Topic: motorcycle appraisal california

[SKTP]

Hello all..as I near the completion of my build I am wondering about insuring this machine for its actual value...I know that if I sold it, I'd never get what I put into it...but if it was damaged or stolen, I'd like to be able to "replace" it with something of similar value to me...if that makes sense?

Anyone out there have any experience with appraisals of these bikes?

[70CB750]

My insurance agent looked it up in some table and asked me about condition - Excellent, Nice, Fair - were some of the option.

[Powderman]

Collect all your receipts and get with your insurance agent. They will come up with a price based on agreed value. Probably cost you more than if it was stock, but it will be insured for what what makes you happy.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

In California, you can insure your bike for an agreed-up value.  Take pictures, collect copies of receipts of parts and service, and submit them to your insurer.

[Powderman]

In California, you can insure your bike for an agreed-up value.  Take pictures, collect copies of receipts of parts and service, and submit them to your insurer.

Ya, what he said. I wish I had thought of that.

[przjohn]

I have American Collectors insurance with agreed value on my vintage bikes. You send your agent the pictures and ask for what value you want. They have always agreed to insuring anything I have sent them, mostly restored bikes with a lot of time and money invested. Unlike regular bikes they appreciate the bike every year upon renewal instead of depreciating them.