Phast Phils Bikes Stolen

[454MRW]

I'm posting this for our good friend Phil Ketchum. Please keep your eyes open for these bikes and trailer. Thanks, Mike

I walked out the door to leave for Diamond Don's and found my entire trailer has been stolen, along with two dirt bikes. Please keep an eye out for them. Stolen in Wichita, KS

Trailer = black PJ trailer - no back gate
VIN 733522234 Model PJ5106

1974 Hodaka 100cc Super Rat, model 98
Racing number = 28u
Frame = G12965
Engine = L18697
Orange plastic tank - no emblems
Michelin S12's front/rear

1979 KTM 250 GS - white tank w/KTM emblems and 250 logos on side
Racing number = 28u
Serial # 99203615
Works Performance rear shocks
Michelin S12's front/rear


Thanks,
Phil Ketchum
816-678-8811



Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S

[Jeff D]

Guys, keep your eyes on your local Craigslist for these bikes.  You might even post a Stolen notice in the motorcycle ads with Phil's info.  Advise your local bike shops, too.  Phil's bikes aren't like your run-of-the-mill Yamahondosakazukis and will stand out like a sore thumb to anyone who knows bikes...even to modern guys who don't.  The more eyes we have open, the better the chances we can get Phil's bikes back.

Jeff DeBell

[pketchum]

Thanks Jeff, your words are very accurate.  I'm counting on the scumbag thieves taking them out of hiding and try riding them - surely the tight knit vintage community will spot them and take down their license plate number so they can be tracked.

Flatbed trailer + 2 race bikes stolen from my driveway in Wichita, KS on 4/2/2009

PJ Trailer, color black w/3 blue bike shoes (eliminates tie-downs)
Trailer was jackknifed once so there is damage to the front right rail  
Has 8 large D-rings welded on
NEW spare tire + NEW white rim is mounted to the front of trailer
Back gate removed before theft
VIN # 4P5SA101X22022234 Model PJ510G

1974 Hodaka Super Rat
Orange plastic tank, w/orange fenders
Blue frame, #G12965
Black 100cc engine = L18697
Michelin S12`s front/rear

1979 KTM 250 GS
White tank w/white fenders
Black 250 logos on sidecovers
Engine # 9-5421194
Works Performance rear shocks (white/blue)
Michelin S12`s front/rear
Lectron flat-slide carburetor
MZB electronic ignition

Phil Ketchum
816-678-8811

pics located at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31343738@N08/3419946011/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31343738@N08/3419945973/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31343738@N08/3419956955/

[checkcrew]

Phil and i still feel the PAIN !!!!

Mike Gallagher, NJ.

[pketchum]

Yes, I still look for them every day and will continue to pursue the individual(s) who stole my trailer + 2 race bikes.

Photo slideshow at:  
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31343738@N08/show/


Thanks to all who continue to keep their eyes open!


Phil

[Charles Gresham]

Eyes out for these down here !! I have sent e mails to my riding buddies to watch for them !

1974 Penton 250 Hare Scrambler
1973 Honda CL 100
1983 Honda XL 185
1993 Yamaha RT 180

[VICTOR MONZ]

I recently had an experience which, in my gut felt like it was going south.  An E-Bayer  "Buy it Now", began a story of tripping cross- country, different stories and phony cell calls.  Then to top it asking to buy another vehicle, once he arrived to to transport and the beat goes on....I cancelled the sale and of course turned all the info over to E-Bay, including all e-mails, etc...

Maybe I missed a cash deal or maybe I saved me from being taken advantage of ?  I have since taken strong measures towards my protection and privacy.

There are alot of desperate people out there looking for opportunities.