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26-04-10, 03:05 PM

I like the Sprint, but not the insurance that comes with it!

And whats wrong with VFR's!!!!

26-04-10, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepreston

hello the obvious
sv1000
im 6'8 and love it

Long journeys too? Have you had to make any modifications?

26-04-10, 03:21 PM

Ok, new criteria!: CHEAP TO INSURE!

ZX9r, Sprint 1050, SV1000, all over £3000...

26-04-10, 03:25 PM

Were are you looking?
My sprint is £400 FC, Im 24 and at 1st not that many people would touch me but after looking around for a while got a quote i was happy with

26-04-10, 03:33 PM

Im currently with MCE, they gave me £400 fully comp on my curvy. Renews in September, so if I change bike before then, shouldn't I stick with MCE, and just top up my current insurance?

26-04-10, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allantheboss

Im currently with MCE, they gave me £400 fully comp on my curvy. Renews in September, so if I change bike before then, shouldn't I stick with MCE, and just top up my current insurance?

They charge a £30 fee for altering bike details but were quite happy for me to change part way through my policy.

they may well be the cheapest option, as they are for me. they are however utter poo, so just don't crash

Nothing wrong with VFRs, just they have a bit of an old man image - I'd have one but then I do own a honda Dullville

(and a ZZR and a ZX7 - so not too sensible yet

)

fizzwheel · 26-04-10, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allantheboss

Ok, new criteria!: CHEAP TO INSURE!

ZX9r, Sprint 1050, SV1000, all over £3000...

You are going to struggle...

The only thing I can think of is a faired Bandit 12, an older one. Upright riding position, decent screen and seat is comfy, will do touring no bother... and has plenty of low down oomphf as well.

26-04-10, 10:06 PM

Yeah. VFR and Bandit are on the agenda. Bandit is the more sensible option, but I'm not a fan of the looks too much, and being awesome as I am, that is a criteria (Sorry bandit owners). I might look further into SV1000 insurance too...

The RC8 is quite big for a sports bike isn't it?

andrewsmith · 26-04-10, 10:12 PM

To back up fizzwheel you're going to have a job.
I'm 22 and the sv was the cheapest insurance quote i got barn a er5.

If you willing to have a pre-2004 bike you mite be able to get hold of a thunderace cheap enough and be able to insure it. Going a few years newer a early thou fazer would fit you as a friend is about your height and ended up with one recently.

The VTR's could also be an option if your hearts set on a honda

26-04-10, 10:23 PM

Bandit 1200 and VFR are cheap insurance, £800 (minus what I have going for my SV)

Still looking.... RC8 is £5000..

26-04-10, 03:05 PM	#21
allantheboss Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tall person looking for a new bike I like the Sprint, but not the insurance that comes with it! And whats wrong with VFR's!!!!

26-04-10, 03:21 PM	#23
allantheboss Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tall person looking for a new bike Ok, new criteria!: CHEAP TO INSURE! ZX9r, Sprint 1050, SV1000, all over £3000...

26-04-10, 03:25 PM	#24
DANINPLYMOUTH Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tall person looking for a new bike Were are you looking? My sprint is £400 FC, Im 24 and at 1st not that many people would touch me but after looking around for a while got a quote i was happy with

26-04-10, 03:33 PM	#25
allantheboss Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tall person looking for a new bike Im currently with MCE, they gave me £400 fully comp on my curvy. Renews in September, so if I change bike before then, shouldn't I stick with MCE, and just top up my current insurance?

26-04-10, 10:06 PM	#28
allantheboss Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tall person looking for a new bike Yeah. VFR and Bandit are on the agenda. Bandit is the more sensible option, but I'm not a fan of the looks too much, and being awesome as I am, that is a criteria (Sorry bandit owners). I might look further into SV1000 insurance too... The RC8 is quite big for a sports bike isn't it?

26-04-10, 10:12 PM	#29
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Tall person looking for a new bike To back up fizzwheel you're going to have a job. I'm 22 and the sv was the cheapest insurance quote i got barn a er5. If you willing to have a pre-2004 bike you mite be able to get hold of a thunderace cheap enough and be able to insure it. Going a few years newer a early thou fazer would fit you as a friend is about your height and ended up with one recently. The VTR's could also be an option if your hearts set on a honda __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi Last edited by andrewsmith; 27-04-10 at 01:10 PM.

26-04-10, 10:23 PM	#30
allantheboss Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tall person looking for a new bike Bandit 1200 and VFR are cheap insurance, £800 (minus what I have going for my SV) Still looking.... RC8 is £5000..

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