Topic: One of the oldest and best Bike scrapyards in Montreal burnt to the ground :(

[Alaxy Galaxy]

For those living around Montreal, Moto Recyclage was a used parts institution.

4 years ago, the crotchety original owner sold the business to a young, motivated new owner. Sadly, it burnt to a crisp earlier this week when a truck rammed (repeatedly) in a neighbouring commerce's garage door until it caught fire and sent the whole block up in flames.

I spent so much time there back in 2003-2004 when I was resurrecting a CB350K3. I can only shiver at the amount of un-replaceable parts (along with the owner's dreams) that got lost in that inferno. So sad.

 

http://www.motorecyclage56.com/
http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/two-fires-break-out-overnight-in-montreals-north-end

[FuZZie]

the crotchety original owner

That place is a blast from the past... and that crotchety original owner was good people.