Motorcycle Towing

What Makes Motorcycle Towing Different

Motorcycles require completely different towing methods than cars. You can't just hook up a motorcycle and drag it down the road. Two wheels, a high center of gravity, and delicate fairings mean motorcycles need specialized equipment and techniques. One wrong move can tip the bike, damage the paint, or bend critical components.

That's why our motorcycle towing service in Mount Prospect uses proper motorcycle trailers and tie-down systems designed specifically for two-wheeled vehicles. We secure your bike at multiple points to keep it upright and stable. The trailer or flatbed provides a solid base so your motorcycle doesn't shift or fall during transport. This specialized approach protects your investment and gets your bike where it needs to go safely.

When You Need Motorcycle Towing

Motorcycles break down just like cars, but riders face unique challenges when it happens. Here are the most common situations where you'll need professional motorcycle towing:

• Engine problems on the road: Your bike won't start or the engine dies while riding, leaving you stranded.
• Flat or damaged tires: Unlike cars, motorcycles can't safely ride on a flat tire, even for short distances.
• Accidents and collision damage: After an accident, your motorcycle may be too damaged to ride and needs safe transport.
• Running out of fuel: Motorcycles have smaller tanks and you might run out of gas unexpectedly.
• Electrical failures: Dead battery or electrical problems that prevent starting or safe operation.
• Transporting newly purchased bikes: You bought a motorcycle and need it delivered to your home.
• Seasonal storage moves: Moving your bike to or from winter storage without riding it.
• Long-distance relocation: You're moving and want your motorcycle transported instead of riding it hundreds of miles.

Whatever the reason, don't try to push your motorcycle long distances or have a friend without proper equipment attempt to transport it. Professional motorcycle towing ensures your bike arrives without scratches, dents, or mechanical damage.

Our Motorcycle Towing Equipment

We use specialized equipment designed specifically for motorcycle transport. Here's what sets us apart:

How We Secure Your Motorcycle

Proper tie-down technique is critical for safe motorcycle transport. Here's our process to ensure your bike stays secure:

First, we roll your motorcycle onto the trailer or flatbed and position the front wheel in the wheel chock. This keeps the bike centered and upright. Then we attach soft tie-down straps to solid mounting points on the handlebars or frame. We compress the suspension slightly by pulling the straps tight, which creates downward pressure that stabilizes the bike.

We use at least four tie-down points: two at the front and two at the rear. This prevents the motorcycle from tipping forward, backward, or to either side. Throughout transport, the bike stays perfectly vertical and doesn't bounce around. When we arrive at the destination, we carefully release the straps and roll your motorcycle off the trailer.

This same careful approach applies whether you need emergency motorcycle towing after a breakdown or scheduled transport for a vintage bike. Every motorcycle gets the same level of attention and care.

Types of Motorcycles We Tow

We have experience towing all types of motorcycles and two-wheeled vehicles. Our equipment and techniques work for cruisers, sport bikes, touring motorcycles, dirt bikes, scooters, trikes, and even custom builds. Heavy Harley-Davidsons require different securing points than lightweight sport bikes, and we know how to handle each properly.

If you have a particularly valuable or rare motorcycle, let us know when you call. We'll take extra precautions and might recommend specific transport methods. Your bike is important to you, and we treat it that way.

Frequently Asked Questions