Motorcycle Alarm systems

[gshep]

Considering installing an alarm on my Nad. Anyone with experience with the various brands etc?

Thanks
Shep

[donoller]

i have a scoripo it works fine a little high in price. very easy to in stall and you have a pocket remote.

[trevwales]

Acumen cat2. works good!

[Top Cat]

Hiding close by with a 357 Mag will work http://s2.images.proboards.com/lipsrsealed.gif

[jussmatt]

Hiding close by with a 357 Mag will work http://s2.images.proboards.com/lipsrsealed.gif

I like the way you think TC!! Don't have a 357....but a 45 will work just fine!

[socwkbiker]

I like the way both of you think. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[gshep]

I was thinking about one of those that has the pager system that works about a 1/4 mile off. That way my "220 swift "would be about right. Set it to wake me up in time

Seriously though, has anyone used the " Internatrix" system. It is a pager type and reasonable cost. about $150 with warn away feature.

The scorpi system looks good but it is pricey

Shep

[Top Cat]

Oh, you wanted to be serious :-[
None of the guys who I ride with have alarm systems. If we feel it necessary, we run a cable through the frame and lock it to something near by that we feel is secure.
I only do this on trips while staying overnight in motels. At other times I'm not worried about somebody stealing my bike. JMO

[pablo]

I don't have an alarm system, but have the digital guard dawg starter interrupt system. You install a relay that keeps the starter from working unless the "dawg tag" is within 10 ft. of the bike. This won't keep someone from rolling the bike away, but they won't be able to start it and drive away. http://www.digitalguarddawg.com/ If you lock the steering and have the guard dawg, the bike is pretty secure.

I try to always park by the office at a motel.If that is not possible then next to something secure for my cable lock and also lock the forks.I have thought though that an alarm would be nice.

[racinchef]

Hiding close by with a 357 Mag will work http://s2.images.proboards.com/lipsrsealed.gif
See! Don't mess around with us up here in the Northeast; we just aren't as civilized as you may think. I have a squirrel zip-tied to my handlebars and if anyone gets too close to my bike he chews through the plastic and jumps on the would-be perpertrator. I've never been a big fan of car alarms; the only time they go off is when you forget its armed. I guess it might be good peace of mind at night if its not in your garage. I'd also chain it to something even with the alarm because several thieves can pick it up and have it in the back of a truck in seconds.

[gshep]

Thanks folks.
I am not worried about the Nad when it is at home. It's locked up in my workshop.
Several friends and I are planning a cross country trip this summer, probably to Yellowstone. Plan on being out 8-10 days and I am somewhat concerned about security at motels.

Shep

[donoller]

JUST DID THAT THIS LAST SUMMER ON THE WING. NO PROBLEM, ALL THE WAY OUT AND BACK. JUST PICK MOTELS THAT YOU CAN PARK IN FRONT OF YOUR ROOM.

[radco]

I am thinking of a alarm as well..GREAT post. I try and park in front of my room as well....alarm and pager sounds like a great Idea.........Rich

[dogdoc]

Funny I started a thread back when this forum started up about alarms and nobody wanted to talk, got about 4 responses. Now everybody wants one. Funny. I bought the scorpio from the kawa dealer and have been pleased so far. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[mrfuni]

When traveling and "parking in front of your room" do you cover or not cover your bike? Any comments either way? Worried about overnight stays especially at motels just off the interstate.

[gshep]

Joe,
Good question, I bought a cover but probably will not take it, as it takes up too much room.

shep

[misunderstood]

You can always just hang an empty holster on the handle bars. Should work. My step brother has a Gorilla brand that I think was about $100 and is pretty good. Also has the paging system.

[Yellow Jacket]

Funny I started a thread back when this forum started up about alarms and nobody wanted to talk, got about 4 responses. Now everybody wants one. Funny. I bought the scorpio from the kawa dealer and have been pleased so far. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Yeah Doc, I know what you mean. Maybe it's cause we got a whole lot more people on the forum now.

When I get the chance to do an overnighter I'll use a cable lock and my 44 Magnum loaded with hollow points. :)

[dogdoc]

Go get Bob, ya I think your right.