Eric Takabayashi wrote:

> "mr.sumo.snr" wrote:

>>I would get ready for a lengthy period of deep bowing and profuse
>>apologizing.  My friend's situation has yet to be 'finally' resolved three
>>years on - and HE has an uncle-in-law insurance broker acting on his behalf.
>>He tells me he keeps 1500000 yen ready and waiting in the post office just
>>in case there is a final resolution - but take heart - three years on and he
>>hasn't had to cough up more than the initial 1500000 yen in damages and
>>compensation.
> 
> Incredible. So should I tell the motorcycle dealer trying to push the
> "unlimited" coverage on me for about 40,000 yen per year to shove it, that the
> 60 million yen coverage included in the registration is enough despite his
> claims?

Exactly how much damage can a private registered motorcycle cause?
Obtaining higher levels of insurance for a commercially used truck, bus,
delivery van etc I can understand (my 2 minivans have pretty hefty
insurance premiums), but for a motorcycle??? I think telling him to
shove it might be right.

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