FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: Thank you for posting the theft of my GSX-R on your website. Originally, I believed that it was stolen by professionals to be parted out but soon discovered it was stolen by a common thief. Fortunately, he was arrested joy riding on it but only after he managed to burn off the rear tire and throw it down the road several times on each side. It is mind boggling that the machine that I meticulously maintained for 3+ years could be destroyed by some Neanderthal lowlife within a 4-day period. Anyone who is around motorcycles develops a respect for machinery and hates to see stuff like this happen, especially if you are in the industry. When it happens to YOUR bike it is an entirely different matter. Later this week I will be meeting with my insurance carrier to determine whether it will be written off or repaired. As you can imagine, my disgust and frustration runs pretty deep. Thanks again for your posting and keep up the excellent magazine, I look forward to each issue. Steve Holl Quality Research Analyst Motorcycle Technical Department American Suzuki Motor Corporation Brea, California See related post: Stolen GSX-R1000 May 06, 2005 ~https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=22770~