BIKES AND SUPPORT TRUCK STOLEN Cannonball 2014

[Steve Slocombe]

I'm really sorry to hear this. Could we have engine numbers please, in case these bikes arrive in bits at the big Mannheim, Germany swap meet 10-12 October.

[shelbyinparadise]

Thanks William for the encouragement. Unless my tools are recovered I will have to retire from rebuilding or restoring for the public. 48 years of collecting tools from dealers, swap meets and trading with other collectors, I had amassed a complete tool box of antique tool and die makers hand tools for mechanical restorations and rebuilding linkerts including the factory cleanout tools, I brought my large metal storage box of n.o.s. Linkert parts for all models along with 4 carbs brought to keep these machines running, like I did on the Cherokee Texas Hill Country road run. All gone....................

I set out to prove to myself I had recovered from my Colon Cancer surgery by being part of this event, and I achieved that only to be kicked in the nuts by scum. I will wait for a while and see what happens, Mother starts Chemo again Nov. 11, so I will have my hands full at home.

Lets hope everyone recovers their losses, Shelby

[alanc48]

found the truck, still missing the rest

"UPDATE: Motorcycle Cannonball Support Truck has been recovered by Tacoma Sheriffs Department. Support Trailer, Cannonball motorcycles and equipment still missing. PLEASE continue to share this story worldwide. In the last 12 hours this has gone VIRAL in a HUGE way. We will not rest until these priceless machines and equipment have been recovered and the culprits brought to justice. Team Carson Classic Motors is STILL offering a $20,000 reward, which may very well be increased as supporters have offered to donate. HELP BRING THESE MOTORCYCLES HOME. Find the scum!!!!!"

[wideglide38]

I'm not a big user of the social media outlets (Facebook, Instagram, etc.); however, after seeing how they were all blitzed by everyone (proving everyones sincere concern for our passion); I sure hope they turn up quick leads with the authorities and fast apprehension of the thieves! This incidence has made me think of hiding a Low Jack on my scoots!! Best of luck Shelby!

[frichie68]

No news is not good news....
Is there a security camera in the area?

[shelbyinparadise]

I just talked with Shelbyinparadise, he was the driver for this support vehicle which belongs to Jon Neuman. There was also a '28 complete bike in pieces for spares, also belonging to Jon. THE CASE NUMBER IS 14-266-0150. Tacoma PD # to call with any info is as posted above, (253) 798-4721. I'll have some tag numbers in a bit to post also.

I want to thank Lonnie, Fred, and Bill plus all other AMCA members for their quick response in passing out information. One minor detail to correct, the trailer was 16 foot instead of 20 foot. Lonnie was correct that I led the Carson Team 3 truck caravan driving Jon's Great PowerStroke Diesel, pulled the support Trailer from Daytona Beach to Tacoma Washington without a hitch. Jessie Law, the JD mechanic (Trained by Dr J. himself) rode shotgun in the truck and after many a long night of working on bikes would nap while I drove to the next stop.

After the closing ceremonies at the Lemay museum, we packed Jon's Truck to overflowing with the 5 motorcycles, all of our spare parts and special tools, luggage, Tee shirts from stops during the trip, everything we had except for what we needed for the night at hotel was packed into truck and trailer, ready for the trip home. There was 4 people to ride to Texas, and the mood was perfect after Team Carson pulled off two second place finishes in class 2 and class 3 by Mike Carson and Jon Neuman. It was decided to have a Team Dinner Monday night with the riders needing a little rest, Jon had the truck serviced for the trip home and it was parked ready for the trip when the worst happened.

We all lost everything but what we had on or carried to our room, after a once in a lifetime experience traveling with so many great people. I was lucky that I carried my laptop to the room. Flying home tomorrow, will post more later.

Thanks to all of our friends. Shelby

[Hollywood]

Posted on my blog....

http://knucklebuster1939.blogspot.com/2014/09/cannonball-motorcycles-and-support.html

[Adam M]

Really sorry to hear about this. It's a bad ending to a great event. We love our bikes more then people understand , it's really heartbreaking , we put everything into them. I posted a few things on face book , and hope my friends repost and so on.
1951 Adam

[harleytoprock]

I would think that the thieves have the truck and trailer hid inside somewhere. Either they are locals with there own hide away or they are renting something somewhere close. The truck and trailer are too obvious to be on the road.

[BigLakeBob]

I'm sure the police are already on it, but what about the gps (ie little black box the ins companies track) in the truck. Is 2001 too old for this to have been factory installed?

[alanc48]

Man i hope they nab these guys and everything gets back to you guys, this is the worst after a great cannonball.

[stevekleincustom]

Al, If you can post a point of contact and telephone # (assuming police/sheriff's dept.). This would help. I've posted on several facebook pages.

Thank You so much William! Every effort has merit!

[stevekleincustom]

spread the word (from buck carson's fb page)

last night, four motorcycle cannonball bikes and their support truck and trailer were stolen from the hotel murano in tacoma, washington. The bikes were as follows (number 54) 1919 harley davidson j, (number 73) 1926 harley davidson jd, (number 76) 1931 harley davidson vl, (number 99) 1928 harley davidson jd. The truck is a dark grey 2001 ford f350 with motorcycle cannonball logos on the front doors, and the trailer is a 20 foot enclosed grey trailer with 4 windows and a large motorcycle cannonball logo on the rear door. I will also be posting photos of each motorcycle and the support vehicle as well.

thank you al for the initial posting so fast!

[stevekleincustom]

Here is full shot of the truck and trailer

Thank You sir! I just talked to Truck Trailer Owner Jon Neuman and he said that they are working with Tacoma Port of Authority, Tacoma Police, Sheriffs Department, Department of Motor Vehicle Theft, Highway Patrol etc... $20,000 reward for indformation leading to arrest has been announced. TV Stations, Radio Stations and Newspapers have all interviewed the Cannonball Team. I sent all vehicles decriptions, vin numbers, license plate numbers and photos of all vehicles to all AMCA Chapter Newsl;etter Editors so they could send out a blitz email to West Coast and Northwest AMCA Mmebers. All we can do is cross our fingers.
Thank You To All AMCA Members who SPREAD THE WORD!

[stevekleincustom]

Maybe one of the owner's left their cell phone in a saddlebag and on. . . . . they could locate the phone that way!

No such luck on that idea. But Thank You Sir!