Motorcycle Insurance
Posted by admin | Posted in Motorcycle Insurance | Posted on 26-03-2009
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Texas drivers who have abandoned cars in order to save money on gas by riding a motorcycle need to understand the requirements and options available to them in the form of motorcycle insurance policies and coverage. Liability insurance is mandated by Texas, and motorcycle liability coverage is the same as that for an automobile: 25/50/25. It is wise to invest beyond the bare minimum of liability insurance, however, when seeking to indemnify your new motorcycle.
You should work with a licensed agent to assess what is called your asset exposure. This helps calculate the potential loss you could incur if you are ruled at fault for an accident and do not have the right type of coverage in your motorcycle insurance policy to protect you against that loss. Most motorcycle insurance carriers prefer the insured carry guest liability insurance in order to cover more than just themselves. This is because a passenger on the bike has the same rights to claim injury as someone struck by the bike should the cyclist be ruled at fault. Also, even if you are not ruled at fault, and a friend or loved one is injured in an accident, would you not want to cover the expenses of their medical bills should they be seriously hurt even if it is technically no fault of your own?
Of course you would.
Such additional liability and medical coverage options can be added to a motorcycle policy, but they need to be added under the careful scrutiny and advisement of an honest, ethical agent who can calculate the reasonable amount of risk and offer the best level of coverage for the price you can afford. Generic motorcycle insurance policies promising the lowest possible rates often fail to personalize the policy to this level, leaving the insured in a lurch if something serious happens that was not anticipated at the time of policy issuance.
If you already have a Texas motorcycle insurance policy, it is very important to see if your group insurance policy or your personal comprehensive major medical policy covers injuries sustained in an motorcycle accident. Texas Auto Home Insurance wants motorcycle owners to have valuable insight into how premiums can be reduced on their motorcycle insurance.
The first step in this process is to establish the exact coverage necessary. In addition to liability and guest liability, your policy covers against physical damage. This coverage is the most expensive part of your motorcycle policy because it covers the cost of repairing or replacing your bike in case of collision or other physical damage to the bike other than collision. The motorcycle owner must assess the replacement cost of the motorcycle and determine if it is necessary to include collision coverage and or comprehensive coverage. In many cases, we find that these coverage options have make the premium unaffordable because the actual value of the motorcycle is less than the premium cost reflects.
Discuss this and other coverage options with your agent at Texas Auto Home Insurance. Make certain that you are paying the correct premium for the required coverage. We will also evaluate the proper rating for the usage of your motorcycle.
If you are new to motorcycle driving, safety will be your first priority in making any decision. Texas Auto Home Insurance strongly recommends that all bikers take a motorcycle driving training course. There are a host of motorcycle training schools in Texas. While we officially endorse no particular agency here at Texas Auto Home Insurance, we do point out that one of the oldest facilities that offers such training is the Motorcycle Safety Foundation that has served all of Texas since 1974. This organization has graduated more than 4,000,000 students since 1974 and has centers all over the state. The training course normally lasts for two days and is conducted by qualified instructors. Texas Auto Home Insurance is sincerely interested in motorcycle safety and seeks every possible discount for clients who make their personal well-being a priority. Remember the Motorcycle Safety Courses will afford you massive discounts on your premium as well as prepare you for years of safe driving.
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Does motorcycle insurance cheaper the older the bike compared to a new one?I 24 yrs old and i am looking to buy my first bike. Insurance is very pricey for a young buck. If i was to buy an older model motorcycle would insurance be cheaper.
Motorcycle insurance is CHEAPER than cars. I pay around $125 for a year….FULL COVERAGE, etc. through Progressive for my H-D. Check around and compare.
A site I've used to compare quotes in the past …
http://www.safelinked.info/go.php?link=insurance
Best of luck to you.
Depending on what kind of bike you have, you might want to keep insurance even when you are not riding. If you have a nicer bike, I would suggest full coverage. In the event that somebody steals your bike, you are totally covered. Motorcycle thefts happen a lot b/c its so easy to steal one. I had two bikes and both got stolen from my apt complex. Good thing I was covered with Progressive insurance. They covered the costs of the bikes, so I didn't lose any money
I rode for 12 years and always found Dairyland to provide great coverage at very low costs. Give them a look, it may be worth your while.
Prices will vary a lot depending on what bike you get and what type of coverage you select.
Definitely get online quotes – I've posted links to a company that gives instant online quotes – but many of the traditional auto insurance companies also offer motorcycle coverage – give them a call.
In my case my motorcycle insurance was considerably cheaper than my auto insurance (I just have liability coverage on both my bike and my car).
I guess that would depend upon what company you go with. I know I have our race bikes insured and my oldest son who doesn't race as much anymore has a 2 year old crf250r. The insurance is less on his bike than his brothers new race bikes with all the added extras as we usually have to state how much the bikes would be worth for replacement cost.
sorry, but insurance rates are determined by a number of factors:
1) your age
2) experience
3) make and model of bike, including engine size
4) property crimes in your area
5) city, county that you live in
6) criminal activity in your area
7) credit history
For a 17 year old, on his own insurance plan for a bike like a 600cc .. look at about $1000 – $4000 a year.
Insurance is very individual because it's based on your drivers record, sex, age, and a number of other variables such as location, credit rating and type of vehicle being insured.
The easiest way to find the cheapest auto insurance in the USA is to fill one form at
http://4ym8.com/CompareInsurance.html
This will compare all insurance companies in the 50 states to find which companies offer the best prices according to where you live and who you
are so you are bound to find something that suits you, if it works out remember my points please
Its hard to tell you because it depends on a lot of factors, try this site where you can get quotes from different companies
http://quoteinsurance.notlong.com
HOLY COW! We only pay about $150 a year here in Wisconsin. Since it's motorcycle season year 'round down there, that's probably why it's more expensive. I don't know if my company writes policies down there, but you could look them up on the web…Hastings Mutual Insurance Company in Michigan. Maybe Geico could help too, but I've never checked for motorcycles. They were higher on car insurance for us. Also, the kind of ride you have might make a difference too, such as a crotch rocket over a Gold Wing. Anyway, hope you find something. Ride to live, live to ride. <*)))><
I have AAA insurance, the truck, the mustang ,the R.V.and the3 bikes are all insured as a package.