Roadside Assistance

waterman · 06-01-2009, 03:41 PM

Ok, my auto insurance doesn't cover roadside for the motorcycle. I am thinking of getting either ROK or AMA.

Does anyone have one of these? What do you think of the coverage if you have used them?

zoom45 · 06-01-2009, 03:57 PM

I have Markel Insurance with some road side assistance. If it's broke in the middle of no where I guess every little bit helps.
Zoom45

cactusjack · 06-01-2009, 04:08 PM

I signed up for the AMA membership, received my member packet in the mail, and had to use it 2 days later when the fuel pump in my car went out.

I think the AMA plan is the way to go, since it not only covers your bike, but any vehicle you are in - even if it isn't yours. The AAA plan covers your car, but not your motorcycle without an upgrade to your coverage.

Plus, the AMA represents motorcyclists in Washington, etc.

waterman · 06-01-2009, 04:19 PM

CJ,

I had AAA for years just for the travel planning (work). I agree that they aren't the way to go for motorcycle towing. Amercian Family will not do roadside for the motorcycle but I do have it for the cars ($5/yr) so that isn't really much of a concern.

So how would you rate your experience with them on your car?

pagemastr · 06-01-2009, 04:23 PM

+1 on the AMA

cactusjack · 06-01-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waterman

CJ,

I had AAA for years just for the travel planning (work). I agree that they aren't the way to go for motorcycle towing. Amercian Family will not do roadside for the motorcycle but I do have it for the cars ($5/yr) so that isn't really much of a concern.

So how would you rate your experience with them on your car?

It was great. I called them after pushing my car out of the middle of the intersection it died in. The tow truck was there within 30 minutes and they towed it to the Pontiac dealer for me. Since my membership was so new, they had a hard time locating some of my information, but that's been straightened out. They had issued me a membership card without all the necessary info on it. They've since sent me the correct card.

blowndodge · 06-01-2009, 05:49 PM

I have AAA premium and they are suppose to have my bike covered since my bike is insured through them.

**glwilson** · 06-01-2009, 09:08 PM

No problem with AAA; and it does cover my bike, cars, and any other vehicle I may be riding in or on as a passenger -- even if not mine.

markusmaximus · 06-01-2009, 09:18 PM

I'm also a premium AAA member. Decided to upgrade 2 years ago when my baby Vulcan died. Fortunately, I have not needed roadside assistance for my Nomad, but I've used it several times to tow cars. With basic AAA coverage, you get only 4-ish miles to tow without an additional charge. With premium, I can tow up to 100 miles (I think) without additional charge. No complaints here.

**Top Cat** · 06-01-2009, 09:30 PM

I really get tired of saying this but I'm up on the soap box again.
If you own a gun you should be an NRA member.
If you ride a motorcycle you should be an AMA member.
If you are an AMA member you can get free roadside assistance if you sign up for two years and opt for an automatic renewal the second year.

chainsaw · 06-01-2009, 09:44 PM

AMA and support motorcyclist too.

landman · 06-02-2009, 12:44 PM

i believe that ama is now including roadside coverage for free
with membership if you agree to automatic renewals.

waterman · 06-02-2009, 01:06 PM

Went ahead and signed up with the AMA. I used to have AAA but in these parts they are more concerned with the front range rather than us out here. Had them in Nebraska for years and loved it but as soon as we moved to Colorado and talked with the closest office (90 miles away) they really turned me off with the attitude in that office.

**ringadingh** · 06-02-2009, 04:42 PM

We have CAA here in Canada, same as your AAA, I dont have it , but I think one time will pay for itself. My pal here just got his yesterday, four tows or service calls for $106.00 a year.

ells · 06-02-2009, 06:46 PM

Went with Allstate. Didn't know about the AMA deal. Like the unlimited mileage clause and covers all rec vehicles and my cars as well.

06-01-2009, 03:41 PM	#1
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Roadside Assistance Ok, my auto insurance doesn't cover roadside for the motorcycle. I am thinking of getting either ROK or AMA. Does anyone have one of these? What do you think of the coverage if you have used them? __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-01-2009, 03:57 PM	#2
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	Roadside Assistance I have Markel Insurance with some road side assistance. If it's broke in the middle of no where I guess every little bit helps. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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06-01-2009, 04:08 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Roadside Assistance I signed up for the AMA membership, received my member packet in the mail, and had to use it 2 days later when the fuel pump in my car went out. I think the AMA plan is the way to go, since it not only covers your bike, but any vehicle you are in - even if it isn't yours. The AAA plan covers your car, but not your motorcycle without an upgrade to your coverage. Plus, the AMA represents motorcyclists in Washington, etc. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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06-01-2009, 04:19 PM	#4
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Roadside Assistance CJ, I had AAA for years just for the travel planning (work). I agree that they aren't the way to go for motorcycle towing. Amercian Family will not do roadside for the motorcycle but I do have it for the cars ($5/yr) so that isn't really much of a concern. So how would you rate your experience with them on your car? __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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06-01-2009, 04:23 PM	#5
pagemastr Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 676	Roadside Assistance +1 on the AMA Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-01-2009, 05:49 PM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Roadside Assistance I have AAA premium and they are suppose to have my bike covered since my bike is insured through them. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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06-01-2009, 09:08 PM	#8
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Roadside Assistance No problem with AAA; and it does cover my bike, cars, and any other vehicle I may be riding in or on as a passenger -- even if not mine. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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06-01-2009, 09:18 PM	#9
markusmaximus Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 603	Roadside Assistance I'm also a premium AAA member. Decided to upgrade 2 years ago when my baby Vulcan died. Fortunately, I have not needed roadside assistance for my Nomad, but I've used it several times to tow cars. With basic AAA coverage, you get only 4-ish miles to tow without an additional charge. With premium, I can tow up to 100 miles (I think) without additional charge. No complaints here.
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06-01-2009, 09:30 PM	#10
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Roadside Assistance I really get tired of saying this but I'm up on the soap box again. If you own a gun you should be an NRA member. If you ride a motorcycle you should be an AMA member. If you are an AMA member you can get free roadside assistance if you sign up for two years and opt for an automatic renewal the second year. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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06-01-2009, 09:44 PM	#11
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Roadside Assistance AMA and support motorcyclist too.
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06-02-2009, 12:44 PM	#12
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Roadside Assistance i believe that ama is now including roadside coverage for free with membership if you agree to automatic renewals. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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06-02-2009, 01:06 PM	#13
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Roadside Assistance Went ahead and signed up with the AMA. I used to have AAA but in these parts they are more concerned with the front range rather than us out here. Had them in Nebraska for years and loved it but as soon as we moved to Colorado and talked with the closest office (90 miles away) they really turned me off with the attitude in that office. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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06-02-2009, 04:42 PM	#14
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Roadside Assistance We have CAA here in Canada, same as your AAA, I dont have it , but I think one time will pay for itself. My pal here just got his yesterday, four tows or service calls for $106.00 a year. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-02-2009, 06:46 PM	#15
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	Roadside Assistance Went with Allstate. Didn't know about the AMA deal. Like the unlimited mileage clause and covers all rec vehicles and my cars as well.
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