Guide to Transporting a Motorcycle

Sometimes you want to transport your motorcycle somewhere else, but you don’t want to ride it there. Perhaps you’re planning on taking your motorcycle to a show or exhibition. It could also be the case that your motorcycle is built for off-road riding, and thus isn’t street legal. Whatever your reasons, this guide from Bayside Harley-Davidson® can tell you all about how to make transporting your motorcycle easy.

Pickup Trucks

Pickup trucks are very common and can handle a lot of weight. This makes them a popular choice for transporting motorcycles. The main difficulty is usually getting the motorcycle into the truck’s bed. Most people carefully walk the bike up a ramp and secure it using tie-down straps. A tarp can be used to protect the motorcycle from the elements. 

Trailers

Trailers provide another easy method of transporting your motorcycle. Some companies produce specialized trailers designed specifically to transport motorcycles. However, any kind of trailer will do as long as it can handle the motorcycle’s weight. As with the pickup truck method, securing your motorcycle is important. If you’re using a non-covered trailer, then you may wish to use a tarp in order to protect your bike. 

Transport Services

If you don’t have the resources to transport your motorcycle yourself or you’re worried about accidentally damaging your bike, you can fire a professional transportation service. Some of these services actually specialize in transporting motorcycles. These services will usually offer some form of insurance, just in case your bike is damaged in transit. 

Shop our inventory of motorcycles at Bayside Harley-Davidson®. Our dealership in Portsmouth, Virginia allows convenient access to communities like Richmond and Chesapeake, Virginia. We also offer motorcycle parts, servicing, financing, and trade-ins. We hope you’ll come visit us online or at our dealership!