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Where to get salvage bikes?

  1. 08-23-09, 09:42 PM #1
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    Where to get salvage bikes?

    Argo is way too expensive, anyone have any other suggestions?

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    What are you looking for?

    Hobbs would be my #1

    or http://ridindirtyunlimited.org/

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    hobbs auto? though i don't think ryan is there anymore

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    Ryan started his own lil business.

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    Quote Originally Posted by Doc View Post
    Ryan started his own lil business.
    niffty. i hope he is doing well.

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    i got mine thru hobbs as well. i havent dealt with them personaly but i have heard bad things about ridesafely.com

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    I do not work at Hobbs Automotive, not sure if they are still going to be doing bikes. I will have bikes for sale soon. just getting the paperwork on new company done now. Thanks Ryan

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    While I don't know how good/bad these guys are, they usually have a ton of bikes/parts:
    http://www.argocycles.com/main.php

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    Quote Originally Posted by pasta-rocket View Post
    I do not work at Hobbs Automotive, not sure if they are still going to be doing bikes. I will have bikes for sale soon. just getting the paperwork on new company done now. Thanks Ryan
    let us know name/website when your up and running. I am sure i am not the only one who will buy more bikes from you

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    wreckedbikes.net


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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    http://www.cycleprossalvage.com/

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    Quote Originally Posted by pasta-rocket View Post
    I do not work at Hobbs Automotive, not sure if they are still going to be doing bikes. I will have bikes for sale soon. just getting the paperwork on new company done now. Thanks Ryan
    What is the website?

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    Quote Originally Posted by Billy View Post
    http://www.cycleprossalvage.com/
    i wouldnt trust these guys i grew up in bridgewater and have heard nothing but bad storys

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    Anywhere good in Central MA? I might try to do a track bike build this winter if I can find someplace to grab something cheap...er...

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    what exactly are you looking for?

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    sv, or 600rr, something of that nature, preferably an sv most likely.

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    http://www.salvagedirect.com/

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    Quote Originally Posted by kb1ioq View Post
    sv, or 600rr, something of that nature, preferably an sv most likely.
    This GSXR looks like an easy fix, the rear tire might need some air though.

    http://www.salvagedirect.com/asp/vie...?itemid=730254

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    Quote Originally Posted by kb1ioq View Post
    sv, or 600rr, something of that nature, preferably an sv most likely.
    wreckedbikes.net just got a 1st gen SV...

    he's not too far in NY

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    im def lookin for one as well, I'd like to find a 06 or newer R6 thats pretty cheap that I could strip of everything I didn't need for the track and sell those parts and put that money towards track plastics...

    but that has to wait until the winter and after I finish the dirtbike...

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    Quote Originally Posted by Qfactor View Post
    wreckedbikes.net just got a 1st gen SV...

    he's not too far in NY

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    Yeah I was looking at the SV last night, this will be a post wedding project maybe, we'll see. I'm just looking for places around here that I could grab something.

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    Re: Where to get salvage bikes?

    Not looking for anything particular. At some point I might consider another SV or maybe a 900ss if the price is right.

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