Insuring a pit bike

[squishio]

Ohh what a joy this process has been


I am about to get my hands on a pit bike and obviously need to sort some insurance out for it.
However My current insurers (Lexham Insurance) and also MCE, Rampdale, Ebike, CarolNash no one is coming in less than £386


The general consensus from them is...

1. North London Post code - bollox, this is TPO insurance, it shouldn't make a difference

2. It's a pit bike and insurers don't like pit bikes.


So I know these get asked regularly on here but can anyone recommend an insurance company which is not biased against pit bikes?

Bike - Shineray XY125GY VIII

Location - North London, N19 2SU (no, not my post code but close enough)

Insurance required - TPO (TPFT would be nice but if it out values the bike then no thanks)

Me - 18 (19 next month!), full bike license, 1.8 years no claims but locked on my other bike so doesn't count


Binge, who are you with as you are near london?

thanks a lot,

Rich
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Current - Hornet 600, Transalp 650, X140 Pit, GPZ400R
Past - SY125, GT250, GT650, CX400, CBF600, Bandit 600, SL1000, GT250

[boundy]

mce or rampdale come to mind for everything cheap and Chinese

[Faraz]

Just put the details into a comparison website.

I got my monkey bike insured for around £370 at 16.
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[squishio]

Tried both allready

Rampdale - £391
MCE - £386
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Current - Hornet 600, Transalp 650, X140 Pit, GPZ400R
Past - SY125, GT250, GT650, CX400, CBF600, Bandit 600, SL1000, GT250

[squishio]

[mistress vicky]

Don't know if they do pit bikes but aQuote are pretty cheap for bike insurance. I insured a zl600 and an xv125 on a joint policy, fully comp with business use for £90. Mind I did have 5 years no claims, am female, old and live in Derbyshire!
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[J D]

Slightly off topic but those shinerays are crap
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[J D]

Slightly off topic but those shinerays are crap
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[Whosthedaddy]

Insured my monkey with Privilege.

Don't expect it to be really cheap even if TPO is the best you can get. There are dedicated insurers for monkeys and the likes.
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[iooi]

[White un]

When I had my Masai pit I was insured with Lexham for only £160.

Try ringing a few companies and give them lower premiums than you've actually been quoted to try get the best deal.

Trust me, There is always room for movement on the first price they give you.

Dave

[squishio]

Sorted!

I was speaking to a mate who currently works at an insurance company and he recommended that I give his old employer a call and see what they can do.

Sooo....

Now got it for £305 TPO

Compared to all other quotes I have had, all above £390,When they said 305 straight off the bat I went for it. So all sorted now and insurance starts next Friday when the bike arrives


Thanks all for recommendations, much appreciated.
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Current - Hornet 600, Transalp 650, X140 Pit, GPZ400R
Past - SY125, GT250, GT650, CX400, CBF600, Bandit 600, SL1000, GT250

[reu]

bit off topic but have you brought brand new or what? cheers
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