Should I search for my stolen motorcycle myself?

Searching online? Absolutely. Searching in person, knocking on doors, or staking out a suspicious garage? No. Your first move is always a police report — file it immediately so your bike's VIN goes into the national database. After that, put your energy into the kind of searching that's actually safe and effective.

• Scan online marketplaces daily — Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp, eBay Motors — for your bike or its parts.
• Post in local riding groups and forums. Riders look out for each other, and many bikes are spotted this way.
• Notify nearby shops and salvage yards with photos and your VIN.

What you should never do is confront anyone. If you spot your bike — online or on the street — call the police with the details and your case number, and let them handle the recovery. Thieves can be dangerous, and taking the bike back yourself can create legal problems even though it's your property. If you have a GPS tracker on the bike, give police the live location and stay out of the way. That combination — your eyes plus their authority — is what actually gets bikes home.

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