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 Ensuring your bike arrives without a single scratch requires careful prep work and the right equipment, as detailed in the expert checklist at how to ship a motorcycle safely . First, always thoroughly wash your motorcycle before the driver arrives; this isn't for aesthetics, but because a clean surface makes it easy to document existing scuffs in your pre-shipment photos. You must also drain the fuel tank to 1/4 full or less to meet transport safety regulations. When securing the bike, the gold standard is using soft ties instead of bare metal ratchet straps directly on the handlebars, coupled with a bolted wheel chock to keep the front tire locked vertically. If your bike has high sentimental or monetary value, opting for a fully enclosed hard-sided carrier is strongly advised to protect it from road debris, moisture, and theft.