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Old 10-23-2007 | 08:18 PM
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Default Flat tire,how do you get her home?

Is it a good idea to carry a can of fix-a-flat with you in case of a flat tire a hundred miles from home. I know fix-a-flat is not very good for your aluminum wheels but you have to do what you have to do. Give me some ideas! Thanks
 
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Old 10-23-2007 | 08:29 PM
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Belong to HOG national or some other group that provides road service and always carry a cell phone to call the wrecker is about all you can do.I opted for another option andhave cast wheels which allowsme to run tubeless tires and enables me to make roadside repairs (in most cases) with a tire plug gun and a 12 v. air pump.
 
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Old 10-23-2007 | 08:43 PM
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If you have tubeless tires, you can get a tire plug kit that uses c02 cartridges to inflate. Fits in your tool bag. If not, call HOG.
 
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Old 10-23-2007 | 09:16 PM
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Thanks for the info. I do belong to HOG. I just got a tool bag and I will get a plug kit with the co2 cartridge. Thanks again.
 
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Old 10-23-2007 | 09:22 PM
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AAA
 
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Old 10-23-2007 | 10:48 PM
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If you have spoke wheels, I seen a post that said 'Ride On' works good, and on tubeless tires too...
 
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Old 10-24-2007 | 01:06 AM
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Cell phone and insurance card.
 
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Old 10-24-2007 | 08:16 AM
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I have AAA. Do I need to add bike coverage or is it part of the deal. I will look into it but if someone has info I would appreciate it.
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Old 10-24-2007 | 02:42 PM
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Go to stopngo.com. They have some great scooter tire repair kits. I like the mushroom plugs. The kit for $47 has 4 co2 cartridges and the plugs. Take alook!!
 
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Old 10-24-2007 | 02:49 PM
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I have AAA. Do I need to add bike coverage or is it part of the deal. I will look into it but if someone has info I would appreciate it.
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AAA Classic Benefits
Four-wheeled automobiles and pick-up trucks.

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AAA Plus/RV covers the same vehicles as AAA Classic and extends coverage to motorcycles, motor homes, pickups with campers and travel trailers (trailers for the purpose of camping with sleeping accomodations).


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AAA Classic Benefits
Up to five miles to the destination of your choice or to the responding AAA station.

AAAPlus/RV Benefits
Up to 100 miles to the destination of your choice.


Lock & Key Service



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Up to $50 for parts and labor.

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Emergency Extrication



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A second service vehicle and a second driver, if necessary, will be provided for up to 60 minutes.


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Up to $400 reimbursement in the event of a family vehicle collision more than 100 miles from home (coverage includes meals, lodging and alternative transportation).

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I have had the AAA Plus for years because of the extra coverage for my for my cars ( I used to travel for my job, and my wife travels some). The bike coverage is just an added benefit.

Not sure how much more $ it is than the standard, but to me it's beeen worth it.

Sammi
 



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