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Stolen! Our GSX-R 1000 K5 - Heavily Modified, Can You Help?

Published by Jay Adair
15 December 2008, 13:27
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One of our bikes was stolen on Thursday; my Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K5. If you have any information on this, please contact us. Perhaps you've seen or heard something, it's been offered to you in whole or part, etc. Text any tips anonymously to 07958 707 983. You can also email us here. There's a £2,000 reward for the safe return of the bike.

It was taken on Thursday 11th December at approximately 4.50pm from outside Mission Hall, North End Road, W14 by persons in a white Ford Transit van, believed to be registration BD52 RBU.

The bike is cherished and easily recognisable by it's extensive modification with race parts. See the photos attached, though here's a brief summary of parts and quirks. We dearly want it back, so please, keep an eye out, if you're offered any parts and think they may have come from the bike, please let us know.
 
We're offering a £2,000 reward for the safe return of the bike. Text or email us above with details leading to this.

Bike Details:
  • Reg: LF05 BJY
  • Year: 2005
  • VIN: (coming)
  • Milage: 19k

Notable Modifications:
  • Ohlins SBK forks & rear shock
  • Racefit 'Mega' exhaust
  • Carbon frame covers
  • Carbon front and rear mudguards
  • Woodcraft armoured alternator cover
  • NRC armoured right-hand-side engine covers
  • Brembo master-cylinder (with folding lever)
  • Goodridge brake lines front and rear
  • CRG folding clutch lever
  • Racing clip-ons
  • Racing 520 chain & sprockets 
  • Power Commander USB
  • 'Wavey' brake discs front and rear
  • Datatool alarm
  • PP Tuning rear-sets
  • Black race screw-in fuel cap (one bolt missing)
  • LB stickers all over the fairings
  • Racing style short rear brake cylinder

Marks & Quirks:
  • Small dent on tank near clutch lever and scratches on left-top side.
  • Leaking oil sump
  • Scratched rev-counter cover
  • Coolant tank overflow pipe missing
  • Crack on left of windscreen

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Toby-1-kenobi | 15 December 2008, 16:41
(report) #1
Hope this works Jay, can't believe you got stung, Utter ratting scumbags out there. We'll keep our eyes peeled..
 
Afro | 15 December 2008, 17:27
(report) #2
Horrible news mate. I hope the insurance pays out quickly or someone returns the bike after seeing this.
 
MV-Woodster | 15 December 2008, 18:11
(report) #3
mate gutted for you hope it gets back to you but shame this amount of effort isnt made for other members when there bike is stolen
 
Jay | 15 December 2008, 18:29
(report) #4
Thanks Woody, though anyone can submit a story to the news-desk, I'm nothing special.
 
Pavel_S | 15 December 2008, 19:35
(report) #5
Sad new about your lost. hopefully you will be reunited with your baby soon... Eyes wide open for you, you have my cameras...
 
brigsy | 15 December 2008, 21:56
(report) #6
Got my eyes open for you.



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