Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet!

anupam00 · 31st January 2022, 23:39

Dear Arun,

Really happy to see the wonderful thread and update,

The passion towards Automobile is something that is what every enthusiast dreams and lives for,

Although in the current age - the love for automobile's -be it cars or bike that is decreasing with young crowd,

But I am quite happy to see your update and also happy that our Karthik played a significant role here as well,

Shall be requesting you to post a detailed review about do's and don't for up keeping a bullet in good shape,

Happy driving,

Its been long since I last posted on team -bhp but couldn't resist,

Thanks & Regards
Anupam

Mafia · 1st February 2022, 09:40

The story is so amazing, it has made the papers. Congratulations!

I was telling my son that it is on this forum I saw the story first.

arun1100 · 1st February 2022, 10:26

Thank you all for the Thanks and Posts!

Well, I have posted ownership threads of almost all my vehicles. This thread was special to me and over time, the Team-Bhp link spread across so many enthusiasts, friends and relatives. My Dad's friends received the Team Bhp link of this thread and Dad could re-unite with many of his old friends! That's the power of Team-Bhp!!

Cartoq guys posted an article too giving due Credits to Team-Bhp.
https://www.cartoq.com/stolen-royal-...fter-25-years/

Recently, Peter from Times of India who also is a Team-Bhp follower, interviewed our family and the article appeared on the 1st and 2nd Page of ToI on 31st Jan 2022. Overwhelmed!

ToI article:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...w/89233247.cms

ToI Video:
https://m.timesofindia.com/videos/to...w/89246730.cms

ToI Page1 and Page 2:

Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet!-index.jpg

Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet!-2.jpg

kiredd1005 · 1st February 2022, 11:37

Truly made my day reading this! Hats off to you for persevering! All the hard work paid off!

funkykar · 1st February 2022, 13:26

The response this story has got is tremendous. Of course, team-bhp is the epicenter. The media attention on the other hand has made it even more popular. It has even garnered interest to non-enthusiasts like my dad. He told me about the ToI article the first thing I woke up on the day it was published. I was surprised he read it and that too fully.

supertinu · 1st February 2022, 15:37

Amazing story Arun. So today my father is narrating this story after reading the newpaper with so much interest and I was wondering howcome my dad read teambhp post Lol. Later figured that it got TOI attention as well. Kudos.

RGK · 1st February 2022, 20:26

Actually, it should not have been Nadal, should have been Srinivasanji on the front page of TOI.

zeus_700 · 1st February 2022, 22:03

Bullet - It happens. It happened to me in 2000 after a short ride in my friend's bullet from Coimbatore to Siruvani.

Had a 2003 Bullet 350 Electra which I sold it in 2011 to my uncle. A decision which still I regret the most. I am unable to get it back from my uncle as he is in no mood to give it back. One day I will get her back for sure.

Meanwhile in 2017 the bullet bug bit me and after an extensive search for a CI bullet I gave up the search due to the poor selling practices and bogus books of the vehicle. Got myself a 2018 UCE Bullet 350. This is the closest i modified it to look like a retro version. Now she is happily parked in my garage.

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arun1100 · 8th February 2022, 11:59

An article about this story in the BBC!

https://www.bbc.com/telugu/india-60293356

tchsvy · 25th February 2022, 17:24

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Telugu newspaper Eenadu also covered this story in their Sunday magazine, the title reads: "To dad, with love"! You sir deserve all the accolades and recognition.

Ravisankar · 31st March 2022, 13:19

I could feel the emotions while I was reading your post. Congrats Arun!

I have a few queries regarding the restoration; Can we connect? I don't have the option of PM-ing you here.

arun1100 · 31st March 2022, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravisankar

I could feel the emotions while I was reading your post. Congrats Arun!

I have a few queries regarding the restoration; Can we connect? I don't have the option of PM-ing you here.

Hello Ravisankar. Thank you. Please email me at arun659@gmail; we shall connect further.

arun1100 · 26th June 2022, 21:32

Clicked during a recent ride!

Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet!-20220614_182710.jpg

Have ridden 800 kms after the purchase. All good so far!!

Sen · 14th July 2022, 19:30

Your thread was a treat to read, Arun. Thank you for sharing the recent click, and the thread as well. Not every day you see passion such as the kind you and your dad display towards this bullet.

deepakhon · 15th July 2022, 09:25

What a story Arun! This is simply amazing. It is so good to read your thread.

