Essentials For Installing A V Rod Body Kit

By Anthony Stevens


There are many reasons why one would want to change the body of their motorcycle including dents, scratches, or even wanting a different frame from the standard one that it came in. In such cases, one would have to purchase and install a new v Rod Body Kit especially if the changes they want are on the entire frame. Sometimes one does not need the whole frame but because they are not able to find a particular part then they have no choice but to change it entirely.

Insurance companies do not like it when a person tinkers with the bike, especially if the modifications deal with performance or how the motorcycle handles. Changing the frame of the bike has little to do with the performance and more with the aesthetic value. That is not to say that the insurance company will not have an issue with it.

Most of the modifications insurance normally approved are those that are regarded as standard. Standard modifications are those that are similar or aim at maintaining the original form of the motorcycle. Examples of such modifications include adding accessories and even a simple paint job.

For them the standard look that they bought the bike does not reflect their personality or simply does not make them feel good about the bike. They therefore opt to simply change the frame into something that is more suitable and appealing to them. A frame that identifies their tastes, likes, nature and makes them proud to own it.

This will in turn increase the chances of a payout for the insurance company. So depending on the type of frame you wish to install, an insurance company can decide to decline or increase your premium to cater to their costs. Such terms and conditions will limit your choices when it comes to choosing a frame suits your needs and is appealing to you.

The next thing to consider is insurance of the bike. Before installing a new body, you need to talk to your insurance company and find out if the modification is considered standard. Standard modification is considered to be one that basically retains or returns the bike into its original form. You will also need to give details of the type of kit that you are installing and the cost.

If the insurance company is okay with the body kit you want to install, you will then have to check with your local state to find out if it is acceptable. There are some states that are very particular when it comes to modifications made on bikes. You need to make sure that the modification is per the regulations of the State and get the required approval.

It is, therefore, better to state your intention even before you buy the kit that you want to install. Make sure that they approve of it and that you are comfortable with the increase of premium if at all they choose to increase it. Also when stating your intention, make sure you let the insurer know the actual value of the kit you want to install as it will also affect the payout should you ever require one.




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