Author Topic: Help Needed - Stolen 1976 CB750F (Read 5733 times)

JohnG · « **on:** May 22, 2007, 04:35:42 PM »

hi
I had my 1976 CB750F stolen from a parking lot in Worcester , MA this afternoon (Tuesday May 22). It had a MA registration AZ7533 and VIN CB750F2011515. I will post the engine number later.

It has a burgundy, original, somewhat faded tank, new burgundy rear cowl and is generally in Excellent condition. The only obviously non stock items are cast wheels. It had the original (kinda ugly) factory 4-1 exhaust system. The odomenter reads 61,500 miles.

There is a reward of $1000 for information leading to its recovery. I am the original owner

You may call me at any time at 978 928 5094 or email me at jagoulet@charter.net

thank you
John

pyro139 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 22, 2007, 04:40:50 PM »

Quote from: JohnG on May 22, 2007, 04:35:42 PM

hi
I had my 1976 CB750F stolen from a parking lot in Worcester , MA this afternoon (Tuesday May 22). It had a MA registration AZ7533 and VIN CB750F2011515. I will post the engine number later.

It has a burgundy, original, somewhat faded tank, new burgundy rear cowl and is generally in Excellent condition. The only obviously non stock items are cast wheels. It had the original (kinda ugly) factory 4-1 exhaust system. The odomenter reads 61,500 miles.

There is a reward of $1000 for information leading to its recovery. I am the original owner

You may call me at any time at 978 928 5094 or email me at jagoulet@charter.net

thank you
John

sorry to hear this john keep an eye on e-bay, does tank or any other part have any tell tale features that it your bike? most honda fours that get snached end up as part bikes, and usualy on ebay, again sorry hear about such a tragic loss.

old750 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 22, 2007, 10:44:47 PM »

any pictures?

rbirkhan · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2007, 05:01:47 AM »

That sucks there is hope it may be found my friend got his Harley back, police found it in Florida 3 months later all beaten up being driven by an highly intoxicated felow who purchased it for $500 from "some Guy". Got stolen during Daytona bike week. Good luck.

loonymoon · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2007, 05:05:27 AM »

Sorry to hear about that. Especially heart breaking as you are the original owner and will have seen it through it's whole life so far.

I really hope it turns up somewhere unharmed.

andy750 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2007, 05:27:11 AM »

Hey John, Ill keep a look out in the Boston area and on CL. That really sucks and hopefully it will be recovered. Thanks for letting us know. I never usually lock my CB750.
Andy

MRieck · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2007, 07:16:25 AM »

That's a real a-hole move on some thiefs part. What...is he going to sell the parts for 500.00 on ebay?

A new GSXR, R1 etc would make more sense. After owning my F for over 30 years I can only imagine how you feel. Good luck.

WJL75 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2007, 08:49:35 AM »

Sorry to hear about your bike. If you have any close up picks of parts, it will help to identify them if they pop up on ebay.

Wheelhorse77 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 23, 2007, 02:24:37 PM »

why would anyone want to steal an old bike; some people need the stupid award.

Like what was said above, there are much hotter bikes out there than an old sohc. Catch the guy and cut his hands off.

Dave L · « **Reply #9 on:** May 23, 2007, 03:20:12 PM »

Hi
Sorry to hear of your lose, some years back i had my cb175 stolen from my garage i found it not far away ,it may be closer than you think .
GOOD LUCK

DAVE,
IN WORCESTER IN THE UK.

mick750F · « **Reply #10 on:** May 23, 2007, 05:33:23 PM »

That's some sorry news John. I'll keep my eyes and ears open here in my part of the state. I'm sure you know to check with bike boneyards not only around Worcester but in NH, RI, VT and CT...maybe ME and NY too. As has been mentioned keep your eyes on ebay and craigslist too. craigslist in all the states I mentioned. I'd report it to the MA state police too...their database might be better than the Worcester PD.

If you're lucky...geesh how can this be lucky...but maybe it was just taken for a joyride and will be found soon not far from home. Hang in there man...

Mike

nteek754 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 23, 2007, 07:11:14 PM »

Hey there so sorry John I will keep my eyes and ears open up here in Maine you never know good luck Craig in Maine

BobbyR · « **Reply #12 on:** May 23, 2007, 07:38:40 PM »

Quote from: MRieck on May 23, 2007, 07:16:25 AM

That's a real a-hole move on some thiefs part. What...is he going to sell the parts for 500.00 on ebay? A new GSXR, R1 etc would make more sense. After owning my F for over 30 years I can only imagine how you feel. Good luck.

Mike, you would be surprised what some people would do for under $500.00. John you have any drama with someone in the area? Think carefully about that and if so watch them. If you have a kid or joyriders, ask a local cop where stuff gets dumped. Every area has a dumping ground.

