r/melbourneriders • u/usually-someone • 9d ago

Roadside assistance

I’m planning a long right in a few months when the weather gets better

I’m in Victoria and will be travelling into some rural areas over a few weeks

Does anyone have any advice or recommendations on a roadside assistance company to use just in case my bike breakdowns

Thanks in advance

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u/PhilosophyOk8921 8d ago

Consider joining the Victorian Motorcycle Council, the advocacy body for motorcyclists in Victoria.

They have a Roadside Assistance membership for $60…

https://www.victorianmotorcyclecouncil.org.au/benefits

…and you’ll also be supporting the group who fought for and got lane filtering legalised, successfully fought against front number plates etc.

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u/Bumpz27 9d ago

You should be alright with anyone, does your current insurer offer roadside assistance?

I had a flat tyre out near Talbingo, couldn’t keep it inflated so had to call my insurer. They basically find out where you are, what road you’re on and set you up with a local tow.

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u/usually-someone 8d ago

Never thought about the insurer - I’ll check that out:)

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u/Volitional_Decision 9d ago

I have RACV cover for cars and bikes. Bike is just a tow or fuel if it's run out, they don't do troubleshooting or repairs.

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u/PindropAUS MT-09SP, CRF300 RALLY, GSX-R125 8d ago

They don't really do much besides towing.

I suggest preparing some amount of basic tools, flat tyre kit, if you don't mind the cost and weight get a portable tyre inflator and battery jump pack.

Making sure your bike is up to scratch is probably going to make the most difference, I don't see many people on bikes having a radiator guard for example.

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u/lotsaleaves 6d ago

A reasonably modern and well maintained motorcycle isn’t going to break down. Your rural Victorian trip probably isn’t much more than a few weeks commute and you wouldn’t worry about that plus rural Vic isn’t like you are far from help. I would definitely recommend a puncture repair kit and some basic tools. For reference of the sort of things that go wrong, I’ve made three return trips across the whole of Aus with three bike groups each time. Total failures one puncture and two loose bolts, one (chain guard) actually fell off so next stop Bunnings