Randi, I guess this is a big town.

It was total insurance that sold me on my bike that and the fact that my brother bought a 600rr and that thing is just sick... trying to learn on that was like taming a horse you have to learn throttle control at all costs... now it doesn't seem all that bad but still when i crack it open in the twisties im not confident... now  the GS I took to it like a duck on water... im always in the gas threw the corners... with in a month on it was dragging the pegs  and scraping my toes on the ground. Another thing that sold me on my bike was it was 1200 Bucks not great price but Had the Fox Shox on it thats 600 in the bank. Last the bike can look bad ass if you spend a little time on making it yours.

Quote from: AndyMCsorry insurance is not required by law in washington state

Uh, Andy, better check this link out.

http://www.insurance.wa.gov/factsheets/automandatoryins_s.asp

Get some insurance or get off the road.

Darren

Uh, the link says motorcycles are exempt from the Mandatory Insurance Law.

Are there any vehicles that are exempt from the Mandatory Insurance Law?
Yes, but they are still subject to the financial responsibility law. (This requires the person responsible for damage to another person's property or person to pay for the damages they caused.)[/i]

What vehicles are exempt from the Mandatory Insurance Law?
The law does not govern the operation of specially licensed "antique vehicles" (40-plus years old) or "collector's vehicles" (30-plus years old); publicly-owned vehicles; vehicles registered with the WUTC as common or contract carriers; motorcycles; motor-driven cycles or mopeds.


Motorcycles may be exempt, but if you are in an accident it still comes out of your pocket!

That's CRAZY!!   In Canada you need $1,000,000 of liability coverage!!

It might be a mute point but I have found if you can get someone to take the MSF course they can usally be convinced to not be a moron I think that aside from teaching you good habits taking the course (and yes even the cheezy videos) help you to respect the power and and danger of bikes.

Quote from: GisserUh, the link says motorcycles are exempt from the Mandatory Insurance Law.

I guess he can still ride.  



I'm still in the insurance is a good idea camp, however.

Darren

Quote from: RandiBBBI have a husband who's looking into life insurance policies.  

LOL, we just went through that (same cause: due to my riding).  Now I gotta watch my back... I'm worth far more dead than alive :dunno: