Excellent that you pulled off the roadside fix and avoided 315 bucks in towing. I don’t know much about those stones other than someone decided they had connections with Satanism and they got blown to hell.
The Georgia Guidestones
Yesterday, the weather was beautiful so I decided to take a ride to NE Georgia to view the "Stonehenge of the South". About 30 miles from my destination on a rural back road (St. Rt. 98), the Scout dies. There's gas in the tank and the motor will crank. What now? I admit it, I called AAA. After 30 minutes, they figured out where I was and would dispatch a tow. They also informed me my membership was good for 5 miles and thereafter it was $7/ mile. Yikes! Nearest dealer about 50 miles away. As I waited, I remembered non-computerized, carbureted bikes, we would check for gas, gas flow and spark. Not that easy to do on new bikes where you can't even access the plugs. However, I could check to see if the fuel pump would turn on when the ignition did. Nope. Lifting the tank after removing those 4 bolts (you do have tools with you, right?), I found the electrical plug and fuel line were properly attached. Next check was the fuse box and therein was the problem. The fuel pump fuse had vibrated loose. Thank God it wasn't the relay! Reinstalling, I was on my way and 40 minutes later, I reached my destination. Only problem - no guide stones! More research and it turns out someone blew them up last July! I swear I had no recollection of this happening. Oh, well. At least the bike is running well now.
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Hmmmmm . . . I was told that in order for AAA to cover my bike I had to get a Gold Card with RV added. That is supposed to give me a 100 mile tow. Or, at least, that's what I was told when I signed up for it.
My experience was similar. I had "regular" AAA cause my wife added me to her policy when we got married. When I started riding bikes again years later I called AAA and found out AAA won't tow a bike (or an RV) unless I added the optional RV/Motorcycle coverage, which I did. And it is good for a 100 mile tow.Hmmmmm . . . I was told that in order for AAA to cover my bike I had to get a Gold Card with RV added. That is supposed to give me a 100 mile tow. Or, at least, that's what I was told when I signed up for it.
I don't have the gold card, just the regular, old white one. I'll look into the mileage. Maybe I heard wrong (lot of noise on that darn road) or the operator was wrong. Thanks for the input. As for the Guide Stones, say Hallleluyah!My experience was similar. I had "regular" AAA cause my wife added me to her policy when we got married. When I started riding bikes again years later I called AAA and found out AAA won't tow a bike (or an RV) unless I added the optional RV/Motorcycle coverage, which I did. And it is good for a 100 mile tow.
Unfortunately,the Guidestones were blown up last year-it was all over the news,and believed to be politically motivated.
Yeah...a patriot destroyed that globalist nonsense.Unfortunately,the Guidestones were blown up last year-it was all over the news,and believed to be politically motivated.
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Now at least I know what I missed. The white area at the right of the photo is the parking space I pulled into. Nothing there now but that fence and a few signs on it saying "private property - no trespassing" and lots of grass and some sheep. Hey, you could have saved me a ride and forced me to go back to the Hiawaassee Highway (76 alt).
AMA includes bike tows up to 35 miles. And one policy covers all your bikes and any other vehicle (except commercial vehicles) plus all family members.Hmmmmm . . . I was told that in order for AAA to cover my bike I had to get a Gold Card with RV added. That is supposed to give me a 100 mile tow. Or, at least, that's what I was told when I signed up for it.
BD
It also depends on your local AAA group. I tried to get MC coverage on mine but my local AAA discontinued that plan (RV/Motorcycle.)
I’m with you, my AMA membership covers all my bikes, and the CARS too. Plus, I’m supporting a Motorcycle proactive group. All for $49/year.AMA includes bike tows up to 35 miles. And one policy covers all your bikes and any other vehicle (except commercial vehicles) plus all family members.
Charlie
After everyone's responses, I checked and my AAA group has motorcycle benefits for $35 per year and that includes a 100 mile tow so the AAA agent was wrong when she said 5 miles. I then logged into the AMA site (life member 457450) and I'm not sure if that benefit is available to Life Members without paying their fee of $35. Further checking needed but thanks for the feedback, guys. Now I have more tasks to do. Oh, did I mention the Scout is now surging at very small constant throttle opening? Just started about 300 miles ago which is why I decided to change plugs and air cleaner. LIttle nickle/dime problems with this bike that I didn't expect to have to deal with.
The $49/year membership is a racing membership, and the towing is free within a certain distance, I believe 10pm miles, but don’t quote me on that, lol.
Charlie
Charlie
Yea, I was surprised when I went to move my membership from NC to FL. Dues went up almost $50/year for no additional benefit. So I kept my NC membership. I'm up there often enough that I can "lock my keys in the car" every now and then to demonstrate my NC loyalty . . .It also depends on your local AAA group. I tried to get MC coverage on mine but my local AAA discontinued that plan (RV/Motorcycle.)
Don't know about AMA, never been (or plan to be) a member . . .AMA includes bike tows up to 35 miles. And one policy covers all your bikes and any other vehicle (except commercial vehicles) plus all family members.
BD
I am a member mainly because of the cool stuff they support. Like Vintage Motorcycle Days in July, which has the largest swap meet in the country, and lots of motorcycle racing, and other stuff. The Wall of Death is always a good time.Yea, I was surprised when I went to move my membership from NC to FL. Dues went up almost $50/year for no additional benefit. So I kept my NC membership. I'm up there often enough that I can "lock my keys in the car" every now and then to demonstrate my NC loyalty . . .
Don't know about AMA, never been (or plan to be) a member . . .
BD
If you need bike parts, they probably have them there.
The Motorcycle Museum in Pickerington Ohio is another great place to visit. They have a bike night there once a month.
Charlie
No, I understand. I was not slamming the AMA. It's just that I already belong to too many organizations.I am a member mainly because of the cool stuff they support. Like Vintage Motorcycle Days in July, which has the largest swap meet in the country, and lots of motorcycle racing, and other stuff. The Wall of Death is always a good time.
If you need bike parts, they probably have them there.
The Motorcycle Museum in Pickerington Ohio is another great place to visit. They have a bike night there once a month.
Charlie
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