What happens if i bought a stolen bike

Ask where the bike came from and whether the seller still has the receipt. Ask for a receipt for the sale. Check the Garage website to see whether the bike has been registered.

Here Are the Rules! Are you sure that you want to quit? How can I see for the latest reported stolen bikes to set up a sting? Re: What to do if you've bought a stolen bike Post by fat and old » Sun Jan 18, am mcfee03 wrote: I'd like to do something about it, but I dont know how.

Re: What to do if you've bought a stolen bike Post by Strydz » Sun Jan 18, pm Something doesn't feel right about all of this, you say the guy is hanging out with a shady gang of characters yet you would rather do a sting than have the cops involved.

Are you not concerned that the shady gang might jump you? What are your plans if you catch the guy out? If the Cops are to lazy as you state then whats the point of the sting? Do you have the listing for the bikes? I'm keen to see them. Hide it in plain sight Re: What to do if you've bought a stolen bike Post by mcfee03 » Mon Jan 19, am Well the original bike has been sold.

I only suspected it was stolen after the same guy tried selling me yet another bike. Now I'm in the awkward position of knowing that I've sold someone a stolen bike, and I could contact them to say it But that wouldn't be right? Oh and about doing my own sting- it's only fantasy really.

You have no legal rights to keep the bike. The general rule is that it remains the property of the original owner and the police can take the motorcycle from you to return it to the original owner or the insurance company if the owner has been paid out.

If you knew that the bike was stolen, or you had some inkling it might be, and turned a blind eye, you need to face up to the fact you may be charged for handling stolen goods. The insurance company or original owner may also have a claim against you for your use of the motorcycle.

Similarly, if there has been a depreciation in value as a result of you using the bike, the original owner or their insurance company could claim against you for the difference. The only situation where they may be prevented from doing this is where at some stage they have made a positive representation that the seller owned the goods, or where they have signed a document which gives that impression.

You can sue the seller for your losses, but this may be very difficult if you bought it from a bloke who only gave you his mobile number and is now nowhere to be found. You will have the right to the reject the goods even after long use, and will be entitled to claim the full purchase price, and interest, despite having the benefit of the goods.

You may have to wait until the criminal investigations are complete to ascertain whether you bought the stolen bike or a clone. If your bike was the cloned one, then you may get nothing at all. Complete the form below and one of our team will call you back. Alternatively call us on to speak to a member of our team. Office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Call us on to speak in to a member of our team, complete our contact form or email us on mail whitedalton. White Dalton have handled 's of motorcycle accident cases over the years. Here is some feedback from some of our recent clients Call us to speak in to a member of our team. If there is no serial number near the cranks, you should check other common places including the front headset or rear stays.

How do you get a title for a stolen motorcycle? Look on the website for "Title Replacement" or "Request a Title. Enter your name, address, city and state. How do I get my stolen bike back? Five steps on how to get your stolen bicycle back Report the theft to the police as quickly as you can, and with as much detail as possible.

Report the theft on specialist websites. Get the word out in your local community to make your bike 'too hot to handle' Get the word out on your own social networks. How long is a bike serial number? They are usually digits long. However, a very small minority of bikes notably Bromptoms also have a barcoded serial number that is affixed on a sticker. Can I register my bike online?

Where can I register my bike? As of , bike registration will be only available online and managed by the Department of Public Safety DPS through the Project Garage bicycle registration program. Bike registration will now be free. What does a bike serial number look like? Finding a bicycle serial number The bottom bracket where serial numbers are typically located is circled.