Motorcycle Towing in San Diego

Professional motorcycle towing from AER Towing, available 24/7.

Motorcycle towing requires specialized equipment and techniques that differ completely from regular car towing. We use a combination of wheel chocks, tie-down straps, and loading ramps to secure your bike properly on our flatbed trucks. The process starts with positioning wheel chocks to prevent your motorcycle from rolling, then we guide it up our hydraulic loading ramp using the bike's own power when possible, or carefully push it up if the engine won't start.

Most riders need motorcycle towing after mechanical breakdowns, accidents, or when their bike won't start in a location where repairs aren't possible. Unlike cars, motorcycles can't be safely towed with traditional wheel-lift equipment — they need to be loaded completely onto a flatbed to prevent damage to the transmission, wheels, and frame. We also handle situations where riders are injured and can't operate their bike, or when weather conditions make riding dangerous.

Our flatbed trucks carry multiple sets of motorcycle wheel chocks and heavy-duty ratchet straps rated for different bike weights. We secure the front wheel in a chock, then use four tie-down points — two at the front handlebars and two at the rear frame or passenger pegs. The key is applying even pressure without over-tightening, which can damage fairings or bend components. We've towed everything from lightweight sport bikes to heavy touring motorcycles and trikes.

Every motorcycle gets loaded and secured by our experienced drivers who understand how different bikes balance and where the proper tie-down points are located. We keep extra padding on hand to protect painted surfaces and chrome, and we always double-check our tie-downs before leaving the scene. Your bike rides as safely on our truck as it would in your own garage.