Guide to Transporting a Motorcycle

There are several situations in which you might want to transport a motorcycle to a location rather than simply riding it there. It might be that you plan to show off your motorcycle and you want to keep it safe/clean, or perhaps your motorcycle is an off-road model that isn’t street legal. Whatever your reasons, this guide from Sky Powersports Sanford can teach you how to safely transport your motorcycle. 

Pickup Trucks

The easiest way to transport your motorcycle is by simply securing it inside your pickup truck’s bed. As long as you already have the truck, the main difficulty is usually getting it inside the truck bed. We recommend walking it up using a ramp. Don’t forget to secure it using tie-down straps. You might also need to cover it with a tarp to protect it from the elements. 

Trailers

Loading a motorcycle into a trailer is easier than loading it into a truck bed since trailers are so much lower to the ground. Some manufacturers build trailers specifically designed to transport motorcycles. However, any kind of trailer will do, though enclosed trailers such as utility trailers are a good choice since they are enclosed and thus provide better protection. Just make sure that you secure your bike before you hit the road!

Transport Services

Special transportation services are another way to safely transport your motorcycle. Some transportation services actually specialize in transporting motorcycles! These services will usually offer some form of insurance in case you’re worried about your bike getting damaged while in transit. 

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