Planning a 2000 mile trip. Should I get AAA?

[hbliam]

That's about three times what the standard plan which is what I had at the time runs.

Standard plan only gets you towed 7 miles. The plus /rv (moto) plan is a good deal if you use it just once or it can pay for itself in discounts.

Infoage crashed heading up to Monterey for the races a few years back. He got towed exactly 100 miles, dropped off at a gas station in the valley and I drove him home. That tow probably cost AAA $3-500. AAA provides roadside service anywhere in north america and canada per their website.

[Bigbore4]

I have AAA gold for the cars at ~100.  I do all my own work and want to be able to get the car home.  I don't bother with the bike.  If anything happens within a couple hundred miles of home, I have friends, wife, kids, trailer etc.

Out on the road past that point you're hosed anyhow.  I figure either an AMA connection (you should belong regardless) or whatever sort of shop you need will come fetch you.

So far I have not had the need, if I ever do I'll let ya know how my plan works.

As an aside...
Couple years back My son and a pal were outbound 4th of July weekend.  We live in Mpls area.  He got as far as Albert Lea on the freeway and for whatever reason shredded his rear tire.  Nothing was open, worst case kind of deal but he was only about 100 miles out.  I yanked the rear off of my monster and ran it down to him, swapped it out and he was good to go.  Prior to all this another motorist had stopped, gone and fetched his trailer and got them off the side of the freeway to a gas station.

There's almost always options.  I ran into a certified Duc wrench in Ukiah Or a couple years back.  Google it, middle of freakin nowhere, less than 100 folks. There's always a way.

Prepare as best ya can, PM the bike, enjoy.  And don't forget your cell phone.

[Langanobob]

I think I'm gonna pony up for the AAA RV+ plan.

Curious why you chose AAA over the AMA??  The AMA is an organization that fights legal battles for us and your money directly benefits motorcycling.   It's your money but I thought I should kick in my 2 cents worth.

[Mash]

Curious why you chose AAA over the AMA??  The AMA is an organization that fights legal battles for us and your money directly benefits motorcycling.   It's your money but I thought I should kick in my 2 cents worth.

The AAA membership could pull double-duty as I also travel a lot with my car. I've been considering joing AMA also, for just the reasons you mentioned.

[RB]

I am planning a trip also, and am insured with Gieco, so i called them to see what they offer... Roadside assistance...$10 a year 75mile tow.

I think i may do that and get the AMA also.

[NYCmonster]

You might want to read all the details but here's the jist.

AMA Roadside Assistanceâ€"available FREE with selected memberships--you'll never ride alone.
Here's how it works: Just sign up online, and choose to automatically renew your annual membership via your credit card, and we'll immediately enroll you in the AMA Roadside Assistance program, which includes:
24-hour roadside assistance for your motorcycles and all the rest of your vehicles, including cars, trucks, RVs and trailers.
Coverage for your spouse and dependent children living at home or away in college.
Trip-routing, trip-interruption insurance, limited legal services and more.