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  • baddog
    So Fucking Banned
    • Apr 2001
    • 107089

    #1

    Damn, riding motorcycles must be more dangerous than I thought

    I had neglected to get insurance on the new bike, so since I was going on my long distance trip, I figured I would probably have at least one run in with the law, so called GEICO to add the bike to my policy.

    Since the bike is paid for, has a good security system, LoJack, etc I decided to just get liability insurance. One year, with 100/300 was a little under $300, no big deal. Then they offered me uninsured motorist coverage (takes care of me if an uninsured driver takes me out). I couldn't believe the difference.

    With a car, UIM is a few bucks, with the bike it bumped it up to $700!!

    They must figure the odds of me getting hit are pretty good.

    I will have to be sure to try and limit my riding to wealthy neighborhoods where I know everyone is insured.
  • wdsguy
    Ryde or Die
    • Dec 2002
    • 19568

    #2
    might as well stop riding in LA then since most of the folks here are uninsured.

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    • baddog
      So Fucking Banned
      • Apr 2001
      • 107089

      #3
      Originally posted by wdsguy
      might as well stop riding in LA then since most of the folks here are uninsured.

      That is most likely the problem, I doubt I would notice much of an increase if I lived in Indiana.

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      • CE_Rashaan
        Confirmed User
        • Feb 2006
        • 937

        #4
        don't ride solo too much...be careful when passing, ah you know the rest. Happy motoring! Yo I was looking at the new springer with the Bartels 95 on it what do you think? or should I go 113 and then I won't need the thunderheaders.
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        • Mr Pheer
          So Fucking Banned
          • Dec 2002
          • 22082

          #5
          get the uninsured coverage. The guy that hit me didnt have insurance and I was pretty fucked for not having uninsured motorist coverage. Its alot cheaper to just pay for the coverage then to pay for everything if you get hit.

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          • baddog
            So Fucking Banned
            • Apr 2001
            • 107089

            #6
            Originally posted by MatrixRashaan
            don't ride solo too much...be careful when passing, ah you know the rest. Happy motoring! Yo I was looking at the new springer with the Bartels 95 on it what do you think? or should I go 113 and then I won't need the thunderheaders.

            That is a lot of bike. You should buy it, then I will lend you my Heritage while you learn and get some miles under your belt. I will break in the Springer for you.

            Seriously, if you are going to Bartels' go when I can meet you down there . . . I have some pull there.

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            • AsianDivaGirlsWebDude
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              • Jul 2004
              • 38323

              #7
              I think it's because they assume if it's someone else's fault, and the driver is uninsured, that they (your insurance company) will be out a bundle.

              Anyway, who would be stupid enough to run into a guy like you? They had best maim you if they do hit you, because I am sure they would end up with the worse end of the deal when you learned they were uninsured.

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              • baddog
                So Fucking Banned
                • Apr 2001
                • 107089

                #8
                actually, it just dawned on me, didn't you tell me you knew some of the people there already?

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                • baddog
                  So Fucking Banned
                  • Apr 2001
                  • 107089

                  #9
                  Originally posted by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude
                  NEWS REPORT: Uninsured motorist stomped by mad biker on the freeway today - witnesses described him as having long hair and a beard, oh...and he took a fisheye picture of himself with the uninsured motorist before (and after) stomping him.

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                  • baddog
                    So Fucking Banned
                    • Apr 2001
                    • 107089

                    #10
                    Originally posted by MrPheer
                    get the uninsured coverage. The guy that hit me didnt have insurance and I was pretty fucked for not having uninsured motorist coverage. Its alot cheaper to just pay for the coverage then to pay for everything if you get hit.

                    Yeah, I know. Of course, if I get the UIM I will get hit by someone with more insurance than me, and if I don't he will be uninsured.

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                    • r-c-e
                      Confirmed User
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 1070

                      #11
                      Everyone falls off a motorcycle at some stage. Its not a matter of if but when.

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                      • JFK
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                        • Jan 2002
                        • 67369

                        #12
                        you going to Sturgis and you dont have theft on your bike?? man oh man.....that's your hard earned money there

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                        • CE_Rashaan
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                          • Feb 2006
                          • 937

                          #13
                          Originally posted by baddog
                          actually, it just dawned on me, didn't you tell me you knew some of the people there already?

                          Yeah, I know Forrest and a lot of the guys there. All of my older cousins are in the Rare Breed MC. I have some hours under my belt but not to much. About a days worth of riding on a Fat Boy and another days worth on a Road King but it had Ape Hangers (totally diffrent ride). Both had 88's and that was alright. That's why I think the 95 will be good. But that 113 is tempting.
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                          • OG LennyT
                            Wall Street Pimp
                            • Jun 2003
                            • 14345

                            #14
                            Originally posted by wdsguy
                            might as well stop riding in LA then since most of the folks here are uninsured.

