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full coverage (liability/comp/collision): less than $100 | 35 | 7.71% | |
full coverage: $100 - $300 | 111 | 24.45% | |
full coverage: $300 - $500 | 77 | 16.96% | |
full coverage: $500 - $800 | 50 | 11.01% | |
full coverage: more than $800/year | 37 | 8.15% | |
liability only: less than $100 | 51 | 11.23% | |
liability only: $100 - $300 | 52 | 11.45% | |
liability only: $300 - $500 | 25 | 5.51% | |
liability only: $500 - $800 | 8 | 1.76% | |
liability only: more than $800/year | 8 | 1.76% | |
Voters: 454. You may not vote on this poll |
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February 12th, 2009, 06:46 PM | #41 |
Live Life
Name: Don
Location: Lincoln, NE
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Dam - an articulate, educated, logical thinking, bike riding lady. What is the world coming to.
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February 13th, 2009, 07:36 PM | #42 | |
Adrenaline Junkie Queen
Name: Joanne
Location: Alberta
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red EX250R Ninja Posts: 60
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Phft....bhahaha... I can't believe you actually told me to get fatter. Nice one. ;p Thanks, but no thanks. I like being a size 2. Besides, if I'm cold, that just means that I'll need to be cuddled more that's all. |
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February 13th, 2009, 07:39 PM | #43 | |
Live Life
Name: Don
Location: Lincoln, NE
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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February 14th, 2009, 08:24 PM | #44 |
Her name is Itoshii
Name: Nani
Location: Charlotte, NC
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 311
Blog Entries: 3
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Countrygirl, you mentioned being a size 2, so you're probably light (?)... are you able to pull the bike without feeling it's going to fall on its side?
I wanted to reposition my bike in the parking space where it's at but was having a hard time... Itoshii: 330+ lbs. vs. Nani: 125lbs. (BTW: I paid $106 to Allstate for 1 yr. of liability insurance, the state req. min)
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February 14th, 2009, 08:58 PM | #45 |
GTsmokeya
Name: Erik
Location: Lake In The Hills, IL
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 04' Silver 250 Ninja Posts: 28
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Since we are on the subject I am 24 live in IL and have state farm I pay $47 a month and have a clean record. I am not married and have now had my bike for one year. Oh yea and Allstate is the worst insurance company ever, lol.
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February 14th, 2009, 09:03 PM | #46 | |
Adrenaline Junkie Queen
Name: Joanne
Location: Alberta
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red EX250R Ninja Posts: 60
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Yep, I'm light. I'm 117lbs. I'll be picking up my bike at the end of March. I don't have one as of yet, so I've never had a reason to pull a bike. I've pushed a bike before in my motorcycle class and I've had to pick one up from the ground because they were teaching us how to pick up a bike if it fell and how to move your bike if the engine dies. Pushing will probably be more helpful than pulling your bike forward because then you can put your weight into the bike as you push it forwards. If I need to I use my hips and legs as well to support the bike as I push it forward. I don't know if that's right or not, but it's what I did and it worked. Try pushing it into place next time instead of pulling. Let the bike lean on you as you push it into the correct position you want it to go. If you were trying to pull it back, same thing, I would just let the motorcycle lean on me slightly as I pulled it back, then pushed it into the correct position. I'm assuming you're holding the clutch in as well so it rolls easily. Or just hop on it, restart your baby and walk it back with your feet, back out that way, then re-enter your parking spot. I'm also going to the gym to gain more strength in my arms and legs as well cuz I'm such a wimp. I'm sure there are lots more way experienced people on here who can help you as well! Take care and good luck! |
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February 14th, 2009, 09:24 PM | #47 |
Her name is Itoshii
Name: Nani
Location: Charlotte, NC
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 311
Blog Entries: 3
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Phew, there's hope for me then. At one point I felt like the bike was falling away from me and my puny arms hardly prevented my dearie to fall to the ground!!
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February 14th, 2009, 09:29 PM | #48 |
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Learn to always keep the bike leaning towards you and never away from you from vertical when off the bike and you are pushing or repositioning your bike with the kickstand up. Once it starts to go, you will not be able to stop it from falling over.
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February 15th, 2009, 12:36 PM | #49 | |
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Name: Nick
Location: Occoquan, VA
Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 518
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February 15th, 2009, 01:56 PM | #50 |
Adrenaline Junkie Queen
Name: Joanne
Location: Alberta
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red EX250R Ninja Posts: 60
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Heh. That's sad/funny, yet so true! It does get down to -25C or lower which is never fun. The cold brings snow and I love snowboarding so once the temps climb up to -10C or higher the mountains is the place to be!
