Comments on: Do you need motorcycle insurance or a motorcycle license to purchase a sports bike ?

By: vf29_sandman

vf29_sandman — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:04:48 +0000

hell u could buy a cage with no lic or insurance…but if u plan on drivin it off the lot, u would need it. is no different for bikes. if the dealer in question is like the hd dealer here, u wont even get the keys to ride it off the lot if u dont show proof of insurance. ohio is a real bitc-h about insurance.

By: carol v

carol v — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:04:48 +0000

No, neither is required to make the purchase. Now on the other hand, you will need both to actually ride your new bike in public roadways.

By: TONY

TONY — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:04:48 +0000

not if your paying cash.

if your financing you will need insurance and a license.
you can sometimes get away with a permit though!!
money talks..cash = need nothing

By: karenhar

karenhar — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:04:48 +0000

Yes.

By: coyotee

coyotee — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:04:48 +0000

as far as i know you are not required to have either to purchase a bike.

By: NY1Krr

NY1Krr — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:04:48 +0000

In the state of Florida, you do not need any type of insurance to ride your motorcyle on a public road. But, if you finance the motorcycle, In most cases, the finance company will require that you carry full coverage.
If you pay for the bike in cash, then no insurance is needed.
You do not need a motorcycle license in FL to purchase a motorcycle but you DO need to have a motorcycle license or permit to operate a motorcycle on a public highway.
Hope that helps

By: papercutfaint

papercutfaint — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:04:48 +0000

Take it to Auto Zone and they can run a free diagnostic test for you. This will usually tell you what’s wrong.

By: disgruntled_penguin

disgruntled_penguin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:04:48 +0000

No, but you need them to ride it.

By: LDJ

LDJ — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:04:48 +0000

Not to buy one but if you want to ride it yes. You can get your learners license that is good for 6 months.

By: FastFred Ruddock

FastFred Ruddock — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:04:48 +0000

The shop will help you with the insurance but you need at least apermit to ride away on your new bike. However do yourself a huge favor and sign up for Rider Training:
http://www.flmotorcycletraining.com/

If you want to keep the freedom to ride consider joining ABATE too:
http://www.abateflorida.com/

Then take a nice ride to the Keys: http://www.fastfreds.com/trips/floridakeys/southern-ride.htm

Ride free brother