BMW Alarm any good?
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You do if someone tries to nick it during the night
Difficult to compare it to other alarms in terms of function but it's not recognised by most insurers as it can be defeated with the key/fob (so I was told by a dealer). You don't see it listed as an option on gocompare etc.
Then again it integrates seamlessly with the on board computer and if you have keyless can be set to auto arm or manual arm. Saves carrying another fob around. One tip that still applies from previous BMW alarms (and I think is not in the LC manual) is alarm it manually with a press on the fob (2 flashes on the indicators), then press again immediately. 3 flashes = ferry mode and the movement sensor is disabled
Then again it integrates seamlessly with the on board computer and if you have keyless can be set to auto arm or manual arm. Saves carrying another fob around. One tip that still applies from previous BMW alarms (and I think is not in the LC manual) is alarm it manually with a press on the fob (2 flashes on the indicators), then press again immediately. 3 flashes = ferry mode and the movement sensor is disabled
Sooner or later alarms cause problems
Save your money and buy a good chain and ground anchor and an alarmed disk lock at least when that fails you can chuck it and get a new one
Save your money and buy a good chain and ground anchor and an alarmed disk lock at least when that fails you can chuck it and get a new one
Spend your money on the above AND have the alarm makes even more sense
No issues with that but.......
Alarms go wrong sooner or later and I have seen a few bikes stranded after a stop for a good breakfast because the alarm is playing up. Usually, of course, because they have been badly fitted and just feck all the electrics up !
Should be OK with a BMW fitted one .......................
Sprocket Square
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I dont have a fob for mine 
Related question: is there a sensitivity function?
I went in and out of my soft luggage yesterday, rummaging around and nada. If the bike moves an inch it does go off though.
Related question: is there a sensitivity function?
I went in and out of my soft luggage yesterday, rummaging around and nada. If the bike moves an inch it does go off though.
3bikesnospace
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I've alarmed the garage, that way I'm alerted before the scum even lay hands on the bike 
Bit difficult carrying a ground anchor around with you. JJH.
"Is there a sensitivity function?" It's the movement sensor. Which is really what the alarm is all about.
I have had a couple of remotes programmed for my bike which I like as I can choose to set the alarm when I wish. Rather than it being done automatically every time I turn the ignition off.
I have had a couple of remotes programmed for my bike which I like as I can choose to set the alarm when I wish. Rather than it being done automatically every time I turn the ignition off.
Sprocket Square
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Sorry for the ambiguity. What I meant was a 'calibration function'? As in to increase the sensitivity.
The LC manual? Where? I checked the couple of pages about the alarm and it doesn't mention it at all.
I believe the dealer can adjust this but you don't have an options on the onboard computer.
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