                            exactly the same way here in Arizona

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                            • pussyluver
                              Clueless OleMan
                              • Mar 2003
                              • 11009

                              #15
                              Heard stories about Sturgis. Would luv to go. Not sure I'd make an impression riding in on a Tomos Moped? Would Harley decals help? Sorry that's the biggest bike I trust myself on. Gotta know your limits.

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                              • WarChild
                                Let slip the dogs of war.
                                • Jan 2003
                                • 17263

                                #16
                                I think the reason it's more expensive is because if they do have to pay out, the chances of it being a more serious injury are much greater than if you are in a car.

                                Motorcyles are the safest vehicles on the road, right up until the point of impact.
                                .

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                                • baddog
                                  So Fucking Banned
                                  • Apr 2001
                                  • 107089

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by r-c-e
                                  Everyone falls off a motorcycle at some stage. Its not a matter of if but when.
                                  Already got mine in.

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                                  • pornguy
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                                    • Mar 2003
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                                    #18
                                    They do, they are, and it hurts.
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                                    • baddog
                                      So Fucking Banned
                                      • Apr 2001
                                      • 107089

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by JFK
                                      you going to Sturgis and you dont have theft on your bike?? man oh man.....that's your hard earned money there

                                      It is all about the Lojack

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                                      • L-Pink
                                        working on my tan
                                        • Mar 2005
                                        • 39151

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by baddog
                                        Yeah, I know. Of course, if I get the UIM I will get hit by someone with more insurance than me, and if I don't he will be uninsured.
                                        Someone backing into it while parallel parking an SUV is probably what a veteran rider (and bar patron) like you might experience.

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                                        • baddog
                                          So Fucking Banned
                                          • Apr 2001
                                          • 107089

                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by MatrixRashaan
                                          But that 113 is tempting.

                                          I have thought about adding the kit.

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                                          • CE_Rashaan
                                            Confirmed User
                                            • Feb 2006
                                            • 937

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by baddog
                                            Already got mine in.
                                            Your not a motorcyclist if you havent met the pavement yet.
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                                            • reynold
                                              Too lazy to set a custom title
                                              • Oct 2002
                                              • 51271

                                              #23
                                              Just always stay wife while you're with your bike.

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                                              • DirtyDanza
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                                                • Aug 2002
                                                • 8375

                                                #24
                                                thats what took me out was a uninsured from mexico.. god bless usa
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                                                • L-Pink
                                                  working on my tan
                                                  • Mar 2005
                                                  • 39151

                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by pussyluver
                                                  Heard stories about Sturgis. Would luv to go. Not sure I'd make an impression riding in on a Tomos Moped? Would Harley decals help? Sorry that's the biggest bike I trust myself on. Gotta know your limits.

                                                  If you don't trailer it there most guys will be very impressed.

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                                                  • AsianDivaGirlsWebDude
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                                                    • Jul 2004
                                                    • 38323

                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by baddog
                                                    You did not notice I got a haircut?

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                                                    • baddog
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                                                      • Apr 2001
                                                      • 107089

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by pussyluver
                                                      Heard stories about Sturgis. Would luv to go. Not sure I'd make an impression riding in on a Tomos Moped? Would Harley decals help? Sorry that's the biggest bike I trust myself on. Gotta know your limits.

                                                      You would be surprised with the types of bikes you will find there

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                                                      • baddog
                                                        So Fucking Banned
                                                        • Apr 2001
                                                        • 107089

                                                        #28
                                                        Originally posted by L-Pink
                                                        If you don't trailer it there most guys will be very impressed.
                                                        no doubt

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                                                        • czarina
                                                          Webmaster Extraordinaire
                                                          • Jul 2002
                                                          • 10751

                                                          #29
                                                          ouch! that's a big difference in price. Get rid of the bike, get a skate board!

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                                                          • ThunderBalls
                                                            So Fucking Banned
                                                            • Oct 2002
                                                            • 2926

                                                            #30
                                                            Originally posted by WarChild
                                                            I think the reason it's more expensive is because if they do have to pay out, the chances of it being a more serious injury are much greater than if you are in a car.

                                                            Motorcyles are the safest vehicles on the road, right up until the point of impact.
                                                            Most motorcycle insurance these days do not cover medical, which is why its only $300 a year.

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                                                            • pussyluver
                                                              Clueless OleMan
                                                              • Mar 2003
                                                              • 11009

                                                              #31
                                                              Originally posted by L-Pink
                                                              If you don't trailer it there most guys will be very impressed.
                                                              For sure, they'd have to surgically remove it from my ass. Gas miliage is great though. Top speed is maybe 35 on a steep downhill run.

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                                                              • WarChild
                                                                Let slip the dogs of war.
                                                                • Jan 2003
                                                                • 17263

                                                                #32
                                                                Originally posted by ThunderBalls
                                                                Most motorcycle insurance these days do not cover medical, which is why its only $300 a year.
                                                                Uninsured motorist protection will cover medical, and that's what we're talking about.
                                                                .

