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2 bike insurance
« on: January 23, 2023, 02:50:58 PM »
Hmm a bit disappointed, just been quoted by another insurer, for my CB500/4 and a NC750S I’m thinking of buying.
Over £450 with low mileages etc.
Think I’ll stick with my current insurer, £85 for the 500/4 only.
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« Last Edit: January 23, 2023, 03:04:37 PM by JezzaPeach »
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Re: 2 bike insurance
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2023, 03:33:12 PM »
I guess it depends on values - just renewed for 1st February 2013 with Peter James on my CB400 & CB500 for valuations of 5k & 4 K comprehensive on limited mileage 1500 miles  pa for £137.48 I have one years NCB as it had been 12 or so years since my old NCB lapsed.
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Re: 2 bike insurance
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2023, 03:38:01 PM »
I had a similar problem,
I'm 73 living in a very low crime rate postcode area and was used to paying 4/5 of bugger all on a multi bike with Peter James - quite high agreed value stuff - happy bunny!  Then I bought a new C125 Super Cub and a CBF 600SA8 and the 'moderns' caused a huge increase.  It's the NC 750 that's the problem - definitely worth shopping around for that one.  I have stayed with PJ because of the classics and UK and Europe breakdown cover included.

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Re: 2 bike insurance
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2023, 03:42:50 PM »
Many thanks both, same thought about the modern one. I was looking to have it for a short tour in France with pals on modern bikes, but may look to hire or borrow!
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« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2023, 03:53:35 PM »
Could you use the CB500 for the France trip? Throw over luggage or decent top box - racks available.  Chuck stuff away when it's needing washing and buy cheap new - we've done that loads of times - admittedly on CX, VF750 and 'Wings.  I'd bet you would have more 'smiles per gallon' than the others plus lots of folk admiring the bike.  If your classic is with PJ you'll have breakdown/recovery too.

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Re: 2 bike insurance
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2023, 04:05:36 PM »
You’re quite right Ian! My wife is not keen on that, due to reliability, but I’ve got a few months to prove it is!! I did back in the day!!
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Re: 2 bike insurance
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2023, 04:07:18 PM »
Pic 2! It’s also a question of keeping up the pace with the others on modern bikes, trying PJ now, good tip!
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Re: 2 bike insurance
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2023, 04:43:43 PM »
I guess it depends on values - just renewed for 1st February 2013 with Peter James on my CB400 & CB500 for valuations of 5k & 4 K comprehensive on limited mileage 1500 miles  pa for £137.48 I have one years NCB as it had been 12 or so years since my old NCB lapsed.

Thats funny Ted I have just renewed with Peter James to the exact amount as you £137.48, A CB550K3 and GL1000K2 with 3 and 6 years NCB, I am 64. They must just use a standard rate for most instances.

Still think its a great price so never even bothered trying to find an alternative.

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Re: 2 bike insurance
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2023, 05:23:43 PM »
Ah! Two up,
That puts a different slant on it - you might have to 'stick to the same underwear' for quite a bit longer!  Even on a 1500 'Wing, I was only allowed a small part of 1 pannier.  Still do-able, I suppose but a hire might be better (read cheaper) overall.

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Re: 2 bike insurance
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2023, 05:30:49 PM »
You get the missus to wear a thong and you remove the air filter and filter the air though your spare Y fronts, come on Ian, use your imagination.
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Re: 2 bike insurance
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2023, 06:06:51 PM »
No spare Y fronts Ken,
Already in use for polishing!  Thongs ain't what they used to be - as Max Bygraves said (sung)

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Re: 2 bike insurance
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2023, 06:18:50 PM »
“Now there’s a funny thing” ….as Max used to say
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« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2023, 07:02:20 PM »
That might have been the other Max - the 'Cheeky Chappie' Max Miller.  Once banned I but refuse to say why on this forum - might get me collar felt!

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Re: 2 bike insurance
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2023, 07:17:25 PM »
That might have been the other Max - the 'Cheeky Chappie' Max Miller.  Once banned I but refuse to say why on this forum - might get me collar felt!

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Re: 2 bike insurance
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2023, 07:25:01 PM »
The very same Ted,
There are Ladies on this Forum, so best not go there eh?

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