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Important Things to Know About Motorcycle Insurance

By John Markus

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Published: 26Feb2012
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Motorcycles cost a good deal of money. When you buy a new one, you should know that your insurance needs may have just changed. So, you need to make sure that your motorcycle insurance policy gives you the coverage that you need.

First of all, you need to ensure that your policy is up to date. It is a good idea to make sure that all of your coverages are still in effect. Some insurance companies have a winter layaway policy in which some of your insurance coverages are not in effect. You should check with your insurance firm to see if you have any kind of limited coverages at this time. You also should check for any possible changes, which might include any new riders or a new address where you are garaging the bike. All you need to do is quickly call or email your agent to make sure your coverage is all up to date.

You also should consider adding liability coverage to your motorcycle insurance policy. If you have a lot of financial assets, this could be a great benefit to you. You may want to think about carrying a higher limit - say, $75,000 - to be safe in case that you are in an accident and someone else is hurt. If you do not have enough coverage, your policy will cover up to your limit, then you are responsible for the rest. The plaintiff also can sue you for the rest. Another thing to look into is medical payments coverage. This would cover your medical bills and those of any passenger. You can buy this in amounts up to $25,000 in most states in the US.

If you like to make a lot of upgrades to your motorcycle, you should be sure that your insurance policy covers your added equipment and parts. Some upgrades, including plating made of chrome, custom painting, saddlebags for luggage, or improve rims, can boost the value of your bike. You may discover during an incident that those new parts are not covered. This would be a very unpleasant surprise! So, do a few minutes of checking with your insurance agent before you add on that new part. Maybe you will still do it, but it is good to know that it is covered or not.

Even if you have had your motorcycle insurance policy for years, it always is a good idea to keep that company honest. Do a quick rate check with a few other companies every couple of years. See if you can get any discounts with another company. If you already have comprehensive and collision, you should think about boosting your deductibles. This can really cut the cost of the policy, but you are still covered in case of the worst.

We also think that you should choose a company that specifically does motorcycle insurance. We find that companies that deal specifically with bike riders often will provide you with better coverage and service.

Hopefully these motorcycle insurance tips will help you out and save you some money.

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