And now you've got your serial number in your phone and the cloud so you can't lose it. Everybody says they'e going to record their serial number eventually, but if your bike gets stolen before you do and the cops recover it, you'll be really disappointed when you can't get it back because you can't prove it's yours. Also, if one of our registered users - like a bike shop, dealer, or reseller - runs your stolen bike's serial number, we'll see the 'hit', and put them in touch. Run serial numbers: To check a bike's serial number to see if it is stolen, click here. We've registered 212,350 bikes and recovered 5,337 stolen bikes. So far we have 602 partner bike shops, police departments, and bike advocacy organizations. Show multi-serial search. Why Check That Bike? We run checks against over 70,000 records provided by Police Forces, bicycle insurers and stolen property registers. Our records represent the most comprehensive free search you can do when buying a used bicycle.
Posted by4 months ago
Stolen e-bike, any help appreciated
Hi all, this is long shot I know but my fiancee's dark blue Gazelle Arroyo e-bike was stolen from a (not so) secure cage in our building some time this week, last seen on Sunday, noticed missing yesterday.
If you see anyone selling one, serial GZ60945934, or if you work in a bike store and someone brings it in to get help with their 'lost key' for the through-wheel lock, or if they want to buy a replacement battery for this kind of bike, please let me know via DM. If you're uncomfortable contacting me directly, call Seattle PD's non emergency number and tell them, the incident number is 19-15057.
Thanks in advance.
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Buying a used motorcycle means you have to be aware of the realistic possibility that it could be stolen. Don't let a good price convince you that it is a waste of time to check that the motorcycle is not stolen and the seller is legitimate. You can check If a bike engine and transmission are of the five-finger discount variety with a few pieces of information from the motorcycle and an hour or so on the phone with your local police.
Step 1
Spray the top of the engine block, just behind the cylinder heads with carburetor cleaner. Make sure the engine is cold before you do this. Wipe the cleaner off with a rag.
Step 2
Check Serial Number Ipad
Locate the engine's serial number stamped on the engine block. For most motorcycles, it will be stamped in the area that you cleaned. If you do not find it, clean and look on the front lower half of the block. Write the numbers down.
Step 3
Clean the surface of the transmission case of your motorcycle. Locate the stamped number on the transmission case. Depending on the year and make of your model it could be located on the top or the side of the case. It will be located closer to where the transmission joins the engine rather then where it meets the rear wheel. Write that number down.
Call your local police department and ask for the 'Auto Theft' department. If they do not have a department dedicated to auto theft, request 'Larceny.' Explain to the officer that you want to verify that a motorcycle you are considering buying is not stolen and give them the serial numbers. They will be able to check the numbers against reports of stolen vehicles.
Tip
- Ask for a copy of the seller's drivers ID and registration as well. A legitimate seller will have no problems with giving you this information so you can further verify they are the owner of the bike. When you call the police, have them check the registration and ID number to make sure you are dealing with a legitimate seller.
Warning
- Don't buy a motorcycle with a scratched serial number or a missing one. Chances are this bike is stolen, and you will have to surrender the bike with no compensation for what you paid for it.
Items you will need
- Carburetor cleaner
- Rag
- Pen
- Paper
- Phone
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