'86 350x stolen in NW Indiana - VIN LISTED!

[Gag_Halfront]

My 350x was stolen last night.

VIN is JH3TE080XGM105959

See pics below. if anybody finds my bike (or parts of what they think could be my bike) please let me know right away. It is an '86 with white maier plastics, rough frame, very low hours motor, OEM rims, PRM grab bar, headlight guard almost perfect headlights and shroud, worn paint job on the tank, dunlop rear tires, blue OURY grips, OEM exhaust, K&N Filter... If I think of any other distinguishing features, I'll add to the list.

If you have any pics of my bike from TF, Smith, Sandpuppi's, Badlands, etc, please post! I need _recent_ pics that show distinguishing features like the spring-mount flag perch on the PRM grab bar, the homemade skid plate, the tear in the seat, the wear in the paint on the tank, anything will help.

These pics are from when she was fresh and clean. The 350x sticker is missing from the front fender now, she has Oury grips and PRM grab bar, and she's a bit dirty from recent riding but other than that she looks just about exactly like this:

[ceaserthethird]

What happen, how did they get to the 350x ?

[rdlsz24]

Damn that sucks!! Rat bastards. I will keep an eye out here in Northern IL. I have seen VERY few 350xs around here, so if one showed up that looked good like yours it would be a dead giveaway.

Rob

[puggerton03]

Sorry to hear that. I've been hearing about alot of ATV/ATC thefts in my area too. Anyone that goes near my Garage is getting a kiss from my Browning 30-06.

[spoon]

man get the VIN and call the law to at least get it entered into NCIC. check craigslist and i will keep a watch out for it on the web. doubt it shows up in iraq though. But damn i would love to have one here. It would blow hodgey's mind.

[rdlsz24]

Did you have it sitting out or notice any suspicious activity lately? Sadly it's usually somebody you know, a friend of a friend, somebody driving by, etc in these situations....

Rob

[jeswinehart]

got any numbers from the machine Dave ?

[harryredtrike]

bummer dude,we all have to lock up our stuff.chain them up even in the garage.

[Gag_Halfront]

got any numbers from the machine Dave ?

I'm working on that. I've got a bill of sale around here somewhere that has the numbers. As for how it was stolen, I had my 4 machines chained together next to my house because of the work I'm doing in the garage. Yesterday I was doing things in the yard and I had to move the machines to pull my trailer through. I put them back where they were, but I got distracted last night and forgot to put the locks back on and that was it. The 350 was gone by morning. I guess it's my fault. Nicest machine I ever owned. :-(

There's not too many 350x around here and the word is out to some key people. If my bike or even parts from it show up around here, I recon I'll find out about it. Chances are it's long gone, though. I'm guessing whoever took it knew which bike to take and had a new home for it far from here before they ever came and got it.

[tecat-z]

Dave that's a total bummer. You know we'll be looking. Trouble is, as we know there are really no local riding places where people just go and ride in our area. Man, i know how you must feel. I had a pristeen all oem 87 trx250r stolen from me nearly 3 years to the day ago. Broke my garage window to gain access, and opened the big door. Even had the courtesy to close the door after they fled. My thieves had a plan going into it and had it well thought out. So i had to invest into a big dollar security system with glass breaks, door sensors, motions, and even custom made bolt on iron window guards. Our world is truly sad, we have to go to these measures to protect what we work so hard for. Thieves are without a doubt, the absolute lowest form of life on earth. Be it something small, or something as large as a complete machine. I'm sure T-50 will be on the lookout while on patrol in Gary.......

[spoon]

Look for tracks leading away. I bet it's stashed close by and will likely come back for it. Look in the wooded areas and creek beds. Just trying to help a bit bro and feel for ya.

[Tecate 50]

Dave that's a total bummer. You know we'll be looking. Trouble is, as we know there are really no local riding places where people just go and ride in our area. Man, i know how you must feel. I had a pristeen all oem 87 trx250r stolen from me nearly 3 years to the day ago. Broke my garage window to gain access, and opened the big door. Even had the courtesy to close the door after they fled. My thieves had a plan going into it and had it well thought out. So i had to invest into a big dollar security system with glass breaks, door sensors, motions, and even custom made bolt on iron window guards. Our world is truly sad, we have to go to these measures to protect what we work so hard for. Thieves are without a doubt, the absolute lowest form of life on earth. Be it something small, or something as large as a complete machine. I'm sure T-50 will be on the lookout while on patrol in Gary.......

Unreal.....as Tecat-z stated I'm on it! Gag....PM me where you live and as much info you have on the machine, I might know some local cops out that way! Rat bastards......

[Dirtcrasher]

It may not be stashed too far away. Sometimes kids stash them and go to school, then ride when they get out....

Like said above - It could have been a friend, someone who drove by or someone you did some work for.

Most likely someone knew there was a nice "X" there!!

[scottp597]

I will keep an eye out in the Cedar Lake / St. John area. I NEVER see 3-wheelers out here especially an x in that condition. I hope it turns up!

[mrcribbs]

I've got my eye out in the Lafayette area... I'm also emailing the owners of the Badlands to ask them to keep an eye out.