Temporary insurance + How to check a motorcycle gearbox?
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I put a deposit down on a 954 Blade last night, on the condition that on Saturday id come back with insurance, ride the bike and if all was fine id buy it.
Now - I need cheap day insurance (or a full policy that i can cancel but im not sure how that works?) and id also like to know how you check a motorbike gearbox?
Now - I need cheap day insurance (or a full policy that i can cancel but im not sure how that works?) and id also like to know how you check a motorbike gearbox?
No such thing as temporary insuramce for bikes.
You can buy and cancel any insurance policy within 14 days and receive a full refund less a reasonable admin fee (up to £50) and time in risk so if cancelling after 1 day, you'll get 364 days cover back. All this becomes invalid if you make a claim
You can buy and cancel any insurance policy within 14 days and receive a full refund less a reasonable admin fee (up to £50) and time in risk so if cancelling after 1 day, you'll get 364 days cover back. All this becomes invalid if you make a claim
Checking the gearbox, easiest way is give it some beans.
Not the best idea on a bike you don't know or own but usually the higher the load the more apparent the issues become. In 2nd is where the blades are weak most often AFAIK.
Give it a good handful after 5k and hold on. If it pulls all the way to the redline without popping out it should be ok.
Generally check for clunkiness for want of a better term by lots of changing gears.
The fireblade gearbox on both engines felt gash and still does on all upshifts.
It's a super cheap bike I'm sure it'll be fine...
Not the best idea on a bike you don't know or own but usually the higher the load the more apparent the issues become. In 2nd is where the blades are weak most often AFAIK.
Give it a good handful after 5k and hold on. If it pulls all the way to the redline without popping out it should be ok.
Generally check for clunkiness for want of a better term by lots of changing gears.
The fireblade gearbox on both engines felt gash and still does on all upshifts.
It's a super cheap bike I'm sure it'll be fine...
MotorsportTom said:
Not the best idea on a bike you don't know or own but usually the higher the load the more apparent the issues become. In 2nd is where the blades are weak most often AFAIK.
Give it a good handful after 5k and hold on. If it pulls all the way to the redline without popping out it should be ok.
It's 2nd gear on most bikes tbh. People are scared to pin first in case they flip it, get to 2nd & wack a handful on before the gear is fully engaged. This wears the dogs & 2nd pops out under load.Give it a good handful after 5k and hold on. If it pulls all the way to the redline without popping out it should be ok.
My 14 does it very slightly nowdays, but only if I change into 2nd very softly & don't apply power for a second or two. So don't just try it by changing & pinning it.
Hooli said:
MotorsportTom said:
Not the best idea on a bike you don't know or own but usually the higher the load the more apparent the issues become. In 2nd is where the blades are weak most often AFAIK.
Give it a good handful after 5k and hold on. If it pulls all the way to the redline without popping out it should be ok.
It's 2nd gear on most bikes tbh. People are scared to pin first in case they flip it, get to 2nd & wack a handful on before the gear is fully engaged. This wears the dogs & 2nd pops out under load.Give it a good handful after 5k and hold on. If it pulls all the way to the redline without popping out it should be ok.
My 14 does it very slightly nowdays, but only if I change into 2nd very softly & don't apply power for a second or two. So don't just try it by changing & pinning it.
MotorsportTom said:
Hooli said:
MotorsportTom said:
Not the best idea on a bike you don't know or own but usually the higher the load the more apparent the issues become. In 2nd is where the blades are weak most often AFAIK.
Give it a good handful after 5k and hold on. If it pulls all the way to the redline without popping out it should be ok.
It's 2nd gear on most bikes tbh. People are scared to pin first in case they flip it, get to 2nd & wack a handful on before the gear is fully engaged. This wears the dogs & 2nd pops out under load.Give it a good handful after 5k and hold on. If it pulls all the way to the redline without popping out it should be ok.
My 14 does it very slightly nowdays, but only if I change into 2nd very softly & don't apply power for a second or two. So don't just try it by changing & pinning it.
Hooli said:
MotorsportTom said:
Hooli said:
MotorsportTom said:
Not the best idea on a bike you don't know or own but usually the higher the load the more apparent the issues become. In 2nd is where the blades are weak most often AFAIK.
Give it a good handful after 5k and hold on. If it pulls all the way to the redline without popping out it should be ok.
It's 2nd gear on most bikes tbh. People are scared to pin first in case they flip it, get to 2nd & wack a handful on before the gear is fully engaged. This wears the dogs & 2nd pops out under load.Give it a good handful after 5k and hold on. If it pulls all the way to the redline without popping out it should be ok.
My 14 does it very slightly nowdays, but only if I change into 2nd very softly & don't apply power for a second or two. So don't just try it by changing & pinning it.
