A motorbike breakdown is a very different experience to a car breakdown — you’re more exposed, you have less protection, and your bike needs specialist handling to be recovered safely. Here’s what to do if your motorbike breaks down in or around Nottingham.
Immediate Safety — Get Off the Road
If your bike loses power or develops a fault, indicate and move to the left as soon as it’s safe. Get well away from moving traffic — if you’re on a fast road or the M1, get over the barrier if possible. Keep your helmet on until you’re safely off the carriageway.
Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable at the roadside. Make yourself visible — turn on hazard lights if your bike has them, and use a high-visibility vest if you carry one.
Don’t Try to Push Your Bike on a Main Road
It might be tempting to push your bike to a safer spot, but pushing a motorbike on a live carriageway puts you in serious danger. Wait for recovery — it’s not worth the risk.
Call BG Recovery — Specialist Motorcycle Recovery in Nottingham
Call us on 07455 266154 and tell us your location, the type of bike and what’s happened. We’ll give you an ETA straight away.
Unlike standard car recovery services, we use proper motorcycle wheel chocks and tie-down restraints specifically designed for bikes. Your motorcycle will be loaded, secured and transported correctly — no improvised straps, no risk of damage to your frame, bodywork or exhaust.
What Information to Have Ready
- Your exact location (road, junction number, or what3words)
- Make and model of your bike
- Whether the bike can be ridden or pushed at all
- Whether it’s been involved in an accident
- Where you want the bike taken
Motorbike Breakdown on the M1 Near Nottingham
If you break down on the M1 between junctions 24 and 28, get to the nearest emergency refuge area or the hard shoulder, get off your bike immediately and stand behind the barrier. Call 999 if you feel unsafe, then call us. Motorway motorcycle breakdowns are treated as priority calls.
Is Your Motorbike Accident Recovery Free?
If your motorbike was involved in a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault, recovery is free — the at-fault driver’s insurer covers the cost. Call us immediately after any accident and we’ll advise you on your rights before any recovery begins.
Types of Motorbike We Recover
We recover all motorcycle types across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire:
- Sports and superbikes
- Cruisers and choppers
- Adventure and touring bikes
- Scooters and mopeds
- Classic motorcycles
- Race and track bikes
- Electric motorcycles
- Non-runners and accident-damaged bikes
BG Breakdown & Recovery — Nottingham’s Motorcycle Recovery Specialists
We understand how much your bike means to you. Every motorcycle recovery is carried out with care, using the right equipment, by experienced drivers who know how to handle bikes safely.
Call us 24/7 on 07455 266154 — or WhatsApp us here.