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                                                                • iwantchixx
                                                                  Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                  • Oct 2002
                                                                  • 12860

                                                                  #33
                                                                  Originally posted by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude
                                                                  I think it's because they assume if it's someone else's fault, and the driver is uninsured, that they (your insurance company) will be out a bundle.

                                                                  Anyway, who would be stupid enough to run into a guy like you? They had best maim you if they do hit you, because I am sure they would end up with the worse end of the deal when you learned they were uninsured.

                                                                  NEWS REPORT: Uninsured motorist stomped by mad biker on the freeway today - witnesses described him as having long hair and a beard, oh...and he took a fisheye picture of himself with the uninsured motorist before (and after) stomping him.

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                                                                  • sniperwolf
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                                                                    • Mar 2005
                                                                    • 17743

                                                                    #34
                                                                    I agree..you are taking a big risk riding those motorcycles.
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                                                                    • Quickdraw
                                                                      Confirmed User
                                                                      • Mar 2004
                                                                      • 1717

                                                                      #35
                                                                      Haven't heard many good things about Geico. Be sure to check the fine print about what is and isn't covered.

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                                                                      • baddog
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                                                                        • Apr 2001
                                                                        • 107089

                                                                        #36
                                                                        Originally posted by Quickdraw
                                                                        Haven't heard many good things about Geico. Be sure to check the fine print about what is and isn't covered.

                                                                        What have you heard?

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                                                                        • Quickdraw
                                                                          Confirmed User
                                                                          • Mar 2004
                                                                          • 1717

                                                                          #37
                                                                          People thinking they have more coverage than they actually have. Like the bare minimum for medical and the other 'little' things people don't think about until it's too late.
                                                                          Medical is probably the most important from what I understand and of course, expensive.
                                                                          A lot of times, people that you may talk to on the phone aren't licensed and are simply after a quota. Then it seems after you are signed up, they find some reason to jack your rates.
                                                                          As far as the Uninsured Motorists coverage, if it's UMPD(uninsured motorists property damage), that is good from what I understand. If it's a generic uninsured motorists coverage, you would be better off with guest passenger insurance, assuming you will have a passenger.
                                                                          Regular uninsured motorists coverage should not jack your rates that much either(as per your above quote).

                                                                          Of course, I am not an agent, but I certainly would encourage you to shop around a little. My agent has me with Progressive, and so far I couldn't be happier. My yearly rate for my car is just a little above what you quoted for your motorcycle, and I have really good coverage.

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                                                                          • Pleasurepays
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                                                                            • Aug 2002
                                                                            • 11913

                                                                            #38
                                                                            Originally posted by baddog
                                                                            I had neglected to get insurance on the new bike, so since I was going on my long distance trip, I figured I would probably have at least one run in with the law, so called GEICO to add the bike to my policy.

                                                                            Since the bike is paid for, has a good security system, LoJack, etc I decided to just get liability insurance. One year, with 100/300 was a little under $300, no big deal. Then they offered me uninsured motorist coverage (takes care of me if an uninsured driver takes me out). I couldn't believe the difference.

                                                                            With a car, UIM is a few bucks, with the bike it bumped it up to $700!!

                                                                            They must figure the odds of me getting hit are pretty good.

                                                                            I will have to be sure to try and limit my riding to wealthy neighborhoods where I know everyone is insured.
                                                                            700 a year? for a car and a bike?

                                                                            liability for my Hayabusa costs me over 2k a year.

                                                                            motorcycle insurance isn't required in Washington either. i guess it must be in CA?

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                                                                            • baddog
                                                                              So Fucking Banned
                                                                              • Apr 2001
                                                                              • 107089

                                                                              #39
                                                                              Originally posted by Pleasurepays
                                                                              700 a year? for a car and a bike?

                                                                              I wish . . . just the bike, and just PL/PD but at 100/300

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                                                                              • aico
                                                                                Moo Moo Cow
                                                                                • Mar 2004
                                                                                • 14748

                                                                                #40
                                                                                Originally posted by baddog
                                                                                With a car, UIM is a few bucks, with the bike it bumped it up to $700!!

                                                                                They must figure the odds of me getting hit are pretty good.
                                                                                I think it more the fact that getting hit on a motorcycle more than likely will end you up in hospital. While getting hit a car is mostly only car damage.

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                                                                                • fuzebox
                                                                                  making it rain
                                                                                  • Oct 2003
                                                                                  • 22371

                                                                                  #41
                                                                                  Originally posted by Pleasurepays
                                                                                  700 a year? for a car and a bike?

                                                                                  liability for my Hayabusa costs me over 2k a year.
                                                                                  A busa and some 2 wheel cruiser are opposite ends of the spectrum

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                                                                                  • Rochard
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                                                                                    • Dec 2001
                                                                                    • 75764

                                                                                    #42
                                                                                    I just moved from Arizona to California and was stunned when my insurance seriously dropped.
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