URGENT- Biker broken down - Paeroa (24 November)

**Brett** · 24th November 2006, 13:59

A guy who bought my ZXR has broken down in Paeroa, he has run out of the golden good stuff (Petrol

) or maybe oil...not sure, but he seems to think his tank is empty. He is in the middle of nowhere on the straights before paeroa, if there is anyone who could help him out, give him a call on 021 058 0452.Thanks.

**crashe** · 24th November 2006, 14:07

Did he not fill it up after picking up the bike, or at least insuring it had a full tank?

How far is he heading to?

Maybe he could flag down a passer by to bring back a tank of gas for him...
Or what about a local farmer as they always have fuel on their farms.

Just a few suggestions.

**Brett** · 24th November 2006, 14:32

Originally Posted by crashe

Did he not fill it up after picking up the bike, or at least insuring it had a full tank?

How far is he heading to?

Maybe he could flag down a passer by to bring back a tank of gas for him...
Or what about a local farmer as they always have fuel on their farms.

Just a few suggestions.

I dunno, i sold him the bike about 3 weeks ago, and he just rang me from the side of the road saying that it had broken down mid-corner, which sounded a tad odd to me since the bike was MINT when i sold it to him, so i sorta had to do an armchair analysis of what might have happened, he said that it was not very hot, i.e. had not overheated, i got him to check all of the major switches and terminals and then asked the obvious question of does it have fuel...and he said no... so guess that must be it!

**crashe** · 24th November 2006, 14:39

Originally Posted by Brett

I dunno, i sold him the bike about 3 weeks ago, and he just rang me from the side of the road saying that it had broken down mid-corner, which sounded a tad odd to me since the bike was MINT when i sold it to him, so i sorta had to do an armchair analysis of what might have happened, he said that it was not very hot, i.e. had not overheated, i got him to check all of the major switches and terminals and then asked the obvious question of does it have fuel...and he said no... so guess that must be it!

Oh so he has had it about 3 weeks now..... ok

Well best he start pushing it to the next petrol station.......
He will have learned a valuable lesson here. Keep an eye on the fuel consumption.

Does this bike have a 'reserve' tank on it?
If so does he know where the 'tap' is to turn it around?

While pushing it some local farmer will take pity on him and give him enough gas to get to the next gas station. He is on the main road heading into Paeroa so there is sure to be someone that will come along.

PS: No I cant help out as Im in Auckland.

**Brett** · 24th November 2006, 14:46

Yep he will learn, does have reserve, but he had already used it up. He better NOT have run it out of oil, it better have been fuel. If he has nuked it, i take no responsibility, even though he is a good dude.

**crashe** · 24th November 2006, 14:54

Originally Posted by Brett

Yep he will learn, does have reserve, but he had already used it up. He better NOT have run it out of oil, it better have been fuel. If he has nuked it, i take no responsibility, even though he is a good dude.

Nope you have no responsibility at all, if he has 'nuked' it, as he has now owned it for 3 weeks. And should be watching the oil etc.

**slinky** · 24th November 2006, 15:03

i ran outa fuel wen i first got my cbr250
the reserver mileage was alot less then 100 ks of which i got on my fxr.... lol
ran out petrol when i got to skool. showing the bike off (2 years ago)

**Star Insurance** · 25th November 2006, 20:14

Realise its a bit late but Star Insurance has a road side assistance package called Roadside SOS Motorcycle Assistance Programme which is run by a company called Warranty Direct Ltd. Their phone number is 0800 24 26 28. This road side assistance package is available to people who have their motorcycle insured with Star Insurance and YES it is also available to those people who want the assistance package but have their motorcycle insurance with somebody else

**Clivoris** · 25th November 2006, 20:17

Originally Posted by starman

Realise its a bit late but Star Insurance has a road side assistance package called Roadside SOS Motorcycle Assistance Programme which is run by a company called Warranty Direct Ltd. Their phone number is 0800 24 26 28. This road side assistance package is available to people who have their motorcycle insured with Star Insurance and YES it is also available to those people who want the assistance package but have their motorcycle insurance with somebody else

Does this cover punctures too?

**Steam** · 25th November 2006, 20:41

The AA will come out and help you if you run outta petrol, or have a puncture, but then you have to sign up to be an AA member on the spot and it costs $100 or so because they don't give you any discounts when you sign up at the roadside. Good to know tho.

**Ixion** · 25th November 2006, 21:04

I will give them a call on Monday. Now that I ride alone, the possibility of a disabling mechanical failure has sometimes occurred to me. And many of the roads I rode are lonely with little traffic.

So far I have always been able to limp home after jury rigged repairs if necessary. But sooner or later something will happen that simply cannot be repaired at the roadside. Granted, a night or two out is not the end of the world, but it would be better to avoid it.

And the AA are a totally useless bunch of wanking pillocks.

**Drum** · 26th November 2006, 08:18

Swann also have roadside assistance.

Cant comment on their service as I havn't needed it yet (bloody hell - thats tempting fate!)

**Warr** · 26th November 2006, 08:45

Honda Riders Club do a "Get you to a Service Centre" deal. Appears to be only available to Honda riders so that cuts a few out!!
I signed up due to our planned South Island Christmas travels.
Their web site seems to be closed down at present but the contact person is
Robyn 09 5710982 or 021 408188 email robyn@hrcnz.co.nz and cost me a whole $35 for a year and you also get a magazine ?? times a year!

**Beemer** · 26th November 2006, 12:22

It may be stating the obvious, but if he's got a cellphone, why doesn't he ring a friend to bring him some petrol? Seems a bit pointless to ring the guy who sold you the bike weeks ago!