Bike alarm going off on it's own.

[StewMcGrew]

So my new (to me) R1250GSA has gone off falsely 3 times whilst parked up in the garage over the last 24hrs.

Any ideas what could be causing the issue?

I've had it a month and it's never done it previously until yesterday.

Any ideas?

Stew

 

[Tractors are go]

Spiders.

Kept setting mine off.

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[StewMcGrew]

Spiders? really??

I did see a load when I parked it up against the wall in the garage.

I did ask the dealer on the phone today, and they said vibrations would be the only thing to set it off. They were big spiders ....

I thought that we might have had a mini earthquake again but I checked the USGS earthquake web site but there was nothing.

 

[autogs]

Turn it off permanently!

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[TheStammeringBiker]

I'd be surprised if a spider would set it off. I've done work on mine in the garage without realising the alarm is set and only realised when it eventually triggered. I don't think there's a sensitivity option but mine needs a proper shove to get it to go off.

 

[StewMcGrew]

I'd be surprised if a spider would set it off. I've done work on mine in the garage without realising the alarm is set and only realised when it eventually triggered. I don't think there's a sensitivity option but mine needs a proper shove to get it to go off.

That's what I thought too. I've had to hit it with my hip to get it trigger

 

[Slipperyeel]

Turn it off permanently!

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What is the logic behind not wanting an alarm? I know you're not alone with your thinking. I just haven't worked out why?

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[Rowle]

What is the logic behind not wanting an alarm? I know you're not alone with your thinking. I just haven't worked out why?

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My point of view is you get nothing off your insurance and who wants to confront someone with knife/crowbar ?
Its a bike, let it go and claim - stay safe.

 

[Benji]

Will be vibration/ movement or a tamper.

 

[littleade]

What is the logic behind not wanting an alarm? I know you're not alone with your thinking. I just haven't worked out why?

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I had 1 on my 65 plate GS and it was not far off useless TBH. At the time there was no fob with it-you turned it on and off via the menu so it was a complete PITA when moving the bike around as it would go off unless you had the ignition on. As previous it's so useless insurance companies give you no discount for having one and to cap it all the volume of the siren is pathetic. Apart from that it's fine

If you have 1 it's best turned off IMO, if you don't spend the money on better security

 

[Slipperyeel]

I had 1 on my 65 plate GS and it was not far off useless TBH. At the time there was no fob with it-you turned it on and off via the menu so it was a complete PITA when moving the bike around as it would go off unless you had the ignition on. As previous it's so useless insurance companies give you no discount for having one and to cap it all the volume of the siren is pathetic. Apart from that it's fine

If you have 1 it's best turned off IMO, if you don't spend the money on better security

Blimey. Having to operate the alarm from the menu is crap! I agree with that!

Not sure I care too much about the insurance companies. I see the security as my job. And yes, I've spent a fair packet on security. And that's on a nearly 10yr old TC! Unless it's chained to something, then I tend not to let it out of my sight... I just think the alarm is another layer of hassle for scroat... But I have a fob with the TC.... Old fashioned but it's working.

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[RedRick Esq.]

What is the logic behind not wanting an alarm? I know you're not alone with your thinking. I just haven't worked out why?

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My point of view is you get nothing off your insurance and who wants to confront someone with knife/crowbar ?
Its a bike, let it go and claim - stay safe.

Appart from the above they tend to cause more problems than they solve. never mind the false alarms etc but I have seen too many stranded by aan alum system that has gone wrong

 

[littleade]

Blimey. Having to operate the alarm from the menu is crap! I agree with that!

Not sure I care too much about the insurance companies. I see the security as my job. And yes, I've spent a fair packet on security. And that's on a nearly 10yr old TC! Unless it's chained to something, then I tend not to let it out of my sight... I just think the alarm is another layer of hassle for scroat... But I have a fob with the TC.... Old fashioned but it's working.

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Totally agree with the layers concept, it's just that the OE alarm is crap! I just get fed up of forgetting to switch the ignition on and go through the menu to switch it off when moving it around at home. Wee wee wee wee wee oh FFS (It only had off or an auto setting that armed/disarmed with the ignition). I ended up buying a xenon alarm disc lock for 30 add english pounds that was far louder and less agro to supplement the chain and oxford boss disc lock I used on the rear

 

[JJH]

Appart from the above they tend to cause more problems than they solve. never mind the false alarms etc but I have seen too many stranded by aan alum system that has gone wrong

Most modern bikes have their own built in cutout for fuel and spark. I’ve fitted a few cheapo alarms just to make noise if the bike is disturbed. Might buy a few minutes for bike owner say in a shop or having a cup of coffee. I don’t like the idea of mixing a €€€€ ecu with a 50p alarm. JJH
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[Matty589]

I used to insist on one, even though there’s no insurance discount because the alarm is disabled via ignition key/now fob. However when they moved to not accepting a fob (somewhen around 2016), the novelty of going downstairs in the middle of the night to disable the alarm with the key soon wore off. It drains the bike battery over time, reduces storage space and really isn’t loud enough to deter thieves (plus it can be disabled in seconds). Total waste of money IMHO.

 

[yofi]

My point of view is you get nothing off your insurance and who wants to confront someone with knife/crowbar ?
Its a bike, let it go and claim - stay safe.

Seems to be one of those features, like keyless ignition, that some folks see the value in and appreciate, whilst those that don't oddly seem to want to berate those that do. Never had a problem with false positives with my alarm and see value in it for those low-grade thief/tamper situations (and, yes, I love keyless ignition for its ease of control and security i.e.not leaving the key in the bike).

 

[Mr Bean]

Appart from the above they tend to cause more problems than they solve. never mind the false alarms etc but I have seen too many stranded by aan alum system that has gone wrong

I had one on my RT and now my 1250. I've never had any false alarms or been stranded anywhere.

From memory the factory alarm shuts down after a couple of weeks to prevent it draining the battery - apart from holidays the bike is never left standing for two weeks so it's not an issue for me.

I know there have been reports of aftermarket alarms causing issues - I removed the Meta one from my Blackbird for that reason.

Due to the circumstances in the theft of my LC, I reckon the alarm would have sounded before the bike was off my property and I could have taken a view on what to do - it was 04:00 and I was awake. It may have enabled me to save many £1,000's in excess, uninsured losses and increased premiums.

 

[Weird Bob]

Try arming the alarm by pressing the button twice. This should arm the alarm but disable some of the motion sensors (like you were on a ferry etc).

Try that for a few days. If it doesn’t go off it’s probably a dodgy sensor. If it does then the unit itself needs looking at. Dealer should be able to see what item triggered the alarm.

I know I don’t seem to need to disable the alarm or switch on the bike to move it around if the key is in my pocket. Think it’s a keyless thing.

 

[Orbit]

Mice! Set mine off! Turned off now but they keep eating and nesting in The paper air filter. Changed it for K&N as it’s a bit more durable with metal gauze. Mouse traps everywhere and bait stations set. As it gets colder they like the heat of the bike in the garage.