Motorcycle Insurance?

[AggieDave 6]

If you own a bike, who do you use?

I'm with Dairyland right now and I'm not very impressed to say the least. They sent me a letter saying I was canceled due to a screwup in their computer system, once I finally got a hold of someone there (it took a couple phone calls), they straightened out their computers and I'm not canceled.

If they screw something simple like that up, what else are they going to screw up...


So, who do you use?

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[Vallerina 2]

Allstate You should use them. They're the best insurance company EVER.

There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning

[DrewEckhardt 0]

Farmer's.

I think I paid about $180 a year full-coverage on a 900cc Triumph Sprint, and that it was about half that for liability only on a 920cc Yamaha Virago.

[Luv2Fall 0]

Progressive

[pop 0]

When I had a bike I went with Progressive. My minimum insurance was $200/ PER YEAR!!!!

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[Luv2Fall 0]

That's exactly what I pay.

[PLFKING 4]

Geico.......I also have my car and Jeep with them.

I've never had to file a claim on any of my bikes, but they paid a busted windshield claim quickly, and with no hassle.


Don

"When in doubt I whip it out,
I got me a rock-and-roll band.
It's a free-for-all."

[Vallerina 2]

Actually (for real advice), check out your state's department of insurance webpage. http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/consumer/index.html

I didn't really take a look, but most states put up various rating examples for every company in the state so you can see who charges what.

There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning

[freeasabird 0]

Progressive.

They were the cheapest I could find. About $170/year for a '97 Harley Sportster 1200S.

Wrecked it 2 years ago. Nearly totalled (mostly cosmetic). Progressive drove to my workplace , did a damage estimate, and cut me an initial check for the repairs that same day. Went to my dealer and got detailed estimate which was 40% higher than Progressive's initial estimate. I called Progressive and told them they were low and my adjuster said "OK" and cut me a check for the balance and had it in the mail to me that same day. I found out later they took care of the lady I hit equally as well.

Not bad in my book.

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[AggieDave 6]

Geico just gave me a fairly high quote compared to Progressive. Basically about the same price as USAA and USAA is really farking expensive (they're good, though).

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[DTOXX 0]

Pacific

$202 a year for my 2001 Honda Shadow 750. This is roughly half of my Farmers quote.

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[towerrat 0]

I've never insured any bike I've owned.I always buy them cash, and in Florida it's not necessary unless it's financed.I figure if I hit something that hard I've got worse things to worry about.

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes!

[AggieDave 6]

Well, you have to have it in TX and I'm more worried about it getting hit in a parkinglot and screwed up or stolen then anything else.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[ladyskydiver 0]

Progressive. I think I paid $135 for a year.

Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile.

[hipgnosis 0]

Depends on the bike.

Progressive is great until you get into the superbike category (aka crotch rockets).

State Farm picks up the slack nicely there, I think I'm paying between 200-300 full (and then some) coverage on one of these aforementioned beasts.

Oh, and avoid Pacific Specialty like the plague. Decent rates but they won't pay claims worth a damn. Bike was a complete write off (it ended the accident in a real nice ball of fire), but still took around 4 months to get the money for it.

(edited to add Pacific Specialty warning)

[freefalle 0]

I had full coverage with progressive on my 2003 full dresser harley it was about 300 a year

[Kris 0]

Hands down, the two best insurers for motorcycles are Progressive and State Farm.

I'm with State Farm and I pay $450 a year for full coverage on a 600CC supersport.

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[Brian425 0]

Progressive rocks!!!!

The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

[MarkM 0]

I'm with State Farm and they're pretty cheap with bikes so long as you have your car with them.

[cvfd1399 0]

PROGRESSIVE! I am 22 years old clean driving record with a 1200cc harley davidson. MAXED out FULL coverage with $100 deductable. I only pay $32 a month. State farms quoted me $185 mo. for 25/50/25 $500 deduct.

[mattjw916 2]

I use State Farm as well...

Best rates I could find for a 28 y.o. with a '98 Ducati 748 liability only and an '03 BMW K1200RS full coverage.

I also insure a few other vehicles with them, all very reasonably priced. It helps to have a clean driving record.

Progressive and GEICO both were MUCH higher for me, especially on the BMW.

Blue Skies!!

NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

[unformed 0]

don't need it in Florida. My bike cost $900 and I got health insurance thourhg my employer. Don't even need to wear a helmet.

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[AggieDave 6]

Sorry, but you're wrong.

You *need* to wear a helmet, but you don't *have* to wear a helmet.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[mattjw916 2]

DITTO!!!!!!

I wouldn't be alive today if it wasn't for my religious helmet use.

If you have a $50 head, buy a $50 helmet...

personally I spend closer to $400!

NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

[kelpdiver 2]

let's not get sidetracked by lid law mania.

Posters should be responding to Dave with their state, since that's a huge part of the information.

Until 2 years back, my beemer was $130/yr for a full policy, albeit with low liability limits. Bam - my provider decided to bail on California and my renewal was for $800. All driven by insanely high increases in the collision portion.

Very few are selling policies in this state now, and the stock market has flatlined, so it's now competing with my car insurance for cost.

Historically State Farm was loved by people with race replica 600s because it priced by cc's. But you may need to insure your car with them too to get it.

I never liked Progressive, nor their pricing by mileage bands that start at 2600 miles. (I've gone as low as 3k, as high as 18)