Temporary insurance + How to check a motorcycle gearbox?

[Benbay001]

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?

[Benbay001]

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.

[Benbay001]

A question.
What do i tell the insurance company when i phone to cancel.
Do i have to pretend ive decided to sorn it or can i be up front and say i only needed a weeks insurance and this was the cheapest way?

[Benbay001]

Bump.
Anyone able to answer my last point? Would really appreciate it.

[Benbay001]

Cheers guys. Not sure what im going to tell them but i cant see them mis behaving.

Slightly worried about riding the most powerful bike ive ever ridden for 3 hours in the dark and rain (tomorrow at 4 o clock)