Rant number two - alarms/immobilisers

Andy Bonwick says...

I'll bet you a fiver I can get an insurance quote for a ZX-10R that's
comparable to what you pay without needing an alarm fitting.

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Of course you can. Now phone up Carol Nash and see if you can have one
without an alarm. I didn't say all insurance companies insisted on
alarms, the majority do though. It's an unfortunate fact of life that
most insurance companies rate a slightly reduced risk of theft higher
than any inconvenience to the vehicle owner.

I doubt if you've tried getting quotes for a ZX10R because of your
theory that they're not suitable for carrying luggage. I've wasted my
time phoning around for quotes and they ranged from out and out stupid
to realistic. Most wanted a Thatcham approved alarm or
immobiliser,kept in a brick built garage, minimum 5 years no claims
gained on a group 17 bike, no modifications and a nice high excess
payment in the event of a claim. It's a lot of hassle but worth it
imo.

Btw, I've looked to see if I could get insurance cheaper if I had a
Flitwick address rather than a Bedford one and I can't. Not that it
matters because I'd pay a couple of quid more for the advantages it'd
bring.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Grimly Curmudgeon

Exactly. "If you want to get ahead, get a hat".

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Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Lozzo

Lozzo, mate, you're wasting your time arguing with Bonners on this one.

He has to have an alarm.

















Adie said so...

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SBS#39 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
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Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

On Sun, 23 Oct 2005 16:20:37 +0100, Wicked Uncle Nigel

No she didn't. She hates the poxy fucking things, especially when she
sets one off when she goes in the garage.

 

Do you have a FYYFF hat?

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Andy Bonwick

Oh, *lovely* straight bat there.

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SBS#39 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, muddy

A what now?

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SBS#39 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

**** You You Fucking Fucker.

More info if you want one here.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86943

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, muddy

Good Lord!

A *baseball* cap!

You colonials have no style.

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SBS#39 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
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Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

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They're better than ceilings.

 

No - tgz

Phil

 

hate to say it but he's right ya know.

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