Nick T

[quote]HelloI am thinking about buying a 125cc scooter for getting around Paris (and yes, I've thought about the dangers too - crushed toes, yeah, yeah, I know!). I just read a topic about the BSR licence on...[/quote] Hi I have just bought a 125 cc scooter from the bike centre in Monaco. I originally intended to buy a new Honda Lead 100cc which the dealer had for sale at 1600 euros which seemed very good value. However, the 100cc is only really good for just popping into Monaco as a solo rider. As we wanted the option of going farther afield and would often ride two-up the dealer recommended at Honda Dylan 125. We paid 2900 euros (its a fixed price) but the dealer gave good discounts on the accessories such as top box, screen, security chain, helmets etc. In all we paid 3275 euros with two year warranty. As I understand it, you can ride a 125cc scooter in France with a full UK car license so long as you passed your test three or more years ago. The main problem I had was arranging insurance. I eventually found a english speaking (ex-pats) insurance broker who was able to offer a french policy with an english translation, so I knew exactly what was covered. The brokers details are as follows: Ann Hurley S.A.R.L. BACCHUS La Millière Chapitre 16130 ANGEAC CHAMPAGNE web: http://www.bacchus-insurance.com email: [email protected] tel: 0033 ( 0)5 45 82 42 93  fax: 0033 (0)5 45 36 27 95 I was able to insure both myself and my wife plus any unnamed rider holding a full license for more than 3 years, the idea being that any family or friends who use our appartment would also be able to use the scooter. The cost was 280 euros including a 50% discount which they allowed. Not cheap I know, but I am sure I could have got it quite a bit cheaper if I had restricted the riders to just myself. I havn't riden the scooter yet ( I am collecting it this weekend) but it's a simpler twist and go....so I hope I will be alright. Happy scootering!      

[quote]Can anybody suggest a good English Speaking insurance agent where I can obtain insurance on a Honda 'Dylan' 125 scooter. Ideally, I want to be able to insure the scooter for myself, my wife and two so...[/quote] Just for information, in case anybody has the same difficulty as I did.... I eventually found a english speaking (ex-pats) insurance broker who was able to offer a french policy with an english translation, so I knew exactly what was covered. The brokers details are as follows: Ann Hurley S.A.R.L. BACCHUS La Millière Chapitre 16130 ANGEAC CHAMPAGNE web: http://www.bacchus-insurance.com email: [email protected] tel: 0033 ( 0)5 45 82 42 93  fax: 0033 (0)5 45 36 27 95 I was able to insure both myself and my wife plus any unnamed rider holding a full license for more than 3 years, the idea being that any family or friends who use our apartment would also be able to use the scooter.        

[quote]I agree, to do that would be nigh-on impossible, and as UK insurers only seem concerned with (I think) six years rather than 13 it makes things even worse. We got a letter from our last UK insurer to ...[/quote] Hello I wonder if you could give me the contact details for Mr Sarrazin your Insurance agent. I am trying to obtain insurance for a 125cc scooter which I have ordered from a dealer. Unfortunately this seems to be proving more difficult than I expected. Ideally I want to be able to have a policy which includes my wife and two sons and has an english translation so I can be sure of what exactly is covered. Hope you might be able to be assistance. Thanks in advance.          

Can anybody suggest a good English Speaking insurance agent where I can obtain insurance on a Honda 'Dylan' 125 scooter. Ideally, I want to be able to insure the scooter for myself, my wife and two sons.  The supplying dealer is trying to arrange the insurance for me, but he doesn't seem to be making much progress. I have emailed a couple of French insurance brokers who claim to offer insurance policies with english translations, but so far no response. I had not expected things to be so difficult! Any advise would be very much appreciated. Thanks