Help !!! Travel Crisis!
Hopefully your trip will go without a hitch, but
you'll find if a hitch does occur - you'll be better equipped if you have
prepared for problems before you left home.
Accidents
Hopefully this wont happen. But make sure you have the
emergency service number for the country you are travelling in.
Bike Problems
Before you leave; look up the nearest dealer to your final destination, for
your bike manufacturer. If your trip is covering several countries, ensure you
have a contact for each country of travel - it'll save on complications if
anything should happen en-route.
If you are going to need work doing during your trip; for example new tyres, do the leg work before you go.
Contact the dealer at your destination to ensure they can get the tyres in stock BEFORE you travel, paying for these in
advance will guarantee the best rates.
Your manufacturers website should be able to inform you of the nearest dealer
at your destination.
Please
Click Here for a list of Main Motorcycle Manufacturers Corporate Websites.
Breakdown and recovery cover.
Check that your car recovery covers your bike, if it
doesn't then get separate cover for your bike BEFORE you set off.
Ensure they
will recover you from an accident, and NOT JUST a breakdown.
Bike Insurance & Tax.
Don't go anywhere without valid insurance. Check your
insurance and TAX are not going to expire whilst you are on your break.
Spare Keys.
Get a spare ignition key cut, And dig out the spare
keys for your bike locks. Always carry a spare set. If travelling in a group,
swap keys with a trusted friend or give a spare set to your pillion passenger.
Emergency Contact List.
Prepare an emergency list, and keep it separate from
your passports and documents. Heaven help if you lose any of your documents on
any trip, but it means you wont lose your contacts. Keep on it any contact phone
numbers and addresses (even if you have them on your mobile phone).
Bike Theft
If your bike is stolen, contact the local police
station immediately.
Document Theft
If your documents are stolen, contact the local police
station immediately.
Medical/Travel Insurance
You can no longer simply use an E111 for medical purposes when travelling
abroad. You will need a European Health Insurance Card, please
click here for further information.
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