prices help please

[ranna]

If you have read my last topic, you probably know that I just passed my restricted licence.

now also from my second last topic "sexiest 400" I have found that the honda range is probably the best to go for at first considering its got good handling, parts are easily obtained and a fairly forgiving bike.

i was just wondering since 90% of you all own bikes, could you please help me out with some prices?

i'm looking to get a cbr400rr preferably 1990 onwards.

i will be needing insurance, tpft, i'm 19 and got no claims. any idea of a price?

and of course some gear as well helmet and garments?

thanks in advance
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[dainesefreak]

PM Danny for insurance prices.

As far as kit goes it depends on what you want and what your budget is?

[Claud 14.7 to 1]

Not sure if the cbr400 is best for parts. Its an import only bike. Apart from that its a top bike in all areas.

Hasn't stopped me...

Im 19 also, first bike, 0 yrs NCB. 550 (or so) tpft, loads of wicked extras 3rd party on anyone elses bike, 250 excess, European cover, free breakdown, etc.

I can p.m. you the company if you want. Remember to haggle with them, yeah? Say x company has got it cheaped, by XX ammount. I knocked off £100 by doing that.

[ranna]

moeny is not an issue, i will just save up as much as i need

just a rough estimate will do

my guess would be 2 grand for the bike

500 for protective garments and helmet

and about 1 grand for insurance
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[dainesefreak]

You probably aren't far off with most of it, obviously the gear will vary in price depending on manufacturer/type. The insurance might be a bit over a grand for you for TPFT. You can probably get a decent bike from around the £1500 mark.

On a seperate note, why has gtechosting decided to start rating posts as boring and not even bothering to post?

[ranna]

over £1000 for insurance but claud is same situation same age same no claims and hers is 550 or so

why would mine be over £1000 dainesefreak?
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[dainesefreak]

I'm only going on what I've heard from others in a similar situation to yours. £550 is a good price but it depends on things like where you live and other such circumstances, also being female helps.

It might be worth finding an ad for a similar bike to the one you want and giving a couple of insurance companies a call to get some kind of idea of price. I've just gone with Honda for my bike and I couldn't beat them on price, 0870 078 0101 might be worth a try.

Good luck.

[Frost]

i get quoted £400 TPFT 20years old, 1 year NCB living in the country, so your quote aint too bad

[Danny]

Insurance prices vary a lot person to person, as a very rough guess I would say £1000 +- £200. When you need insurance drop me a PM.

[Ste]

Wouldn't think your insurance will be much more than £900, but depends on what insurance companies are like with your postcode for the theft cover.

£500 will get you all the kit, but the more you can spend the better really. £100 will get you a helmet but I'd expect to probably pay about £150-200 for a good one. Gloves we're looking £50+ and about £75 to £100 for a good set. A set of leathers, or of textile clothing you really can spend pretty much as little or as much as you want, but you'll be hard pushed to get a good set for less than £300 I reckon. So if you can streach your budget more on clothing it is worthwhile doing, but you don't need to.

[Claud 14.7 to 1]

[Claud 14.7 to 1]

And I KNOW I have a "girls" bike, but , I dont care. It's fucking wicked!