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A major Australian insurance company has launched a “free” check on the history of used motorcycles and other vehicles so you don’t buy a lemon. If you are buying a used motorcycle, you should check to see if it is stolen, has money owing on it, has been written off in a crash or has …
(Contributed article for our North American college readers) College is already expensive and stressful as it is, so deciding how to commute from home to school and work doesn’t have to add to that stress. Despite being considered by many to be dangerous and perhaps socially unacceptable, a motorcycle makes total sense for a college …
A riders group is seeking to scrap vehicle registration in favour of more expensive fuel through an extra state fuel levy, plus a user-pays tracking system for electric vehicles. The Queensland-based Motorcycle Advocacy Group Facebook group which claims membership of more than 1100 riders, mainly in South-East Queensland, has sent its proposal to the national cabinet. …
Motorcycle manufacturers are starting to offer warranty extensions because of the down time during the pandemic lockdown. It began in India a month ago with companies such as KTM, Royal Enfield and Benelli offering up to three-month extensions on the warranty period of new motorcycles. The first to follow up here was Ural Australia with a three-month …
Insurers should be offering a discount or extension on premiums because people are not able to use their motorcycles and cars as much. We already suggested registration, warranty, roadside assistance and servicing offers should be extended and that met with approval among many readers. So far, the only Australian motorcycle company coming to the party …
By Cyndy Lane: Traveler, Blogger, Writer, Loves to write about personal travel experiences If you are the proud owner and rider of a motorcycle, you will know how important it is to have insurance coverage in place. Insurance provides protection against a range of incidents such as accidents, theft, fire, damage, and third-party liability in the event …
(Contributed post for our Indian readers) The renewal of the insurance policy for your bike is due shortly and you have set a reminder for it. You fret missing the due date because this time you intend to enhance the cover as much possible. The relevance of a bike insurance policy has increased as it …
Future motorcycle insurance policies could require riders to fit electronic devices that monitor their location and riding activity and warn riders of impending crashes. Riders have long suspected this could be coming and now there are two such schemes about to begin in Europe. We recently reported on Vigo Insure where policy holders install a …
A motorcycle insurance scheme where policy holders install a tracking system in their bike in return for cheap premiums as low as $A11 a month has started in Europe. Vigo Insure is another product from the Slovenian start-up who developed the aftermarket Start Turn System (automatic self-cancelling indicators) and the Smart Brake Module to prevent …
Offering demo rides will increase motorcycles by 10%, according to EZ Rider Demo which has invented a system to help dealers offer more test rides. Unlike car dealerships, motorcycle dealerships are reticent to offer demo rides for several reasons including heightened insurance risks. EZ Rider Demo has invented a system where potential buyers sign up for a …