My FJ was stolen this morning

[aviationfred]

I have very bad news to report this morning. my 1989 FJ1300 was stolen out of my garage this morning. I am hoping that it will be recovered quickly with minimum damage. It is posted all over Facebook.

Fred

[fjbiker84]

How did they steal it?  Did they break into the garage?  Did they find a key to the FJ and ride it off or load it in a truck?  Do you think the thieves were watching your house and knew your activities - like when you went to work, etc? If they were professional thieves why would they target an old FJ (even if yours was in great condition with lots of mods) since the market value wouldn't be that much?  So many questions.   

[ribbert]

I have very bad news to report this morning. my 1989 FJ1300 was stolen out of my garage this morning. I am hoping that it will be recovered quickly with minimum damage. It is posted all over Facebook.

Fred

Holy shit Fred, that's terrible.

I hope it is found quickly and without damage. Can't say the same for the thief (without damage that is)

What a low act. You would have to think it was targeted, with all it's upgrades and mods. Here you'd have to pay someone to steal a stock FJ.

Noel

[yamaha fj rider]

Fred, as you know I am very sorry to hear about your 89 being stolen. I am hopeful you will get it back soon. Probably shortly after it runs out of gas.

Kurt

PS

This is not how I would have gone about dispelling, the "theft deterrent white" label.

[Derek Young]

Terrible news Fred! You have poured your heart and soul into your FJ! I hope you are ok.
I wish you luck with the recovery.

Derek

[fj1289]

Everyone keep an eye out on craigslist, ebay, and especially any local for sale sites. 

I hate an F'n thief!

Fred - this sucks a ton more than my trailer getting stolen ... and I still get upset about that!

[giantkiller]

Crap Fred that sucks. That is a large part of your life. Taken away by a POS coward. Hope you get it back unharmed. And whoever it was gets to be somebody's bitch in prison. Had my Vance and Hines limited edition stolen. He grazed a guard rail. Luckily his leg kept it from too much damage. Only gone a few hours. He went to jail for something else.

I feel kinda violated. Just because I know you and that awesome bike.

[Pat Conlon]

Well guys, we know what to be on the look out for....what's the VIN#?

We all know how much you loved that bike (and it showed)
Really hope it's returned to you soon .

[Neoday2]

Bummer!!! You really have a nice FJ build- I'll keep my eyes open in the Minneapolis area. 

[jscgdunn]

Sorry to hear Fred...good luck finding it.

[TexasDave]

Who steals an FJ? There are plenty of other bikes worth 10X more. Hope they get the druggies who did this and get your bike back with no damage. Have to watch CL for parts.

Dave

[FJ1100mjk]

Who steals an FJ? There are plenty of other bikes worth 10X more.

Dave

With all the money spent on it, Fred's bike was worth 10X the average price of a run-of-the-mill FJ. Or there abouts.

[X-Ray]

So sorry mate.  DIRTY BASTARDS!! I've had 2 cars stolen in the past, and the things I'd love to do to mongrels who dare try to take your hard work and effort would land me in jail.  Here's hoping for a quick return and these low scum are found in a ditch on the side of the road. (Did I tell you I hate thieves?)

[1tinindian]

Damn it Fred, this pisses me off.
You have done so much to that FJ, nobody but you deserves to put their butt in that saddle.
I hope you get her back in one piece!

[giantkiller]

Either they know Fred and all the stuff he's done to it. Or perhaps they thought it was a new bike. I've had a few that thought my 1350. Was a new model.