AAA coverage for your bike, anyone have any stories?
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: (Toronto) Canada
[QUOTE=69z28;4734628]I think any roadside assistance is mainley due to the availability of the tow.QUOTE]
But with AAA you also get all kinds of other services and discounts along with the peace of mind of a tow.
But with AAA you also get all kinds of other services and discounts along with the peace of mind of a tow.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Texas Hill Country
I guess it depends on what the problem is with the bike. If it doesn't run it would be winched up. Mine, the tow driver had me ride it onto the bed and hold the brakes while he leveled the bed out, then strapped it down.
The tow company was only 5 miles from me, but took about an hour to get there. Said they had to find a "qualified" driver.
I would think all of their drivers should be "qualified", but that's just me.
The tow company was only 5 miles from me, but took about an hour to get there. Said they had to find a "qualified" driver.
I would think all of their drivers should be "qualified", but that's just me.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 329
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From: Oldsmar, FL
I got AAA RV after the first time I used my HOG insurance. Was late on a Sunday night, and I was 30 miles from home. Didn't want to leave it in the dealer parking lot, so I had it towed home. It cost me an extra $50 because of the distance. Then, the next day, when I wanted it towed to the dealer, HOG told me you only get one tow per year. Well that sucked.
So now I have AAA RV and used it for the first time a couple months ago. I was 80 miles from home when a cam bearing went. I was pretty much out where Christ left his sandals, but the tow truck got there in under 30 minutes. And they actually called in a guy who had a lot of experience towing bikes. Put the front wheel in a chock, and winched the bike up on the flatbed, no problem. Towed it 60 miles to a dealer for me, all at no charge.
I've always had AAA on my trucks, now I'm glad I have it for the bike.
So now I have AAA RV and used it for the first time a couple months ago. I was 80 miles from home when a cam bearing went. I was pretty much out where Christ left his sandals, but the tow truck got there in under 30 minutes. And they actually called in a guy who had a lot of experience towing bikes. Put the front wheel in a chock, and winched the bike up on the flatbed, no problem. Towed it 60 miles to a dealer for me, all at no charge.
I've always had AAA on my trucks, now I'm glad I have it for the bike.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Wisconsin
I just signed up with AAA for Insurance since it was a better rate than what I had previously. I had road-side assistance for my used cars too, but I was disapointed to find that it was more expesive for motorcycles. I'm sure it's worth it, but these costs quickly add up don't they.
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From: Beautiful Downtown Burbank
I have AAA but its for a lot more than the towing, which I havent had to use (yet). Booking rooms on the road through the auto club is a lot cheaper than using HOG, and I get easy access to roll the bike in the room with me.
If youre too lazy to map out your route and stops, go into an office and one of the CS girls will help. Right down to the number of miles you plan on riding in a day.
If youre too lazy to map out your route and stops, go into an office and one of the CS girls will help. Right down to the number of miles you plan on riding in a day.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2008
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From: Republic of Texas
I have AAA and have used it when my fuel filter canister fell apart and the bike died on the 91 Frwy. They were there in 15 minutes with a flat bed and some kind of device that pulled the bike up onto the bed. I think they're the best because well first the price is right, and second their network of tow truck dealers is the largest in the country and you can find someone to help you almost anywhere you are. I ride a lot (alone) out in the middle of nowhere and consider it my insurance against being stranded and sleeping in the desert :-)
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Stanley, NC
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Deltona, Florida
I've had AAA for 7 years now have used them for my bikes on a few occasions, they always sent a flatbed with a driver that has experience towing bikes! +1 on AAA with RV+
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Canmore, AB
We have CAA, the Canadian equivalent, and it saved our financial butt.
For us, the coverage included international travel insurance: we used it for ambulance costs, helicopter rescue, emts expense, American hospital costs, drugs, bike-bits towage, and car rental so could get back.
Don't leave home without it.
For us, the coverage included international travel insurance: we used it for ambulance costs, helicopter rescue, emts expense, American hospital costs, drugs, bike-bits towage, and car rental so could get back.
Don't leave home without it.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 147
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From: Virginia
Used AAA one time on an old car that would'nt start. The bozo broke some plumbing around the air cleaner and bent it although he still didn't get it back on. Never got the car to start.
When I got home, put the air cleaner on and jumped it off easy as pie. I was not impressed.
When I got home, put the air cleaner on and jumped it off easy as pie. I was not impressed.