immobilisers and mileage

[KevlarPants]

Hello All. I'm about to get myself a kmx 125. I've got until august to pass my test as I took my cbt a while back.

I have a few questions...

I'm currently getting insurance quotes, and they are a little expensive, but I've been told that because the bike is a trail bike a lot of insurers don't like them. No matter, *I* like the bike. So, generally speaking, is it worth getting a security device such as an immobiliser? I've had a quick look around and there seem to be a few about, not too pricey.
Are they any good? i.e. are they worth getting?

Another question, is 18k miles a lot for a bike? The bike in question is in perfect condition. Recently serviced and mot'd. Nice and clean etc.

I'm sure I'll have lots more questions ...

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[Bendy]

Don't buy an immobiliser for the insurance discount, cos it's usually about £20. If you get one (and I would) make sure it's coupled with a damn noisy alarm that you'll hear - then I would say they are worth the money.

How old's the bike? I don't think 18k is all that high myself, though high on one bike can be low on another and I don't really know anything about KMXs.

[Ste]

Get some quotes online from www.clickquote.com with and without an immobliser to see how much different it (doesn't) make.

[The Tot]

Hey there, i'm in the same situation as you Kevlar, got an XR in London, student, high risk. TPFT = 1230 (cheapest), TPO = 440!
The difference between TPO and TPFT in my situation is startling! . I would advise you to insure your bike on a TPO basis as a TPFT insurance will be almost 60% the value of your bike or equal to it. Adding an immobiliser, say an accumen 911 for preference will set you back 100 quid + installation, but it will prevent thieving bastards from hotwiring your bike and running off + the alarm will sound.

But i've gone with the visual deterrent method by using chains + disk locks whenever it's at home or college. It kinda gives a message "don't fuck with my bike". This is a physical immobiliser. An electronic immobiliser WILL NOT prevent your bike from being put into the back of the van. I'd instead spend 80 quid on a good lock and chain which will do a better job than any electronic immobiliser would do.

Err, KMX - it's a stroker right, so make sure all service history, bills and stuff have been checked over - insist on whether engine's been rebuilt. 18,000 does seem quite high for a 125, but i hear that KMX's last for ages. err I'd PM KMXJon for questions (he's got a 250 though)

Cheers

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[KevlarPants]

Thanks for the advice.
Was out getting kitted out at the weekend and the shop guy ( partner's cousin's hubby) reckoned a big ass lock would be a better bet than an immobiliser.
TPO insurance is only 150 whereas TPOFT is nearly 400. Prolly go the TPO route.

Quick question, do I need an L plate on the front as well as the back? Just realised that there is only one on the back...

[beefcake]

Aye, L plates fron and rear.
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