Backroader's 1978 XS Special - "For your eyes only"

[retiredgentleman]

Seems as though there is a huge difference in insurance between provinces in Canada. Manitoba and Ontario appear to be very expensive. I pay $125/year for the bike (liability only),here in Alberta, but interestingly that is from RBC insurance based in Toronto.

 

[MacMcMacmac]

Yeah, I used to insure a 900 Seca for the same amount in Edmonton. In Ontario, we have to purchase mandatory accident benefits with every policy to cover medical expenses, rehab, loss of income and death/funeral expenses. Then on top of that there is a blanket policy of charging more per cc, bigger bike = bigger premium. Then there's the whole 25 year old bike policy, and no coverage for 30 year old bikes except vintage insurance (as far as I know at the moment). It really is a rich man's hobby here, and a couple of dealerships have cited insurance premiums and the loss of ridership as factors in their closing shop.

 

[dubepj]

First time posting so not sure how to do this. Looking at buying a 1978 XS650 special. What is Special about the special. Guy is asking 1900.00 for a rough bike. I want to hardtail and build a chopper. Is this a good start or are the older ones better. I think older ones had the better carbs. I would have prefeered spokes wheels.

 

[jd750ace]

Canada is going on. I think either it's a sin tax for riding a bike, or insurance on a bike up there actually covers something besides what you HIT!

I defer to the gentlemen from the North to tell us which!

 

[hotrdd]

I called broker link and am completely covered with Liability, Collision and Comprehensive for $399 a year.