Recovery recommendations? - SV650.org

Jason H · 07-05-13, 10:59 AM

Hello Orgers,

I come forth yet again with another question.

Having ended up in a situation on a ride out yesterday where by one key part of the motorcycle may have parted company from the rest of the bike.

Bike is safely back to a relatives (thanks to a horse trailer).

Incase something happens rather further from home, do any of you have any recommendations on recovery firms (AA, RAC etc.)?

I'm after info on who's got the best service, who's the best priced, who to avoid. Anything really.

Cheers

J

BoltonSte · 07-05-13, 11:33 AM

I'm with the RAC, they have been good with me in the past and recover after accidents (AA didn't, don't know if this is the case) they also price matched for me come renewal and saved me a fair bit.

yorkie_chris · 07-05-13, 11:56 AM

Rescuemybike.com

Only thing is their personal/any vehicle cover wouldn't cover anything over 20 years old which I thought was a bit of a p*ss take.

07-05-13, 12:07 PM

I'm covered with greenflag (via my bank account). I've used them before which was ok - only they sent a car truck instead of a flat bed! Luckily my bike was at work, so I made alternative arrangements to get home.

Found it quite funny watching the guy pushing it through the snow the following morning to the flat bed.

07-05-13, 12:25 PM

Im with the rac, had a breakdown once on the bike that endef up being the fuel tank vaccum hose getting melted so no fuel got thru. But they sorted me out.

BoltonSte · 07-05-13, 02:23 PM

Needed to add that I'm RAC for cars and bike, like YC, there are probably bike only companies that would end up cheaper.

timwilky · 07-05-13, 02:30 PM

I have a family RAC policy that covers me/wife/daughters, not the vehicles. So my bike should be covered. At present I also have a separate policy to cover the bike.

Many policies state they will not recover after an accident. I guess they would charge and look to recover costs against the vehicle insurance. My bike policy specifically says they will recover. Useful after a drop etc where you might not want insurance involvement.

07-05-13, 02:31 PM

If you can afford to pay the bill at roadside and claim back later look at Autoaid. Covers you and spouse in any vehicle inc. bikes. £30 odd a year I think.
Used their services twice, both times excellent speed and service with quick payout.

yorkie_chris · 07-05-13, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoltonSte

Needed to add that I'm RAC for cars and bike, like YC, there are probably bike only companies that would end up cheaper.

Actually it is rescuemycar.com but covers both. Sure it was rescuemybike when I first signed up and rescuemybike.com redirects to their site... Anyway...

I also found that agreeing to a £40 excess halved the cost of the policy.

NTECUK · 07-05-13, 02:51 PM

Used the AA for both my bikes . Good service and quick

07-05-13, 10:59 AM	#1
Jason H Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sussex...Previously a Somerset Lad Posts: 276	Recovery recommendations? Hello Orgers, I come forth yet again with another question. Having ended up in a situation on a ride out yesterday where by one key part of the motorcycle may have parted company from the rest of the bike. Bike is safely back to a relatives (thanks to a horse trailer). Incase something happens rather further from home, do any of you have any recommendations on recovery firms (AA, RAC etc.)? I'm after info on who's got the best service, who's the best priced, who to avoid. Anything really. Cheers J __________________ Naked K5 - Now Red with sexy stripes!! Mods: Renthal Flat bars, 's' clutch perch, GSXR front master cylinder, CNC shorty levers, Tail Tidy, Fuel Mini S/S Slip-on, 15/47, 's' Swing-arm, Pillion seat cowl, GSXR 750 front end, CNC polished top yoke, R6 Throttle tube, GSXR rear shock Rotate your Owl

07-05-13, 11:33 AM	#2
BoltonSte Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Back in Bolton Posts: 1,010	Re: Recovery recommendations? I'm with the RAC, they have been good with me in the past and recover after accidents (AA didn't, don't know if this is the case) they also price matched for me come renewal and saved me a fair bit. __________________ Had an SV or three. Street triple R - gone but not forgotten. Now trying the lunacy that is KTM with a Superduke GT. for the pillion capability of course.

07-05-13, 11:56 AM	#3
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Recovery recommendations? Rescuemybike.com Only thing is their personal/any vehicle cover wouldn't cover anything over 20 years old which I thought was a bit of a p*ss take. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

07-05-13, 12:07 PM	#4
a_monkey_hint Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recovery recommendations? I'm covered with greenflag (via my bank account). I've used them before which was ok - only they sent a car truck instead of a flat bed! Luckily my bike was at work, so I made alternative arrangements to get home. Found it quite funny watching the guy pushing it through the snow the following morning to the flat bed. Last edited by a_monkey_hint; 07-05-13 at 01:10 PM.

07-05-13, 12:25 PM	#5
stuR Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recovery recommendations? Im with the rac, had a breakdown once on the bike that endef up being the fuel tank vaccum hose getting melted so no fuel got thru. But they sorted me out.

07-05-13, 02:23 PM	#6
BoltonSte Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Back in Bolton Posts: 1,010	Re: Recovery recommendations? Needed to add that I'm RAC for cars and bike, like YC, there are probably bike only companies that would end up cheaper. __________________ Had an SV or three. Street triple R - gone but not forgotten. Now trying the lunacy that is KTM with a Superduke GT. for the pillion capability of course.

07-05-13, 02:30 PM	#7
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Recovery recommendations? I have a family RAC policy that covers me/wife/daughters, not the vehicles. So my bike should be covered. At present I also have a separate policy to cover the bike. Many policies state they will not recover after an accident. I guess they would charge and look to recover costs against the vehicle insurance. My bike policy specifically says they will recover. Useful after a drop etc where you might not want insurance involvement. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

07-05-13, 02:31 PM	#8
Lawman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recovery recommendations? If you can afford to pay the bill at roadside and claim back later look at Autoaid. Covers you and spouse in any vehicle inc. bikes. £30 odd a year I think. Used their services twice, both times excellent speed and service with quick payout.

07-05-13, 02:51 PM	#10
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Recovery recommendations? Used the AA for both my bikes . Good service and quick __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Recovery companies; which is best?	Bluepete	Idle Banter	17	22-07-11 11:43 AM
Which recovery?	TazDaz	Bikes - Talk & Issues	27	15-11-09 09:51 PM
Which is the best recovery service.	bampy	Bikes - Talk & Issues	3	02-04-09 03:38 PM
Highside recovery	Supervox	Idle Banter	9	22-05-06 09:06 AM
Breakdown recovery advice/recommendations	thebulletproofpoet	Bikes - Talk & Issues	22	01-05-05 05:49 PM