Would you ever buy an Electric Motorcycle?

[John Harper]

Originally Posted by Steve9

My insurance co used my cell to track my driving habits

My rates went up. Trouble is they insure my truck, which I drive normally.


They are using the data from my bike riding.

I went with a new co and they want my permission to do the same again and I said no, so they will raise me for that.

That is total BS. They should only be concerned with the vehicle they are insuring. What if you just turn off your phone when riding your bike? I know that's a bullshit solution, but it might be your only one. Maybe just remember to always shut off your phone before driving or riding?

I won't take long to make that a habit if necessary. Like buckling your seat belt or putting on your helmet.

John

[Steve9]

John,

Probably a good solution, but I ride so much I will never remember

They actually didn't raise me for declining

Insurance co's have more money than about anything else

Their lobbying funds are unlimited. THEY write the insurance laws

Assets worldwide 2002: $15 trillion
2022" $41 trillion

Not hard to figure out who makes the "laws"

[sportsterdoc]

My no vote was for several reasons:
1. at age 76, M/C #22 is expected to be my last
2. too expensive to purchase
3. replacement batteries too expensive
4. charge time too long
5. too quiet

I do own and use many battery operated tools

If eye issues reoccur in Spring of 2026, when time to renew my license, a grandson may "inherit" my V7-850 and I would likely buy an electric bicycle.