Motorbike Insurance

The bond between a motorcycle and its owner is a unique one. A biker and his ride are much closer than even the most devoted driver could be to their car. In order to make sure that this bond is maintained you will need to take good care of your two-wheeled friend.

Basic motorcycle maintenance is essential if you want to avoid getting stranded and having to call out roadside rescue. You could also cut down on repair costs if you take some time out to get to know your way round your bike.

Even the dextrally challenged should be able to take care of the basics. Checking your lights, tyres and indicators on a regular basis is absolutely essential. Balding tyres or faulty lights could put you at serious risk of taking a spill and injuring yourself.

If you need an MOT then make sure it's up to date. Getting an MOT for your motorbike is much cheaper than it would be for a car and assuming you don't need too much work doing then your wallet should escape relatively unscathed.

Of course if you have particular concerns about your ride or plan to buy a new bike, you can always have an expert give it the once over with a vehicle inspection test. Most motoring organisations and mechanics offer different levels of service that can give you peace of mind and flag up any potential problems.

08/10/08 - Registration plate sales hit new record. The launch of the new F-prefix registrations set a record for the most sold in a single day, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) Personalised Registrations has announced.

08/10/08 - Honda announces new concept. Honda has unveiled a new concept bike to mark the beginning of a new era in design at the manufacturer, motorbike insurance customers may be interested to learn.

08/10/08 - Stoner to test new Ducati. Casey Stoner is to forgo wrist surgery in order to test Ducati's new Desmosedici GP9 at the Valencia round of this year's MotorGP championship, motorcycle insurance customers may be interested to learn.

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