AAA towing
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2015
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From: Georgia
They've always been good with the vehicles though.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 228
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio
I used AAA a few weeks ago. The tow truck was there about 45 minutes after I hung up, but the person on the phone took 30 minutes to figure out where I was, so it was really an hour and fifteen minutes. Turns out that when I told her I was at "Big League Haircuts", she spelled it "Leege".
Driver was very friendly. My only concern was that he wanted to tie it down by the handlebars. But I expressed my concern and he then chose better tie-down locations.
He was a AAA employee, and he said told me "good luck" if they have to use a contractor. According to him the contractors get paid the same whether it's a car or a bike, but since bikes take so much longer, the contractors will claim they are unavailable.
Driver was very friendly. My only concern was that he wanted to tie it down by the handlebars. But I expressed my concern and he then chose better tie-down locations.
He was a AAA employee, and he said told me "good luck" if they have to use a contractor. According to him the contractors get paid the same whether it's a car or a bike, but since bikes take so much longer, the contractors will claim they are unavailable.
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Western South Dakota
AAA here too.
Wouldn't use anyone else.
Only reason I am a H O G member is I get a 18 % discount on my cell bill from my provider AT & T which pays for itself and then starts paying me back by having the membership.
Wouldn't use anyone else.
Only reason I am a H O G member is I get a 18 % discount on my cell bill from my provider AT & T which pays for itself and then starts paying me back by having the membership.
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Texas
I agree, bought AMA membership and 3 days later had a read flat from road debris. Got a tow within about 2 hrs and zero issued. Bike tow truck at that.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: PA
I have AAA RV.
Used it twice within two months last summer and had never used it before in over 10 years. the first took about an hour; the second took three hours when it was over 90 degrees. My GF and I sat on the curb in the shade behind a gas station waiting even after several calls.
What I found out was while there are many towing companies not all have a flat bed and if you happen to call when it's being used, you are screwed. I also found that a towing company with a flat bed may not want the call due to its time or day and then call another company to do it who may be pretty far away.
I'm sticking with AAA since the drivers all say it pays better than other services so that gives the best chance of a response.
AAA RV has a long distance towing range too which might come in handy although both of these flats were within 5 miles or home. Probably worked against me too.
I now have Ride On in my tires.
Used it twice within two months last summer and had never used it before in over 10 years. the first took about an hour; the second took three hours when it was over 90 degrees. My GF and I sat on the curb in the shade behind a gas station waiting even after several calls.
What I found out was while there are many towing companies not all have a flat bed and if you happen to call when it's being used, you are screwed. I also found that a towing company with a flat bed may not want the call due to its time or day and then call another company to do it who may be pretty far away.
I'm sticking with AAA since the drivers all say it pays better than other services so that gives the best chance of a response.
AAA RV has a long distance towing range too which might come in handy although both of these flats were within 5 miles or home. Probably worked against me too.
I now have Ride On in my tires.
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Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Good roads, cold beer
just got back from a 1600 mile trip and had to experience a rear flat tire on my ultra while riding down hiway 22 in Oregon. a towing company showed up and the driver was so meticulous while tying down my bike it almost brought a tear to my eye. wouldn't think of any other service than AAA. consolidated towing out of Bend was great as well. got my bike to wildhorse the next morning and within an hour and a half we were back on the road.
I would like AAA as there's so many 10% discounts whrever I travel but for bike towing it didn't look promising when I researched years ago.
I carry Allstate RV Roadhelp which has unlimited towing, but it has little other benefits on the road so would prefer AAA if there were a decent plan for a bike.
Also, does your 'bike' plan also cover your cars etc? As in MN 1/2 our year is winter, so, AAA would be useful then.
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Joined: Nov 2012
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From: USA
So AAA towes bikes? which policy do you have? annual cost? what is the mileage limitation?
I would like AAA as there's so many 10% discounts whrever I travel but for bike towing it didn't look promising when I researched years ago.
I carry Allstate RV Roadhelp which has unlimited towing, but it has little other benefits on the road so would prefer AAA if there were a decent plan for a bike.
Also, does your 'bike' plan also cover your cars etc? As in MN 1/2 our year is winter, so, AAA would be useful then.
I would like AAA as there's so many 10% discounts whrever I travel but for bike towing it didn't look promising when I researched years ago.
I carry Allstate RV Roadhelp which has unlimited towing, but it has little other benefits on the road so would prefer AAA if there were a decent plan for a bike.
Also, does your 'bike' plan also cover your cars etc? As in MN 1/2 our year is winter, so, AAA would be useful then.
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From: Good roads, cold beer
Look it up yourself. www.aaa.com Plug in your zip code and all your questions will be answered. Prices and plans vary with regions.
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From: Good roads, cold beer
"Motorcycle roadside service is currently available for all AAA Members residing in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Puerto Rico.*"
http://mn-ia.aaa.com/Membership/Moto...aspx?zip=55101
So, if you don't live in one of these states/territories, you cannot add this rider to your AAA coverage....or did I miss something....
http://mn-ia.aaa.com/Membership/Moto...aspx?zip=55101
So, if you don't live in one of these states/territories, you cannot add this rider to your AAA coverage....or did I miss something....
Last edited by F150HD; Sep 14, 2016 at 10:31 AM.