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| A small section of Bob's Used Motorcycle Parts |
Bob’s Used Motorcycle Parks in Phoenix isn’t your normal tourist attraction. In fact, it’s only a tourist attraction if you eat, breathe and live motorcycles, or need parts to repair the bikes you have.
Bob’s is a salvage yard for
motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, etc. The
huge bone yard is filled with motorcycles that have been damaged in accidents.
Some bikes look to be pretty much intact, while others are piled in heaps by
motorcycle manufacturer. My husband says the section for Yamahas alone is
bigger than many auto wrecking yards.
Bob’s claims to be the
largest motorcycle salvage yard in Arizona, and one of the largest in the
United States. It is extremely popular with riders who like to repair or
restore motorcycles. With parts piled
five feet deep, I’m not sure how anyone manages to find anything, but I watched
a steady stream of buyers go into the yard outside and come back with the parts
they wanted. Employees also would show bikers where parts they wanted could be
found in the outside yard. The premises also included a big building with
shelves of parts stacked to the high ceiling.
I know one thing, I would
hate to be responsible for inventory control there. With acres and acres of
parts, it would be a nervous breakdown just waiting to happen.
Bob’s is located at 1325 E.
Elwood Street in Phoenix. It can be difficult to find if you’re not familiar
with Phoenix streets. Elwood is a chopped up street, not a through one which
would make the place easier to find.
Bob’s even has its own fan page on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fans-of-Bobs-Used-Motorcycle-Parts/435389259870703?rf=158811144150275
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