Bike · DY9
Lye motorbike recovery - flatbed, no fork compression
Motorbike recovery with proper tie-downs - no fork-tube crush, no scuffed fairings.
Motorbike recovery in Lye means we know which side streets off M5 J3 you actually break down on. Fuel pumps, batteries and reg-recs - the usual suspects - and we carry a paddock stand for the awkward loads.
Common bike callouts we see in Lye
- Flat battery after winter lay-up
- Regulator/rectifier failure on Japanese four-cylinders
- Chain snapped mid-ride
- Fuel pump failure on injected bikes
- Crash damage - non-injury, bike undriveable
- MOT test transport for non-runner or SORNed bikes
Key handling & tow mode
Steering-lock off, fuel tap closed, side stand or paddock stand.
Loading a bike properly
Flatbed with wheel chock and tie-down loops. Weight band: 150-350kg typical.
- Loaded up the ramp under power where possible, winched otherwise
- We use bar-end straps not fork-tube compression to avoid seal damage
- Sport bike belly pans and fairings get padded contact points
What moves the price
- Distance from Oldbury
- Whether you are riding the bike onto the deck or it is a non-runner
- Multi-bike collections from a track day are quoted per bike, discounted
- Overnight uplift after 22:00
Everything is quoted flat over the phone — no hidden call-out fees.
Strapping & tie-down
Front wheel chock, four tie-downs to bar-end weights or triple clamp.
Paperwork on collection
- V5 or clear proof of ownership before we load a bike from a private address
- Photo condition report covering both flanks, tank and rear
- Signed release note on collection
Lye — what we see on the ground
Postcodes across DY9 sit inside the Dudley MBC area, and motorbikes tend to break down where they are being used — school runs near Lye railway station, deliveries into Pedmore Road trading estate, or on light industrial units where a jump-start is often faster than a tow.
Nearby bike recovery
FAQs — Bike recovery in Lye
MOT test transport in Lye?
Yes - non-runner or SORNed, we take it to the tester and back.
Do you have proper tie-downs for a sport bike in Lye?
Yes - front wheel chock, bar-end weights, and soft loops around the triple clamp. No compression on fork seals, no straps through fairings.
Can you collect a non-runner from a Lye home address?
Yes. We need V5 or clear proof of ownership before loading, and we take photos before it leaves your drive.
Multi-bike track day collection back to Lye?
We do this often - quoted per bike with a multi-bike discount. One flatbed carries up to three sport bikes chocked and strapped.
Book motorbike recovery for Lye
Direct line to the operations desk covering Lye. If the phone rings, someone is coming.