5 savvy tips to secure your motorbike finance in 2016 When it comes to riding, most of us are preoccupied...
The motorcycle industry has changed substantially over the past decade with multi-dealerships and most of it has been in favour...
Contributed article If you are single with no direct dependents such as children or other close relatives, then it won’t be as beneficial to get life insurance. But if you have a partner and children, then a life insurance policy is a good way to extend your love and care...
Have you ever had trouble making your claim with an insurance company after a motorcycle crash? British company Claim Mate...
The world’s first pay-as-you-ride insurance scheme has launched in America allowing leisure and seasonal riders and those who own more...
Have you ever seen ads for motorcycles that say something like “hurry now, this deal is for a strictly limited time” and “stock is limited”? It’s a pretty standard promotion line and it’s both a lie and a truism. Of course stock is limited. No stock is unlimited. However, when...
By Cyndy Lane: Traveler, Blogger, Writer, Loves to write about personal travel experiences If you are the proud owner and rider of...
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There can be several reasons for leaving a deposit on a motorcycle. The most common reason is to secure it from being bought by someone else while you sort out your finances to make sure you have enough money in your savings account to accommodate a large purchase. You may...
There are some big differences between driving a motorcycle and driving a car. So insurance for your car or your...
Riders all around Australia are being offered discounted national roadside assistance coverage thanks to the collaboration of the Motorcycle Council...
If you’re buying, selling, insuring, financing or claiming your bike on tax, it’s vital that you have an accurate present and future idea of what your bike is worth from a reliable bike valuation provider. Glass’s Guide has been the market leader in the Australian automotive landscape since its inception more than...
The example of a Melbourne rider having his 2015 Ducati 899 Panigale stolen in a crafty scam is a timely warning about...
Riders will be able to import a new motorcycle or other vehicle from 2018 without having to deal with a dealer...
The worst time to buy a new motorcycle is obviously just before it is heavily discounted. But how can you know when a discount promotion is imminent? Well, its’ a bit more complicated than getting college homework help online. Or you could rent a motorbike today. Imagine you just bought...
Australia is considering stronger consumer laws covering seriously defective vehicles that could go as far as US Lemon Laws but...
So you’ve read part one of our Second Motorbike series and have found a way to get your beloved to...
A North Carolina Harley rider has been awarded $US4m (almost $A6m) after a crash with a driver who failed to yield right-of-way in what is believed to be the world’s biggest motorcycle crash payout. The 29-year-old rider was travelling about 15mph (about 24km/h) when he was struck by a vehicle...
It seems strange that anyone who buys a motorbike could possibly regret it, but many do feel “buyer’s remorse” that...
Over the course of a given year, more than a million UK riders elect to insure their bikes. A survey by...
Getting good value and relevant coverage in motorcycle insurance is a tricky business, but with some help from our friends at review.com, here are some handy tips to help you. Some of the references may refer only to American insurance, whereas some terms may differ from Australia, for example third-party....
When you buy a new motorcycle, it’s always in the back of your mind how much value it will retain...
It sounds like a bargain to import a motorcycle from overseas where they may be cheaper, but there are also...
Contributed post for our North American readers Buying a motorcycle and hitting the open road is exciting. Filtering through different types of insurance and warranties? Not so much. Insurance costs money and doesn’t seem necessary – until you actually need it. The same can be said for additional levels of...
Mrs Motorbike Writer has very kindly put together this Top 10 Christmas gift ideas guide to help you save time and...
How do you define good motorcycle insurance? Do you think that the best rate is always the cheapest rate? If...
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...
Our global survey revealed that almost half of our readers have more than second motorbike or even a third bike...
Millennials are not interested in motorcycles, but could be enticed if they could share rides or have the option of...
Motorcycle videographer Jacob Laukaitis was hit by a drunk driver in Thailand and required $10,000 in plastic surgery which his insurance company did not want to pay. Jacob, of Lithuania, recorded himself every day and published the following video mini-documentary about his situation. Jacob thought he was properly insured by Nordic...
One of the first things many people do after a divorce is to buy something expensive, adventurous and impulsive, like...
If you are a good customer, behave yourself, smell ok and act intelligently, you have a better chance of scoring...
(Sponsored loan article for our North American readers) Today, motorcycles are more popular because of their fuel efficiency and the cost advantage. Kelley Blue Book estimates the average cost of a new car to be $US36,270. In comparison, you can bring home a new motorcycle for less than $5000. Motorcycles...
Much like the used car market, the second-hand motorcycle market is rife with scams. Many sellers attempt to shift bikes...
We looked at preparations necessary to sell your motorcycle in the first article in a two-part series and now we look at...
Swann Insurance has dropped its age cut-off for motorcycle insurance after a 76-year-old professor was denied insurance for his Indian Scout motorcycle last year. Dr Marcus Wigan had been trying to enter an online Swann Insurance MotoGP competition in which entrants only had to apply for a quote. The competition...
After two recent controversial articles looking at improving the sales experience from the point of view of the customer and...
(Contributed post) Bike insurance policy will protect the bike owner from various kinds of risks. It will fulfil the owner’s...
How to Get a Motorcycle Loan and Avoid the Stress: This contributed guide will help you secure a loan for your new motorcycle. Riding a motorcycle seems fun and adventurous, but it’s harder than most people think. For those thinking about buying a motorcycle, consider taking lessons first. There is a...
No one likes to think of their mortality, especially vulnerable motorcycle riders, but the Motorcycle Council of NSW has organised...