AAA/RV Not So Good
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Road Warrior
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From: North Jersey
RE: AAA/RV Not So Good
OK. I'm learning alot from all you guys in the business. Thanks for your valuable input. This is the way I render it down. Weather it's a AAA rig or one provided by HOG, I can for the most part rely on a decent rig and a competent operator. Now and then things may not work out so great, but that's the luck of the draw. My feeling from the beginning was that if I maintain both AAA and RoadAmerica one can back up the other. That's how it worked out for me yesterday, so I suppose my idea has payed off. Fine. I'll keep things just the way they are, but in the meantime I will work out ways in which I can get myself out of a jam without having to rely on outside help. My bike has laced wheels so a plugging kit won't work, but there are other options. Thanks again for all your responses.
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I've been hauled by a Road America contractor once. It was within 30 miles of my home. Took them over three hours. I could have hitch hiked, hooked up my trailer and returned home in that time. I was really disappointed! Then the driver showed up with his girl friend and no place for me and my wife. Road America got an ear full.
Since that experience, I am listed in my area with SC ABATE and HOG Chapter for emergency assistance. I also haul bike and rider if they have too much to drink, home from two local biker bars.
Since that experience, I am listed in my area with SC ABATE and HOG Chapter for emergency assistance. I also haul bike and rider if they have too much to drink, home from two local biker bars.
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Any other towers here to chime in, I can only speak for my corner of the world, maybe its different here in Washington from everywhere else but 2 hrs waiting on the side of the road is not out of the norm, must be all the volume that AAA has around here.
Jeepster, that $2.50 per mile is loaded correct, that means if the tow is 30 miles away & it needs to be towed 5 miles further away to the nearest dealer then the tower would be paid $50 hook + $12.50 for mileage, thats $62.50 for 70 miles & well over an hours time, figure in the fuel (even at 10mpg is $25), truck wear & tear, driver wages, insurance & exposure liability, our local AAA guys are running ragged & wearing their trucks out for peanuts.
Heres a link of some thoughts from former AAA tow companies AAA members from all over the country, its a good read http://www.itow.org/cgi-bin/ib3/ikon...58;act=SF;f=23
Any other towers here to chime in, I can only speak for my corner of the world, maybe its different here in Washington from everywhere else but 2 hrs waiting on the side of the road is not out of the norm, must be all the volume that AAA has around here.
Jeepster, that $2.50 per mile is loaded correct, that means if the tow is 30 miles away & it needs to be towed 5 miles further away to the nearest dealer then the tower would be paid $50 hook + $12.50 for mileage, thats $62.50 for 70 miles & well over an hours time, figure in the fuel (even at 10mpg is $25), truck wear & tear, driver wages, insurance & exposure liability, our local AAA guys are running ragged & wearing their trucks out for peanuts.
Heres a link of some thoughts from former AAA tow companies AAA members from all over the country, its a good read http://www.itow.org/cgi-bin/ib3/ikon...58;act=SF;f=23
I have noticed most of the bashers don't tow for AAA, perhaps it is out of being denied a contract for sub-standard equipment or community reputation. We inspect equipment and talk to the community around here.
We would pay miles to the scene, towed miles and hook up. 70 miles times *.** plus hook up. Also if extra time needed, if justified, would be paid on time basis.
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Did you have spoke wheels you paid harley the extra 450 bucks for? This is why I never buy a big bike without alloy tubless wheels, I would have had those pluged in 5 minutes and tire pumped up and been off enjoying the day. 
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Yea, my old moped had spokes but that was back in 64 But thats fine, you guys can sit and wait for a tow while we ride on
But thats fine, you guys can sit and wait for a tow while we ride on
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And me like some would never buy a bike with alloys. Bikes should have spokes. my .02.[8D]
And me like some would never buy a bike with alloys. Bikes should have spokes. my .02.[8D]
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Dave
You mean you wouldnt stop and help a brother out just because he had spokes?
You mean you wouldnt stop and help a brother out just because he had spokes?
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Road Warrior
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RE: AAA/RV Not So Good
ORIGINAL: gunrunner
Yea, my old moped had spokes but that was back in 64 But thats fine, you guys can sit and wait for a tow while we ride on
Yea, my old moped had spokes but that was back in 64
But thats fine, you guys can sit and wait for a tow while we ride on
ORIGINAL: Branded
And me like some would never buy a bike with alloys. Bikes should have spokes. my .02.[8D]
And me like some would never buy a bike with alloys. Bikes should have spokes. my .02.[8D]
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When I purchased my new 07 SG, the dealer offered me a 5 yr plan on my scoots tires and rims.
The plan covered everything, flats, hitting curbs, towing and even aftermarket stuff so long as you have the receipt.
The cost was $599.00, I said no........................
The plan covered everything, flats, hitting curbs, towing and even aftermarket stuff so long as you have the receipt.
The cost was $599.00, I said no........................