As a motorcycle owner you know there are times when moving your bike from one location to another on a trailer is the best solution. Motorcycle towing in Kissimmee, if not taken seriously can end up being the cause of serious injury to you, other drivers and of course the bike.
There are a few different ways to tow a motorcycle but they all demand that you take particular care in fixing the bike, perhaps the most important safety tip when undertaking motorcycle towing in Kissimmee is to ensure that you know the best way bases on your towing needs. Needless to say you will need a trailer which has sufficient carrying capacity to support the dead weight of your bike along with any cargo you may be taking. Some of the more popular options for towing a motorcycle include a conventional flat-bed trailer, a two wheel trailer made for the purpose, enclosed trailers and towing cradles which only lift the front wheel off the surface, leaving the rear wheel to support the bike.
All these methods require the towing platform to be connected to a tow vehicle. You must pay particular attention to ensure that the ball mount is secure with the trailer hitch coupler and closure. Do not drive with a trailer attached if you have not secured the safety chains, there is no way to ever predict if there will be a trailer malfunction. The last thing is to hook up the trailer to the tow vehicles electrical system so that you can signal your intentions to turn or stop.
Connecting the trailer to the vehicle is one thing, connecting the motorcycle to the trailer bed is something else again. A motorcycle cannot free stand, you cannot expect to run it up on the back of a Magic Tows flatbed truck, lower the kickstand and drive off. With the bike precariously balanced you would not get very far before you lost the bike and who knows what other damage or injury this will cause. The normal method of securing the bike is with nylon straps. These straps are complete with a ratcheting mechanism; they can be pulled up tight and will work on any bike.
These straps must be tight and attached to a structural component of the bike such as the frame. The towing experts at Magic Tows suggest that these straps be tied down to the trailer or truck bed so that they create a 45 degree angle.
Preparing for motorcycle towing in Kissimmee is not something that should be taken lightly. Magic Tows have the equipment and experience to ensure your bike gets where you want it safely and with no damage.
