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Title: End of an era
Post by: Diesel on June 22, 2022, 12:07:40 PM

Sad news folks. The amazing STella was stolen from our driveway overnight.
Police due here shortly to investigate.
This is quite upsetting. Keep an eye out around the traps.
Cheers, Diesel (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220622/fff0979e6ff41b734a9c2517affc2983.jpg)

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Bodø on June 22, 2022, 12:27:58 PM

I'm sorry to hear that.   I hope they catch the scumbag.

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Brock on June 22, 2022, 12:36:33 PM

Oh, that is so sad...

Keep an eye out for parts on ebay/gumtree in Tassy i guess..

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: ppopeye on June 22, 2022, 01:19:03 PM

Thats no good. Hope she comes back. In good condition.

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Diesel on June 22, 2022, 03:27:53 PM

FOUND! A few streets away. About to go pick her up after forensics have finished their biz.
Thanks to everyone for you concern and help. A lot to be said for happy endings! 

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Bodø on June 22, 2022, 03:40:08 PM

Great news.  Hopefully there's no damage.

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: StinkyPete on June 22, 2022, 03:49:21 PM

I'm glad you'll get her back,  and hope the thieves are caught.    I also hope the CSI's didn't go too nuts with the fingerprint powder as it can be very difficult to remove from old surfaces.

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Brock on June 22, 2022, 04:00:39 PM

Its a good news Wednesday after all..

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Gadget on June 22, 2022, 08:36:49 PM

Quote from: Diesel on June 22, 2022, 03:27:53 PM

FOUND! A few streets away. About to go pick her up after forensics have finished their biz.
Thanks to everyone for you concern and help. A lot to be said for happy endings! 

Glad to hear.

Hope there is no harm to STella.

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Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Wild Rose on June 22, 2022, 10:21:46 PM

Great news  :candystwheelie

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: ruSTynutz on June 22, 2022, 10:28:33 PM

What a bummer!
Here's hoping the scum left it in one piece after they abandoned it...  :X

I'm assuming they ran out of steam after pushing it that far?  :think1

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Phil.S on June 23, 2022, 01:11:17 PM

I am so glad to hear that , sorry it happened in the first place but glad you got it back , give me a ring sometime

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Skip on June 23, 2022, 05:30:49 PM

Great news mate. Hope STella is unharmed. You do grow attached to them that's for sure. 15 years ownership for mine coming up in September.

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Biggles on June 23, 2022, 10:53:26 PM

That's a relief!  I agree with Rusty- it would appear they pushed it that far and gave up.  Looks like you need a disk lock or big chain.
Even thieving scum obviously know quality when they see it!

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Shiney on June 23, 2022, 10:56:08 PM

Sorry to hear that STella was taken :cuss, but it's awesome to hear that she was quickly found and only a few streets away :thumbsup
I hope there isn't to much damage and you are able to get out and ride again soon :runyay

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Jdbiker on June 24, 2022, 09:37:43 AM

That’s great news Diesel, the pricks must have realised they had bitten off more than they could chew😡, hope they caused no damage.

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Diesel on January 04, 2023, 05:09:14 PM

Thanks for your thoughts everyone. STella was basically untouched with only a pilfering of a phone charger from the glovebox and a theft of the dummy key in the panniers. They did not open or force any of STella's panniers - (otherwise they may have hit pay dirt), but she is my same old girl from way back.
Been on a few rides since then and apart from lubricating sticky joints from the fingerprinting dust (such as the fuel cap mechanism etc), she is back.
Don't tell her I have my eye on the new Gold Wing though  ;-*
Cheers, Diesel

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: CallMeSteve on January 04, 2023, 05:34:12 PM

There would be a few of us giving sly glances at the new 'Wing.  But keep it quiet otherwise the STs may start a mass revolt.

A new 'ST1800' in Candy Ardent Red looks eerily similar to your  :13Candy.   

Title: Re: End of an era
Post by: Shiney on January 04, 2023, 09:07:44 PM

Awesome to hear that STella was basically untouched :runyay

 :think1 A new ST1800 would be awesome though :grin... I'll have to wait a few years for the second hand market price to drop to something I can afford :thumb