Motorcyclists prepare for the riding season with proper insurance coverage

Many motorcyclists are already getting ready to get back onto their vehicles now that winter is showing signs of warming up and coming to a close, and for many of those riders, finding a good deal on motorcycle insurance is their first step. As gas prices soar and bike maintenance becomes more expensive, motorcycle ownership is becoming far pricier than it used to be. For that reason, it’s becoming increasingly important for these owners to find the best price on insurance so that they know that they’ll be paying as…

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Custom motorcycle insurance and what you need to know about it

Deciding on the right motorcycle insurance policy can be a challenging affair for a number of different reasons. Among those who have motorcycles with personalized and custom work, there are several things that you need to know in order to make the right selection for its insurance. Regardless of whether you’ve had a custom built vehicle or if you made the changes yourself, you need to make sure that the insurance policy you choose will suit the worth of the motorcycle itself. Not every motorcycle insurer offers policies that will…

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Adequately insured motorcycle riders don’t require helmets

Motorcycle riders who carry enough motorcycle insurance – and who carry proof of that coverage – are now allowed to drive in Michigan without helmets following a preliminary vote in the state’s House that lifted that requirement. The legislation states that any motorcycle driver who is 21 years or older will be allowed to ride without wearing a helmet as long as he or she carries a minimum of $20,000 in medical coverage. Furthermore, the driver must have successfully completed an approved motorcycle safety course and must have at least…

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Motorcycle thefts in the United States dropped by 24 percent in 3 years

The National Insurance Crime Bureau has announced their latest statistics regarding motorcycle thefts, and said that in 2010, the number of stolen vehicles fell by 24 percent when compared to the total in 2007. In 2007, there had been 65,678 stolen motorcycles reported, but in 2010, that number fell to 49,791, according to the National Crime Information Center data. The statistics also identified the makes that were most frequently stolen in 2010. As with automobiles, the top manufacturer of stolen motorcycles was Honda (12,260). This was followed by Yamaha (9,853),…

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The right choices mean consumers can save more money on motorcycle insurance

Motorcycle owners who aren’t ready to give up their vehicles over the price of insurance premiums are coming up with some effective ways to save money and yet still maintain the level of coverage that they need. The first step is to make certain that the opportunity for theft or vandalizing of the motorcycle is reduced. When you buy a bike, make sure that you have a place to store it. Since they don’t require that much space, a small portion of your garage, or even a shed will usually…

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