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Step 1
Find a charity. Charities range from helping children to helping private families to helping organizations. Teddy Bear Cops is a popular charity that provides teddy bears to children in need (see resources). If you are unsure which charity to choose, contact your local Goodwill. Staff there will be able to provide you with a list of various charities that will take your motorcycle donation.
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Step 2
Check your motorcycle for damage. Most charities will accept the donation no matter what condition the motorcycle is in, but there are occasions when the motorcycle must be in better condition. This is because the motorcycles are fixed up and auctioned off, and a severely damaged motorcycle may not be worth repairing. Check with the charity of your choice to see what their standards are. Some charities are more flexible than others.
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Step 3
Fill out the paperwork. Most charities have forms online you can fill out quickly and easily. If you are not comfortable filling out a form online, contact the organization by phone to begin the process. If you choose to fill out paperwork online, you will generally be contacted by a representative of the charity with more details after submitting the form. The charity will arrange for your motorcycle to be hauled. The cost of hauling your cycle will be covered by the charity and it usually only takes a few days for the arrangement to be made and the cycle to be hauled away.
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Step 4
Make sure you get a receipt from the charity so you can receive a tax deduction for your donation. Some charity organizations offer other incentives, such as free vacations, in addition to or instead of the tax deduction (see References).
