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Annual payments are better than monthly direct debit.
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Ask about legal expenses cover.
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Ask the broker if any increase in excess may lower the premium.
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At the end of the annual insurance get some comparable quotations, do not always renew with your existing insurance provider.
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A Bikesafe course may reduce your premium, ask the broker.
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Carefully read the insurance policy before taking up the insurance policy.
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Chain you bike to something heavy or around a pillar or column.
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Check out the differences between - comprehensive cover.
- third-party fire and theft.
- third-party only.
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Check whether you have 'riding other motorcycles' cover.
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Check whether you have 'Road Traffic Act cover'.
Check whether the motorbike may be covered while it is parked away from the owners premises.
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Consider finishing a 'advance rider training course'.
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Increase your motor bike riding experience.
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Find a specialist motor bike broker.
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Obtain a few motor bike insurance quotations and read the policies.
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Obtain additional insurance protection for your no claims discount and have it added to your policy.
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Obtain quotes for different levels of excess.
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Have an approved alarm fitted and tell the broker that you have an immobiliser fitted as well.
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Having a few years of no-claims bonus may save money.
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If the motor bike is cheap, consider third-party insurance.
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If you are travelling abroad tell you broker.
Invest into personal accident cover.
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Invest into breakdown cover.
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Keep in locked garage or off-road.
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Tell the broker how many years you have been riding.
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Low mileage riding may save money.
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Make sure that your policy comes with free legal cover or low priced legal cover.
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Check and see if a temporary replacement motorbike is included in the policy.
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Pay annually rather than monthly to save on your premiums.
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Storing in a garage may save money.
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Tell the broker about all modifications to the motorbike.
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Tell the broker how much mileage you do as lower mileage may result in a lower premium.
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Tell the broker where the motorbike is stored,
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hich my also lead to a better premium.
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The size of the motor bike engine may have a direct effect on the premium.
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Use only named drivers.
Whether you are married or have a partner may affect the premium.