Insurance for out of country

[j2]

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We're trying to plan a trip for next summer and was thinking of shipping the VStrom over to Thailand or Singapore and spending some time traveling through Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, etc. I was sort of inspired by the Vietnam trip they did on Top Gear.

I realize shipping is expensive. I'm checking that out at the moment so that may kill it right there - or maybe just fly over and buy a Honda Cub but I'm with Primmum and they will not insure the bike out of North America.

Has anyone insured a bike for a trip like this and who did you use?

Thanks

 

[VifferFun]

An insurance company has to be licensed to provide insurance in a given province/state -- I highly doubt that you'll find a Canadian insurer able and willing to provide coverage in Thailand for you. You will probably have to purchase insurance from a Thai insurance company.

 

[j2]

You will probably have to purchase insurance from a Thai insurance company.

Do you know how scary that sounds

MotorcycleExpress said they can do it and its not a problem being Canadian. For 6 weeks it will be around $300, for comprenhensive, a little more if I don't use them to ship the bike. Its kind of what I was expecting.

 

[MrMeeseeks]

You can rent big adventure bikes in Vietnam and it'll probably be the same or cheaper than shipping your bike over. Look into a company that provides tours like that as well.

Edit: Here you go. http://www.edelweissbike.com/en/allTours/true/cont/asi/south-east-asia.html

We're trying to plan a trip for next summer and was thinking of shipping the VStrom over to Thailand or Singapore and spending some time traveling through Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, etc. I was sort of inspired by the Vietnam trip they did on Top Gear.

I realize shipping is expensive. I'm checking that out at the moment so that may kill it right there - or maybe just fly over and buy a Honda Cub but I'm with Primmum and they will not insure the bike out of North America.

Has anyone insured a bike for a trip like this and who did you use?

Thanks

 

[SLaP]

For Vietnam, you will want to look at the license requirements prior to looking at insurance.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopi...orbiking_in_Vietnam_It_s_the_law-Vietnam.html

 

[VifferFun]

Do you know how scary that sounds

MotorcycleExpress said they can do it and its not a problem being Canadian. For 6 weeks it will be around $300, for comprenhensive, a little more if I don't use them to ship the bike. Its kind of what I was expecting.

Interesting . . . they certainly sound like a specialty/niche insurer. A trip on a bike through Thailand sounds awesome

 

[j2]

You can rent big adventure bikes in Vietnam and it'll probably be the same or cheaper than shipping your bike over. Look into a company that provides tours like that as well.

Edit: Here you go. http://www.edelweissbike.com/en/allTours/true/cont/asi/south-east-asia.html

This is great. I'll definitly check them out as Shipping is expensive ~$1500.

 

[j2]

For Vietnam, you will want to look at the license requirements prior to looking at insurance.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopi...orbiking_in_Vietnam_It_s_the_law-Vietnam.html

Yes, If you book through Motorcycle Express they have a guy who can do all the paper work for you and know the requirements for each country.

 

[j2]

Interesting . . . they certainly sound like a specialty/niche insurer. A trip on a bike through Thailand sounds awesome

Yes, Looks like a one stop shop for shipping, insurance, etc. Looks like they do most destinations world wide as well.

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