What's the deal on roadside assistance?

FLMINI1048 · Post by **FLMINI1048** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:17 pm

I like the Genuine scooters but the nearest dealer is about 2 hours away. How good is the roadside assistance that comes with the new bikes for a year? Particularly, I'm interested in the towing aspect of it. For example, when it's time to do the 600 mile service, can I just unplug the battery, call road assistance, and have them tow the bike two hours away to the dealer? or is there a limit on towing costs?

There's no info on the web and this actually matters to me. Thanks!!!

jfrost2 · Post by **jfrost2** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:59 pm

They'll tow 50 miles to anywhere, after that, they charge ya!

FLMINI1048 · Post by **FLMINI1048** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:01 am

Ouch! That's ain't gonna work...really no point to having it if you don't live in a town with a dealer. Hmm.....really going to need to give this some thought....I really want the Rattler 110 but driving a MINI, towing it up there isn't an option.

shark · Post by **shark** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:57 am

Another thing I have run into..... No tow companys in your area that participate in the Roadside plan. I also have roadside on my Progressive motorcycle insurance. No one in my town accepts it. I have to submit for refunds.

jfrost2 · Post by **jfrost2** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:24 am

Rent a uhaul or rent-a-car pick up truck, buy some 20 dollar heavy duty straps and strap the buddy in for a ride.

Renting a truck for a day will cost around 30 dollars. Just make sure the front suspension is down when you strap the bike in, that's all you need for it to stay still and safe in a long trip.