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[old slider]

Tried searching, and its probably a stupid question, But here goes.

If you suddenly find yourself on the side of the road broken down between towns what is the common response that you regular bike riders have? particularly if its after hours.

This is for us returning riders and those new to bikes.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Tried searching, and its probably a stupid question, But here goes.

If you suddenly find yourself on the side of the road broken down between towns what is the common response that you regular bike riders have? particularly if its after hours.

This is for us returning riders and those new to bikes.

A lot of insurance companies will do 24/7 Road Side Assist as well mate.

[pritch]

Saw a woman standing by a Harley at the roadside a few weeks ago. She was a study in disinterest so I didn't stop. There was a HP car behind us and he stopped. That was nice because his radar was making me deaf.

I'll second the motion to have a 24/7 phone number.

[Maha]

Many years ago that very thing happened, A KBer from Dunedin had bike trouble in Huntly (it's almost between towns) and he called me. I was at a Pub up the coast from Warkworth so I called another KBer and asked him to put a thread up asking for help. Ixion saw the thread, he knew Motu in Huntly (who is a mechanic) Phone numbers were exchanged and Motu went and collected stuck rider/gave a place to sleep and sorted things the next morning.

[Laava]

Many years ago that very thing happened, A KBer from Dunedin had bike trouble in Huntly (it's almost between towns) and he called me. I was at a Pub up the coast from Warkworth so I called another KBer and asked him to put a thread up asking for help. Ixion saw the thread, he knew Motu in Huntly (who is a mechanic) Phone numbers were exchanged and Motu went and collected stuck rider/gave a place to sleep and sorted things the next morning.

I am sure you copied this from Waynes World!

[Maha]

I am sure you copied this from Waynes World!

Actually, I think we went to Mangawhai to meet up with you lot, but you may not have been a part of the 'you lot' lot back then?


Party Time :banana:

[Oakie]

My AA membership at about $70 a year takes care of me. Collected and transported me twice and got me running again once.

[Zedder]

A lot of insurance companies will do 24/7 Road Side Assist as well mate.

Yep, so does VTNZ.

[FJRider]

Many years ago that very thing happened, A KBer from Dunedin had bike trouble in Huntly (it's almost between towns) and he called me. I was at a Pub up the coast from Warkworth so I called another KBer and asked him to put a thread up asking for help. Ixion saw the thread, he knew Motu in Huntly (who is a mechanic) Phone numbers were exchanged and Motu went and collected stuck rider/gave a place to sleep and sorted things the next morning.

Actually there have been quite a few members logging on KB and asking for help/advise ... either for themselves or another rider. I myself ... have gone in assistance of a members son that had run out of fuel a few km's from where I was living. Many members log on here on their phone ... and many members have logged on here at all hours of the day (and night) .... so the power of KB should not be underestimated ...

[old slider]

A lot of insurance companies will do 24/7 Road Side Assist as well mate.


Cheers guys, I will look at insurance and AA.

Does KB have a list of people (ph numbers) around the country that maybe available to assist or help if contacted?

[old slider]

Actually there have been quite a few members logging on KB and asking for help/advise ... either for themselves or another rider. I myself ... have gone in assistance of a members son that had run out of fuel a few km's from where I was living. Many members log on here on there phone ... and many members have logged on here at all hours of the day (and night) .... so the power of KB should not be underestimated ...

Thanks FJRider, you beat me to my next question, lol

[husaberg]

Tried searching, and its probably a stupid question, But here goes.

If you suddenly find yourself on the side of the road broken down between towns what is the common response that you regular bike riders have? particularly if its after hours.

This is for us returning riders and those new to bikes.

Unless you do the KB wave, no one is going to stop.

[Maha]

Cheers guys, I will look at insurance and AA.

Does KB have a list of people (ph numbers) around the country that maybe available to assist or help if contacted?

No list exist, the procedure is fairly simple, you logon and request assistance giving details including your phone number and wait for a response.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Cheers guys, I will look at insurance and AA.

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Swann and Protecta are the best insurance I've sold and dealt with over the years.

[FJRider]

Cheers guys, I will look at insurance and AA.

Does KB have a list of people (ph numbers) around the country that maybe available to assist or help if contacted?

Have a good look at YOUR own Friends list ... is the advice I give to members. Even friends you haven't met. Have friends in all parts of the country ... or log in to KB and see who else has logged in that you don't have on ignore (or worse).

I suspect Cassina probably wouldn't help me. Probably just as well actually ... would be safer without her (it's) help ...

