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cafetbird · 02-06-2010, 03:33 AM

Announcing a new area on Triumph RAT to share info on geographical resources willing to help other riders in need!

"R-AID" stands for RAT Aid. Find yourself in a bind? Have a flat tire, out of gas, lost, or broken down? This is a grass roots list of members who are willing to lend you a hand.

Forums are structured by geographical regions in North America:

Region 1 - RAT Northeast - ME, NH, NY, VT, CT, RI, MA, PA, DE, NJ, QC, NF
Region 2 - RAT Southeast - MD, VA, WV, NC, TN, KY, SC, GA, FL, AL, DC
Region 3 - RAT Upper Midwest - OH, IN, IL, MI, WI, MN, ND, SD, IA, MO, NE, CO, KS, SK, MB, ON
Region 4 - RAT Mid South - LA, AR, MS, TX, OK
Region 5 - RAT Northwest - WA, OR, ID, MT, WY, BC, AB
Region 6 - RAT Southwest - NM, NV, UT, CA, AZ
Region 7 - RAT Outer Territories - AK, HI, PR

Based on how well this concept takes, we may try it in other regions. So, if you are willing to help out your fellow RATs, post up!

Find it here !

griff · 02-06-2010, 09:06 AM

This is a great idea. I know that someone on the FJR side has a list that is maintained in an excel spreadsheet and is periodically updated. This is handy for carrying with you on a trip.

smartin108 · 02-06-2010, 09:36 AM

I agree. This is a great idea. I was part of a list like this years ago for British sportscars and it was very successful.

HiVel · 02-06-2010, 11:52 AM

BMWOA has been doing this for years-they publish a book every year (at least they used to) but it turned into people abusing the system -always some jerks tryng to get something for nothing. I had people from my home town trying to get free parts and tire repairs etc......then I had a guy who wrecked his bike and I gave him some like new parts to fix his bike and he sent me some junk back--I am not in. Burned in B'ham

cafetbird · 02-06-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HiVel

BMWOA has been doing this for years-they publish a book every year (at least they used to)

Yep, exactly where the idea came from - except with a British flair...

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiVel

I had people from my home town trying to get free parts and tire repairs etc......then I had a guy who wrecked his bike and I gave him some like new parts to fix his bike and he sent me some junk back--I am not in. Burned in B'ham

Hmmm, HiVel - a far departure from pulling someone out of the ditch to giving away stuff. It's best to use conservative judgement in those situations, but that is often a very tough call!

I have been very thankful over the years for the help provided by my fellow motorcycle riders, and try to reciprocate whenever possible. To each his own! We should all strive to "pay it forward", IMHO...

Another point to make, this is not an area for advertising businesses and services. It is for riders helping other riders.

PhxMan · 02-08-2010, 03:57 AM

Was going to post in region 6 but the thread is closed ???

cafetbird · 02-08-2010, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhxMan

Was going to post in region 6 but the thread is closed ???

Thanks for the note! If you are having issues, I'm sure others are also...

The rules thread is closed, but not the sub forum. You should post a new topic in the main sub forum.

http://www.triumphrat.net/region-6-rat-southwest/

Select the "new thread" button.

By the way, I would think that every active North American RAT pack that is not dysfunctional should want a post up/shout out in here - offering to help fellow RATs coming through!

jim05 · 02-08-2010, 09:12 PM

where do ya sighn up at? u. p. of mich is pretty desilent i would deffenetly help out a triumph guy jim05. i kinda thaught thats what we could do here

rainman123 · 02-09-2010, 08:38 PM

clicked on the link and said invalid forum

topknotchtom · 02-09-2010, 11:13 PM

I'm in for Region 3 central Illinois.I will we available for an area from Decatuar to Jacksonville and Lincoln to Litchfield with Springfield as a central location.Any asistance that I could render will be done gladly.Tom 217 529 2655