Hi Everyone,
Finally got a 2002 F4i
Just wondering what everyone uses for roadside assistance (I am in Michigan)

 

My local shop has a good yearly membership program for roaside assistance. Maybe some shop in Michigan does it also?

 

Congrats on the new beast. First bike?

You are your own road side assistance most of the time.

I always carry:
CELL PHONE - most important!
5mm allen key
8mm ratchet
Tire Plug Kit
Knife
Surefire Flashlight
ZIPTIES!

All this (minus the phone) fits in a pouch smaller than a stapler and fits easily in the back seat compartment. Will fix "most" problems you encounter on the road.


Also most insurance companies offer ERS or Emergency Road Service. It's like $4 a year. and well worth it. You pay for the tow and then they reimburse you. Just check with your company.

 

Progressive gives me roadside assistance for less than $1/month with my monthly payments. Tow trucks get paid directly by them, you don't have to worry about anything.

 

Join the AMA (American Motorcyclist Association). Good group to be in, good magazine, they do a lot of lobbying for motorcycle rights, discounts on stuff and if you sign up with automatic renewal you get free Roadside. Progressive also gives you a discount if you're AMA.

Website

 

Thanks everyone, I joined AMA last week.

No, not my first bike, stopped riding for a few years after additions to the family

 

Good info already listed. AAA is very good in many areas as well. Also, find out who does motorcycle towing & put those numbers in your phone (tip: many bike shops have tow trucks that are alot faster than tow companies...cheaper too).