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Associate
My ninja 650 was about £600 (fully comp), fresh license no ncb but in my 40s with no convictions etc.
Hopefully next couple years will see that drop (and maybe also get on this Ducati trend)
Hopefully next couple years will see that drop (and maybe also get on this Ducati trend)
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Soldato
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Honestly, my insurance is due for renewal. Last year I paid £27 a month. Now they are wanted in excess of £50!
No stuff has changed, if anything it is better as I have a tracker on the bike now.
3K miles a year, with pillion, 7 years NCD - Over £400 if I pay outright. its insane. Bike is a Versys 1000, 2020.
Any idea which broker give the best prices?
To be honest, i'm on the fence of selling up - The cost of everything in this **** country is just awful. If i'm honest, the bike is the only thing keeping me excited this year, and I might not even be able to afford that, I feel that a lot of people are in the same situation.
No stuff has changed, if anything it is better as I have a tracker on the bike now.
3K miles a year, with pillion, 7 years NCD - Over £400 if I pay outright. its insane. Bike is a Versys 1000, 2020.
Any idea which broker give the best prices?
To be honest, i'm on the fence of selling up - The cost of everything in this **** country is just awful. If i'm honest, the bike is the only thing keeping me excited this year, and I might not even be able to afford that, I feel that a lot of people are in the same situation.
Associate
Just had my renewal through today
37, 5 years NCB. Gsx8s. Garaged. £520 fully comp, that's up about £50 from last year
Found a few quotes for around £100 less so I'll be doing some shopping around
37, 5 years NCB. Gsx8s. Garaged. £520 fully comp, that's up about £50 from last year
Found a few quotes for around £100 less so I'll be doing some shopping around
Yea I feel this but I'd rather not give up biking.
As for brokers, just try them all.
Ive never found a single cheapest.
Soldato
Sorry to read this, I feel similar to be honest.
There’s very little you can do anymore without restrictions of some sort.
I used to find escapism flying RC models, that’s now heavily regulated due to the drone crowd mis-behaving.
One bit of advice I can suggest however is running an older bike.
I personally like the old BMWs but there’s plenty of older Japanese stuff that’s nice too.
I pay £80 fully comprehensive on my BMW R850R
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Man of Honour
I had the same thoughts due to not having massive amounts of spare cash to burn as petrol now we've got nursery fees and things to pay for but I just can't bring myself to sell it even if I only get out on it for 700miles like I have the last couple of years.
Sold my 1 year old R1250 GSA today. Mixed feelings about it tbh. It was a really good bike but when I had my wife on the back I was getting anxiety anytime I was coming to a stop as it was quite top heavy with her on the back and luggage.
I didn’t care about dropping and damaging the bike but was worried about her getting hurt if I dropped it. I’ll just have to admit I made a costly mistake and bought the wrong bike.
My back isn’t the best so now thinking about a middleweight upright bike with a lower seat height.
I test rode a NT1100 DCT and it was fine with the Mrs on the back. I was actually just enjoying the ride for once without worrying about having to stop. Now I’ll maybe try the Tracer 9 and Tiger 900.
I didn’t care about dropping and damaging the bike but was worried about her getting hurt if I dropped it. I’ll just have to admit I made a costly mistake and bought the wrong bike.
My back isn’t the best so now thinking about a middleweight upright bike with a lower seat height.
I test rode a NT1100 DCT and it was fine with the Mrs on the back. I was actually just enjoying the ride for once without worrying about having to stop. Now I’ll maybe try the Tracer 9 and Tiger 900.
Associate
Just renewed mine, bit of a jump from last year
2019 R1
2019 R1
Associate
No pillions now Ive just fitted my £13 Aliexpress single seat cowl
Also probably helps the price that Im 50
Soldato
Just renewed mine, bit of a jump from last year
2019 R1
Ouch.
Yeh not looking forward to getting my quotes this year.
Same, there’s got to some benefit for being old(ish).Also probably helps the price that Im 50
Still, we’re still messing about on bikes, so it’s not all bad
Soldato
Same 52 here.
Associate
To be fair I thought that judging by your usernameSame, there’s got to some benefit for being old(ish).
Still, we’re still messing about on bikes, so it’s not all bad
Soldato
Same here over 50, £63 for Gen 2 FZ1. My son, well, 20 years old £1200 for an MT07.
