About to pass my DAS - cheap insurance

[Greg]

Ok gents, I get it, I've got the bug, I understand why 2 wheels are far superior for fun, thrills and adrenaline than 4.

I've passed my MOD1 and about to take my MOD2 in the next few weeks. It's been recommended that I get a 600cc ish bike to start with (and this is all I'm after as I want to build experience). My question for you all is do you have any recommendations for how to get cheap insurance?

I'm 33, have been driving for 15 years have 10 yeas NCD (though I know they don't count for a Motorbike). I've never owned or ridden a bike so have no experience or NCD. I'll be securing the bike at the back of my house with CCTV and a decent OXFORD Rota Force anchor etc.

What tips and tricks have you guys used to get cheap insurance?

Thanks

 

[Greg]

Super. Thanks for all the advice chaps.

I've gone ahead and bought an OXFORD RotaForce Anchor and Monster Chain. As you said, anything can be chopped through but it shows willing. I'm going to be keeping the bike to the rear of my house so it's out of sight and it's going to sit underneath a camera so I'm hopeful that this will be a good enough of a deterrent. I was going to get a cover so it's not as obvious but I'm hoping this will be enough. Like I said above, it's not going to be the worlds most expensive bike, but enough that I don't want it nicked!

I'm thinking about a Yamaha FZ6. I mean the Street Triple would be the dream but I understand they're not the most suitable for a new rider - I guess in a year if I'm still after one I can upgrade.

 

[Greg]

Why would you not class the Street triple as a starter bike? Light bike, very nimble and smooth. They are fast bikes off the line, but so are many other 600's. I would think they are a great bike for a newbie IMO.

Only thing is, triumph parts are normally more expensive if things do go wrong. Fantastic bikes.

the cheapest insurance i can get is around £500 but im guessing after a year with some NCD that'll come down a fair bit?