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Mish mash => Open Forum => Topic started by: S.Ga.Rider on May 21, 2011, 07:54:03 AM

Title: Road side assistance
Post by: S.Ga.Rider on May 21, 2011, 07:54:03 AM
I was thinking of joining either kawasaki or ama for the road side assistance for a trip coming up in july. What are you all using? Does AAA cover motorcycles? Triple a would be best since I can get discounts on other things too but I saw no reference to motorcycles on their website.
Title: Re: Road side assistance
Post by: Shoe on May 21, 2011, 08:03:44 AM
I use Kawasaki. I think AAA will cover you if have AAA Plus. I suggest you verify. I once used AAA even though it wasn't covered. They were kind enoguh to call someone, but I had to pay. 
Title: Re: Road side assistance
Post by: Ron Dawg on May 21, 2011, 10:35:39 AM
Good question. I've been thinking about it too. I received solicitations from both and am interested in other people's opinions & experiences.
Title: Re: Road side assistance
Post by: jim_de_hunter on May 22, 2011, 07:38:06 AM
Check your insurance company.  I got roadside with my policy.  Kinda strange, I know, but I got it.
Title: Re: Road side assistance
Post by: So Cal Joe on May 22, 2011, 08:04:07 AM
If you belong to AMA which I'm sure most motorcycle riders do, if you have auto renewal with your credit card you get free roadside service.
Title: Re: Road side assistance
Post by: Shoe on May 22, 2011, 08:11:11 AM
Check your insurance company.  I got roadside with my policy.  Kinda strange, I know, but I got it.

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Title: Re: Road side assistance
Post by: MizzouMike on May 22, 2011, 11:48:14 AM
I use Kawasaki. I think AAA will cover you if have AAA Plus. I suggest you verify. I once used AAA even though it wasn't covered. They were kind enoguh to call someone, but I had to pay.
  I used to have AAA, but same thing needed to add the Plus.  I ended up going with the roadside assistance on my car through my insurance company, and added the auto renewal with my AMA mebership.

I have not had to use it ...  YET...  but I have heard some good stories about the AMA roadside asistance.   One other nice part, is that hopefully being part of the AMA the recovery team should have some experience with M/C and be able to get you to the nearest repair place and/or home?
Title: Re: Road side assistance
Post by: S.Ga.Rider on May 22, 2011, 12:57:01 PM
State Farm does not offer rsa for motorcycles and I called AAA and its available but you have to pay an additional $35 so the plus packages with m/c coverage is $134.
Title: Re: Road side assistance
Post by: So Cal Joe on May 23, 2011, 07:48:46 AM
I think the roadside service from Kawasaki is only $29.95 a year
Title: Re: Road side assistance
Post by: Miss Silvera on May 23, 2011, 08:15:07 AM
 I have it through my insurance company, Nationwide for about $9 a year.

AMA  has about the best deal going for independent RSA. With AMA you get some other benefits too and if you need RSA...they make sure they send a motorcycle friendly "tow"....
Title: Re: Road side assistance
Post by: anycleavers on May 23, 2011, 11:03:06 AM
I use Foremost Ins, came with the policy.
Title: Re: Road side assistance
Post by: stevewfl on May 23, 2011, 10:24:24 PM
as long as I'm on this  bike i won't ever need to use mine  :P

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Title: Re: Road side assistance
Post by: S.Ga.Rider on May 25, 2011, 04:55:13 AM
AAA- $134
Ama- $39.95
Kawi- $29.95

I think I am going to go with ama since they will cover your bike and other vehicles. If I read correctly it will cover your spouse and children too. Not bad for $40.