This really sucks
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Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Edmonton, Alberta
I asked them too. My AAA plan covered up to 360km. Edmonton has 2 dealers so I figured it a part was needed and one dealer didn't have it they might be able to get it from the other. Plus I asked the tow truck driver which he would prefer to take me too. He's works on commission so the long tow was better for him. Finally, Edmonton was the planned stop for the day and if the bike was going to be down waiting for parts I would rather spend a day or two in Edmonton than Red Deer. Nothing against Red Deer but Edmonton is a much larger city.
For the record, I would have stopped for ya, enjoy the rest of your trip!
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Buffalo, NY
I couldn't do 3,800 miles in my car.
Sounds like a heck of a trip
Maybe not in a car but I'm sure you could do it on your bike. Just takes desire and a little planning. For the last 10 years I've taken off on Labor day and done a 4K to 5K ride over 10 to 12 days, usually at least 5K. Last year I rode from Northwest Washington State to Wisconsin to see the Harley museum. This year I had planned a route that would get me to hit all 48 states and DC over 18 days, just under 9K miles. However life got in the way and I have to be back home by the 15th so that trip was out for this year. Hope to do it next year. I wanted to do it this year in celebration of my 70th birthday. 
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Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 138
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From: New Zealand
Damn, 70th? Dos cojones grandes.
I have noticed that most riders doing miles have grey in their beards (and spend too much on their bikes to afford trailers?). I love meeting up with blokes who have a love for riding and have some amazing stories to tell, a common theme seems to be that the more testing the ride the better the memories and the telling of the story. Shame you experienced the indifference of a few when my experience, at least here in New Zealand, is the opposite and I hope for you this will remain an isolated experience. Cheers bud
I have noticed that most riders doing miles have grey in their beards (and spend too much on their bikes to afford trailers?). I love meeting up with blokes who have a love for riding and have some amazing stories to tell, a common theme seems to be that the more testing the ride the better the memories and the telling of the story. Shame you experienced the indifference of a few when my experience, at least here in New Zealand, is the opposite and I hope for you this will remain an isolated experience. Cheers bud
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 5,360
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From: Davie, FL
+1
Glad to see back up,broke down once no cell service. At least 75 Harley's went by without anyone stopping. Finally a BMW rider stopped, rode 10 miles to call AAA for me, and road all the way back to tell me they're on there way. Guy wouldn't take a dime. Riders of today aren't what they used to be.
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: SE Louisiana
OK, as far as stopping to help someone, these days with cell phones, it's taken for granted that help is already on the way.
If you really need someone to stop, signal them to stop, simple.
Most will pull right over.
If you really need someone to stop, signal them to stop, simple.
Most will pull right over.