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Treasured Honda Goldwing motorbike lost in blaze riddle
2008-05-12 03:30:00
A DRIFFIELD biker's treasured possession has gone up in smoke after his motorbike was destroyed by fire. Vikki Thornton, of Auchinleck Close, called fire crews to her property in the early hours of Sunday after discovering her husband's motorbike, a 20-year-old Honda Goldwing parked on the road outside the house, was on fire.Mrs Thornton said: "I was up in bed and the next thing I know, my husband


Middle-aged bikers rev up cost of motorcycle cover
2008-05-12 03:15:00
THE Post Office has launched its first ever motorcycle insurance policy to cash in on the growing lure of the lonely road. Motorcycle ownership is on the increase as growing numbers of middle-aged men splash out on sports bikes in an attempt to recapture their youth. Elsewhere, the soaring cost of petrol and road taxes is driving motorists to swap four wheels for two in a bid to cut costs. Norwich


Motorcycle Insurance
2008-05-09 06:07:00
Motorcycles are becoming an increasingly popular method of transport in the UK, with new bike prices ranging from £1,000 to £20,000 according to make and specification. Surprisingly most motorcycles, irrespective of price, are not fitted with satisfactory security measures as standard, so buying the right motorbikeinsurance is an important consideration. Not Just a Seasonal Policy Many motorcycl
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One2Five - Bikesure Steps in to Cover the Sub-125cc 'Uninsurables'
2008-05-09 06:02:00
The sub-125cc motorbike, scooter and twist 'n go market has exploded in recent years. Cheap to buy and cheap to run, with low fuel costs, they're also fun and, thanks to their nippy handling, they're fast through the traffic, too. So it's no surprise that they appeal so strongly to teenagers, commuters and anyone looking for an economical means of transport. There are also more manufacturers then
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Recruiting the best is key to firm's success
2008-05-07 01:42:00
Insurance is a big business for Peterborough-based BGL Group even in a credit crunch but it is a competitive market, as Business Editor Paul Grinnell reports. HIGH Street sales figures show the credit crunch is making many consumers think twice about how they spend their hard earned wages. But the insurance business is seemingly immune to the belt tightening that is currently going on in household


City is hotspot for bike theft
2008-05-07 01:23:00
EDINBURGH is the worst place in Scotland for motorbike theft s, a new survey has revealed. The study, by motorcycle insurance specialist Carole Nash, showed the city also had the ninth highest rate throughout the UK after analysing claims among 230,000 bikinginsurance policyholders.Police recommended that bikers take various steps to reduce the risk of becoming a victim, including registering the b


Bike insurance cost set to increase
2008-05-05 04:22:00
This year it is anticipated that the cost of bike insurance will soar to an all time high. Insurance companies and brokers, believe that the cause of this is because there has been quite a large increase in the percentage of companies now providing bike insurance. Therefore competition in the market has also been heightened.The domino effect that this has had on the market means that various compa


insurance.co.uk launches cashback offer
2008-05-05 04:14:00
insurance.co.uk has launched a special offer for users of the cashback sites ‘Quidco' and ‘Topcashback'. Customers who access insurance.co.uk via these sites will save a further £13 on their car insurance policy and £5 on their motorbike policy.Steve Grainger, Head of insurance.co.uk said; "In the current economic climate, it's only natural that consumers are looking to make savings on house
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MotoGP's Toseland Helps Local Biker Win a Years Free Riding
2008-05-03 01:14:00
Christmas has come early for Northampton resident, Marc Nelson, who has become one of five lucky recipients of a year’s free motorbike insurance from Bennetts. The factory machine operator scooped a year’s free cover, in part thanks to MotoGP star James Toseland, who was visiting the Bennetts call centre as part of the promotion on the day that Marc won.As the nation struggles in the grip of t
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Treasured Honda Goldwing motorbike lost in blaze riddle
2008-05-02 01:48:00
A DRIFFIELD biker's treasured possession has gone up in smoke after his motorbike was destroyed by fire. Vikki Thornton, of Auchinleck Close, called fire crews to her property in the early hours of Sunday after discovering her husband's motorbike, a 20-year-old Honda Goldwing parked on the road outside the house, was on fire.Mrs Thornton said: "I was up in bed and the next thing I know, my husband


MP Soames to face court on quad bike charges
2008-05-14 02:19:00
Conservative MP Nicholas Soames will appear before magistrates today on charges relating to footage allegedly showing him riding a quad bike on a public road with a child perched behind him. Soames, 60, has been summoned to appear at Crawley Magistrates' Court to face alleged insurance and safety offences under Section 40a of the Road Traffic Act, a Crown Prosecution Service spokeswoman said. The


