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James:
Just a postscript to my suggestion of AutoTrader and cmattina's suggestions of Kijiji and Craigslist: Be very cautious when using any of these three services.
None of them are like eBay, in the sense that the website offers any kind of buyer protection. There are a lot of listings (of everything, not just vehicles) on both Craigslist and Kijiji, and neither one of these sites carries out any kind of due diligence or monitoring of who advertises what. It's a Wild West, and the only rule is caveat emptor.
In other words, don't let any money leave your hand until your other hand is firmly affixed to the motorcycle you want to purchase, and run (don't walk, RUN) away from anyone who wants a deposit up front to "hold" what they are selling.
Some provinces, such as Ontario, have legislation in place that requires private sellers to provide a government-issued disclosure document to buyers, this document discloses any bank liens or unusual history (salvage title, etc.) associated with the vehicle. But not all provinces provide such buyer protection, so make sure there is no lien on the vehicle and no salvage title (sometimes called a 'branded title') on the vehicle before you hand over the money.
Michael
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