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Oldtimer

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Bike insurance.
« on: May 28, 2020, 08:21:50 PM »
Just got my bike insurance sorted. I have gone with Peter James for a 2 bike policy. Spoke to a very nice lady on the phone who asked me about my bikes as my NorBSA is not a standard bike and has 'modifications'  She came back after discussing with some 'experts' and quoted me less than if I didn't declare any mods. Result the XBR and the NorBSA combined £129. Happy with that. I am also getting an independent valuer to give me a market value which I can forward on to Peter James. I will let you know what he values it at.
Mike
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mthee

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Re: Bike insurance.
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2020, 08:57:19 PM »
Less than if you didn't declare your mods?! My tiny brain is struggling to cope with this little gem! Once my mods are finished, I shall be going straight to Peter James 👍
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Oldtimer

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Re: Bike insurance.
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2020, 09:53:22 PM »
Quote from: mthee on May 28, 2020, 08:57:19 PM
Less than if you didn't declare your mods?! My tiny brain is struggling to cope with this little gem! Once my mods are finished, I shall be going straight to Peter James 👍

It was only a few pounds cheaper and I was really surprised that it came in lower, I honestly thought it would be higher.
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Re: Bike insurance.
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2020, 06:20:09 AM »
Quote from: Oldtimer on May 28, 2020, 09:53:22 PM


It was only a few pounds cheaper
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BrendanO

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Re: Bike insurance.
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2020, 10:34:02 AM »
Plus 1 for Oeter Janes, tho next month is my tricky third year...will they bump me?

NO limited mileage, ride to work, Euro cover AND BREAKDOWN, human with a brain answers phone.

4 bikes, garaged, £135. I'm 52, "leisure attendant" cos they dont have my job on their list.
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Re: Bike insurance.
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2020, 11:58:26 AM »
Bennetts wanted to put my multi bike insurance up by 44% this year.  Not impressed.  Its been a bit more of a challenge this year getting other quotes as companies keep you on hold - understandable in the circumstances I suppose.

Devitt oddly enough couldn't find an MZ ETZ250 or an ETZ125 on their database.  Damned weird.

Paying private companies so I can use public roads always bemuses me.
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Re: Bike insurance.
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2020, 04:31:09 PM »
I have four bikes with Peter James,including a ZZR 1100,and my insurance renewal this month was £160.
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Oldtimer

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Re: Bike insurance.
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2020, 12:56:51 PM »
I think age is a bit of an influence as I am 72 this year.
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« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2020, 04:11:46 PM »
Never! Nothing to do with age. Very experienced rider!  ;)

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Re: Bike insurance.
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2020, 07:08:10 AM »
I was insured through Bennetts a couple of years ago,and it turned out that it was cheaper with a £100 excess than  a £200 excess! I don't think I'll ever understand insurance.
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