When I first started riding, I feared of running into a flat tire while riding out there. Well, I still do have that fear. I purchased a repair kit with a small electric pump. The package was small but it's still bulky and I'd bring it with me if I'm on a big road trip to the Manitoulin Island perhaps or to North Bay, or to Algonquin Park. That's when I'd put saddlebags on my bike. When I'm out doing short rides around the GTA however, I don't use the saddlebags and now rely instead on CAA. CAA is a bit like insurance and good peace of mind for me for the road. You'd need the "Plus" membership plan for coverage for a motorcycle.
I never thought I'd use it but good thing I had it because I had locked myself out of my car once and had to call them! I was far enough from home it would be inconvenient to go home to grab my spare key so I just called and waited for the CAA service truck.
It might not make sense for everyone to get CAA but for me, I have a car and a bike. The CAA was for my car as I know I've had car problems in the past but for a bit more, I could get some peace of mind for my bike too. I like living life on the edge, per se, but I don't need to deal with roadside problems on my own all the time.
Just a random thought at 2 AM.
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