Motorcycle Towing

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Finding a reliable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy team to handle motorcycle towing is a dream come true to a bike owner. 

The problem with towing a motorcycle is, you can’t just put one on the back of a flatbed, tie it down with regular car straps, and go. If a company does this, it can cause the bike to slip around and the straps could end up creating damage that you -- the owner -- did not bargain for. Instead professional towing teams will use caddies, cradles, blocks, and suggested tie down points from the manufacturer's user guides suggestions. Requiring special care and equipment to ensure it arrives at the destination safely, when approaching a motorcycle tow, a specialist will assess your bike as well as the unique situation of why the tow is needed. 

Generally suggested to use a flatbed for this type of service, once the tow expert has decided the best way to load the bike -- winching, wheeling it on, dollies -- it will be carefully placed on the flatbed about ⅔ of the way to the cab. Once there, a caddie is generally used as well as soft ties are placed at various metal attachment areas around the motorcycle, both to keep it in place while in transport. Then the flatbed is moved back into position for travel. 

A much safer option than towing on your own in the back of your pickup or trailer, the difference of hiring a professional is the added value to security. There is a certain level of expertise in properly tying down a bike -- as a matter of fact, things like angles, never attaching to plastic or handlebars, and putting the kickstand up can make all of the difference in reducing the risk of damage. Even things like covering while towing during harsh weather can save you a lot of money and headache from unnecessary element damage. 

So, when your motorcycle breakdowns, is in an accident, or the weather turns on you -- calling an experienced team that can handle your motorcycle with the utmost of care is one of the wisest things you could do.