Towing a motorcycle by yourself can be risky. Unlike their 4-wheeled counterparts motorcycle have no balance and stability for transport without an operator. That’s why it’s super-important to properly secure your 2-Wheeler during transport – especially for the twists and turns of the open road. Unless you’ve had experience towing a motorcycle, you may want to consider letting a profession tow your pride and joy.
Today the team at Top Dogz towing wanted to talk about this process and the importance of insisting on a specific type of tow truck to ensure your motorcycle arrives safely at it’s point of destination, scratch-free.
Methods for Motorcycle Shipping
Generally, there are three ways to tow a motorcycle. One is by the use of Flatbed Tow Truck, which is more ideal for transport because of its wide flat surface behind the trailer truck where the motorcycle is place with the support of tow straps that helps maintain its stability. This devise is convenient when you have more than one motorcycle to be transported because it could accommodate several numbers of motorcycles in one way depending to its weight capacity. Because of its wide surface even a 4-wheeled car can be accommodated.
Another is Motorcycle Rail and Wheel Cradle. The Motorcycle Rail is a single metal support of the two wheels in parallel line and usually it is built with two sided wheels. This rail is mostly attached to the car for transportation.
Finally, and probably the most dangerous is a Wheel Cradle tow. A wheel cradle is a device that locks the front wheel only, where the back wheel rolls on the pavement behind the towing vehicle; its design fits the shape of the wheel for stability which could also be attached to the car for transportation.
Among the three above, the most ideal method is with that of a Flatbed Tow Truck.
Why?
With no wheels touching the ground and plenty a hold-down access and rails to accommodate the unique contours of your bike, a flat-bed is definitely the most versatile method.
Need To Safely Transport Your Motorcycle Or ATV?
Top Dogz towing has been in the business towing just about anything you can think of for over 25 years. As bike owners ourselves, we take extra care in securing your bike to the beds of our tow trucks.
So next time you need to move your Motorcycle, Trike, or ATV – why not call the best towing and 24 Hour Roadside Assistance in the Southeast. Top Dogz Towing in Charlotte NC offers comprehensive, professional roadside assistance services available 24 hours a day – every day. And because we’re centrally located in Charlotte, we can guarantee our arrival at your location within 30 minutes of your call or sooner.
Whether you’re in need of jump-start assistance, lockout services, or you’ve been involved in an accident and need a flatbed tow truck, you will always receive best-in-class service from Top Dogz Towing.
Simply give us a call at 704-774-8669 and one of our knowledgeable towing service reps will be ready to assist you.
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