Get an AA membership

[kave]

Today I got a puncture, a big screw stuck in my rear tyre. I dont carry a puncture kit (though I probably should). I called AA at 5:30pm, and I was picked up in 45mins (from downtown auckland during rush hour). The towie was great, had my bike nice and secure and he made sure I was absolutely happy with how he was strapping it onto the truck.

The way I see it, my AA membership has already paid for itself, and I've only had it for three months. Its great not having to panic when you are stuck at the side of the road. Definately a worthwhile investment.

[Colapop]

AA plus. Standard AA membership doesn't cover motorcyclists I think.

[Stickchick]

AA plus. Standard AA membership doesn't cover motorcyclists I think.

Is that right? Dam I need to upgrade then

[kave]

AA plus. Standard AA membership doesn't cover motorcyclists I think.

Yeah, I've got AA plus. Its not cheap, but its not much more than getting a rego, and its definately worth it.

[Stickchick]

Yeah, I've got AA plus. Its not cheap, but its not much more than getting a rego, and its definately worth it.

How much is it?

[carbacca]

i have had bikes (not mine, people i was with) recovered with just standard AA membership, though i have recently upgraded to plus so i can get more than 100k away from home and still get recovered. yeah its definitely worth it for peace of mind that there is help available

i got my membership when it was on special for 65 i think, then AA Plus is another 45 on top of that

[ynot slow]

Cost is $90 for aa plus,we took it to cover car and also for the bike,normal aa membership covers some bike stuff,i.e flat battery,but to be sure went for aaplus this year.

[Stickchick]

i have had bikes (not mine, people i was with) recovered with just standard AA membership, though i have recently upgraded to plus so i can get more than 100k away from home and still get recovered. yeah its definitely worth it for peace of mind that there is help available

i got my membership when it was on special for 65 i think, then AA Plus is another 45 on top of that

Sweet I have standard AA membership but if they aren't gonna pick me up if I need them then I better upgrade, as I don't have a car so standard will be useless to me

[Oakie]

Didn't know there was a difference. Got it 3 or 4 years ago and have used it once for the bike when it had fuel starvation about 20 km from town. They came out, diagnosed and fixed the problem then followed me into town. Costs me under $80 a year and is worth it even for bikes.

[MaxB]

i have had bikes (not mine, people i was with) recovered with just standard AA membership, though i have recently upgraded to plus so i can get more than 100k away from home and still get recovered. yeah its definitely worth it for peace of mind that there is help available

i got my membership when it was on special for 65 i think, then AA Plus is another 45 on top of that

+1 for peace of mind. We have AA Plus and it has saved us a lot of grief. Standard cover just gets you to a local garage for repair but with rare or older stuff sometimes its better to fix it at home at your leisure. Saves $$$$ too.

[jimbo600]

Don't get me started about AA. Nothing but grief and bullshit is all I've had from those pious pricks.

[kave]

Don't get me started about AA. Nothing but grief and bullshit is all I've had from those pious pricks.

We are talking about the "Automobile Association", not "Alcoholics Anonymous"

[jrandom]

D'oh! I have AA Plus membership.

Why didn't I think of using it the other day when I had a puncture?

D'oh, d'oh, d'oh.

[homer]

Is that right? Dam I need to upgrade then

Hi ya who do you have as insurance ...mines with swann insurance and i havnt had to use it yet , hope not to

[Disco Dan]

I carry a full tool kit for my bike as well as a puncture repair kit complete with mini C02 inflation cylinders to inflate my tire.

heaps cheaper than AA, and if you know your bike (ie you actually service it yourself) then roadside repairs are a sintch!