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13-06-05, 05:01 PM

I am thinking

of joining the AA in its basic form (roadside recovery
only) and I have the following questions.

1. Am I correct in thinking that AA membership entitles the member to
the recovery of their motorcycle?

2. Does the AA have recovery vehicles suitable for the
transportation of motorcycles? The story with Grinch's bike made a
deep impression on me.

3. Does anyone have personal experience of using the AA for the
recovery of a motorcycle?

13-06-05, 05:07 PM

Any particular reason you are only considering the AA? For the car, I've had AA, RAC, GreenFlag and now have NCI who do cater specifically for bikes.

13-06-05, 05:07 PM

I seem to remember reading somewhere that the AA do not recover after an accident.

I could be wrong though.

A.

13-06-05, 05:09 PM

has the breakdown cover that came with your bike expired?

13-06-05, 05:15 PM

Im looking at some form of cover.. my main point would be recovery after an accident.. and punctures.. and taking me home / to a garage after any of the above
as its very unlikely for it to wanna break down for no particular reason.. my usual problems have been not checking the kill switch.. which has been pointed out by my mate on one or more occasions!
Most other things I could attempt to suss out myself.. so its accident recovery I would be more interested in...

One thing I have found out though, i used the AA cover that came with the bike when I bought it, the bloke that came wouldnt toucht the bike.. i had to basicaly load it myself... luckily, my mates dad arrived, and one of our labourers helped put it on the back.

13-06-05, 05:17 PM

The reason I am considering the AA is that they are the biggest
recovery service. I thought that there is a greater chance of them
having recovery vehicles suitable for the transportation of
motorcycles. I may be wrong but after Grinch's story I am becoming
paranoid.

Joining for the sake of the bike only seems unreasonable. I would
rather have all the vehicles that I drive/ride covered.

I think the breakdown cover that came with the bike was for one year
only.

I also saw somewhere in the AA's small print that they do not
recover after an accident and this worries me.

13-06-05, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valleyboy

Im looking at some form of cover.. my main point would be recovery after an accident.. and punctures.. and taking me home / to a garage after any of the above
as its very unlikely for it to wanna break down for no particular reason.. my usual problems have been not checking the kill switch.. which has been pointed out by my mate on one or more occasions!
Most other things I could attempt to suss out myself.. so its accident recovery I would be more interested in...

One thing I have found out though, i used the AA cover that came with the bike when I bought it, the bloke that came wouldnt toucht the bike.. i had to basicaly load it myself... luckily, my mates dad arrived, and one of our labourers helped put it on the back.

You are probably right that accident recovery should be our main concern.

As to recovery due to a puncture, I have this included in my insurance.
But again, after Grinch's incident I would think hard before asking for
assistance.

13-06-05, 05:29 PM

I was told by the AA bloke, that ALL their recovery vehicles are equiped to take motorcycles... The yellow trucks with the arm on the back that is used to jack up the front wheels of a car is used..

there is an addapter that they bolt onto the arm, you load your bike from the side, and the wheels lock into some stays on the thing.. and they then tie it down... and lift the arm.. it dont look right at all though! it works...

make sure you put some rags where they tie it.. or you end up like me with paint rubbed off down to the frame!

cos the thing BOUNCES a lot!

Sid Squid · 13-06-05, 05:32 PM

Breakdown services should be a last resort, carry the obvious spares and a temporary puncture kit and you'll only need a tow in a small amount of cases. I've never needed to be recovered for a puncture, if you carry a puncture kit you'll have the bike going again quicker than you'd get off the phone to the breakdown service.

FWIW, Having dealt with lots of broken motorbikes and the people who've had them recovered, I'm led to think the RAC gives the best allround service.

13-06-05, 06:07 PM

theres a ad for nci insurance in ride mag(july)which beats the aa and rac on price and state that they will be there in 40 mins,worth a look tel no 0800 7836026 or www.ncionline.co.uk hope this helps

13-06-05, 05:01 PM	#1
Professor Guest Posts: n/a	AA breakdown cover I am thinking of joining the AA in its basic form (roadside recovery only) and I have the following questions. 1. Am I correct in thinking that AA membership entitles the member to the recovery of their motorcycle? 2. Does the AA have recovery vehicles suitable for the transportation of motorcycles? The story with Grinch's bike made a deep impression on me. 3. Does anyone have personal experience of using the AA for the recovery of a motorcycle?

13-06-05, 05:32 PM	#9
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Breakdown services should be a last resort, carry the obvious spares and a temporary puncture kit and you'll only need a tow in a small amount of cases. I've never needed to be recovered for a puncture, if you carry a puncture kit you'll have the bike going again quicker than you'd get off the phone to the breakdown service. FWIW, Having dealt with lots of broken motorbikes and the people who've had them recovered, I'm led to think the RAC gives the best allround service. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

13-06-05, 06:07 PM	#10
lurcher Guest Posts: n/a	aa theres a ad for nci insurance in ride mag(july)which beats the aa and rac on price and state that they will be there in 40 mins,worth a look tel no 0800 7836026 or www.ncionline.co.uk hope this helps

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13-06-05, 05:07 PM	#2
Kate Guest Posts: n/a	Any particular reason you are only considering the AA? For the car, I've had AA, RAC, GreenFlag and now have NCI who do cater specifically for bikes.

13-06-05, 05:07 PM	#3
Topaz Guest Posts: n/a	I seem to remember reading somewhere that the AA do not recover after an accident. I could be wrong though. A.

13-06-05, 05:09 PM	#4
adam Guest Posts: n/a	has the breakdown cover that came with your bike expired?

13-06-05, 05:15 PM	#5
valleyboy Guest Posts: n/a	Im looking at some form of cover.. my main point would be recovery after an accident.. and punctures.. and taking me home / to a garage after any of the above as its very unlikely for it to wanna break down for no particular reason.. my usual problems have been not checking the kill switch.. which has been pointed out by my mate on one or more occasions! Most other things I could attempt to suss out myself.. so its accident recovery I would be more interested in... One thing I have found out though, i used the AA cover that came with the bike when I bought it, the bloke that came wouldnt toucht the bike.. i had to basicaly load it myself... luckily, my mates dad arrived, and one of our labourers helped put it on the back.

13-06-05, 05:17 PM	#6
Professor Guest Posts: n/a	The reason I am considering the AA is that they are the biggest recovery service. I thought that there is a greater chance of them having recovery vehicles suitable for the transportation of motorcycles. I may be wrong but after Grinch's story I am becoming paranoid. Joining for the sake of the bike only seems unreasonable. I would rather have all the vehicles that I drive/ride covered. I think the breakdown cover that came with the bike was for one year only. I also saw somewhere in the AA's small print that they do not recover after an accident and this worries me.

13-06-05, 05:29 PM	#8
valleyboy Guest Posts: n/a	I was told by the AA bloke, that ALL their recovery vehicles are equiped to take motorcycles... The yellow trucks with the arm on the back that is used to jack up the front wheels of a car is used.. there is an addapter that they bolt onto the arm, you load your bike from the side, and the wheels lock into some stays on the thing.. and they then tie it down... and lift the arm.. it dont look right at all though! it works... make sure you put some rags where they tie it.. or you end up like me with paint rubbed off down to the frame! cos the thing BOUNCES a lot!