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19-01-13, 04:47 PM
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Which Motorcycle Alarm?
How much should I spend on an alarm for my pointy 650? I've seen they range from about £20 to hundreds, are the more expensive ones much better?
Can anyone recommend me an alarm? Am currently looking at this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-...item2321b41ff6 It's very cheap, but is it worth spending more than this? Last edited by TCochrane; 19-01-13 at 04:50 PM. |
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19-01-13, 06:46 PM
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Re: Which Motorcycle Alarm?
An alarm is only as good as the person who is going to get stuck in to prevent it being removed.
Ground anchors a chain and lock plus a disc lock with built in alarm is a better plan.
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19-01-13, 06:49 PM
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Re: Which Motorcycle Alarm?
A chain...
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19-01-13, 06:56 PM
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Re: Which Motorcycle Alarm?
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19-01-13, 07:08 PM
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Re: Which Motorcycle Alarm?
I already have a chain and a disc lock. This is an addition to above
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19-01-13, 07:10 PM
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Re: Which Motorcycle Alarm?
I would go to great lengths to avoid having an alarm because I hate them.
Spend the money on petrol and keep moving.
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19-01-13, 07:10 PM
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Re: Which Motorcycle Alarm?
last thing you want is to be stuck in the middle of Ireland with a bike that wont start due to your alarm failing. mechanical security is more effective than an alarm IMHO. As Kenzie said, get yourself a Xena(or similar) alarmed disc lock and a decent chain.
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19-01-13, 07:21 PM
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Re: Which Motorcycle Alarm?
Aftermarket alarms seem to only stop the owners riding away!!!
Xena disk lock with alarm gets my vote. (Stops you riding away with it still on too, tested!!! )
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19-01-13, 07:29 PM
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Re: Which Motorcycle Alarm?
i have a simple wah wah alarm. due to the fact i'm never more than 100yds away from my bike.
if a thief wants it they will take it. simples. |
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19-01-13, 08:28 PM
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Re: Which Motorcycle Alarm?
As others have already said...
Xena (or similar) alarmed disk lock. |
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