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February 15th, 2009, 02:05 PM | #51 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Ted
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Green Ninja 250R Posts: 23
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Who can figure out insurance rates. I currently pay $460 yr full coverage thru Progressive on a 2005 Harley Davidson Heritage which I just sold . I'm waiting for delivery of a 2009 Ninja 250 and was quoted $500 yr full coverage. I'm 52 , married 32 yrs, no tickets, no accidents--been with progressive for >10yrs. I'm paying less for a 1498cc Harley that cost $20k than for a 248cc Ninja that cost $4200. Then I see people younger than my kids that have full coverage for half what I pay. No offense ---great for you!!--They always used to say wait til your older and married-- yadda yadda-- and your insurance will go down . I'm still waitin
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February 15th, 2009, 02:18 PM | #52 |
Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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shop around for a new insurance company. you'll be surprised in the price differences.
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February 15th, 2009, 05:57 PM | #53 | |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Tor
Location: TX
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 09 250r (*sold*), 2010 Daytona 675 Posts: 301
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120 lbs Munky vs 250cc Ninja Gremlin won and down he went.. Veeerrryy gently though. Just had to get him on the ground so I could position myself to pick him back up. |
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February 15th, 2009, 07:50 PM | #54 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Adam
Location: Sacramento area
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 - blue Posts: 177
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I have Allied insurance (Nationwide) and am paying around $350 per year.
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February 16th, 2009, 01:59 AM | #55 | |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Tim
Location: Portland, OR
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796
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April 13th, 2009, 11:22 AM | #56 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Tin
Location: NJ
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903
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insurance ??
How much do I expect to pay for full coverage on a 08 ninja 250?
Geico quote me 1890 for full coverage and 361 for liability while the local dealer gave me an estimate of 199 for full coverage and 71 for liability. why such a big difference? i'm 27 from Nj with 2 points on my license for not making a complete stop at the stop sign. No accident in 7 yrs. thanks, Tin |
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April 13th, 2009, 11:27 AM | #57 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Chris
Location: Norcross, GA
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772
Blog Entries: 14
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is your local dealer a reputable company?
When I was shopping around for my 06, I took my buddy's advise and called local State Farm agent. They went by displacement. 126 for 6 months for full coverage. oh, and your credit rating does have an effect on your quote.
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April 13th, 2009, 11:36 AM | #58 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Sean
Location: Mary Esther, FL
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.
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state farm - $350 a year full coverage
florida 37yrs old sounds like the only good thing about geico is their commercials - it's the money you could be saving with geico- hilarious |
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April 13th, 2009, 11:39 AM | #59 | |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Tin
Location: NJ
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903
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it's based on displacement and age group. 300-400 sounds rite. 199 for full coverage for a yr is just too good to be true. |
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April 13th, 2009, 12:24 PM | #60 |
Newb..... on a steeek! :D
Name: Mike
Location: Windermere, FL
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.
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Try progressive insurance. That's who I got mine through, but I'm also 32 and running a 1994 so my premium is of course going to be cheaper no matter who it's with. I would still check them out since they are usually one of the lowest priced. I stress USUALLY, cause sometimes they're not. It's going to depend on the area, the bike, and the driver/rider.
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April 13th, 2009, 01:11 PM | #61 |
So slow I'm first!
Name: Sunny
Location: San Jose, CA
Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot.
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I have Progressive and I pay $32 a month for full coverage.
I am on an 06 and am 28 (female) no points etc. I also have my car insured through them. They also take into consideration your neighborhood and theift/accident rates in those areas. Is it garaged or not? How long you have been driving (yes to them that matters) etc... Always shop around though. I hear Statefarm is good. As stated Geico seems to be the most expensive. You can also go with Allstate (they do have motorcycle insurance) I don't know how much it is though.
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April 13th, 2009, 01:23 PM | #62 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Andy
Location: Sheboygan, WI
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890
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$1800 is definitely way too high. I'm 18 and only pay $209 a year for full coverage. If you can, get a quote of what it would be from your main insurer (car/house) as that should reduce the cost.
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April 13th, 2009, 01:37 PM | #63 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
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I have mine through State Farm. Full coverage is 200 per year. My dealer told me to not mention that it was a Ninja. The word Ninja raises a red flag. He said to tell them it was an EX250F, which is exactly how the title reads.
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April 13th, 2009, 02:07 PM | #64 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Steve
Location: Providence, RI
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 BMW K75 Posts: 188
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Here's my exact coverage from Progressive:
BODILY INJURY & PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY $155.00 BI $25,000 EACH PERSON - $50,000 EACH ACCIDENT PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY - $25,000 EACH ACCIDENT UM PROPERTY DAMAGE $25,000 LESS $200 DEDUCTIBLE $26.00 MEDICAL PAYMENTS $5,000 EACH PERSON $136.00 COMPREHENSIVE $1,000 DEDUCTIBLE $113.00 COLLISION $1,000 DEDUCTIBLE $186.00 CUSTOM PARTS/EQUIP $1,000 INCLUDED WITH COMP/COLL INCL Premium by Vehicle $616.00 Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bi $144.00 $25,000 Each Person - $50,000 Each Accident Total Policy Premium $760.00 That's for a year, in good ol' Rhode Island. If mine's not the highest on the board, I'll be shocked. I'm 31 with a clean record, a year + MSF on my bike endorsement. Geico's quote was about twice what I pay, for reference. This was the lowest I could find with the coverages I wanted. |
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April 13th, 2009, 02:12 PM | #65 | |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Tin
Location: NJ
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903
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I feel bad for ya.. the reason i called geico for motorcycle is because i have auto insurance from them. i'm paying 1400/yr for full coverage on my stang and liability on my legend. how come no one on here mentions rider? |
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April 13th, 2009, 02:50 PM | #66 |
one disaster at a time
Name: Jody
Location: West Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411
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I called Geico for a quote on my bike and my truck. HA! They were far more expensive than anything else out there. It's no wonder though since they spend so much on advertising.
