Got a flat tyre today...

**far queue** · 25th October 2010, 07:28

Originally Posted by hellokitty

... - failing that I am a member of the Honda Riders club and they have some sort of help available too.

Yep, they'll come and give you a quick one up the arse

**Edbear** · 25th October 2010, 08:12

Originally Posted by Genie

How gentlemanly of you....I'd stopped to take a pic the other day and a lovely biker stopped to see if I was ok. Middle of nowhere, I found his gesture rather comforting. I'd hope never to have a breakdown anywhere, but should it happen I have many plans in my head and a cellphone. If worst came to worst I'd lock my bike up, hitch home, crab the car and a trailer (with some planks of wood and rope) and go get me my bike. Buggar paying some person to get my bike home when I can do it myself.

Yep, it's no biggie and you get to meet another biker. That's what my wife liked about going on the bike, the commaraderie. You don't get that in the car unless we're in the MX5 and stop beside another sports car.

Plus I'm an old school Gentleman...

**Grubber** · 25th October 2010, 08:44

Originally Posted by Genie

How gentlemanly of you....I'd stopped to take a pic the other day and a lovely biker stopped to see if I was ok. Middle of nowhere, I found his gesture rather comforting. I'd hope never to have a breakdown anywhere, but should it happen I have many plans in my head and a cellphone. If worst came to worst I'd lock my bike up, hitch home, crab the car and a trailer (with some planks of wood and rope) and go get me my bike. Buggar paying some person to get my bike home when I can do it myself.

Well done chook! Exactly what i would have done. Phone call to a mate will get a trailer and ties to the rescue and take the thing home yourself. Done the same for other mates myself.(the perils of owning a large trailer and having your mates know about it)Would be happy to help anyone who needs a trailer if they get stuck.
I usually do the thumbs up as a go slowly past to make sure all is well. Sometimes just stop anyway for a bit of a chat. Why not i say!

**hellokitty** · 25th October 2010, 09:22

Originally Posted by Genie

How gentlemanly of you....I'd stopped to take a pic the other day and a lovely biker stopped to see if I was ok. Middle of nowhere, I found his gesture rather comforting. I'd hope never to have a breakdown anywhere, but should it happen I have many plans in my head and a cellphone. If worst came to worst I'd lock my bike up, hitch home, crab the car and a trailer (with some planks of wood and rope) and go get me my bike. Buggar paying some person to get my bike home when I can do it myself.

Normally I could do it myself, but yesterday my car and trailer were in Kihikihi along with the tie downs. I don't think $60 a year is much money to pay for help whenever I need it

**BAD DAD** · 25th October 2010, 14:18

I seem to remember a thread somewhere on here with photos from the era when AA bombed about on motorcycles (in the UK). Wonder if there will ever be enough bikes on the road to support a niche market in roadside motorcycle repair/rescue? Seeing bikes on the back of a tow trucks would make me cringe.

**hellokitty** · 25th October 2010, 15:35

Originally Posted by BAD DAD

I seem to remember a thread somewhere on here with photos from the era when AA bombed about on motorcycles (in the UK). Wonder if there will ever be enough bikes on the road to support a niche market in roadside motorcycle repair/rescue? Seeing bikes on the back of a tow trucks would make me cringe.

There is a guy that does a pick up service for motorbikes - he was at the Pink Ribbon Ride giving out cards. Nice guy, has a very low trailer and all the gear.
He gave me some info but it is in the saddlebags on my bike and I am too lazy to go to the garage to get his details

**Maha** · 25th October 2010, 15:59

Originally Posted by hellokitty

There is a guy that does a pick up service for motorbikes - he was at the Pink Ribbon Ride giving out cards. Nice guy, has a very low trailer and all the gear.
He gave me some info but it is in the saddlebags on my bike and I am too lazy to go to the garage to get his details

Kevin Lewis.....Motorcycle Recovery Specialists ...Ph 021 156 9448.