Taking a long trip out west from Chicago....what do you guys/gals do about road help.....AAA? Any special insurance needed?

 

I carry a cell phone and credit card. Been lucky and have been able to do my own roadside repairs. A major breakdown might require a tow service, so I'd try to find a shop as close to me as possible and have them send someone or recommend someone to come pick me up.

 

AAA with RV/Motorcycle added. SJ Ron

 

My Geico bike policy has roadside assistance but I suspect there's a dollar limitation. Maybe your insurance has it or it can be added pretty reasonably.If you're a HOG member for $20/yr you can be covered to be towed to the nearest HD dealer or the town it's in regardless of mileage with no out of pocket expense.

 

AAA does not cover motorcycles with their standard plan.

 

HoG membership, I broke down in milwaukee and they towed me to closest dealer for nothing.I tipped the driver 20 bucks because they sent a flatbed like I asked.And he had brand new tiedown straps with the handlebar stabilizer.

 

I agree . This is the best option.HOG and AMA roadside are not good plans for the open road. AAA with RV 100 or optional 200 mile tow.That is the choice.

 

Take a look at www.touringdepot.com There is much good info there on multi state travelling etc,

 

Took a look at the AAA website and see that their RV/bike coverage has a limit of only 100 miles for a premium of $125/yr. You could burn up 100 miles in no time trying to get to a qualified shop west of the Mississippi. Don't know what a HOG membership costs these days, but that + $20/yr for unlimited towing mileage might be the way to go. These insurers all contract with the same tow operators.

 

JMHO here, but I suggest that you never leave on a long trip unless you know that your bike is roadworthy.

A new or very recent battery, new tires, new spark plugs and new fluids can greatly reduce the chances of a breakdown.
A few tools and a tire repair kit are also great things to have with you.

BTW, I have AAA RV-Plus, Progressive Road Service, and I think I have road service on my H-D ESP warranty.
I also carry a pair of tie-downs and a few extra bucks just in case.