[St] motorcycle towing services/insurance roundup (US)

[Paul Traina <pst@xxxxxxx>]

So,

What I've found so far:

AAA has an "AAA RV Plus" membership in some states, which is primarily  
for RV's (motor homes), but also includes ATVs and most importantly  
motorcycles.
Opinions on the service are mixed, not incredibly favorable, with huge  
variations in regional service.

MTS towing (mts-towing.com) claims to be a "AAA-like" service with  
7000+ towing companies affiliated with them.
I've read elsewhere that coverage can be spotty, and after looking at  
their website, where they claim to be "motorcycle only", the fine  
print in their policy was lifted straight from a car towing policy and  
had lots of stuff N/A to motorcycles.  Makes me worried.
"If you break down on the road that prevents you from proceeding, we  
will have you picked up with the right equipment and taken to the  
nearest motorcycle repair facility. MTS will cover the tow according  
to which plan you chose."
PREMIER PLANS - MTS pays for the first $300 of your tow from point of  
pickup to point of delivery. Coverage is for two motorcycles only.  
Each additional motorcycle is $5.00 per year extra. All motorcycles  
must be registered with MTS. Only 1980 and newer motorcycles are  
eligible for coverage.
 Single Membership, 1 Year $89.95
DELUXE PLANS - MTS covers the first $150.00 of the tow from point of  
pickup to point of delivery. Coverage is for two motorcycles only.  
Each additional motorcycle is $5.00 per year extra. All motorcycles  
must be registered with MTS. Only 1980 and newer motorcycles are  
eligible for coverage.
 Single Membership, 1 Year $49.95

Bros Club (brosclub.com) also provides emergency roadside services and  
towing.
Service - Our nationwide network of more than 40,000 motorcycle-savvy  
flat-bed service providers are ready to serve you. In your own home  
town or across the USA, Canada and Puerto Rico, Bros Club is there for  
you.
Benefits - Members are eligible to receive up to 5 emergency service  
calls each year and FREE TRANSPORT for up to 35 miles per service  
call! Yes, we'll take you home or drop you off at your favorite local  
repair shop or dealer.
$85/year

American Motorcyclist Association
MoTow: People who know how to tow motorcycles, available 24 hours a  
day, in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and Canada. Just $25 a year  
covers ALL of your motorcycles.
	• Towing up to 35 miles by a vehicle equipped to handle motorcycles
	• All dispatch and hook-up fees included
	• MoTow pays; you don't have to pay first and wait for reimbursement.
	• Emergency fuel delivery
	• No exclusions for older motorcycles
	• Up to five claims per year
	• Have your disabled motorcycle towed to a shop or your home, at your  
choice
	• Emergency Trip Interruption service: up to $100 in reimbursement  
for meals and lodging if your motorcycle is disabled in an accident
	• 800# assistance available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from two  
national call centers

http://www.motorcycleroadside.com/
A (free) website directory of tow services that can handle  
motorcycles.  Appears to be auto towers with flatbed trucks.

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So, I know the BMW riders clubs have their own emergency roadside  
assistance program.  Is this something we could get through RAT?


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