| Motorcycle theft has been a rapidly increasing | | | | there is, the motorcycle will be covered. |
| problem, and will continue to be. Typically, if stolen, | | | | When buying the motorcycle insurance policy, be sure |
| the motorcycle will not be recovered. Unfortunately, | | | | to review the company's procedures in processing |
| motorcycle thieves move quickly enough, and strip | | | | claims. Insurance companies pay close attention to |
| bike. The parts are eventually used to build a new | | | | detail. They want to avoid any possible chance of |
| one. | | | | mistakes. If you have ever had to file a claim with an |
| There are ways assist in the prevention of have the | | | | insurance company, you may recall it was not a very |
| motorcycle stolen. One way is to keep it parked in | | | | pleasant experience. It takes time. The insurance |
| the garage. This is not always possible, but should | | | | company is usually asking for more information. It |
| definitely be done when there is a garage available. | | | | just seems to be never ending |
| There are several security systems to choose from | | | | They do this based on company procedure that was |
| that can be installed. These will detour the thief. | | | | more than likely outlined in the policy. Knowing their |
| Locking the motorcycle to a grounded object will also | | | | requirements and processes will certainly help in |
| help. | | | | speeding up the claim. Many times the process |
| These are great ways to protect the motorcycle, | | | | becomes lengthy because the information required |
| but additionally you may want to consider a | | | | was not filled out properly or additional documents |
| comprehensive insurance policy. In most cases, the | | | | are necessary. Having all of the proper documents |
| insurance policy will reimburse you (normally at the | | | | and information will avoid unnecessary delays in |
| current blue book value) or replace the stolen | | | | processing the claim. |
| motorcycle. I hope that there is never a need, but if | | | | |