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    who was the worst rider you've come across.

    Many years ago (about 1971) I owned a BSA 441. As anyone who has owned a BSA can tell you, the parts department at the local BSA dealer will get to know you very well. One day I was returning from a trip to Clare's Cycle just outside of Fonthill. I was driving my father's old 1951 Chev pickup...
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    State Farm Vs. Allstate Vs. TD -> Supersport + Cars/Home

    I am also in a quest for affordable sport bike insurance. I am over 60 years old with a clean record, M license since dinosaurs ruled the earth, but only 4 years of continuous insurance. These are the rates I was quoted from various companies for insurance on a 1998 Kawasaki ZX9-R: State Farm...
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    The price of motorcycle insurance in Ontario is beyond outrageous

    I have done some more research on this issue and I have come to the conclusion that the primary reason motorcycle riders in Ontario pay such rapacious insurance rates is no fault insurance. While all provinces have some form of no fault insurance, the system is administered differently in...
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    The price of motorcycle insurance in Ontario is beyond outrageous

    There are some good comments here. PrivatePilot, I agree that an organized demonstration is probably not the best idea. I also agree that this is not a scientific survey. A few of the people who responded may have very minimal coverage, particularly the guy who said his insurance was $75 a...
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    The price of motorcycle insurance in Ontario is beyond outrageous

    I just got a call from my State Farm agent informing me that the insurance on my 1998 ZX9-R will be doubling next year. The new cost will be just under $2300 a year. By the way, I am over 60 years old, with no at fault accidents since I was 18 and the last ticket I had was some time in the late...
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