Restrictor on a 500cc??

[JoshTilley121]

I'm trying to find a decent insurance quote for a Honda CB500, I'm 18 and only just got my full bike license so obviously I've got this 2 year restriction period.

The problem I've got here is that all insurance quotes absolutely SKY ROCKET :shock: if I announce that I'll be putting a Restrictor on because it counts as a "modification", how is this even possible if it REDUCES the power of the machine?!?
So I'm wondering whether I should NOT state that it has a Restrictor on it just for a lower insurance cost? :?
I'll obviously be putting it on anyways but i'd just like to know any thoughts on this matter..

 

[LeedsRider93]

You need to double-check that. My insurance company don't class it as a modification, I explicitly asked them on the phone when I purchased my cover.

I'm insured with CIA.

 

[JoshTilley121]

You need to double-check that. My insurance company don't class it as a modification, I explicitly asked them on the phone when I purchased my cover.

I'm insured with CIA.

Aah I've been doing online for the moment :/ but I've heard CIA are fairly good

 

[gpzDave]

My insurance company don't class it as a modification

+1 When I was on the 33hp licence my insurance didn't mind at all.