Extremely.. because no normal person could go gamble and finishes his bankroll and yet has refused going instead he went ahead to stake with his motorcycle thinking he would win, well most times luck differs but I don't is something that one should sell of their bike to go stake with the mind of winning the games to restore back his bike. But unfortunate the game disappointed him and he wasn't able to win the game and he lose Everything if not that people intervened for him.
You mentioned in your OP that you were among the people who put up money to give to the bet shop to allow them to return the bike to the gambler. It was a nice gesture, but I am wondering, do you know the guy? I am asking because he doesn't seem to me like a person I would trust with any amount of money. Do you believe he will pay all of you guys back?