USPAP CERTIFIED
Custom Motorcycle Appraisal
Custom motorcycle appraisal services for insurance coverage, claims, estate tax filings, and probate settlement, prepared in accordance with USPAP. Our appraisers hold credentials with leading organizations such as CAGA, ASA, and I-CAR Platinum, and deliver defensible valuations for your custom bike.
- USPAP-compliant reports
- Insurance and estate purposes
- Certified motorcycle specialists
What We Appraise
Custom Motorcycle Appraisal Services
Our appraisers deliver USPAP-compliant valuations on custom and collector motorcycles for insurance, estate settlement, and tax purposes. Each report is prepared to the standards that matter most to you.
Insurance Coverage & Claims
Defensible valuations for motorcycle insurance scheduling, coverage disputes, and claim settlements. Reports prepared in accordance with USPAP so your insurer has a standards-compliant appraisal.
Estate Tax & Probate
Date-of-death fair market value appraisals for Form 706 estate tax filings and probate settlement. We prepare reports that satisfy IRS requirements and hold up under scrutiny.
Charitable Donation
IRS Form 8283-compliant appraisals for motorcycle donations to qualified charities. Our valuations support your charitable deduction with professional documentation and defensible methodology.
Divorce & Equitable Distribution
Impartial fair market value appraisals for divorce settlement and asset division. USPAP-compliant reports suitable for court proceedings and settlement negotiations.
Loan & Collateral Valuation
Asset-backed lending valuations for motorcycle-secured loans and financial reporting. Reports prepared to lender specifications with recognized appraisal methodology.
Get Your Custom Motorcycle Appraised
Whether you need coverage documentation, a claims settlement, or estate tax filing, our USPAP-compliant appraisals deliver the defensible valuation you need. Start your appraisal today.
Our Process
How Custom Motorcycle Appraisals Work
- 01
Submit Your Request
Provide details about your motorcycle, including year, make, model, mileage, condition, and intended appraisal purpose.
- 02
Receive Your Quote
We confirm the scope of your appraisal and provide a fixed fee before any work begins.
- 03
Appraisal & Valuation
Our credentialed appraisers conduct a thorough inspection and analysis to determine fair market value.
- 04
USPAP-Compliant Report Delivered
You receive a detailed, professionally prepared report suitable for insurance claims, estate tax filings, probate proceedings, and other purposes.
Title Bond Valuation
Custom Motorcycle Appraisers Prepares Title Bond Valuations for Bonded Titles
When a custom, vintage, or project motorcycle has a missing, lost, or defective title, many states require a surety bond, commonly called a title bond, before a bonded title can be issued. The bond amount is set from the motorcycle's appraised fair market value.
A motorcycle appraisal for a title bond establishes the defensible value your state's titling agency and surety provider need, prepared in accordance with USPAP so the figure holds up when you register a bike without clean paperwork.
Insights
Auto Appraisal Guides & Insights
Guides on auto values, the appraisal process, and what to expect from a USPAP-compliant report.
Can a Motorcycle Appraisal Support an IRS Charitable Donation Deduction?
A motorcycle donation appraisal only supports an IRS deduction above fair market value if the bike falls outside the vehicle gross-proceeds cap. This guide explains the $5,000 appraisal threshold, the four exceptions that let fair market value control, and how to confirm which path applies before you pay for an appraisal.
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How to Value Custom Parts and Modifications in a Motorcycle Total Loss Claim
When an insurer totals a customized motorcycle, the initial offer almost always reflects the stock bike, not the paint, fabrication, and aftermarket parts you added. This guide explains how to document and appraise those modifications so a custom motorcycle total loss claim reflects what the bike was actually worth.
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Agreed Value Motorcycle Insurance: Why Custom Bikes Need It Over ACV
Agreed value motorcycle insurance locks in a specific payout before a loss happens, while actual cash value leaves your custom build's worth to a claims adjuster and a generic depreciation table. Here's how the two differ and what it takes to get an insurer to accept your number.
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