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Post by stellabird on Sept 14, 2005 16:03:47 GMT
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Post by BillyGreen1973 on Sept 14, 2005 16:24:00 GMT
Hi welcome, to this great forum. You got a real bargain! I think the £227 that MCE want aint that bad if its fully comp. Don't worry about the excess, if I was in your situation and needed to make a complete loss claim, I wouldn't bother, I'd just buy a new bike, they are cheap enough and it wouldn't effect future insurance policies because you havn't claimed. I suppose these bikes are almost desposable! That said, they are great bikes and great fun to ride.  Get yourself the service manual FREE from the links section on this forum. Happy scootering |
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Post by stellabird on Sept 14, 2005 16:57:05 GMT
Thanks for the advice but too late unfortunately! I already claimed and they paid out (Zenith via Bennetts - they were superb!) I think I will just have to bite the bullett and remember that I was lucky to get the bike so cheaply so will have to pay up for the insurance. That MCE quote was for TPFT by the way. Might be worth trying for a TP only quote to see what difference that makes - like you say, these bikes are virtually disposable!
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Post by Ginger Phil on Sept 14, 2005 16:57:49 GMT
Welcome aboard Stellabird, you certainly got a bargain!!  |
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Post by BillyGreen1973 on Sept 14, 2005 17:01:21 GMT
I'm with KGB through Bennetts, and I pay £104 TP only, I have Zero 'No claims' and ride on a full car liscence, but I've never made a claim against motor insurance, and I am 32 years old
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Post by stellabird on Sept 14, 2005 17:19:54 GMT
Cheers guys! I will definitely give Bennetts a bell tomorrow - have had enough for today. Especially as I have a stinking cold and throbbing headache!  Get the violins out!  |
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Post by stevieh on Sept 14, 2005 17:29:44 GMT
Nice to get another footie fan on board. Saints are my "second" team.
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Post by onamission1989 on Sept 14, 2005 17:48:46 GMT
i recommend lexham i paid £185 third party and im only 16
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Post by stellabird on Sept 14, 2005 17:52:12 GMT
I've only been registered on this site a couple of hours and already I can't believe how helpful and friendly everyone is! |
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Post by stellabird on Sept 14, 2005 17:54:55 GMT
Nice to get another footie fan on board. Saints are my "second" team.  Yay! As long as its not Pompey! lol I'm very much a footie chick - have a season ticket at St Marys.  |
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Post by Ginger Phil on Sept 14, 2005 20:26:59 GMT
Stevie normally say's "up the reds" whatever that means?  Footie ain't my thang.....  |
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Post by thalamus on Sept 15, 2005 10:37:01 GMT
Hey all! Been following the board for a couple of weeks now... thought it was about time I said something! So hello! Have to say that this forum has been invaluable to me since I got my little Baotian (retro style). Thanks guys. Stellabird - have you tried eBike insurance ( www.ebikeinsurance.co.uk ) ? They were the cheapest for me by far. I'm riding on my car license, but had a CBT that I used on 125's for 2 years (which has now expired). I'm 23 and they quoted me £82 TPO and £110 TPFT. Might be worth a go... |
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Post by Ginger Phil on Sept 15, 2005 11:14:20 GMT
Welcome aboard thalamus. |
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Post by stellabird on Sept 15, 2005 15:13:13 GMT
Welcome Thalamus! And thanks for the advice - I tried ebike and you were right! They were by far the cheapest - £139 TP only or £185 TPFT, no excess on either!  I know who I shall be going with! |
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Post by thalamus on Sept 15, 2005 16:20:44 GMT
No probs! A lucky find methinks... they're v quick getting the cover note out too. Glad to be on board  |
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