Very close call!

[toml]

Today after riding at the BMX track we needed some refreshments so decided to stop at Hungry Jacks and get us some unlimited refills. We got there, put our bikes at the entrance ( Manik, Sasquatch and a BRAND NEW kona stuff) and I went in to grab a drink. We decided to sit in the outdoor area with a small glass fence between us and the bikes. after a while we noticed some really dero looking guy cheaking out our bikes, but before we could go out and grab our bikes, he was away on my Sasquatch :mad: (dumbass picked the least valuble bike :p ). Without further adue I was over the fence and after him going completely balistic after him! Shouting really loud "thats my bike, get him someone help" I pelted after him for about 300m before falling over from exhaustion and shock. I looked over at the road to see an old Holden Commadoor absoulutly hooning down the street straight after him, he saw them and threw the bike at some old lady with a pram and ran into his house ( that was just next door, but hoestly what a bloody dumbass, now I have his address :rolleyes: ;) ) the lady in the passenger seat collected my bike and wheeled it to me. We looked back to see him coming back with a crowbar or car jack or something but the guy in the comadoor was onto him sped around and the guy ran away.

I never thought it would actully happen to me, I always think about it and usally am very mindfull to not leave my bike unattended, it was a bit stupid really on my part but I am just so lad to be riding my bike agian.

Oh and by the way, i've got his address and six witnesses who are ready to speak so i've gone to the police and they are starting an investigation and said if all goes well he should be convited in a couple of weeks :D .

Tomorow I am going down to the bike shop and investing in some top notch locks, i've also got a combination padlock to put throught the hole in my disk which should help a bit in future events.

Cheers,
Tom

[tu plang]

ah dude, what a degenerate wanker. glad it turned out ok though. i dont usually condone retaliation but id invest in a few dozen eggs, in winter they'll take longer to reach their peak. probably wait till hes convicted though, dont want to give them any reason to drop charges.

[toml]

ah dude, what a degenerate wanker. glad it turned out ok though. i dont usually condone retaliation but id invest in a few dozen eggs, in winter they'll take longer to reach their peak. probably wait till hes convicted though, dont want to give them any reason to drop charges.


He he he, had that planed ages ago. I'll give it a while to cool off first. Sweet sweet revenge :p .
I am just so glad that bloody legend came and got it back, I am stoked, it dose make you appreciate your bike a whole lot more.
Tom

[louispijpers]

shit tom that is bloody lucky i suggest go to macdonalds i future cause its got that bit where u can put your bikes more safely.

[juzzo]

i go to hungry's all the time and nothing like that has happened to me, thats lucky ay, yer go to macca's now or sit outside

[t]

Lucky, I always park the bike upside down, in the highest gear and with the helmet clipped through the wheel, I figure that'll buy me about 3 seconds.

why weren't you're mates chasing him on their bikes.

[olly1oo6]

Sounds like you got pretty lucky.
A good trick for the future is to take the chain off your front cog. that way; if he tries to get away with it he wont be able to pedal for the first 10 metres.;)

[toml]

Lucky, I always park the bike upside down, in the highest gear and with the helmet clipped through the wheel, I figure that'll buy me about 3 seconds.

why weren't you're mates chasing him on their bikes.


Thats a good idea, thanks.
Yer I was a little dissapointed with my mates, they were a bit slow off the mark and weren't that willing to chase the guy which was a bit anoying but they probably did't know what exactly was going on I spose.

[toml]

Sounds like you got pretty lucky.
A good trick for the future is to take the chain off your front cog. that way; if he tries to get away with it he wont be able to pedal for the first 10 metres.;)

Chain guide ;) . Thanks any way.

[Venciferus]

That was a good read. I'm glad to see you got your bike back and I'm sure you would have been absolutely thanking the crap out of the commodore driver.

Put an elastic band really tight from your brake lever to your handlebars, there's a few extra seconds, can't go anywhere with the brakes on.

