Thursday, August 6, 2009

Motorcycle Insurance: Five Ways To Save Serious Money

By Josh Ballantine Mark Costa Jimmy Valentine Jose Redmond Josh Dahl Donald Edmond David Davidson Harley Maintan John Silt Franklin Burrows Robert Dell Frank Magellan Larry Dropane Florence Sisson Joe Larocco

1. Whether Or Not You Have An "Acceptable" Credit Score:

Yes, this is number one. Getting cheap motorcycle insurance is much easier when you have a quality credit score. A good credit score is considered as any score above 710. This does not mean that motorcycle insurance is unavailable for someone with a lower score, it just means that with a score at 710 or above you will most likely be able to take advantage of the greatest insurance rates.

If you have a credit score that is near 710, but not yet there, we suggest that you take the time to use some methods for credit score improvement. Two of the simplest ways to quickly improve a credit score is to pay down credit card balances and to dispute any negative credit history that you have a solid argument against.

2. What Type of Deductible You Choose:

The greater your deductible is the lower your monthly payment for motorcycle insurance will be. There is an obvious reason for this, because the higher your deductible is the more money you will be paying out in the event of an insurance claim. This not only reduces the risk of the insurance provider, but also most likely the knowledge that you are responsible for a greater deductible will influence your quality of driving.

3. The Insurance History That You Have:

Your history has a large influence in the cost that you will pay for motorcycle insurance. The most affordable motorcycle insurance will go to persons who have an extensive motorcycle history as well as a history that has very few, if any, claims against the driver.

The age of the applicant can also influence the cost that they pay. People that are older tend to get better rates on motorcycle insurance than younger people.

4. Group Insurance Purchases:

"Batch Buying" is purchasing all your various types of insurance from the same company. Many insurance companies will offer discounts on your insurance when you batch buy it from them. For example, a company might give you a much better deal on motorcycle insurance when you also buy car insurance, mortgage insurance and medical insurance from them.

5. Make of Motorcycle:

The motorcycles that will cost the most for motorcycle insurance are sport type bikes, also called "crotch rockets" and bigger touring bikes. Crotch Rockets are more expensive to insure due to the greater frequency of claims against them, touring bikes are expensive because they are usually driven much greater distances than other motorcycles.

Conclusion:

Now that you have five of the greatest factors on obtaining cheap motorcycle insurance we recommend that you get multiple prices to ensure that the company you decide on is offering you a competitive rate.

Good luck in your search!

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