elkroeger Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Okay guys, help me out: How does one deal with a moderate to large mechanical failure when travelling in remote locations, such as Alaska, Peru, or even just 500 miles off the beaten path? I would assume that one gets the bike (by whatever means) to the nearest town. Then between you, a local mechanic, a Hayne's manual, your home-town dealer and Fed-Ex you could probably get the job done sooner or later. But what if that don't work out? Just ship the bike home? Anyone had to deal with that? I got some trips coming up, but mostly I'm just curious....
notacop Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 I broke down with the 80/7 20 miles west of Albequerque years ago. Got towed to town and used the old MOA annomoose book. Met some great folks and got the bike to a shop and flew on to my destination and returned 3 weeks later to retrieve the repaired bike. I recently had tire fiasco in Pocatello Id. Had to have a tire dropped shipped by my local tire guy, Stupid 18" rear! Mostly bring a big fat paid up credit card and be prepared to spend some money. Think of the stories you can elaborate on over the fire with a whiskey to loosen you tongue and befuddle your listeners minds....It's all in the retelling
Bob Palin Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 In the US you should have the KOA RV Roadhelp plan, they'll take you to the nearest BMW motorcycle dealer no matter where you are at no charge (covers all your vehicles). I wonder if that plan works in Canada? In Peru just sell your bike to a local and fly home...
azkaisr Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 In the US you should have the KOA RV Roadhelp plan, they'll take you to the nearest BMW motorcycle dealer no matter where you are at no charge (covers all your vehicles). I wonder if that plan works in Canada? In Peru just sell your bike to a local and fly home... Of course Killer forgot the drink four Pisco Sours in honor of the Inca Llama Gods part when discussing breaking down in Peru. Oh and if you go that far off the path, take a used KLR. They tend to be easier to patch together then the 1200GS
Bob Palin Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Monty only drinks Pisco Sours in Chile old boy. (I did actually, didn't really care for them)
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