Friday, May 17, 2019

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.

For some people, as long as the parts function properly that is all that matters. However, that is not the case with the majority of the bikers who are very much into the aesthetics of their bikes. They like it when their bikes are alluring and if they cannot find a part that matches the rest of the bike, then they will replace the entire frame.

Apart from dent car scratches and damages from accidents or falling, there are other reasons why a biker would want to install a new body on their bike. The most common one is that they do not like the standard form that the bike came in. Since they could not find the exact type of frame that appeals to them, bike owners opt to find a kit that is appealing to them to replace the original one.

As much as it is easy to purchase whatever kind of frame one would want for the bike, it is not that straight forward when it comes to warranty and insurance. It is best to wait out the warranty period before installing a new body kit. Installing it before the warranty expires result in the cancellation of the warranty meaning that should anything happen before the expiration, you will have to bear the burden of the cost.

Some people normally opt not to inform or consult with their insurance companies when they make modifications to their motorcycles. This is because they do not want to be told what they can and cannot do to spruce up how the machine looks and work. They may get away with it for a certain time but the challenge will come when they need to claim from their insurance company.

This will determine if the insurance company will approve the modification or refuse. Many insurance companies do not have a problem in installing a new body what they normally have an issue is with the type. If the type of body installed will increase the aesthetic value of the bike greatly, then your premium is likely to increase as chances of the bike getting stolen are high increasing their chances of paying out.

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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