The motorbike in question was a Harley Davidson, valued at £7,000, was regularly used by husband and wife (as pillion) to tour the UK and Europe, meaning the bike had obvious sentimental value and getting rid of it immediately was not really an option.

A laid-up motorbike insurance policy, where a bike can be insured for little money as long as it is stored in a safe and secure place and is not ridden, would be ideal in this situation. However, most insurance companies were unable to provide this level of cover due to underwriters requiring the policy holder to have a full motorbike licence.

Fortunately a bike insurance company was eventually found that would provide the required laid-up policy.

For a limited time (until September 2009) eBike customers buying standard cover for their motorbike will receive an eVoucher to the value of a classic motorcycle insurance policy from eBike Insurance.

eBike are one of the larger motorbike insurance specialists in the UK, with thousands of policies taken out in the last few years. They offer insurance for all manner of motorbike and often have special discounts available through their website.

Simply go to www.ebikeinsurance.co.uk where you will find full terms for the offer.