RACQ membership / flat tyre

Riding home the other day I saw a poor bloke tottling along on his
rims cause his tyre was completely flat. I wouldve stopped but there
was nothing I couldve really done to help him.

It got me thinking as to what I'd do if I got a flat or other problem
I couldn't fix on the spot. I have comprehensive insurance with Swann,
but am not sure if that covers towing and so forth. And if I did need
it, who would I call? Is it worth getting RACQ membership on top or
can I get RACQ to give me a tow and just pay a one time fee? Would
Swann pay the fee?

What do others do? aside from riding around on your rims

-s

 

Join RACQ - it's cheap, and it's worth it. Flat tyres can be fixed by
roadside if you really want to, but when your shaft drive uni joint
starts making "crunch, crunch" noises, I'll take a tow, thanks!
--


Bernie Dwyer
Dump the z to reply to me
*****************************

 

If i was in that situation i'd ring all my mates with trailers or utes and
see if any of them could get their arse out there and pick me up

 

"Otiose" wrote

So now we're back to the 'Ramp" thread.

Theo

 

Although I am not allowed to take pillions yet (yeah he couldve ridden
my bike I suppose, but hey, give me a break, plenty of other people
just whizzed past). Besides it was in st lucia, there was plenty of
buses running, houses around with phones etc... He might have had a
bit of air left in his tyres, so stopping him wouldve just let them
deflate more, and might have caused more harm than good actually

As for a puncture repair kit, isnt the spanner needed for the axle nut
a bit big to carry? The gas might be a bit big too. I'd rather just
call someone than dick around for ages.

 

I've had a rear flat in the past so now I am a member of the NRMA breakdown
service

 

I believe he's going to Perth in November...


Postman Pat

 

If you have a Honda , then you can join the Honda Rider Assist , the
Gold membership costs $55 PA and the platinum $99 PA , they will do
roadside repairs and towing ....etc

http://www.hondamotorcycles.com.au/rider+assist/default.htm

 

In SA we have RAA same as RACQ /NRMA but the membership follows person
not the vehicle so we are covered what ever we are riding or driving.
They don't normally fix punctures on road will give air or get a free
tow

 

So enjoy it while you can - RACwa used to have that system -
2 of us sharing a car - both had to join.
Now me alone with 2 vehicles - both vehicles have to pay tho
I can use only 1 at a time.

They do now join motorcycles, and use the local motorcycle tow companies
who are very helpful.

clare

 

In aus.motorcycles on Thu, 04 Sep 2003 23:11:20 +1000

IF you have tubeless tyres....

Me, I carry a socket to undo the axle nut. It's not the spanner that's
big and difficult to carry, it's the tyre levers.



Zebee

 

Doesn't work with tubes, so those of us stuck in last century still
have to remove our tyres. Well, partly remove.

Look, you'll either get a flat somewhere, or nowhere. If you're
somewhere, odds are someone will turn up and give you a lift.
If you're nowhere, that phone is pretty fucking useless anyway,
right?

If you're into travelling in dark, mysterious places, learn to
fix a puncture!

-----sharks

 

Ok, thanks everyone. I have tubeless tyres and have heard of the
foam/gas cylindars (sp), but didn't know about the plug type repair
kits that don't involve having to take your wheel off.

I will prob join up with RACQ but the site isn't too helpful esp for
mc. Will prob just go in and talk with them.

cheers.

 

RACV has a bike membership, but unlike SA if you have any other bikes or
cars you have to pay individually. Someone scores well there. SA has the
best system, the person is covered. I am only able to ride 1 bike at a time.

 

First you have to pay for your HRCA membership.

Nev..
'02 CBR1100XX #2

 

Look, Wollongong wasn't that bad. Industry had the place pretty much lit
up. Oh, you mean Wodonga......

Hammo

 

If you join up "when you need it" on the same call, it costs you about $130 or something stupid.
but the way around it i've been told is to call RACQ (well it im in nsw, so nrma for me) and join up
and then call up roadside assistance 10 mins later . im 24 and it costs me $63 membership/yr.

Mike.S