[toml]

That was a good read. I'm glad to see you got your bike back and I'm sure you would have been absolutely thanking the crap out of the commodore driver.

YES! I went and got them a carton of beer and a few boxes of celebrations as soon as i got home. Could not stop thanking them! I'm onley 14 so to shell out another $1500 would ruin me. They were really nice and helped me out after it happend so much. The funny thing was where it happend was the other end of town, a fair distance and they lived a few blocks away form me so that was pretty cool.

And thanks for all the tips guys, I think I lack a bit of logic not to think of them.
Tom

[fattyandthepiemakers]

Fuck I love Commodores!

[donthucktoflat]

flip it and undo your QR levers(if not QR then chuck it in the hardest gear)(if you have V brakes, undo the noodle fron the arms.. no brakes the :)).. just make sure you dont forget about it when you leave again:p

[fleshbone]

thats happy to hear,a bad situation come out good.i might sound like an arsehole saying this,but it should make you more weiry about your bike,oh and the fact that you didn't grab one of your mates bikes.but definitly glad to hear it came out all good.

[Binaural]

I keep a tiny little string lock attached to my riding toolkit I carry in my bag with a combination lock (no need to look for keys). If I need to pop into a store and leave my bike up against a wall, I just run that through the frame and wheels. It's thick enough to resist being cut with pliers, but it's really only intended to stop opportunistic snatches.

It's not a good idea to use a padlock through your disc - it's too easy to forget you put it there and damage your mount when you take off!

[Road Rage Ryan]

Tom,

I am glad things worked out well for you. This does not surprise one bit in this town. If you left out a smelly pair of undies with a $1000 price tag on them they would be gone before you knew it.

[Kasplat]

can i have his addy? a cop lives just down the raod from my mate and is always over playing pool! failing that i got some big scary russian mates.....:p

[CAB]

Ah Wilsonton theres your problem lol nah good to hear you didnt loose your bike. I would have to kill someone if I lost my bike. I might try that upside down trick with highest gear in future. Anyways good to hear you didnt loose it.

[rhysrhysbaby]

the easiest way to stop your bike getting stolen is to take it EVERYWHERE!!
ive been surprised how many places dont say anything if you take your bike into their store. in the subway line, through shopping centres, newsagents etc etc. jb is actually the only place ive been told to take my bike out of hte place, so thast when i lock it up outside and be as quick as possible.
:rolleyes:

[2fst4u]

stuff falcons. thank god for commodores and there very inteligent drivers heheh:)

[nate_1990]

i take my bike into mcdonalds with me.

[redavies]

:) damthat was very close ur lucky

[rhino_rocks]

wow dude thats amazing u should post it in a bike mag..........its a realy good read

[julianwisbey]

wow that is the randomest comment ever this thread is also extremly old

[Red Rocket]

this thread is also extremly old

I know, like two whole months!

[Povi]

here ill make it older.................

its good to see that there are still some genuinely nice people out there
the peeps in the commodore didnt have to go after that guy, but they did, and i give them thanks, because its people like that that keep Australia that much nicer

cheers mr. commodore driver

[kona_kona]

I love citizen arrest.

even though it is more like "Citizen chasing down the bad guy until he shits himself and drops the goods"

...love it.

[extreme_ride]

I now have a much greater respect for holden drivers, so lucky to get it back hope you lock it up everywhere you go don't take any chances because most likely no matter where you go someone will be there to steal your bike

[$$$pimp$$$]

so u know the address aye :p theres always sumfin u could do as a silent revenge :p post it!

[Don_]

good to hear you got it back.. good on you for standing up to him

[sygote]

yer bike theft sucks ass. it doesnt matter if ure bike is only worth 10 bucks its still yours and no one has a rite to steal it
i hope it never happens to me,

[warrior]

I went to hungry jacks not to long ago and after reading this thread i put my sassy in the highest gear and sat it upside down. My other mate did the same. We had no trouble. Glad to hear that you got the guy. Had your revenge yet?

[lebronmtb]

that was a pretty good story, poor granny but