[katoranger]

I have actually bought a salvage bike. 1983 Honda Shadow 750. Only needed cosmetic items replaced. Bars, instruments, headlight etc. Also fork seals. I rode it and sold it for a profit. It was great bike that got 60mpg.

Not sure how FL titles salvage vehicles. Minnesota at the time was easy. It was a matter of a quick inspection to verify everything worked and a new title issued.

If you go the salvage route check what FL requires.

I would look for a honda, yamaha, suzuki, or kawasaki dual sport. Parts are cheap and they should be easy to repair. The big thing to look for is a bent frame. Look around the steering neck for cracked paint and check all the welds for cracks.