Help to recover the cost of stolen bike loss

As many of you are aware, I purchased a bike unbeknown to myself it was stolen. I had checked the VIN etc which had come back ok. I was trying to sell the bike on and publically posted it on Facebook to find out the bike was actually stolen. Obviously with no doubt in my mind I returned the bike to its rightful owner at a loss of myself.

A few members of the enduro group have suggested I set up this go fund me page to help recover the cost of the bike.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you