I was more concerned with once the gear is engaged and driving as it should, will it then pop out. I have had a few times where being a little soft I haven't got a gear fully and ended up dropping back a gear or just being in a lovely neutral half way up the box
Not really sure slamming it in is the best idea though, a firm but slow change is probably/possibly best based on nothing other than 5 minutes worth on thinking while nursing a s
tty cold. MotorsportTom said:
I was more concerned with once the gear is engaged and driving as it should, will it then pop out. I have had a few times where being a little soft I haven't got a gear fully and ended up dropping back a gear or just being in a lovely neutral half way up the box
Not really sure slamming it in is the best idea though, a firm but slow change is probably/possibly best based on nothing other than 5 minutes worth on thinking while nursing a stty cold.
Yeah I know what you mean. I think that's caused by worn dogs so they don't lock.Not really sure slamming it in is the best idea though, a firm but slow change is probably/possibly best based on nothing other than 5 minutes worth on thinking while nursing a s
tty cold. Agree on the second point too, just too thick to phrase it that well today.
Hooli said:
Yeah I know what you mean. I think that's caused by worn dogs so they don't lock.
Agree on the second point too, just too thick to phrase it that well today.
Yep worn dogs on the old 'box I through away that would pop out of second at the hint of a throttle opening. Agree on the second point too, just too thick to phrase it that well today.
What do you mean today?
Is this enough now Ben or do you need us to deliberate gearbox testing further?
LoonR1 said:
No such thing as temporary insuramce for bikes.
You can buy and cancel any insurance policy within 14 days and receive a full refund less a reasonable admin fee (up to £50) and time in risk so if cancelling after 1 day, you'll get 364 days cover back. All this becomes invalid if you make a claim
Bikesure seem to think they offer it .You can buy and cancel any insurance policy within 14 days and receive a full refund less a reasonable admin fee (up to £50) and time in risk so if cancelling after 1 day, you'll get 364 days cover back. All this becomes invalid if you make a claim
bimsb6 said:
LoonR1 said:
No such thing as temporary insuramce for bikes.
You can buy and cancel any insurance policy within 14 days and receive a full refund less a reasonable admin fee (up to £50) and time in risk so if cancelling after 1 day, you'll get 364 days cover back. All this becomes invalid if you make a claim
Bikesure seem to think they offer it .You can buy and cancel any insurance policy within 14 days and receive a full refund less a reasonable admin fee (up to £50) and time in risk so if cancelling after 1 day, you'll get 364 days cover back. All this becomes invalid if you make a claim
Then they are mistaken!
black-k1 said:
bimsb6 said:
LoonR1 said:
No such thing as temporary insuramce for bikes.
You can buy and cancel any insurance policy within 14 days and receive a full refund less a reasonable admin fee (up to £50) and time in risk so if cancelling after 1 day, you'll get 364 days cover back. All this becomes invalid if you make a claim
Bikesure seem to think they offer it .You can buy and cancel any insurance policy within 14 days and receive a full refund less a reasonable admin fee (up to £50) and time in risk so if cancelling after 1 day, you'll get 364 days cover back. All this becomes invalid if you make a claim
Then they are mistaken!MotorsportTom said:
Is this enough now Ben or do you need us to deliberate gearbox testing further?
I need more.Joking aside. Ive just paid for a full policy to be cancelled once ive done what i need to do.
I guess playing about with the gear box on a ride for 10 minutes will find any issues quickly.
Its meant to be raining Saturday (when im viewing it next and probably picking it up), so im really not too keen on giving it handfuls trying to find warn gears. Ahh well.
LoonR1 said:
black-k1 said:
bimsb6 said:
LoonR1 said:
No such thing as temporary insuramce for bikes.
You can buy and cancel any insurance policy within 14 days and receive a full refund less a reasonable admin fee (up to £50) and time in risk so if cancelling after 1 day, you'll get 364 days cover back. All this becomes invalid if you make a claim
Bikesure seem to think they offer it .You can buy and cancel any insurance policy within 14 days and receive a full refund less a reasonable admin fee (up to £50) and time in risk so if cancelling after 1 day, you'll get 364 days cover back. All this becomes invalid if you make a claim
Then they are mistaken!
Or ...
... accept that what their website says is correct and that short term insurance is available! 
LoonR1 said:
black-k1 said:
bimsb6 said:
LoonR1 said:
No such thing as temporary insuramce for bikes.
You can buy and cancel any insurance policy within 14 days and receive a full refund less a reasonable admin fee (up to £50) and time in risk so if cancelling after 1 day, you'll get 364 days cover back. All this becomes invalid if you make a claim
Bikesure seem to think they offer it .You can buy and cancel any insurance policy within 14 days and receive a full refund less a reasonable admin fee (up to £50) and time in risk so if cancelling after 1 day, you'll get 364 days cover back. All this becomes invalid if you make a claim
Then they are mistaken!I was quoted £63 for 24hours TPFT on a Suzuki GSXR 1000. Markerstudy insurance offered as insurer via Bikesure.
I have the reference number.
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