When I was a teenager (in the 60's,) I used to dream of someday having my own car. I found an old copy of a popular automotive catalog with little black & white pictures, and wore it out looking at all the cool parts I would buy someday. Well, a few years later, my dream came true. I found a 1959 MG, black with red leather interior and wire wheels; very good condition, for only $600! I borrowed some money from my dad, and drove it home.
Don't buy the first bike that you see. Take your time and bring a friend with you that knows a lot about bikes so that both of you can inspect the bike. This is very important because purchasing a bike is usually an impulse buy. Your friend will not be connected to the purchase so he can give you a honest opinion.
Do not bid on a parcel that sits next to a junkyard; noise, dust, stench, environment waste, etc. will all be waiting for you if you win this gem! Good luck selling it!!!
This is true for both new and used parts, but I would highly recommend only buying used auto parts online if it is your only recourse. Used automotive junk yards near me can be very difficult to determine quality even with the product in hand, much less through someone's web page who is trying to sell it to you.
Did you know that, on average, three quarters of an inoperable car's parts can be reused because they are still in working condition? An auto salvage yard could have just the pieces you're looking for! Even small, locally owned salvage yards can have a few thousand cars' worth of parts on hand. That's over a million parts! And not only is it likely that they'll have the parts you need, but some places will also install the parts for you on-site. Some salvage yards also encourage you to call ahead with the description of the part you need so that they can pull it from the yard and have it ready for you when you arrive. This saves you time AND money!
Prior to contacting a slavage yards near me do an inventory, if possible make a list of the working parts. Make sure you have listed the make, model and year as well as mileage. Other things such as wear and tear on tires and items that have recently been purchased will help you define the value.
The discount auto accessories industry is very competitive and there is a healthy secondary market. You can check out the local salvage yard or auto parts shop but if you need something major like a radiator, there are entire networks of salvage yards and garages that you can post what you need and they will find it for you. Then you can decide on the best deal and then the part is delivered to your door. In most cases, it is at least as cheap as having to find and remove the part yourself at some obscure salvage yard and not have the right tools. It's a lot less messy and the part is torn up before you get it.
The sites will also give you and idea of what the part will cost. Having several sites available to you it is easy to compare prices and what they offer. You will most likely find a site that has the pricing preferred for your budget and can fit your needs. You may also find sites that are offering the parts for the model you need. They have a large database with all the necessary items for the rebuild part or to keep the motor running.