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April 13th, 2009, 02:51 PM | #67 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Steve
Location: Providence, RI
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 BMW K75 Posts: 188
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April 13th, 2009, 03:48 PM | #68 |
Ramen Rider
Name: Gary
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.
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both geico and progressive quoted about $700-$800/year. i have 2 of my places and 2 cars with liberty mutual and even they quoted me over $900/year.
i went with state farm. it was like $360 a year.... exact same full coverage. |
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April 13th, 2009, 04:22 PM | #69 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Dug
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 81
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Try State Farm.
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April 13th, 2009, 04:57 PM | #70 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Tin
Location: NJ
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903
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June 4th, 2009, 02:39 PM | #71 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Bob
Location: CA
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.
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Insurance just went down
This June I have completed my first full year of riding (a year yesterday I believe). My insurance has been through Progressive, and although I don't recall the coverage amounts, I was paying about $80 per month all year. It seemed high compared to others on other boards, but when I researched and found how significant, location, lack of experience, "sport" looking bike, etc. was, I found it wasn't too outrageous for new riders. Age and clean record didn't seem to matter much, although I'm sure negative points would hurt.
I played around with the online quote engine with Geiko (came in a tad cheaper for me then Progressive) to change different factors (bike, experience, etc.), to see when I could expect it to go down. Based on this, I discovered I would have to wait until I had 3yrs of experience (or was it for my 3rd year) before I could expect my first premium reduction. HOWEVER, when we just renewed our existing policy (no changes made in coverage), it came in at $20 cheaper per mo. - what a happy surprise. When I was putting the new insurance card in my wallet I noticed one difference between the original card and the new one. The original said "model: Ninja 250r", and the new card says "model: EX250-J". I know they are both technically correct (marketing name vs. actual model name), but I was wondering if this difference had any possible effect on the premium itself. Any thoughts or similar experiences??? |
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June 4th, 2009, 03:11 PM | #72 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Becca
Location: Clearwater, FL
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninja 250, 02 CBR600 f4i Posts: 253
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Woo, congrats! I've been pricing insurance and it's just shockingly high- more than my car payment per bike.
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June 4th, 2009, 03:24 PM | #73 |
Livin' the Minimoto Life
Name: Mark
Location: Riding around in TX
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.
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I have Geico, I pay around 30/month for mine. Then again I have more coverage than just basic.
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June 4th, 2009, 03:29 PM | #74 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Becca
Location: Clearwater, FL
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninja 250, 02 CBR600 f4i Posts: 253
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30? As in..three times 10?
I've been quoted between 200-300 a month from Progressive and State Farm. That's with a completely clean driving record, being over 25, and owning a house with a garage. Maybe it's just Florida |
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June 4th, 2009, 03:33 PM | #75 |
ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
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Call around, $200 - $300/mo for any bike is usurious, even with the most lavish of coverages. I've had good luck with Nationwide & Foremost in the past.
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June 4th, 2009, 03:33 PM | #76 |
Frak It
Name: Sean
Location: SWFL
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 199
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You guys don't have full coverage for $140 a year?
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June 4th, 2009, 03:37 PM | #77 |
Livin' the Minimoto Life
Name: Mark
Location: Riding around in TX
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.
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Wow. Yeah I pay 30 a month, and I live in Texas, so year round riding. 30 is more expensive than what I paid in Illinois. I paid about 200/year for my old GS500 (I was 19 with no MSF course).
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June 4th, 2009, 03:37 PM | #78 |
ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
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Nope, ours is about $100 a year.
(but it's the 3rd bike on the same policy...)
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June 4th, 2009, 03:48 PM | #79 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Andy
Location: Sheboygan, WI
Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890
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I've got full coverage for $200. I'm 18, coming up on 2 years riding experience, and it's covered through the same company on the family's cars.
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June 4th, 2009, 04:00 PM | #80 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Brian
Location: Cottage Grove
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): kawasaki ninja 250r Posts: 66
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i go through Progressive and mine just dropped from $140 per year last year to i think it was $115. looked into getting the new zx-6 this year lol cant get under 1,100 per year ouch! this is why im still on the little bike. but its a fun easy riding bike!
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