MC+ = Cheap Motorcycle Insurance
2008-05-14 02:12:00
These days everyone is watching the pennies, so a motorcycle insurance scheme that's designed to save cash has to be good news. Bikesure says its new MC+ insurance scheme is just like standard motorcycle insurance, only better - and cheaper. It's based on the concept of being as flexible as possible: this not only allows the policyholder to tailor it to their specific needs, but also, by incorpora
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Bike Insurance - Increased Costs Force Many Motorists to Switch to Bike
2008-05-17 03:27:00
A growing number of middle-aged men are now switching to sport bikes and scooters as they strive to beat soaring costs of motoring, even as many attempt to recapture their youth. The cost of petrol, taxes as well as parking is believed to be the main issue compelling motorists to ditch their four wheels in favour ofbikes. This development, reports said, has led to accidents soaring and equally pus
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Bike Insurance - Off-road biker case reminds small vehicle operators of importance of insurance
2008-05-24 00:58:00
A 22 year-old off-road biker from Hall i’th’ Wood faces child neglect and dangerous driving charges after speeding away from police while balancing a seven-year-old-boy on his bike, The Bolton News recently reported."This is an example of how dangerous off-road biking is and how irresponsible some people can be,” Inspector Tony Kenyon told The Bolton News. “We can only be thankful that a s
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Bikers get top insurance deals on web
2008-05-30 05:04:00
The UK's 1.2m motorbike, moped and scooter owners will be able to shop around for the cheapest motor insurance with the launch of a new online comparison site. The site, from swift cover.com, enables riders to compare quotes from a panel of more than 19 specialist brokers and insurance firms, including Devitt, MCE and MotorCycle Direct.The average cost of running a 125cc bike is now £1,540, with


Bike Insurance - Brits may turn to motorbikes to save money
2008-06-07 02:15:00
Motorists could save money during the credit crisis by swapping four wheels for two, the AA has suggested. Using a motorcycle to get around could prove to be a cheaper option than a car as bike insurance is usually less costly than car cover and motorcyclists also avoid having to fork out for congestion charges. It is also far easier to park a motorbike which is another advantage it has over its
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Motorcycles need respect and good training
2008-06-07 02:03:00
It was tough Monday afternoon watching yet another young motorcyclist being buried while his mom, dad and the love of his life looked on, still in shock. Already, some hard questions are being asked: How can a kid who just got his licence legally ride a 1,000cc machine? Why are bikes legally sold to rookie riders that can easily do twice the speed limit, and more? These are the wrong questions, fo
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ETA's pimped Charge Plug is going for gold
2008-06-09 04:30:00
You've seen Pimp My Ride, now it's time to pimp your bike – and without a forty-something man who talks like a rapper in sight. Bike insurance and breakdown bods, ETA, have taken a standard, single-speed Charge Plug two-wheeler and pimped it beyond all recognition. After stripping the frame, polishing it and plating it in copper, it's been finished in 24ct gold. Not the ideal substance for somet


Bikers get top insurance deals on web
2008-06-09 04:08:00
The UK's 1.2m motorbike, moped and scooter owners will be able to shop around for the cheapest motor insurance with the launch of a new online comparison site. The site, from swift cover.com, enables riders to compare quotes from a panel of more than 19 specialist brokers and insurance firms, including Devitt, MCE and MotorCycle Direct.The average cost of running a 125cc bike is now £1,540, with


Scooter Sales Rise As Gas Prices Continue To Climb
2008-06-11 03:22:00
CHICAGO (CBS) ― Some drivers are so down and out about the price at the pump, scooter sales are up. CBS 2's Kristyn Hartman reports they're the hot new commodity on the roads. Americans have long had a love affair with their cars, but with spiking gas prices Glen Richardson says his attraction to four wheels is wearing off. He has a new crush on something that can get more than 80 miles to the
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Bike Insurance - Motorcycle riders safety crackdown - 24/06/2008
2008-06-26 05:23:00
Motorbike riders were put under the spotlight by police officers in York as part of a campaign against rogue motoring, according to a local news source. In a report, York Press stated that officials in the area working under the Operation Footpath programme handed out three £30 fines to adults caught riding on public footpaths.According to the news source, police had also clamped down on rogue dr
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Bike Insurance - Insurance discount for riders and drivers
2008-07-18 05:57:00
According to Adrian Flux insurance, Ride Drive are offering customers up to a 25% discount on both their car and motorcycle insurance. The deal operates under a particular scheme in which drivers and bike riders are given the chance to enhance their riding or driving skills, in which they are recognised and also rewarded as a result. Julian Smith: who is the director at Ride Drive Limited further


Bike Insurance - Bikers urged to buy bike insurance
2008-07-16 05:02:00
Motorbike lovers have been reminded to make sure they take out the bike insurance policies that would save them money and give them a peace of mind. A statement from Cheap Motorbike Insurance advised customers of the need to avoid expensive bike insurance premiums and go for pay as you go policies, which will guarantee a number of benefits that include payment convenience.Commenting on this, a sen


Bike Insurance - Bikes popular with commuters in london - 09/07/2008
2008-07-10 01:59:00
According to the British Motorcyclists Federation, motorcycles are becoming more and more of an attractive option, with those commuting to work in the city of London. It has been suggested that the reasons for this is a combination of individuals not wanting to pay the congestion charge, as well as the fact that people are now wanting to proceed more swiftly in traffic, has led to a higher populat
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Bike Insurance - Watch out for the bike
2008-07-09 03:17:00
Research has shown that the vast majority of crashes involving motorbikes, occur as a result of other road users’ apparent lack of awareness of them. A survey by leading bike insurance provider, Carole Nash, indicated that over 66% of motorcycle accidents are not actually caused by the insured biker but by other drivers. Moreover, the study also discovered that those who were at highest risk wer


Do scooter drivers catch break on insurance?
2008-07-08 05:36:00
While it’s true that drivers save gas money driving scooter s and motorcycles, do they really save money in the end? Besides the price of a scooter or motorcycle and the fuel costs that come with it, auto insurance is another thing that drivers should consider. “By and large motorcycle rates are real competitive now,” says Mike Flowers, the owner of a local Allstate agency.Motorcycle insuranc


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