Gas prices are rising, the economy is slowing and more and more people are buying motorcycles to save money. The term biker is used loosely these days. Grandma might even have one, or at least a scooter.

Locating insurance is the main complaint of many new motorcyclists. The search for coverage is actually quite tough. If you just recently bought your first motorcycle you possibly have been told already by your current insurance company that they will not be able to supply coverage for your bike. If you have not bought a motorcycle and are thinking about it, check with your insurance company to find out what their policies are.

You could be frustrated that your insurance company has denied coverage. You feel jilted by them since you have never had an accident and always paid your premiums on time. You might be thinking it is a great way to save a few bucks by combining your insurance policies. The reality is you may have to use two different insurance companies due to the bike. If you are locked in to your present policy and they will not provide coverage you have no other choice.

Insurance companies have their reasons., The real reason is not really about you or your record. The most common reason insurance companies do not provide motorcycle coverage is because of other drivers not the motorcyclist. Many people do not notice bikers on the road and this presents a risk for more accidents even if the rider is not at fault. This is one of the largest reasons for motorcycle accidents.

Bikers are at a higher risk for injury even with smaller accidents. A car or a truck a can have a fender bender and a few dollars for paint and possibly a new fender is usually the end result. With a motorcycle accident, even a smaller mishap can result in total destruction to the bike and a serious injury to the biker.

If a biker is knocked off their bike and onto the road there is very little protecting them. This makes the claims for serious injury or bike replacement more likely. Insurance companies have to take into consideration that helmet laws vary from state to state. There are certain states that will make newer bikers wear a helmet while other states have no helmet laws at all. The fact that the rider could be on the bike and in an accident while not wearing a helmet can scare off some insurance companies causing them to refuse coverage.

During the time you spend shopping for motorcycle insurance remember why it is so hard to find. You may have to call several places before finding an insurance company willing to provide motorcycle coverage at an affordable rate. With all the new bikes on the road there may be a change of heart for many insurance companies. If more people continue to ride to save money they will have to come up with a solution as they are in the business of making money and you have to go where the business is to make it .