[Gremlin]

No list exist, the procedure is fairly simple, you logon and request assistance giving details including your phone number and wait for a response.
As long as you put it in the right forum :stoogie:

[pete376403]

Have a good look at YOUR own Friends list ... is the advice I give to members. Even friends you haven't met. Have friends in all parts of the country ... or log in to KB and see who else has logged in that you don't have on ignore (or worse).

I suspect Cassina probably wouldn't help me. Probably just as well actually ... would be safer without her (it's) help ...

But would YOU help Cassina?

[Maha]

As long as you put it in the right forum :stoogie:

Precisely, but if not, a kind hearted Mod will ensure that it will be moved to the correct forum with no infraction collected due to the circumstances. :rolleyes:

[FJRider]

But would YOU help Cassina?

I probably would actually ... I've stopped quite a few times on the road to help (or ask if they need help). If I really need help .. I don't really get that fussed who helps me ...

[caseye]

I probably would actually ... I've stopped quite a few times on the road to help (or ask if they need help). If I really need help .. I don't really get that fussed who helps me ...

Yer a better man than me then FJ, cause I would not piss on that bitch if she was on fire,Neva.
Having said that, I've stopped to enquire of Harlyey riders, trumpy riders, all sorts as to if they're OK, helped a few, meet many good buggers, hard to ride or drive past a stopped bike.
Wife and I are both with roadside assist outfits, it's come in very handy over the years, transported a totally US Kwakasaki Eliminator (Literally blew apart the gear box, stone hit exactly on the end of the gear lever)from Taihape's Gentle Annie Highway back to Dorkland, took the AA 3 weeks but they got it back to us, nearly in one piece.Wife very upset her bike was so badly hurt, thankfully she wrangled it under control and coasted to a stop, no damage to her.
Poor ol Bandit looked pretty sad with 2 tubbies and gear aboard, but the ride back to Taihape was actually very satisfying, first tiem with wife on the baqck of my bike for nerly 20 years.
Good her having her own bike, but you know what, even after 20 yrs, she hopped on the back and within 5 minutes, she simply wasn't there, just like she used to be, way bck in the day.
Slidy mate, Swann do good insurance and a comprehensive roadside assist package too.

[Voltaire]

My AA membership at about $70 a year takes care of me. Collected and transported me twice and got me running again once.

+1 on the AA, I have AA Plus and that got my bike shipped home ( 800kms) and a motel for the night plus cheaper gas and

countdown discount yadda yadda yadda.:niceone:

[BMWST?]

if i see a biker stopped on the side of the road,alone i will stop if able esp if they seem to be in trouble.I sometimes will even go back!

[Murray]

from Taihape's Gentle Annie Highway back to Dorkland, took the AA 3 weeks but they got it back to us, nearly in one piece.Wife very upset her bike was so badly hurt, thankfully she wrangled it under control and coasted to a stop, no damage to her.
Poor ol Bandit looked pretty sad with 2 tubbies and gear aboard, but the ride back to Taihape was actually very satisfying,


Remember it well = wish I had taken photo's = great trip away and brill what your family did. KFC was te answer to a long day

cheers and beers

[Laava]

Actually, I think we went to Mangawhai to meet up with you lot, but you may not have been a part of the 'you lot' lot back then?


Party Time :banana:

Yep, I remember the incident tho...

[Maha]

.... so the power of KB should not be underestimated ...

That and discussing the integrity of the molecular structure of materials used in the construction industry.

[Maha]

Cheers guys, I will look at insurance and AA.

Does KB have a list of people (ph numbers) around the country that maybe available to assist or help if contacted?

This idea was put forward in 2005, obviously didn't go any further.

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/12047-Kiwibiker-Name-number-register?highlight=Needed

[old slider]

Thanks for the input guys, just read through about 50 pages of mostly Gobbly Gook in my motorcycle insurance policy and found a small section on roadside assistance, so am feeling abit happier.

Now, the other thing I found while ploughing my way through all the jargon was that you must notify if you alter or add to your motorcycle in any way, wonder if adding the little tool bag has to be notified?

I imagine once my suspension has been improved with new Ohlins and racetech etc, and the new exhaust system fitted I wont have any cover if something happens on the ride back from New Plymouth? they (insurance companies) always seem to be looking for a way out.

[PistonBlown]

if i see a biker stopped on the side of the road,alone i will stop if able esp if they seem to be in trouble.I sometimes will even go back!

Ditto. You normally find they have run out of petrol:-)

[caspernz]

Thanks for the input guys, just read through about 50 pages of mostly Gobbly Gook in my motorcycle insurance policy and found a small section on roadside assistance, so am feeling abit happier.

