Which vehicle tracker? - SV650.org

650 · 30-01-13, 05:21 PM

Who has one and how do you rate it? I've seen a few I'm interested in...namely the Datatool TrackKing and the Mtrack. The latter is wireless and runs on it's own battery etc...

thoughts?

(please don't tell me they're useless and to simply buy a thick chain, I know they really, really aren't)

30-01-13, 05:25 PM

All of the posts related to trackers that I have seen, have all ended up never seeing their bike again.

Therefore I would save your money and buy a thicker chain. Sorry.

650 · 30-01-13, 10:23 PM

Seem's we've read polar extreme reviews! Maybe I'll get two chains, how'd yer like THEM apples?

01-02-13, 08:28 PM

An almax chain would be your best bet bud.

andrewsmith · 01-02-13, 08:30 PM

Physical deterrent is more effective than a tracker.
If you want one, there is a reason biketrac cost a bit

DJ123 · 01-02-13, 09:25 PM

the biketrac looks a good option, using GPS and RF.

andrewsmith · 01-02-13, 09:26 PM

£300 plus fitting and £80 a year I think

DJ123 · 01-02-13, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewsmith

£300 plus fitting and £80 a year I think

With costs like that it's very off putting, for me. A good chunk of money to pay out every year 'just in case'.
If i had a limited edition/one off bike like an S1000RR HP4, then i'd definitely have one.

andrewsmith · 01-02-13, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddyjob

With costs like that it's very off putting, for me. A good chunk of money to pay out every year 'just in case'.
If i had a limited edition/one off bike like an S1000RR HP4, then i'd definitely have one.

If you had exotica you would spend that money TBH

02-02-13, 10:25 AM

Forgive me if I am wrong but isn't there a small device you can buy that activates your phone if the bike is disturbed. Price and practicality I don't know about but if you research it might be a cheaper option if used in conjunction with a good heavy chain it would be OK.
Trackers come in various guises from the basic[which is normal]meaning you notify them after the bike has been stolen. We have one fitted to a specific truck which is expensive and you have to press a release before moving the vehicle,this sends a message to the tracker supplier authorising the movement but to be honest it is a pain in the rse.This type immobilises the fuel supply after 30 seconds if not authorised in addition to notifying the tracker people of an unauthorised movement but as you can lift and carry a motorbike I can't see it being of any benefit

30-01-13, 05:21 PM	#1
650 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2012 Location: South East London Posts: 1,095	Which vehicle tracker? Who has one and how do you rate it? I've seen a few I'm interested in...namely the Datatool TrackKing and the Mtrack. The latter is wireless and runs on it's own battery etc... thoughts? (please don't tell me they're useless and to simply buy a thick chain, I know they really, really aren't)

30-01-13, 10:23 PM	#3
650 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2012 Location: South East London Posts: 1,095	Re: Which vehicle tracker? Seem's we've read polar extreme reviews! Maybe I'll get two chains, how'd yer like THEM apples?

01-02-13, 08:28 PM	#4
phil24_7 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which vehicle tracker? An almax chain would be your best bet bud.

01-02-13, 08:30 PM	#5
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Which vehicle tracker? Physical deterrent is more effective than a tracker. If you want one, there is a reason biketrac cost a bit __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

01-02-13, 09:25 PM	#6
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Which vehicle tracker? the biketrac looks a good option, using GPS and RF. __________________ BMW F800ST

30-01-13, 05:25 PM	#2
Stuuk1 Guest Posts: n/a	All of the posts related to trackers that I have seen, have all ended up never seeing their bike again. Therefore I would save your money and buy a thicker chain. Sorry.

01-02-13, 09:26 PM	#7
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Which vehicle tracker? £300 plus fitting and £80 a year I think __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

02-02-13, 10:25 AM	#10
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which vehicle tracker? Forgive me if I am wrong but isn't there a small device you can buy that activates your phone if the bike is disturbed. Price and practicality I don't know about but if you research it might be a cheaper option if used in conjunction with a good heavy chain it would be OK. Trackers come in various guises from the basic[which is normal]meaning you notify them after the bike has been stolen. We have one fitted to a specific truck which is expensive and you have to press a release before moving the vehicle,this sends a message to the tracker supplier authorising the movement but to be honest it is a pain in the rse.This type immobilises the fuel supply after 30 seconds if not authorised in addition to notifying the tracker people of an unauthorised movement but as you can lift and carry a motorbike I can't see it being of any benefit Last edited by Dicky Ticker; 02-02-13 at 12:29 PM.

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