JohnG · « **Reply #13 on:** May 25, 2007, 06:38:55 AM »

I am happy to report the bike was recovered abandoned within a few miles of where it was stolen. Someone hot wired it and went for a joy ride as best I can tell. Damage was pretty minimal, mostly the sidecover over the electrics on the left side got trashed during its removal (however I had just bought new ones but not installed them so this was no real loss).

So I am delighted to have the ol' girl back! Now I need to give serious thought to how to keep this from happening again.

Thanks to all of you for your supportive responses and to my good friend Mike who spent many hours riding around Worcester with me looking for it.

John

Ingrid · « **Reply #14 on:** May 25, 2007, 06:46:24 AM »

PFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF,
Great!

andy750 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 25, 2007, 06:48:28 AM »

Excellent news John!

cheers
Andy

loonymoon · « **Reply #16 on:** May 25, 2007, 08:31:47 AM »

Quote from: JohnG on May 25, 2007, 06:38:55 AM

I am happy to report the bike was recovered abandoned within a few miles of where it was stolen. Someone hot wired it and went for a joy ride as best I can tell. Damage was pretty minimal, mostly the sidecover over the electrics on the left side got trashed during its removal (however I had just bought new ones but not installed them so this was no real loss).

So I am delighted to have the ol' girl back! Now I need to give serious thought to how to keep this from happening again.

Thanks to all of you for your supportive responses and to my good friend Mike who spent many hours riding around Worcester with me looking for it.

Congrats I'm glad to hear you got the old girl back. Probably opportunist thieves then, a good chain should stop that from happening again. My partners Suzuki RF600 was stolen last year from outside our house and the police found it only about a mile away, hotwired and involved in the attempted theft of a much more expensive bike. The theft of his RF was probably opportunistic as it wasn't locked and could just be wheeled away.

My 250cc scooter was nearly stolen last month too (dodgy area). My alarmed disc lock that I'd bought just two days earlier saved the day. Without the alarm I reckon they may have been able to drag it away and attack a normal disc lock.

mick750F · « **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2007, 08:56:53 AM »

Great news John! Quite the emotional roller coaster ride eh?

Two things I do to try to slow down anyone attempting to make off with my bike along with use of the fork lock...my cover is padlocked to the front wheel and I lock the rear wheel to a shock with a Citadel bicycle u-lock. If anyone really wants it they can get it but it wouldn't be a quick job.

Mike

greenjeans · « **Reply #18 on:** May 25, 2007, 09:14:54 AM »

Good to hear you found your bike.....

Anybody ever put remote battery cut-offs like the hotrod guys do?
I'll be finished with my project soon & after reading this post, I'm considering something along those lines.

Did you find it, or did the boys in blue find it?

dusterdude · « **Reply #19 on:** May 25, 2007, 09:15:52 AM »

excellent!!!!

Short Round · « **Reply #20 on:** May 25, 2007, 01:17:45 PM »

something like this might work, but I'm no expert................Chris

cleveland · « **Reply #21 on:** May 25, 2007, 01:22:44 PM »

As I was reading your original post I was thinking to myself, "He is never going to see that bike again. It's probably in parts by now." I have to say I am glad I was wrong!

Someone posted an article about stealing bikes a while back. The stole their own bike in broad daylight with a ton of witnesses and when the witnesses were asked, no one saw anything.

The bikes even had alarms on them!

I have been thinking about using a rubber coated chain as my anti-theft devise. Just run the chain from the frame to the front wheel. I know using the back wheel would be more effective, but I think visibility of the chain is a big deal. The would be thief might not see the chain on the back and tear up the bike before they realize what is going on. If it is easier to notice (most thiefs are not the brightest bunch) they may just move on to an easier score.

JohnG · « **Reply #22 on:** May 27, 2007, 08:14:54 PM »

I like that locking starter solenoid accessory!!

As we were riding around looking for it (we found it, cops did not), I had alot of time to think about how easy it would be to steal a bike not chained to anything. We estimated that 3 decent sized guys with a pickup truck or van could simply pick it up and load it in perhaps 30-45 seconds. Even with the steering column locked (which actually might help as it stiffens the chassis up if you think about it).

A quality cable would be a big improvement. Chains are probably too fast to cut through with bolt cutters but there must be hi-tech chains.

Do any of you guys use an alarm system??

As to the "Why" of it...who knows?? If I totally parted the bike out and sold every last piece on ebay, maybe I get $1000 but it would take weeks. Alot of trouble for a modest amount of money. So the joy-riding idea and maybe the challenge of it (somebody watched Gone In Sixty Seconds too many times and took it seriously)

Personally it would have been a disaster. Far worse than a new bike as I could not replace it , or even want to. I have probably worked on nearly every single component of it over 31 years and it's an old friend by now. Someone could give me a mint, low mileage identical bike and I would have little interest. But you guys understand...

