| Motorcycle salvage is a great way to get a high end | | | | 1. Don't buy the first bike that you see. Take your |
| bike at a reasonable low end cost. I am not kidding. | | | | time and bring a friend with you that knows a lot |
| I've seen deals were people were selling high end | | | | about bikes so that both of you can inspect the bike. |
| Ducati motorcycles priced at around $2000 to $4000 | | | | This is very important because purchasing a bike is |
| dollars. That is a steal considering that a Brand new | | | | usually an impulse buy. Your friend will not be |
| Ducati could put you back $10000 to $20000 dollars. | | | | connected to the purchase so he can give you a |
| But what is the catch. These bikes need work. Some | | | | honest opinion. |
| have been in minor to major accidents. Some may | | | | 2. What is the overall appearance of the bike. Yes, |
| have some frame or body damage. Some may just | | | | this may be a salvage bike, but don't take on |
| need cosmetic items done. Some just plain need | | | | anything that you will not be able to repair. Especially, |
| engine care. Someone who knows their way around | | | | if you will have to replace parts because of a shabby |
| refurbishing engine parts. | | | | paint job. Also, look to see if the bike is sight down |
| This could be coming for a high end bike like a Ducati. | | | | centerline, and down forks. |
| These are very fast bikes and if their not taken care | | | | 3. Has the bike been in a crash? Yes, this is a salvage |
| of and maintained as the years pass, engines can | | | | bike but frame damage could be expensive to fix. |
| blow out. | | | | 4. If possible take on a test drive. Because this is a |
| But where would you find salvage motorcycles? The | | | | salvage bike you may not be able to take the bike |
| best places to look for salvage motorcycles are at | | | | on a test drive. But, if you can this is a plus. |
| your local junk yard, your local newspaper or auction | | | | 5, Check the clutch, brakes, gas tank, wheels, |
| sites. I personally recommend auction sites. Mainly, | | | | suspension, seat, and tires. The less that is wrong |
| because the selection is so good. You can probably | | | | the less that will have to be repaired. |
| find anything that your looking for from a honda to a | | | | These are just a few of the points that you should |
| Suzuki to a Ducati. with so much of a selection it will | | | | check. For a more indepth evaluation take along a |
| probably be very easy to find exactly what you | | | | mechanic who specializes in motorcycle repair. |
| want. | | | | Remember their are plenty of great deals in salvage |
| Ok, now that you have found your dream bike. Here | | | | motorcycles, you just need to take the steps to find |
| are some pointers to evaluate your purchase. | | | | them. |