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 :P

-s

shane wrote:
>
> 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 :P
>
> -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!
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Bernie Dwyer
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On 3 Sep 2003 18:42:58 -0700, shane <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> 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 :P

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

> 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

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

Theo

Mike Doyle <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<3f569a77$0$6527$(E-Mail Removed) u>...
> shane wrote:
> > 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.
>
> You could have given him a lift somewhere.
>
> Mike

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 :P

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

"Theo Bekkers" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:3f5790e3$(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> So now we're back to the 'Ramp" thread.
>
> Theo
>
>


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


Postman Pat

"shane" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed) om...
> 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?
>

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/r...st/default.htm



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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


"shane" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed) om...
> 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 :P
>
> -s

On Thu, 4 Sep 2003, waz wrote:
> 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