This first issue of In the Saddle, delivered direct to riders like you, includes the latest in motorcycle trends plus great tips for securing your bike against theft, and finding the right riding club.
In The SaddleWinter 2008Open Road Insurance Program
Welcome

Dear motorcycle enthusiast,

Welcome back! As riding season begins, we hope you enjoy the new issue of In the Saddle, the email newsletter written exclusively for Canada's motorcycle community.

In this issue, we address your questions about how to protect your ride. We debunk the myths about motorcycle insurance, detangle the fine print of a typical policy and discover the way to affordable bike insurance.

We hope you are as excited as we are about the upcoming riding season. So ride on and ride safe!

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Hitting The Road

Buying a new bike

Factor in insurance costs

 Picture You’ve been thinking about that bike of your dreams for awhile, and now you’re ready to buy. But what’s it going to cost to insure? The answer depends partly on you — your age, driving record, where you live — and partly on the kind of bike you buy. Consider the key factors insurers look at, and what you can do to help keep your costs down.

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Mototrends

Insider info

7 biker insurance myths — busted

 True or false: Your insurance rates will go up if you get a speeding ticket. Or, getting a parking ticket means your premiums will increase. Learn the truth behind these and other statements.

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Street Smarts

Protect your investment

What your insurance really covers

PictureIt’s a ritual at insurance renewal time: you open the envelope, tear out the “pink slip” for your wallet, then stick the policy in a drawer. But how well do you really understand your policy? If you don’t know what you’re paying for, how can you be sure that you’re getting value for your money? At the very least, you should be able to answer these key questions.

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