Insuring bike before passing test.. Can you do it?

i didnt tax or insure my bike untill 2 days after passing my test

[SoulKiss]

NIG give you 45 days to get your license from inception date,

I took this to mean only the Theft cover would be in play, but later found out that it meant that as long as I was riding legally (private road or under proper tuition then I would be covered - ie I could have done my test on my own bike.

Would double check on the "unlicensed but legal" bit, but they will definately insure before you pass - my SV was insured for about 3 weeks before - and one of those it was still in the shop !!!

David

Why do so many people rush out and buy flash new bikes before they have even taken their tests.
I knew someone who, on a whim decided they wanted to be a 'biker' bought an R6, new helmet and leathers. Paid for direct access, failed the test, promtly decided he preferred four wheels to two and ended up having to sell the lot for a fraction of what he paid for it on ebay!
I realise that this is the extreme, but has anyone not thought about passing their test first and then having some fun choosing their bike?

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by Steve H

Why do so many people rush out and buy flash new bikes before they have even taken their tests.
I knew someone who, on a whim decided they wanted to be a 'biker' bought an R6, new helmet and leathers. Paid for direct access, failed the test, promtly decided he preferred four wheels to two and ended up having to sell the lot for a fraction of what he paid for it on ebay!
I realise that this is the extreme, but has anyone not thought about passing their test first and then having some fun choosing their bike?

I knew I was going to get my license eventually - and Suzuki were ending their 3yr 0% deal a week after my second test (which I failed)

I bought new becausw I wanted a pointy SV and new on finance seemed the most economical way

Dont regret it for a moment

David

Originally Posted by Steve H

Why do so many people rush out and buy flash new bikes before they have even taken their tests.
I knew someone who, on a whim decided they wanted to be a 'biker' bought an R6, new helmet and leathers. Paid for direct access, failed the test, promptly decided he preferred four wheels to two and ended up having to sell the lot for a fraction of what he paid for it on eBay!
I realise that this is the extreme, but has anyone not thought about passing their test first and then having some fun choosing their bike?

it adds an incentive to pass, I had new leathers, new helmet and a new bike at the shop ready to pick up on the day of my test.... lucky I passed, then went to garage and collected my new bike.