under the shining sun, a guy made a u turn and pulled next to my driveway. He then proceeded to roll my motorcycle trailer out to the street and was getting ready to hook it when my lady neighbor saw what was happening. She ran to the street and confronted him.  She said the thief argued that he was supposed to tow it for a friend of mine.  So, she asked him for my name and he made one up on the spot, then proceeded with his attempt to take the trailer. She then started to yell at him, which alerted my wife. By then the Dude had jumped on his White suburban and taken off. With the commotion, my neighbor did not get a chance to write down or recall the license plate number.  When I finally went downstairs from my third story, the trailer's nose was already blocking the path way for pedestrians.  I pulled it back up to its original location, wrapped a chain around the axle and trough the wheel and locked it with a heavy duty pad lock. DESCRIPTION OF THIEF: White male, longish Blonde hair, Blue eyes, 6' - 6' 2" tall, Tattoos on both arms...  I said to myself, what has the world come to when White guys are stealing from illegal aliens in a White neighborhood!  PS: I love L.A. and I am not buying a gun.  |
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« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2012, 02:03:52 PM » |
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Yes, don't buy a gun, just get more chains and locks. If this should happen again, you might shoot the wrong person in state of sleepy confusion if you have a gun.
Also, get your green card so you can ride to Tejas. LOL
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« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2012, 02:12:26 PM » |
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Thank goodness for your neighbor. You need to offer to take her to dinner. The same story happened to one of my riding buddies last year, only he wasn't a lucky as you.
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« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2012, 02:22:59 PM » |
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DESCRIPTION OF THIEF: White male, longish Blonde hair, Blue eyes, 6' - 6' 2" tall, Tattoos on both arms... Hey! I know that guy!  |
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« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2012, 03:55:24 PM » |
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DAM white trash.we got them up here in Orygun also
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« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2012, 03:58:23 PM » |
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Sounds like da boy MIGHT have Missouri tags.  Glad ya still gots yer trailer.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2012, 04:40:04 PM » |
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sounds like a HD biker getting ready for Sturgis.....  |
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« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2012, 05:02:26 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2012, 05:46:35 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2012, 06:08:47 PM » |
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Yeah but he's in Southern California where things don't rust not on the Gulf Coast where thins start to rust as soon as you take them out of the package. Marty |
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« Reply #11 on: June 16, 2012, 07:07:25 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2012, 07:09:30 AM » |
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DESCRIPTION OF THIEF: White male, longish Blonde hair, Blue eyes, 6' - 6' 2" tall, Tattoos on both arms... Hey! I know that guy! I want to hear the 911 call personally! Was your neighbor asked if the guy was was white, or did she just say "a guy is stealing my neighbors trailer, he's white". Maybe ABC news or CNN edited the call when they reported the story to make your neighbor appear racist. |
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« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2012, 08:26:17 AM » |
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Glad you didn't lose your trailer! Unfortunately, this kind of stuff will get worse as long as the economy stays as flat as it is. People will always want what others have, and if they can't afford it legally, they will use other means. You may want to reconsider the "gun" thing, since as this becomes more prevalent, the authorities won't be able to handle it all. Heck, they don't now, and never really did. The worst part is that your neighbor could have been hurt or killed by this scum bucket in order to get what he wanted, and to protect his identity. Hey, I'm not trying to be Chicken Little here, just stating what is a likely scenario.  |
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« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2012, 08:44:20 AM » |
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Shooting someone to protect property in California will get you no sympathy with the CA justice system. The guy did have some huevos though.... |
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« Reply #15 on: June 18, 2012, 08:57:10 AM » |
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What the hell are you doing with a Valkyrie AND a motorcycle trailer???
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« Reply #16 on: June 18, 2012, 09:00:52 AM » |
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doesn't he know he is suppose to be wearing a hoodie to conceal his hair and tatooes.
amateur. he needs to watch some rap/hip/hop whatever the latest funny name is videos on how to dress.
