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Motorcycle Towing

Call live Kansas City dispatch at 816-588-8888 for current availability.

When this service may be appropriate

A disabled motorcycle should be transported with a method suited to its exact model, weight, condition, and manufacturer instructions. Dispatch must confirm the loading surface, securement approach, access, and current equipment before assignment.

  • A motorcycle that will not start, has a flat tire, or has a mechanical or driveline problem that makes riding unsafe
  • A crash-damaged motorcycle that needs controlled loading after emergency and scene-safety needs are addressed
  • A scheduled move to a repair shop, dealer, residence, storage location, or other authorized destination
  • A two-wheel or three-wheel motorcycle whose size, configuration, and transport requirements can be confirmed before dispatch

What to tell dispatch

  • Exact pickup and destination, road direction or lot entrance, surface and slope, traffic exposure, and available loading space
  • Year, make, model, approximate weight, and whether the motorcycle has two or three wheels, a sidecar, or major accessories
  • Whether it rolls, steers, brakes, shifts into neutral, has keys, and has a locked steering head or security system
  • Visible damage to wheels, forks, handlebars, frame, controls, suspension, battery, fuel system, or bodywork
  • Any leaking fuel or fluid, smoke, unusual heat, exposed wiring, electric-motorcycle warning, or crash involvement

Price and service limits

A motorcycle-transport estimate depends on pickup and destination, mileage, motorcycle size and condition, access, loading and securement work, waiting, tolls, and compatible equipment. Ask live dispatch to confirm the complete price before assignment.

  • Current motorcycle-towing equipment, securement capability, and job fit must be confirmed for each request
  • Manufacturer instructions and model-specific tie-down points take priority over a generic loading method
  • A motorcycle should not be rope-towed or ridden when collision, tire, steering, brake, wheel, frame, or fluid concerns make that unsafe
  • Straps and contact points can damage paint, trim, wiring, brake lines, controls, or bodywork when the wrong method is used
  • No website statement guarantees damage-free transport, immediate availability, or a fixed arrival time
Scene safety

Call 911 first for injury, fire, leaking fuel, smoke, a battery or electric-vehicle hazard, a motorcycle or rider in a live lane, or another immediate danger. Do not stand in traffic, attempt a roadside loading procedure, or ride a damaged motorcycle merely to reach a meeting point. Police and incident personnel control access at an active crash scene.

Questions drivers ask

Is motorcycle towing available right now?

Call live dispatch for the current answer. Assignment depends on the motorcycle, damage, pickup access, destination, required transport method, and compatible equipment that can be sent.

Can a disabled motorcycle be pulled behind another vehicle?

Do not improvise a rope or vehicle-to-vehicle tow. Motorcycle manufacturers warn that towing a disabled motorcycle can affect stability and handling. A controlled transport method should be selected for the exact motorcycle.

What motorcycle details should I give dispatch?

Provide the year, make, model, approximate weight, two- or three-wheel configuration, sidecar or accessories, key and steering-lock status, and whether it rolls, steers, brakes, and shifts into neutral.

Can a crash-damaged motorcycle be transported?

Possibly, after emergency needs and scene authority are addressed. Report fuel or fluid leaks, battery damage, smoke, heat, bent wheels or forks, steering damage, and any part contacting the ground so dispatch can evaluate the method.

How is a motorcycle secured for transport?

The correct method and tie-down points are model-specific. Manufacturer instructions may identify approved structural points and warn against trapping cables, brake lines, body panels, or other components. Dispatch must confirm the actual plan.

Can you transport a three-wheel motorcycle or a bike with a sidecar?

Only after dispatch confirms dimensions, weight, wheel arrangement, loading width, condition, and compatible equipment. A method suitable for a standard two-wheel motorcycle may not fit a trike or sidecar combination.

How much does motorcycle towing cost?

Price depends on mileage, motorcycle size and condition, access, loading and securement work, waiting, tolls, and required equipment. Obtain the complete dispatcher-confirmed estimate before assignment.

Official and primary resources

BMW motorcycle transport guidance

A model-specific example showing why transport surfaces, strap contact, tie-down points, and component protection must follow manufacturer instructions.

External resources are provided for convenience. Tommy's is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of those organizations.

Safety first.

If anyone is injured, in immediate danger, facing a fire or hazardous spill, or blocking an active traffic lane, call 911 first. Move only when you can do so without entering traffic or increasing the danger.

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