31st January 2022, 23:39	#61
anupam00 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 218 Thanked: 425 Times	Re: Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet! Dear Arun, Really happy to see the wonderful thread and update, The passion towards Automobile is something that is what every enthusiast dreams and lives for, Although in the current age - the love for automobile's -be it cars or bike that is decreasing with young crowd, But I am quite happy to see your update and also happy that our Karthik played a significant role here as well, Shall be requesting you to post a detailed review about do's and don't for up keeping a bullet in good shape, Happy driving, Its been long since I last posted on team -bhp but couldn't resist, Thanks & Regards Anupam
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1st February 2022, 09:40	#62
Mafia BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BLR MCT Posts: 962 Thanked: 900 Times	Re: Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet! The story is so amazing, it has made the papers. Congratulations! I was telling my son that it is on this forum I saw the story first.
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1st February 2022, 10:26	#63
arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	Re: Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet! Thank you all for the Thanks and Posts! Well, I have posted ownership threads of almost all my vehicles. This thread was special to me and over time, the Team-Bhp link spread across so many enthusiasts, friends and relatives. My Dad's friends received the Team Bhp link of this thread and Dad could re-unite with many of his old friends! That's the power of Team-Bhp!! Cartoq guys posted an article too giving due Credits to Team-Bhp. https://www.cartoq.com/stolen-royal-...fter-25-years/ Recently, Peter from Times of India who also is a Team-Bhp follower, interviewed our family and the article appeared on the 1st and 2nd Page of ToI on 31st Jan 2022. Overwhelmed! ToI article: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...w/89233247.cms ToI Video: https://m.timesofindia.com/videos/to...w/89246730.cms ToI Page1 and Page 2: Last edited by arun1100 : 1st February 2022 at 10:30.
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1st February 2022, 11:37	#64
kiredd1005 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Bangalore Posts: 128 Thanked: 168 Times	Re: Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet! Truly made my day reading this! Hats off to you for persevering! All the hard work paid off!
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1st February 2022, 13:26	#65
funkykar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,635 Thanked: 6,617 Times View My Garage	Re: Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet! The response this story has got is tremendous. Of course, team-bhp is the epicenter. The media attention on the other hand has made it even more popular. It has even garnered interest to non-enthusiasts like my dad. He told me about the ToI article the first thing I woke up on the day it was published. I was surprised he read it and that too fully. Last edited by funkykar : 1st February 2022 at 13:27.
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1st February 2022, 15:37	#66
supertinu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,160 Thanked: 1,165 Times	Re: Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet! Amazing story Arun. So today my father is narrating this story after reading the newpaper with so much interest and I was wondering howcome my dad read teambhp post Lol. Later figured that it got TOI attention as well. Kudos.
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1st February 2022, 20:26	#67
RGK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DPM and CHN Posts: 1,822 Thanked: 1,139 Times	Re: Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet! Actually, it should not have been Nadal, should have been Srinivasanji on the front page of TOI.
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1st February 2022, 22:03	#68
zeus_700 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Chennai Posts: 66 Thanked: 160 Times	Re: Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet! Bullet - It happens. It happened to me in 2000 after a short ride in my friend's bullet from Coimbatore to Siruvani. Had a 2003 Bullet 350 Electra which I sold it in 2011 to my uncle. A decision which still I regret the most. I am unable to get it back from my uncle as he is in no mood to give it back. One day I will get her back for sure. Meanwhile in 2017 the bullet bug bit me and after an extensive search for a CI bullet I gave up the search due to the poor selling practices and bogus books of the vehicle. Got myself a 2018 UCE Bullet 350. This is the closest i modified it to look like a retro version. Now she is happily parked in my garage.
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8th February 2022, 11:59	#69
arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	Re: Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet! An article about this story in the BBC! https://www.bbc.com/telugu/india-60293356
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25th February 2022, 17:24	#70
tchsvy BHPian Join Date: May 2018 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 237 Thanked: 739 Times	Re: Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet! Telugu newspaper Eenadu also covered this story in their Sunday magazine, the title reads: "To dad, with love"! You sir deserve all the accolades and recognition.
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31st March 2022, 13:19	#71
Ravisankar Newbie Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6 Thanked: 4 Times	Re: Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet! I could feel the emotions while I was reading your post. Congrats Arun! I have a few queries regarding the restoration; Can we connect? I don't have the option of PM-ing you here.
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26th June 2022, 21:32	#73
arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	Re: Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet! Clicked during a recent ride! Have ridden 800 kms after the purchase. All good so far!!
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14th July 2022, 19:30	#74
Sen BHPian Join Date: May 2020 Location: BLR \| HYD Posts: 331 Thanked: 506 Times	Re: Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet! Your thread was a treat to read, Arun. Thank you for sharing the recent click, and the thread as well. Not every day you see passion such as the kind you and your dad display towards this bullet.
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15th July 2022, 09:25	#75
deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 65 Times	Re: Stolen & found after 25 years - Dad's 1971 Bullet! What a story Arun! This is simply amazing. It is so good to read your thread.
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