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« Reply #17 on: June 18, 2012, 10:20:36 AM » |
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I have had two trailers stolen...dummy me did know you could inure a trailer. So after the first one I did have State Farm insure it for $33 every 6 months...got a check on the second one !!! Call yuour agent...
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« Reply #18 on: June 18, 2012, 03:38:04 PM » |
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Dont get a gun if youre not comfortable with the idea. It wouldnt have helped in this case anyway.
Dont even know why the subject was broached.
1"x1"x2'. Applied liberally about the head and neck area would be safer.
Locks and chains, big dog, dinner and a movie for the neighbor.
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« Reply #19 on: June 20, 2012, 12:59:54 AM » |
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Hello folks;I just installed a trailer security GIZMO that some of you recommended. This ONE: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/REE0/72783/N1544.oap?ck=Search_N1544_-1_-1&pt=N1544&ppt=C0237 The alternative suggested by others was equally desirable. So, as usual I flipped a coin and purchased the one shown above... that's how err ... I walked like a lamb into this 40 year marriage... as it turns out I marry a great lady, a wonderful mother and a superb "Nana."  I'm a lucky man, indeed. Thank you all for your comments. PS: I also purchased a security clamp that hugs the tire and wheel in place, thereby minimizing the chances of theft.
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J. Paxton Gomez
1966 First year Bronco... 302 CI V8
1975 First year Chrysler Cordoba... 360 CI V8
1978 Honda 750F / Cafe Racer
2000 GL1500CY Fast-Black Standard Solo Rider
So Cal... 91205
"Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul."
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« Reply #20 on: June 21, 2012, 08:55:31 AM » |
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Its a shame we have to take such precautions. I live rural in Az and have my stuff chained pretty good. Funny how paranoia works like that on ya. I went away for a weekend and left the garage door open. I have old Fords and such and gobs of tools and cool stuff/junk. Nothin missing.
Still, I have the car,boat,camper trailer,gate chained. Big dogs, cameras, lights.
I work hard for my crap and I want to keep it, just like everybody else.
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« Reply #21 on: June 21, 2012, 08:20:19 PM » |
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PS: I love L.A. and I am not buying a gun.
Glad your scooter is still your scooter.
And, I've got to add, your a far more forgiving guy than I am. I woulda been hiding somewhere around my bike for a week with big crazy eyes and a "chain saw".
And, I'm really not exaggerating by too much. When someone steals what you worked to own they are stealing the time it took you to earn what they stole.
If you worked 4 months to buy a valk and make it yours and someone steals it, it's the same as killing you 4 months before you would normally die. They stole that 4 months of life from you. The less you make per hour or week, they more of your life a thief steals when they steal something of equal value from you.
Thieves are the same as murders, only a thief steals a smaller part of your life than a murderer does.
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« Reply #22 on: June 21, 2012, 11:35:17 PM » |
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QUOTE: "... I woulda been hiding somewhere around my bike for a week with big crazy eyes and a "chain saw." ===================================================================== FryeVRCCDS0067;I like the way you express your passion and how it feels to be robbed! I share your sentiments; not the first time... . I would have chosen different imagery but I like the above quoted portion. ??? I may hire you for a Halloween gag err... gig!!!  
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1966 First year Bronco... 302 CI V8
1975 First year Chrysler Cordoba... 360 CI V8
1978 Honda 750F / Cafe Racer
2000 GL1500CY Fast-Black Standard Solo Rider
So Cal... 91205
"Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul."
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« Reply #23 on: June 22, 2012, 03:17:18 AM » |
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PS: I love L.A. and I am not buying a gun.
... When someone steals what you worked to own they are stealing the time it took you to earn what they stole.
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Thieves are the same as murders, only a thief steals a smaller part of your life than a murderer does.
I had to pass that on, it puts theft in a light I'd never considered. |
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