Plod have recovered my X-ADV!

[Count Steer]

I'd try to avoid smashing the steering lock TP. You should have all the details of the chassis number etc. There's a chance you could sell it on as a runner rather than break it for a few quid.

[weeksy]

Well that was eventful. I got to see the bike but pictures are forbidden? Anyway, its clearly been in daily use as it has a phone holder, handlebar muffs and a rear rack fitted! Keyless ignition didn't work , presumably bypassed with a ebay kit, so the steering lock is stuck on. That makes recovery harder of course as it cant just be pushed into the back of a van, it needs a skid on the front wheel and winch? I'm happy to break the steering lock as it wont go back on the road easily as chassis number has been ground off and its identity was only traced through datatag. Soem panels are damaged, front tyre is very worn on one side. Termi has been replaced with standard one etc. But I think it'll make more as salvage than it'll cost to recover? CHarges are currently £190 and increase by £10 a day!

Can't be that hard for you and 2 mates/sons to get a hire van and throw in the back ?

[Count Steer]

Get it back, insure it for full value. Leave it in the works car park.....

[Count Steer]

Can't be that hard for you and 2 mates/sons to get a hire van and throw in the back ?

I thought TPs son was boss man at a transport company? Time to mobilise/call in the debts/favours.

[Horse]

Plastic tray under the wheel, should slide ok

Or pole under the headstock and two person lift from either side?

[ChrisW]

In the past I've used Clarke wheel dollies from MachineMart for stubborn-to-move vehicles.

[G.P]

Hot wire it and wheelie it home. Sorted.

[Supermofo]

Great news it's not too bad mate I'd do what the others said and not break the lock.

I found an unused data-tag kit in my GSXS folder the other day, shop didn't tell me and I didn't look closely enough. Maybe I should use it!

[Taipan]

Great news it's not too bad mate I'd do what the others said and not break the lock.

I found an unused data-tag kit in my GSXS folder the other day, shop didn't tell me and I didn't look closely enough. Maybe I should use it!

Deffo use it. I'd have not got this back without it!

[Mussels]

Hot wire it and wheelie it home. Sorted.

Ride it like it's stolen.

[Taipan]

Hot wire it and wheelie it home. Sorted.

Ride it like it's stolen.

WIth the steering lock on, it'll only be round in circles outside the pound!

[Taipan]

Anyone know if it can go back on the road if the chassis number has been ground off? As a parts bike I'm not sure it's worth bothering with tbh? I'm certainly not going to break it and getting it home to sell as salavge looks like being involved. Tempted to just let the pound dispose of it. Thoughts?

[weeksy]

Anyone know if it can go back on the road if the chassis number has been ground off? As a parts bike I'm not sure it's worth bothering with tbh? I'm certainly not going to break it and getting it home to sell as salavge looks like being involved. Tempted to just let the pound dispose of it. Thoughts?

track bike

[Skub]

Anyone know if it can go back on the road if the chassis number has been ground off? As a parts bike I'm not sure it's worth bothering with tbh? I'm certainly not going to break it and getting it home to sell as salavge looks like being involved. Tempted to just let the pound dispose of it. Thoughts?

It's your bike and you have the reg documents,so you could clean it up and get the numbers restamped. There's nothing illegal about that,but if you are selling it on,it would obviously raise questions from a buyer.

[weeksy]

Anyone know if it can go back on the road if the chassis number has been ground off? As a parts bike I'm not sure it's worth bothering with tbh? I'm certainly not going to break it and getting it home to sell as salavge looks like being involved. Tempted to just let the pound dispose of it. Thoughts?

If it's free, i'm tempted to come and get it

[ChrisW]

Anyone know if it can go back on the road if the chassis number has been ground off? As a parts bike I'm not sure it's worth bothering with tbh? I'm certainly not going to break it and getting it home to sell as salavge looks like being involved. Tempted to just let the pound dispose of it. Thoughts?

Is it a VIN plate or stamp? You could get a replacement plate from Honda.

[David]

Anyone know if it can go back on the road if the chassis number has been ground off? As a parts bike I'm not sure it's worth bothering with tbh? I'm certainly not going to break it and getting it home to sell as salavge looks like being involved. Tempted to just let the pound dispose of it. Thoughts?

It's your bike and you have the reg documents,so you could clean it up and get the numbers restamped. There's nothing illegal about that,but if you are selling it on,it would obviously raise questions from a buyer.

I have letter and number stamps......

[Taipan]

Thanks. Might need them but will probably contatc DVLA to see what they say. Getting it home is proving to be more difficult and expensive than expected. first quote,

HI TAIPAN, SO FOR US TO ATTEND AND ASSIST, INCLUDING WNCHING YOU WILL BE LOOKING AT £247.20,

IF WE ARE REQUIRED TO WAIT FOR THE BIKE THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL £72 PER HOUR FOR WAITING, THANKS

[Skub]

I bet they wouldn't mind waiting all day at those rates.

[weeksy]

Thanks. Might need them but will probably contatc DVLA to see what they say. Getting it home is proving to be more difficult and expensive than expected. first quote,

HI TAIPAN, SO FOR US TO ATTEND AND ASSIST, INCLUDING WNCHING YOU WILL BE LOOKING AT £247.20,

IF WE ARE REQUIRED TO WAIT FOR THE BIKE THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL £72 PER HOUR FOR WAITING, THANKS

Surely it's £50 for a hire van ?