Ken Bondy
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 3326
Registered: 12-13-2002
Member Is Offline
Mood: Mellow
|
|
Motorcycles
I am heading south in about a week. I will be hauling a dirt bike this time. Do I need Mexican insurance for the bike?
++Ken++
|
|
|
Nikon
Nomad
Posts: 143
Registered: 12-11-2003
Member Is Offline
|
|
Yes
|
|
|
Cameron
Nomad
Posts: 120
Registered: 10-12-2004
Location: Todos Santos / Seattle WA
Member Is Offline
Mood: Thirsty!
|
|
Moto Insurance
Hey Ken!
It sounds like Nikon has new info I wasn't aware of, but I'd always thought that you did not need insurance for a bike UNLESS it was street-legal.
When crossing the border and passing checkpoints hauling my XR, the only questions I got were about how much it cost in the US, and if I wanted to
sell it.
If it's theft insurance you're worried about, or if you're planning on riding on the pavement, Nikon's right. If you're involved in any kind of
accident involving another vehicle and there's police involved, you'll want insurance for sure! You can get it through Lewis & Lewis in LA over the
'net, and it's cheap!
Buena Suerte!
|
|
|
synch
Nomad
Posts: 316
Registered: 9-14-2004
Member Is Offline
Mood: wandering...
|
|
Did you get insurance for the bikes on y
our trip?
|
|
|
synch
Nomad
Posts: 316
Registered: 9-14-2004
Member Is Offline
Mood: wandering...
|
|
Cool story of Biking down Baja/Americas *CLICK HERE*
[Edited on 10-25-2004 by synch]
|
|
|
Cameron
Nomad
Posts: 120
Registered: 10-12-2004
Location: Todos Santos / Seattle WA
Member Is Offline
Mood: Thirsty!
|
|
Moto Insurance
| Quote: | Originally posted by synch
Did you get insurance for the bikes on y
our trip? |
I wasn't sure if that last one was directed at me or not... In case it WAS for me, my bike isn't "street legal", although I do have a current (WA
State) ORV tag on it.
I keep it in Todos Santos, and just about the only time I ride on pavement is when I run into town to get gas.
As far as the legal stuff goes, I asked one of my friend's brothers (a Policeman) what the deal was, and he told me that I would be fine unless I was
involved in an accident, or I was speeding through town.
I'll double-check the link I used (Mexican Consulate) in the past and see if I can find out more. Will post again if I do!
Cameron
|
|
|
TMW
Select Nomad
Posts: 10659
Registered: 9-1-2003
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Member Is Offline
|
|
Ken when or if you get insurance for your dirt bikes let us know what the insurance co. says and how much. I've never gotten any insurance on my dirt
bikes before but it maybe something I would consider for liability. There are times when getting on the hwy is necessary and certainly in town like
San Felipe.
|
|
|
bajalou
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4459
Registered: 3-11-2004
Location: South of the broder
Member Is Offline
|
|
I Emailed my insurance co that I have my Drivers License insurance thru.
Here is there reply--
Lou,
All of our policies including the drivers? license policy cover Hi-Way legal vehicles only. Meaning they must have a license plate, turn signals etc.
Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Thank you for your inquiry.
Sincerely,
Tim Davis
Sales Manager
ADA VIS Global
800-909-4457
So I guess one would have to see about other insurance specific to the vehicle?
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
|
|
Mexray
Super Nomad
Posts: 1016
Registered: 8-30-2002
Location: California Delta
Member Is Offline
Mood: Baja Time
|
|
Lou
Please tell me about 'Drivers License insurance'....can you get such a thing to cover you in any vehicle you drive in Mexico, or is it something else?
According to my clock...anytime is \'BAJA TIME\' & as Jimmy Buffett says,
\"It doesn\'t use numbers or moving hands It always just says now...\"
|
|
|
Ken Bondy
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 3326
Registered: 12-13-2002
Member Is Offline
Mood: Mellow
|
|
TW...
We ended up buying a two-week policy from Discover Baja Travel Club for $78. That seemed like the safest thing to do.
++Ken++
|
|
|
TMW
Select Nomad
Posts: 10659
Registered: 9-1-2003
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Member Is Offline
|
|
Thanks Ken
|
|
|
![[*]](images/xmbforum/default_icon.gif){kind=icon}
