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Title: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: Chuck on April 25, 2005, 11:03:25 AM

I was watching some friends race out the last races of the day on Saturday and realized I left the gas switch on to my pit bike and it drained all the gas...I was a mile from my pit area so I left it there to get gas and pick it up later that evening...it was gone.

Yes it was my little, annoying, loud pocket bike. Silver with blue billett pegs, an IP2 pipe, damper and new motor to boot. The body was rough but man it ran great...if anyone knows anything please let me know.

I was spectating the exit of the old Toyota Bridge and left the bike 2ft in the woods along the path back to the pits.

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: Dawn on April 25, 2005, 11:04:36 AM

Did you check with the Road America Staff to see if anyone turned it in?

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: spyderchick on April 25, 2005, 11:16:07 AM

Dude, that sux! If anyone nabbed it, it was probably a spectator. Road A is the only place we lock the car religiously. Let us know if you get it back.

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: Chuck on April 25, 2005, 11:22:14 AM

Somone made an announcement at the riders meeting about it, and I did contact RA Security and staff...nothing came up on Sunday >:(

I would have NEVER expected that to happen, and I do agree that it had to be a spectator.

I'll keep you posted on if I hear anything.

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: Dawn on April 25, 2005, 11:30:23 AM

QuoteSomone made an announcement at the riders meeting about it,

So did someone announce that they found it? If so, check with Bill (the race director) to see if he has any further info.

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: r1owner on April 25, 2005, 11:34:26 AM

Sorry to hear about that Chuck..... glad I don't have to hear it though! ;)

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: Chuck on April 25, 2005, 11:47:15 AM

QuoteSo did someone announce that they found it? If so, check with Bill (the race director) to see if he has any further info.

Somone made the announcement that it was stolen, not that it was found. I checked with CCS and RA all day and came up empty handed.

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: mike_rbm on April 25, 2005, 11:52:27 AM

Wierd. I always leave the truck unlocked and keys in all the pit bikes and I have for years. Hopefully it was just "misplaced" for a while.

spyderchick Posted on: Today at 1:16pm
Dude, that sux! If anyone nabbed it, it was probably a spectator. Road A is the only place we lock the car religiously. Let us know if you get it back.

Really? I haven't heard of or personally had any problems at RA. What's the scoop Alexa? Anybody else have theft problems at RA?

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: spyderchick on April 25, 2005, 12:00:31 PM

It's my assumption that Road A gets the highest spectator count, as it's a RA spectator event. I'm just cautious as I usually have other people's leathers in my vehicle. Why tempt fate? Insurance claims or not, the rider would still have to purchase a new set of leathers if they were stolen, and I feel a responsiblilty to protect my customer's property.

For the record, the theft rate at race events has traditionally been very low. We want more spectators, and this is part of the "bad" that will come of opening up and expanding the sport. When you have a closed group of racers, there is a much lower incidence of crime, but spectators don't necessarily know us, so they might find some of our bright shiney toys attractive enough to take home.

It's all good. I welcome spectators with open arms, I want the sport to GROW. It can only grow if people know about it.

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: Chuck on April 25, 2005, 12:09:23 PM

I'll forget about the pocket bike if we can get some people in the stands...seriously.

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: StumpysWife on April 25, 2005, 12:10:43 PM

That sucks, Chuck...(hee hee - that phrase is funny!) I hope it does find it's way back to you. I'd like to think other racers wouldn't take it.

There were quite a few spectators Sunday, I didn't notice on Saturday as I didn't leave the pits. My grandma and grandpa camped all weekend and had a great time. Besides Stumpy, they like watching Ed Key best!

Anyway, I'll ask my grandma if she took your bike. ;)

Heather

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: Chuck on April 25, 2005, 12:18:49 PM

QuoteAnyway, I'll ask my grandma if she took your bike. ;)

Heather

lol! Thanks....

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: Jeff on April 25, 2005, 12:37:04 PM

QuoteMy grandma and grandpa camped all weekend and had a great time. Besides Stumpy, they like watching Ed Key best!

hey, they can relate!...

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: spyderchick on April 25, 2005, 01:01:29 PM

QuoteThat sucks, Chuck...(hee hee - that phrase is funny!)

Chuck, chuck bo buck, banana fana fo f... :o ;) ;D

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: Chuck on April 25, 2005, 01:23:53 PM

:o Watch that language young lady! ;D

Oh Heather thank you for the numbers!!!

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: Burt Munro on April 25, 2005, 02:13:24 PM

Chuck,

I do remember an announcement over the Staff radio frequency Sunday afternoon stating that they had checked with all the RA Track staff and no one had info on locating your bike. They then asked someone to check with you (Grant maybe?) to see if you wanted the track to contact the local authorities to file a theft report. I didn't speak with Grant after that to ask if he got ahold of you. I took a quick loop around the south end of the pits to see if I could find you, without luck (you were pitted with Kevin Clark weren't you?)

Any chance someone from Motard event picked it up?

Let me know if I can help you get in contact with anyone from CCS on this.

Rick

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: Chuck on April 25, 2005, 03:02:16 PM

Thanks Rick...I hadn't thought about the Motard Group over there. You couldn't see the dirt races from where I was at so I couldn't imagine someone from over there coming across it but thanks for thinking outside the box. I was probably hiding from the cold in the Hall's Trailor when you came by, seems like I spent more time indoors than outdoors this weekend. :-/

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: Bling on April 25, 2005, 03:42:17 PM

I had a scooter stolen at RA 2 years ago. They found it wedged behind someones trailer.

It was taken at night.

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: K3 Chris Onwiler on April 26, 2005, 04:26:12 AM

Hey Chuck, did you check all your pockets?
:D ;D ;)
Sorry, man. That was mean. But I just couldn't resist!

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: R1abuser on April 26, 2005, 06:41:43 AM

Rich and I filed a report with RA's lost and found... if they find anything out we put your cell number down on the paper. They will call you.

Sorry man ! I feel like I jinxed you this weekend... :(

Title: Re: Sad Day at RA....ok not soo sad, but still
Post by: Chuck on April 26, 2005, 09:12:01 AM

No Jinxing going on, just a stroke of bad luck this weekend is all...

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