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I haven’t even heard of my insurance giving me a discount for wearing a full face helmet instead of a bucket helmet.

Actually, is there a single thing that insurance gives you a discount for?

Like, I’m with GEICO and as far as I can tell, it’s only age of license without accident or ticket that counts.

Either every factor is a wash or insurance companies are keeping the spread as profit on their side or they have no means of enforcing.

Like, do you install a Termignoni and then call your insurance agent? “Hi, I got louder exhaust pipes installed. Also, I’ve decided to wear a nicer helmet. Also, I now keep my bike inside a garage. Just wanted to call about the discount”



They don't give you a discount for a better helmet because it's cheaper for them if you're dead vs paying the hospital bills for your injuries.


Actually, is there a single thing that insurance gives you a discount for?

ABS, having taken a Motorcycle Safety Foundation riding course (in the U. S.), and yes, for storing it in a garage. All of those are items for which Progressive gives a discount.


Huh. Guess I was wrong. I have the latter two (no ABS on my old Ducati Monster). Better go get my discount. Thank you!


I'd say I'm surprised that Geico didn't just come out and ask these things, as Progressive did when we signed on, but Geico has never done a lot to impress me. Probably depends a lot on the agent, I don't know. Anyway, doesn't cost anything to ask, and if that doesn't work, we've been on Progressive for the bikes for decades. Never filed a claim, but rates are reasonable and they give discounts for the stuff we were going to do anyway.




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