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Old 09-18-2017, 07:27 PM
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I have an 04 Road King and also had an 03 KLR 650 Kawasaki that I ride in the woods around our house. I live up in the mountains at 8000 ft so Harley riding is limited from April to late October. I suspend everything but liability in the winter on the Harley and then add it back in the spring.

I added the coverage back in spring and had to pay 87.00 in premium to round out the annual policy period. I sold the Kawasaki a couple weeks ago and called to take it off the policy. They sent me a bill for 108.00 to finish out the policy period for the Harley. Said I don't get multiple vehicle coverage anymore.

I argued about the ridiculousness of the situation but to no avail. Essentially, having 2 bikes on the policy cost me 350.00 a year. Sell one and the rate goes up to 450.00.

Does this make sense on any level?

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Old 09-18-2017, 07:46 PM
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yes, more is better.

i've always had a discount for multiple vehicles on the policy
 
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Old 09-19-2017, 08:02 AM
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Change companies. You made a chnage it was a chance for them to test you on rate increase. Move on.
 
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Old 09-19-2017, 09:05 PM
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Progressive has been doing some shady **** lately. When I got my SG a couple weeks ago they quoted a rate increase from $560 a year to $980. The lady on the phone argued with me that they didn't give a discount for USAA in Idaho. Long story short called back the next day had to fight with them to get a manager. Finally got him to tell me that all of the discounts I previously had on there were taken off. Like the USAA, multiple policies, 10 year longevity award, no accidents or tickets, etc. He couldn't say why or who did it. I am guessing the ****ing oxygen thief I spoke to when I bought the bike did it. Put the discounts back on and increased only $60 because I upped my comprehensive coverages. Ill wait until my policy expires then go shopping for less shady ****.
 
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Old 09-20-2017, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by e11charlie
Progressive has been doing some shady **** lately. When I got my SG a couple weeks ago they quoted a rate increase from $560 a year to $980. The lady on the phone argued with me that they didn't give a discount for USAA in Idaho. Long story short called back the next day had to fight with them to get a manager. Finally got him to tell me that all of the discounts I previously had on there were taken off. Like the USAA, multiple policies, 10 year longevity award, no accidents or tickets, etc. He couldn't say why or who did it. I am guessing the ****ing oxygen thief I spoke to when I bought the bike did it. Put the discounts back on and increased only $60 because I upped my comprehensive coverages. Ill wait until my policy expires then go shopping for less shady ****.
Progressive did that to me couple years back. I had been with them 11 years. They jacked me up just like you and gave no reason. I know riders with two DUI's that were paying less. I dropped them. When to GEICO . Rates was even lower than before Progressive jacked me up. Switched my cars also.
No loyalty any more go with the better deal. When I trade the 2016 for the 2017 my rates went down with GEICO.
 
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Old 09-21-2017, 12:04 PM
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Some insurance companies are dramatically better than others, definitely worth a few calls. Interestingly enough, for me, GEICO was significantly more than what I ended up with
 
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Old 09-23-2017, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Jemezcrusher
I suspend everything but liability in the winter on the Harley and then add it back in the spring.
why carry liability in winter if the vehicle isn't being driven and you'll never hit/kill anyone?

having no comprehensive is a huge risk- fire, theft, tree falling on garage etc.....personally I'd carry comp over liability when in storage. JMO
 
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Old 09-23-2017, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by F150HD
why carry liability in winter if the vehicle isn't being driven and you'll never hit/kill anyone?

having no comprehensive is a huge risk- fire, theft, tree falling on garage etc.....personally I'd carry comp over liability when in storage. JMO
That.

When I was on the road for up to 10 months at a time, I would drop all but Comp until I got back home.
 
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H-D insurance/progressive did the same thing to me. Cheaper to keep the sold bike on then remove it.
 
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Was with Progressive for over a decade, but when I got the Limited, the premium went up significantly from what I was paying for my first bike (suzuki 650). Geico was way cheaper for me, so I switched to them. Months later I switched my cars to Geico as well. Left the boat policy with Progressive, that policy is pretty cheap, and in 10 years, no premium increase.
 


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