Now, the other thing I found while ploughing my way through all the jargon was that you must notify if you alter or add to your motorcycle in any way, wonder if adding the little tool bag has to be notified?

I imagine once my suspension has been improved with new Ohlins and racetech etc, and the new exhaust system fitted I wont have any cover if something happens on the ride back from New Plymouth? they (insurance companies) always seem to be looking for a way out.

You'll find alterations/modifications don't affect insurance near as much as is made out. As long as you have a chat with your insurer about changes, most minor stuff is fine.

[old slider]

You'll find alterations/modifications don't affect insurance near as much as is made out. As long as you have a chat with your insurer about changes, most minor stuff is fine.


I am hoping they reduce my premiums after spending so much to improve the handling and optimally the safety of the bike, lol.

[russd7]

as a young fella just a cple o yr ago I ran out of gas in te Kaimais, here was me pushing my shiny new xl500 and there are the cars zooming past, then along came a bike and he towed me to the nearest has gas station.
three or so yr ago on a trip up north at xmas time we got picked up three time in two days by the AA, been a member for a lot more yrs than the wife wants me to say so it cost us nada, one of the pick ups was in the middle of the waioeka gorge, the wife loved having to wait with the bike while i hitched out to opotiki to get cell reception, turns out the problem was an intermittent fault with the alternator which the last guy that picked us up found.

[WNJ]

Many years ago that very thing happened, A KBer from Dunedin had bike trouble in Huntly (it's almost between towns) and he called me. I was at a Pub up the coast from Warkworth so I called another KBer and asked him to put a thread up asking for help. Ixion saw the thread, he knew Motu in Huntly (who is a mechanic) Phone numbers were exchanged and Motu went and collected stuck rider/gave a place to sleep and sorted things the next morning.

I put that thread up , https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/69375-Help-wanted-(Huntly)

[neels]

I pay for the AA, and pretty much never use it....

The last time my bike died I rang a mate with a trailer to come and get me.

Last decent outing on the bikes one of the group used the AA to retrieve his dead bike, a bit slow but effective, but in all honesty I'd probably get AA'd to the nearest town and then try kb to get a better solution to get home.

[Maha]

I put that thread up , https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/69375-Help-wanted-(Huntly)

I couldn't remember who I called, thought it may have been FROSTY, thanks for posting that Rob I guess it was your geographical locale at the time.

20 mins after posting the thread and Jack was contacted....quicker than any Insurer could do.

[pritch]

I pay for the AA, and pretty much never use it....


I used to wonder why I was in the AA as I too never used it. Then one day I had a serious breakage to my van in the ParaParas and needed to be towed almost 100Ks to Wanganui. The driver of the tow truck told me that it was really fortunate that I was in the AA because the tow companies can charge whatever they like, but there is a much lower contract rate for AA members. He told me I was saving several years worth of subscriptions.

For bikes I'm told it's worthwhile, if not necessary, to pay the extra for AA Plus.

[russd7]

For bikes I'm told it's worthwhile, if not necessary, to pay the extra for AA Plus.

dunno, when the wing broke down we got carted to nearest garage which was close to destination (xmas time) so i rented a car which fortunately had a tow bar so we borrowed a trailor then picked bike up and repaired it myself.

[Ocean1]

+1 on the AA, I have AA Plus and that got my bike shipped home ( 800kms) and a motel for the night plus cheaper gas and

countdown discount yadda yadda yadda.:niceone:

That's interesting. A mate was a member, and inevitably his Ducati failed up Whakatane way.

He called the AA who said they had no agency in that area and denied all responsibility. He ended up wearing the cost of bike transport, motel and bus.

[old slider]

They would have been busy in the 60-70s

I found these pics amusing.


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[pritch]

That's interesting. A mate was a member, and inevitably his Ducati failed up Whakatane way.
He called the AA who said they had no agency in that area and denied all responsibility. He ended up wearing the cost of bike transport, motel and bus.

Perhaps that's the sort of thing that resulted in the advice I received to get AA Plus. The comment was to the effect that normal AA membership doesn't cover bikes.

This was from a KB discussion. Up until that time I had relied on the Honda Riders Club 24/7 0800 service, but when that was canned...

[Ocean1]

Perhaps that's the sort of thing that resulted in the advice I received to get AA Plus. The comment was to the effect that normal AA membership doesn't cover bikes.

This was from a KB discussion. Up until that time I had relied on the Honda Riders Club 24/7 0800 service, but when that was canned...

Dunno. Either he paid for something other than whet he wanted or AA delivered something other than what he paid for.

The world's full of examples of both. So much so that I suspect one or the other is evident in a majority of purchases.

I'm current having to take time explaining consumer law to Repco, for example...

[caspernz]

I am hoping they reduce my premiums after spending so much to improve the handling and optimally the safety of the bike, lol.

Funnily enough, my insurer reduced premium for the various riding courses/quals I've done. All adds up in the end...:2thumbsup

[Tazz]

My AA membership at about $70 a year takes care of me. Collected and transported me twice and got me running again once.

x2 Have been signed up since my first car a couple of moons ago.

So long as you've got reception and are a long way from home AA membership is great for the bike and car. They're bloody hopeless with motorhomes though!

[veldthui]

Have had it twice. Once back of Taumaranui with a big cut to the tire. Managed to get cell phone reception and called insurance. They dispatched a towie who took me to the closest place which of course was Taumaranui. Holiday weekend so nothing open and had to wait 3 hours until my brother in law brought my car and trailer from home.
Second time was forgotten highway just after the gravel. Got a flat. Even though it was obvious I had issues and was looking for a hole 3 cars just passed on by not even asking if I needed help. No cell phone reception. Managed to find the hole and patch it. Two patches actually cause the first wasn't the actual hole.
Have fixed 4 flats now and had two happened just outside the motorbike shop so they could fix it. Nearly all flats on gravel so bit wary of gravel now.

[russd7]

That's interesting. A mate was a member, and inevitably his Ducati failed up Whakatane way.

He called the AA who said they had no agency in that area and denied all responsibility. He ended up wearing the cost of bike transport, motel and bus.

well thats bullshit cause the guys that picked me up from waioeka gorge were from opotiki an thats just round the corner from whakatane

[russd7]

Perhaps that's the sort of thing that resulted in the advice I received to get AA Plus. The comment was to the effect that normal AA membership doesn't cover bikes.

This was from a KB discussion. Up until that time I had relied on the Honda Riders Club 24/7 0800 service, but when that was canned...

an thats bulshit as well, i have never had aaplus and got picked up three times in two days, the only advantage of aa plus is it covers some of the cost of getting the bike to a place of your choosing, normal aa only gets you to the nearest garage which is probably where the transporter comes from

[Ocean1]

well thats bullshit cause the guys that picked me up from waioeka gorge were from opotiki an thats just round the corner from whakatane

No, no I'm afraid it's perfectly true. He used my phone to call them, in fact. Dialing the number from his AA card as he did so.

And the answer he got was definitely "no, we're not helping you".

Which is completely in keeping with their usual attitude towards bikers.

Now I'm sure you're experience was different, and I'd not stoop to calling your wee story bullshit, for example. But it's the exception to the biker/AA interaction, not the norm.

[russd7]

Now I'm sure you're experience was different, and I'd not stoop to calling your wee story bullshit, for example. But it's the exception to the biker/AA interaction, not the norm.

:niceone: yeah fair call, but it certainly isn't my experience or others that i have known that have used em, but i do agree that in some of what they do it certainly seems they are anti bike, like i said i had no problem getting picked up from the middle of the waioeka gorge

[Gremlin]

AA will get you to the nearest service centre, AA Plus organises you home (or at least how it should work).

Or you could run out of gas on the motorway, and shout at them about what you need (because of all the cars racing past), while they ask if you could go someplace quieter... yeah, I wish :pinch:

Owning a BMW adventure bike, flats don't worry me, I carry a compressor plus tools to repair (unless it's a rip or something). However, if it decides to shit itself, there is nothing a towie can do, nothing a regular bike shop can do, and it's BMW trained techs only, hence having AA Plus.

[LinkNZ]

AA despite the organisation's stance against motorcyclists have the most extensive roadside assistance coverage and my personal experiences have always been good.

[granstar]

AA despite the organisation's stance against motorcyclists have the most extensive roadside assistance coverage and my personal experiences have always been good.

Agree, and iv'e used a number of times stuck in middle of nowhere (nail in tyre,melted battery -elek short x3, bust primary drive) once had to walk up a hill in a cockies paddock to call them as out of reception. Much easier to sort from a township garage handy to a sorrow drowning pub.

Have called my alternative a few times my mates AA ( Alcoholics anonymouse) to pick me up, and returned the favour. :rolleyes:

[nzspokes]

You lot need to buy more reliable bikes.......

[MD]

I have standard AA membership and used it for the first time for the bike 2 years ago out behind Gladstone/Wairarapa way. They said they would only take the bike to the nearest town Martinborough. Towie took real good care with the bike. The car they will take to a garage or your home- your choice. I accept that. In that instance I wasn't far from home and the bike shop collected my bike for free on the Monday.