Anyway, thanks for all of your thoughts and concern!!

John
Still Present 1976 CB750F

Gordon · « **Reply #23 on:** May 27, 2007, 08:25:07 PM »

Quote from: JohnG on May 27, 2007, 08:14:54 PM

Personally it would have been a disaster. Far worse than a new bike as I could not replace it , or even want to. I have probably worked on nearly every single component of it over 31 years and it's an old friend by now. Someone could give me a mint, low mileage identical bike and I would have little interest. But you guys understand...

I'm really glad to hear you got it back!

Your experience has convinced me to be much more careful when it comes to the security of my bikes.

Master Ted · « **Reply #24 on:** May 27, 2007, 09:16:21 PM »

Outstanding, John. I'm going look after security measures me damnself.

jaknight · « **Reply #25 on:** May 28, 2007, 03:15:51 AM »

Hi John,

Man oh Man, am I happy for you! Congrats on finding your bike in basically good shape!

Though I'm a grown old man, I have to admit I would be a heart broken little kid if my 750 were stolen. There have been at least 6 attempts to steal mine that I am aware of.

One attempt was stopped by the CEO (of all people) at the place where I work. I had a wheel lock on the rear wheel (one of those U shaped bicycle type locks that goes through the shock absorber, spokes, etc.) and was inside the fenced compound at work. The CEO saw two men grabbing the bike and starting to lift it off the ground. They had a van outside the fence with its side door open and were going to lift it and put it in the van. He yelled at them, "What the hell are you doing?," they put the bike down ran to the van and split.

Now, I use the rear wheel lock and always chain to the fence post at work and I chain it to an "I" beam at home in an apartment complex that I live in. The chain is VERY thick linked and is made of what is called "PreStressed" steel. I remember when I bought the chain, they actually had difficulty cutting the links with a hydraulic actuated cutting press. I feel better about things now with the chains that I have.

Anyway, very glad to know that things have come to a good conclusion for you......

~ ~ ~ jaknight ~ ~ ~

mick750F · « **Reply #26 on:** May 28, 2007, 07:07:23 AM »

Quote from: JohnG on May 27, 2007, 08:14:54 PM

Do any of you guys use an alarm system??

Forgot to mention it earlier. I sometimes use a portable alarm system. It's about the size of a pack of cigarettes and makes a decent amount of noise for being such a small unit. It's loud enough that you wouldn't want to be in the same room with it. It works on motion, can be adjusted for sensitivity, is battery powered and fits under the seat. I don't know if it's still made but I bought two a while ago on ebay. The brand is Quorom...the model is Elert.

Mike

Egil · « **Reply #27 on:** May 28, 2007, 07:24:08 AM »

Real nice you get it back

steven400/4 · « **Reply #28 on:** May 28, 2007, 12:57:42 PM »

glad you got your baby back my work mates take the pee out of me when i say i,m going to chain it to the speare lorry at work when i finnish it

regards steven400/4 [staffs]

MRieck · « **Reply #29 on:** May 28, 2007, 01:42:07 PM »

Great news. I run a chain etc through the rims in my garage. I live in a nice neighborhood but I've had stuff stolen and hate the feeling so better safe than sorry. What was the line in Full Metal Jacket about the unlocked footlocker....

JohnG · « **Reply #30 on:** May 28, 2007, 04:29:12 PM »

Quote from: mick750F on May 28, 2007, 07:07:23 AM

Quote from: JohnG on May 27, 2007, 08:14:54 PM
Do any of you guys use an alarm system??

Forgot to mention it earlier. I sometimes use a portable alarm system. It's about the size of a pack of cigarettes and makes a decent amount of noise for being such a small unit. It's loud enough that you wouldn't want to be in the same room with it. It works on motion, can be adjusted for sensitivity, is battery powered and fits under the seat. I don't know if it's still made but I bought two a while ago on ebay. The brand is Quorom...the model is Elert.

Mike

There is a version on Ebay now for motorcycles. I will take a shot at it. I would not have known about it except for your post, Mike. Thanks!!

jtb · « **Reply #31 on:** May 29, 2007, 10:48:54 PM »

Congratulations, John. Glad it's home.

dagersh · « **Reply #32 on:** May 30, 2007, 08:57:45 AM »

Great News John!

I thought of you yesterday when I left my '76 on the street in NYC to run up to my apartment - fortunately, I have a doorman at my building.

I am very glad to see this morning that you recovered your baby!

Who cares if anyone is watching - give it a huge hug.

Gersh

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Author Topic: Help Needed - Stolen 1976 CB750F (Read 5733 times)

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