You should also remember that you have to document the entire project by taking pictures of everything that you do with the motorcycle and by writing on log books. This will help keep everything on track and also help you remember what jobs you and your friend did on the bike. This will avoid confusion and ensure you that everything will go smooth with the project. You should never scatter your attention all over the bike as this will only lead to frustration and will get you to do a lot more work than it should get. Just like cleaning a totally cluttered basement, you should start in one corner and work your way through the rest of the basement methodically. Although you may get overwhelmed at the required amount of work to be done at first but once you get started and concentrate on one part of the bike first, you can be sure that you will be able to get the job done without even knowing about it. If you really need the part, you can try bidding for it. But, you need to remember that there are probably other people who are looking for the same part for restoring their own vintage bike. So, you should be prepared to outbid them if it comes to a bidding war. Another great way to look for parts is by going to scrap yards or junk yards. You will even find motorcycle enthusiasts traveling across the country or even abroad just to get their hands on the parts they need in order for them to fully restore their motorcycle. When you plan on restoring a classic or vintage motorcycle, always remember that you shouldn t be in a hurry to complete the project. You need to remember that classic or vintage motorcycles were made a long time ago and because of this simple fact, it will require special care and upkeep in order to keep in it good running condition. So, instead of letting your grandfather s vintage motorcycle sit on your garage to rust, you may want to give it some attention by repairing or restoring it and give it back its former glory. This will remove rust, dust, and other foreign materials. By doing this, you will be able to get a better look at the overall condition of the frame. You will see rust holes, dents, as well as other damages that you will need to repair. You need to take note that even if the motorcycle is in good condition when you purchased it, the motorcycle has had an event filled life.