Attempted fuel theft?

[Grahamm]

Are you sure absolutely nothing else in the shed was taken or moved?

There's nothing of any value in the shed apart from the Optimate!

Was the shed door or gate still swinging open?
If they were disturbed they wouldn't hang about closing doors.

I don't they were disturbed, just stymied when they couldn't lift the tank.

Was there no damage to the bike? Presumably they would have tried yanking it past the handle bars causing some damage.

I've not noticed any damage to the handlebars or the tabs at the front of the tank where the bolts go. Also, although it's at the bottom of the garden and not obvious, if they'd tried brute force they may have attracted some attention.

It's just possible that last time you had the tank off, you only nipped both bolts and forgot to tighten them both. This would make it perfectly feasible for two bolts to come loose and fall off.  We've all done it!

Sorry, but I really don't think this is the case. Even if I'd somehow forgotten (which I very much doubt) the idea that they would both come out simultaneously is unlikely and it's even less likely that I'd have not noticed one missing and then have the second one fall out too.

[midden]

Can't say I've ever paid much attention to the single bolt on my tank.

[Dead Eye]

I've ridden around with the single bolt missing on my blue fazer before... only for a few miles at which point I realised and returned home woops

[Deefer666]

Yup, Deefer had a tankful nicked from his FJ1200 a while back.

I'd say secure the gate better, or invest in a security camera. If they know where the bike is for fuel, that knowledge *may* be passed on to bike thieves.

Yup obviously I now have someone to tell all my stories for me.

[midden]

[quote author=ChristoT link=topic=16503.msg190056#msg190056 date=1428345080]
Yup, Deefer had a tankful nicked from his FJ1200 a while back.

I'd say secure the gate better, or invest in a security camera. If they know where the bike is for fuel, that knowledge *may* be passed on to bike thieves.

Yup obviously I now have someone to tell all my stories for me.
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Next he'll be paying your shopping bill for ya. Or even better washing your Y fronts

[ChristoT]

[quote author=Deefer666 link=topic=16503.msg190552#msg190552 date=1428602024]
[quote author=ChristoT link=topic=16503.msg190056#msg190056 date=1428345080]
Yup, Deefer had a tankful nicked from his FJ1200 a while back.

I'd say secure the gate better, or invest in a security camera. If they know where the bike is for fuel, that knowledge *may* be passed on to bike thieves.

Yup obviously I now have someone to tell all my stories for me.
[/quote]
Next he'll be paying your shopping bill for ya. Or even better washing your Y fronts
[/quote]

FFS, Mids, don't give him ideas!  :lol :lol

[locksmith]

Well blow me down, just spotted my front axle pinch bolt about to fall off the bike. It must have been 300 miles ago I had the front wheel off.
I always meticulously torque everything up but obviously have missed this so goes to show its easily done!!!!