How to Source Salvage Motorcycles

Salvage motorcycles are often advertised as 'spares or repairs' and also found commonly in junk yards (aka scrap heaps).
They are best suited for spare parts to repair your current motorcycle or as a project to bring up to it's original condition.
They can offer a way of getting a cheap motorcycle by taking out the 'working condition' tax.
Vehicles which are not road legal (road worthy test or tax expired) are also often classed under this category.
Whether you are after replacement motorcycle mirrors, new wiring loom or a whole low mileage engine or frame.
Salvage motorbikes are a great choice of places to look.
However if you are just after 1 part is would be better for the average man to buy that part from an auto breaker, it will save you space and the work/time required removing the part too.
Salvage motorcycles can be found in many places.
They typically end up at a junk yard as they are the business of junk yard owners.
Some places have motorcycle junk yards however it is uncommon, so a large car junk yard is much more likely to have what you are after.
If you know the name of your local one, it is worth checking online to see if they have a website, as many are now.
Another great place to find them is owners forums.
Many motorcycle collectors keep many of the same type of motorcycle they have for the sake of repairs and to make a bit of money out of their passion too.
There is nearly always one guy who has the space and enthusiasm to keep a few about and pull them apart.
If you are after a whole motorcycle then it can be a bit harder to part these people from their beloved scrap! But other owners who have had something unfortunate happen (accident or engine blown for example) will be willing to let their bikes go at a reasonable price.
eBay is another option too and has the widest market for spare parts online.
You can try your luck on Craigslist too but it isn't so reliable an option as the others I suggested here.
Some bigger salvage yards have their own websites which they regularly update on their stock which will save you time riding to them to check or phoning up and waiting for them to check stock - a big time saver especially if it is not a common motorcycle you are after, so you may have to look further afield.