Looking for an alarm for a new bike. Any ideas on which is best and why?
Cheers
Ed
Cheers
Ed
Which alarm?
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See if you can get an old stock Datatool System 3 alarm/immobiliser 
The reason is, that they are no more unreliable than other types, but it is possible to link out the immobiliser circuits in the event of a failure - if you know how.
That might sound at odds with the security of the unit, but once a thief has managed to get at the internal connections of the alarm - it's game over anyway.
I certainly wouldn't travel abroad without the ability to bypass the immobiliser - it sure pisses on your hols if your bike has to be trucked home because of a problem with the alarm.
Al
The reason is, that they are no more unreliable than other types, but it is possible to link out the immobiliser circuits in the event of a failure - if you know how.
That might sound at odds with the security of the unit, but once a thief has managed to get at the internal connections of the alarm - it's game over anyway.
I certainly wouldn't travel abroad without the ability to bypass the immobiliser - it sure pisses on your hols if your bike has to be trucked home because of a problem with the alarm.
Al
See if you can get an old stock Datatool System 3 alarm/immobiliser
The reason is, that they are no more unreliable than other types, but it is possible to link out the immobiliser circuits in the event of a failure - if you know how.
That might sound at odds with the security of the unit, but once a thief has managed to get at the internal connections of the alarm - it's game over anyway.
I certainly wouldn't travel abroad without the ability to bypass the immobiliser - it sure pisses on your hols if your bike has to be trucked home because of a problem with the alarm.
Al
Defo don't want an immobiliser, bike already has one and any more areas for potential failure ain't good!
Cheers!
Will have a look for one.
Thanks
Will have a look for one.
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None, a decent chain and lock..
STUBBS
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have always used chain and lock after being left stranded to many times by alarms
A good quality alarmed disc lock is the way to go ...... 
reonvore
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A good quality alarmed disc lock is the way to go ......
is there such a thing <one that does not malfunction> if so please fill us in
Had the alarm/immobiliser removed from my bike a few weeks ago when it immobilised it when I needed to go to work. Seems the indicator connection was dodgy and this is connected to the immobiliser. I could cope with doing hand signals, I couldn't cope with not being at work. Cost me £50 in cab fares that day.
is there such a thing <one that does not malfunction> if so please fill us in
Loads on the market ...... for around £70 ...... for a good one ... 100dcb plus
Oxford make a nice one that you can use to put a chain through .... the ones that are just for discs are a little limited to their use ......... just google it ......
If you want just a disc lock then MCN are doing a special deal for half price for one this week but it's just for the disc (Xena stainless steel) and can't really be used for a chain and or disc like the yellow Oxford
reonvore
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Loads on the market ...... for around £70 ...... for a good one ... 100dcb plus
Oxford make a nice one that you can use to put a chain through .... the ones that are just for discs are a little limited to their use ......... just google it ......
If you want just a disc lock then MCN are doing a special deal for half price for one this week but it's just for the disc (Xena stainless steel) and can't really be used for a chain and or disc like the yellow Oxford
Tank
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Unless you absolutley have to have one for insurance purposes I would avoid an alarm like the plague!! I believe they are responsible for stranding more motorcycles than any other electrical glitch so avoid at all costs.
Disc locks can also be a nightmare, I have seen many a brake calipers sheared off by forgetful riders taking off and forgeting to remove them, the best ones have the stretch cord to attach to the brake lever in some bright colour to remind you it is on. I have never done this I hasten to add but I did manage to crack the front mudguard on my hayabusa twice when wheeling the bike backwards before removing the disc lock
I would go with a good quality chain and lock with the 'flashing LED' light like Miz said.
Disc locks can also be a nightmare, I have seen many a brake calipers sheared off by forgetful riders taking off and forgeting to remove them, the best ones have the stretch cord to attach to the brake lever in some bright colour to remind you it is on. I have never done this I hasten to add but I did manage to crack the front mudguard on my hayabusa twice when wheeling the bike backwards before removing the disc lock
I would go with a good quality chain and lock with the 'flashing LED' light like Miz said.
