Think I need to talk to my buddies out in Indio. I tried Craigslist with little luck… Gotta be patient I guess.

Finding a big yard or lot thats filled with vintage bikes is rare, but there are a few out there. Scattered around, I’ve seen lots that have a bunch of old bikes layin’ around that look the guy was going to start a salvage yard for bikes and then lost interest. The good news is that in So-Cal and especially out in the high desert or Arizona, bikes can sit out in the open and only collect dust, not rust. Every time you travel or go on vacation in the car or truck, scan the vacant lots and old used car lots. Yes, there are bikes out there, but finding a lot filled with old bikes will probably be on a trip out to the toolies somewhere as the lack of traffic and interest allow the bikes to pile up and become available to guys like us. A lot in So-Cal in a metro area will be pretty well picked over daily.

Last place would be a search of old shops that have crap piled up. A deal can be made in those locales if you don’t get too excited and show too much interest. If you do, you’ve just increased the value and price you’ll have to pay to buy it.

Mule, is there any place to get a slavaged bike around SD. I’m low on funds and would like to build a bike cheap….