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How To Curtail Rising Motorcycle Insurance Costs With Regular Maintenance
2010-11-26
Motorcycle insurance can be one of the most expensive insurance items that a rider will ever pay for. Due to the possibility of damage to the bike, along with the higher chance of injury while riding than when driving, insurance companies will always assess motorcycle insurance costs as being higher than those for vehicle drivers. There are a number of ways that riders can help to keep costs down, including driver training and keeping a clean driver's abstract and avoiding speeding tickets. Another way in which clients can keep their costs reasonable is by practicing regular maintenance on their motorcycles.
Insurance companies examine a number of factors when it comes to insuring any vehicle on the road, be it a motorbike, van, truck, or car. Among them is the safety of the vehicle, which is why motorcycle insurance can often be so high. While motorcycles themselves can include a number of safety features that will prevent them from taking damage, they can do far less to prevent that same damage from coming to riders. It is the gear that motorcycle riders wear that takes on most of the burden when it comes to deflecting their injuries, and even a low-speed crash with a car can mean broken bones or internal injury for a rider. This, in turn, means that the risk involved in driving a motorcycle is far higher than that in a car, and motorcycle insurance costs will rise as a result.
By performing regular maintenance on a bike and having proof of it to show an insurance company, a rider can ensure that their bike remains in top shape no matter the circumstances. This, in turn, allows the company to regard it as being as safe as possible, and in turn offer lower rates to the rider based on their efforts to keep the bike up and running. This maintenance, in combination with yearly inspections and continual coverage on the bike - letting it lapse for winter can mean a far higher premium come the summer months - can all combine to make motorcycle insurance costs less of a burden.
While it is impossible to completely curtain the costs of motorcycle insurance, regular maintenance is key in making sure that the best deal available is offered. By taking care of a bike, not only will it provide further years of service, but give a break on insurance premiums for those that are looking to ride their bikes on a regular basis. Though a rider will never see premiums as low as those for a compact car or sedan, regular maintenance can be of great assistance in lowering the high cost of motorcycle insurance.