Insurance for first bike?

[Soul.Trader]

I'm seeking insurance for my first bike - a 2005 Yamaha SR 250 (< $3,000). Is there a recommended insurance company for motorcycles? I'm 22 years old, learner's license, with a history of 2 claims in the past (both of which the other driver was found at fault and fully liable). I've got a competitive quote from Kiwibike (found them on Google) - are these guys a decent company?

Cheers.

edit: Should qualify that the 2 claims I've made were on a car, with Tower, over 2 years ago, and with a full car license.

[Str8 Jacket]

Star Insurance did me well when I actually had a working bike.... Great to deal with as well.

[Winter]

Kiwibike are definatly good people to insure your wheels.

I insured my bike, got knocked off and made a claim - they were extreemly helpful, thoughtful, and all the rest. Got my claim though in no time. Can't reccomend them enough.

[Soul.Trader]

Kiwibike offered an extremely competitive quote, so I've ordered through them. A quick search tells me they generally look after their customers. I'm surprised how cheap the cover is for a 22 year old learner - only a hair over $300.

[Hitcher]

http://www.kiwibike.co.nz/

Dave will take outstandingly good care of you.

[HornetBoy]

surprisingly enough STATE Insurance have been really good to me ,although not bike specific ,they have given me the best/cheapest quotes to date ,even when i was on my hornet 250 on a learners

[pc220]

Just insured the Scorpio with State. Full cover $200. Might help that im 30 with no previous or convictions in the 15 or so years that i have had vechiles insured with them.

[tone_crafter]

I've been on my restricted for a few months now and I'm 21. Got a quote for my new ZXR250 (1989, $4000 value) through Kiwibike for $281 premiums PA. Only problem is my excess will be $1250, $250 for accident. This will go down by $500 when I turn 25 and another $500 when I get my full. This is by far the lowest quote I've got for premiums but the excess makes me a little nervous seeing the bike is only worth $4000.

Any suggestions?

[GaZBur]

With a low priced bike you should ask how much just for 3rd party? I am willing to take the risks that if its my fault and I stuff up and bend my bike and it will cost me. If I bin into a new BMW or Merc I am covered and I have a bike that bounces quite well anyway.

Insurance is gambling - so - do you feel lucky!

[Iain]

I'm seeking insurance for my first bike - a 2005 Yamaha SR 250 (< $3,000). Is there a recommended insurance company for motorcycles? I'm 22 years old, learner's license, with a history of 2 claims in the past (both of which the other driver was found at fault and fully liable). I've got a competitive quote from Kiwibike (found them on Google) - are these guys a decent company?

Cheers.

edit: Should qualify that the 2 claims I've made were on a car, with Tower, over 2 years ago, and with a full car license.

I use Swann Insurance; http://www.swanninsurance.co.nz/
Not at all expensive and a good bunch of features, like pickup for breakdowns - that sorta stuff. They quote online after you fill out a form and if you accept it then you are covered from that moment.

Here is the form;
https://www.swanninsurance.co.nz/Our...orcycle_Quote/

Iain