- Check for damages: To prevent disputes of possible damage during shipment, make a report of any existing damage prior to pickup.
You may also want to take dated pictures of your motorcycle.
- Clean your motorcycle: It will be helpful to you and the driver when inspecting it before towing for any markings or damage.
- Special instructions: Have a specific list with any problems your motorcycle may have.
You carrier will want to know of such things during the loading and unloading of your motorcycle. - Accessibility: Make sure that both your pick up and drop off locations of your motorcycle are tractor-trailer accessible.
- Alarm: If your motorcycle has an alarm, please disable it before towing.
- Tires: Make sure that your tires are properly inflated and that you don't have any fluid leaks.
- The Battery: Must be secure and the battery cables must be protected from causing an electrical short.
Fluids must not be leaking.
- Weight: Know the weight of your motorcycle to avoid over billing.
- Gas Tank: It's always a good safety precaution to drain your gas tank and remove your battery.
If you are towing your motorcycle in a crate, draining the gas tank is required.
- Unlock the Steering: Make sure it is unlocked and remove the keys.
- Mirrors: If possible, fold them all in.
- Forks: Keep them unlocked.
- Loose Items: Remove empty saddle bags, glove boxes, etc.
These items will not be insured if they are included with your shipment.
- Inventory Sheet: Maintain an inventory sheet signed by the motorcycle towing company.
Motorcycle Towing Tips
How to prepare your motorcycle for towing and get to a new destination safe and in one piece? Here is a list of motorcycle towing tips: