Everything is connected to the frame, such as the engine, the wheels, the forks, the battery, the oil tank, everything. If the frame is too damaged, get it rebuilt or get one custom made for you. Go for motorcycles with frames that are not too damaged. Frames requiring minor repairs are OK but if the damage is beyond repair, you may want to look for another motorcycle to restore. Restoring Vintage Motorcycle: Where to Find Spare Parts If you are a first timer when it comes to restoring vintage motorcycles, then you need to remember that there are certain difficulties that you will encounter during the restoration process. It s simply not the same as restoring motorcycles in this era. Now, what if you have a 1950 s model motorcycle? For sure, you will have a very hard time finding the spare parts you need in order for you to restore this kind of motorcycle. In fact, some parts are so rare that some people who restores motorcycle for a living or die hard motorcycle fanatics who is trying to restore their dream bike travels half way around the world just to look for parts. There are plenty of websites today that sells parts for different kinds of vintage motorcycles. This means that your chances of getting the parts you need is significantly increased. Another way to get the parts you need is by joining motorcycle clubs with a specific interest on the make and model of the motorcycle you are restoring. The second step is to find parts for your motorcycle. This is the hard part, especially if the motorcycle you are trying to restore is very rare or a very old model. You may need to scour junkyards for parts or even travel across the country just to get your hands on the parts you need to restore your bike. Always remember that when you are restoring a motorcycle, you want everything to be exact and not something that is close to what the motorcycle looked like before. The next step is to work on the frame first. You can sandblast it to remove any old paint and rust from the metal. Then, you can apply primer then paint it to its original color.