Author Topic: Insurance K0 500 four 1971 - What is a good deal? (Read 5129 times)

Laverda Dave · « **Reply #15 on:** March 05, 2016, 01:31:59 PM »

I think I'll be trying Footman James at renewal time in October. Now that Carol Nash has been taken over by one of the majors their premiums have escalated. Changing from my 2005 1150 Triumph Sprint to a 2005 Blackbird pushed the premium up by over 200 pounds at the last renewal! Footman James couldn't offer me a quote last October so I'll try again this year.

royhall · « **Reply #16 on:** March 05, 2016, 01:47:55 PM »

I should add to the above post about Footman James. I have full no claims, am mid 50's, and live in a very good insurance post code. I think they are good although the test of good insurance is how a claim turns out, and I have not tested that yet.

Chris400F · « **Reply #17 on:** March 05, 2016, 01:57:46 PM »

I switched to Footman James last year as I was fed up with my previous insurers messing me about and Footman James seemed to offer a good package.
You get a discounted premium if you are a member of one of the various clubs - I joined the HOC as the insurance cost + membership cost was less than the insurance would have cost without the membership.

Johnwebley · « **Reply #18 on:** March 05, 2016, 03:56:11 PM »

Quote from: Laverda120 on March 05, 2016, 01:31:59 PM

I think I'll be trying Footman James at renewal time in October. Now that Carol Nash has been taken over by one of the majors their premiums have escalated. Changing from my 2005 1150 Triumph Sprint to a 2005 Blackbird pushed the premium up by over 200 pounds at the last renewal! Footman James couldn't offer me a quote last October so I'll try again this year.

try Peter James,he was once the "James" in Footman James,

I use CAI insurance at present,but will be asking PJ,FJ and few others in a couple of months time

Laverda Dave · « **Reply #19 on:** March 05, 2016, 04:27:45 PM »

Thanks for the tips.
Apparently the Honda Blackbird is (was?) the most crashed bike and very expensive to repair hence the high premium. It's much better then my old Triumph Sprint 1050ST though in finish, performance and looks. Not that I ride it much.....I don't want to crash it

peterengland · « **Reply #20 on:** March 08, 2016, 04:02:40 PM »

Carole Nash for me,I'm not in any club and it's £115 for my 550 and cost just another £30 to add my 750

Johnwebley · « **Reply #21 on:** March 19, 2016, 03:42:29 PM »

just got my renewal from CIA insurance,

now £95.48. approx £3 LESS than last year !!

contacted Carole Nash,quoted over £130

contacted Peter James,quoted £117

contacted Bikesure,quoted £187,

unless you know better,I am sticking to CIA,
another plus point,they sponcer a bike race team -))))

Noelia · « **Reply #22 on:** March 19, 2016, 05:05:12 PM »

I've just insured my cb550F with Carole Nash for £147 I'm 29 and only 1 year with my full driving license... But it is fully comprehensive, with UK and Eu breakdown cover, pillion, puncture assistance, commuting and social, plus an agreed value of £4500.

I wanted also to insure my cafe but because it has a custom frame I could not be added to the vintage scheme and they quoted me £364!!!! ?? Do you guys tell if the bike have modifications?

Noelia

peterengland · « **Reply #23 on:** March 19, 2016, 05:34:43 PM »

Agree that Carole Nash breakdown cover is very reassuring especially when riding 40 year old bikes, but touch wood I have not had to take advantage of this ....yet!

clive · « **Reply #24 on:** March 19, 2016, 06:01:14 PM »

dont just look at the quote, check the excess as well.

Noelia · « **Reply #25 on:** March 19, 2016, 08:23:28 PM »

Quote from: clive on March 19, 2016, 06:01:14 PM

dont just look at the quote, check the excess as well.

25£ excess for mine

Noelia

paulbaker1954 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 30, 2016, 11:58:44 AM »

This Insurance game is and always will be a nightmare !!!

Just got a quote from Footman James JUST for the one 500 four at £150.60 with guaranteed value of £4K and 3K miles per year which is exorbitant compared to other prices I am seeing people paying. Admittedly it did include commuting at £20 and BrerakdownUK but even so.........

BTW full license 8 years and nococnvictions or clames

I think they just roll a die on the day

Johnwebley · « **Reply #27 on:** March 30, 2016, 01:51:41 PM »

Quote from: paulbaker1954 on March 30, 2016, 11:58:44 AM

This Insurance game is and always will be a nightmare !!!

Just got a qute JUST for the one 500 four at £150.60 with guaranteed value of £4K and 3K miles per year which is exorbitant compared to other prices I am seeing people paying. Admittedly it did include commuting at £20 and BrerakdownUK but even so.........

BTW full license 8 years and nococnvictions or clames

I think they just roll a die on the day

just renewed with CIA at Rugby,looks like same terms,£95 total,

I recommend them,give them a call,tell them its Classic etc, 01788-818625

Trigger · « **Reply #28 on:** March 30, 2016, 03:22:45 PM »

It can fluctuate on your post code. When I was a dispatch rider in the early 90's, I was paying £600 a year living in Milton Keynes but, working in London. Most of the riders living and working in London were paying in access of £1,450, though I was doing 100 miles a day and a hour and half just to get to and from London . I was doing on average 24,000 miles and 360 hours more on the road.

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