Good Alarm to get?

Smithy101

Just looking to get a good alarm for the bike, what good alarm systems are there for the bike and where supply/fit them?

Used to have a Clifford system on the car that was fairly good, do they have one for bikes and if so and good? Those of you who have alarms what ones you using or what would you recommend?

Cheers

jameshayes

Hey!

In my opinion alarms on bikes are useless against theft, but they are excellent at keeping away pokers, prodders and mammys that think its cool to put their child on the bike causing 250 euro worth of fairing damage. So, dont waste a lot of money on a 'top of the line' one, just get a cyclone V2 or latest equivalent and bring it to a mechanic to fit

Del2005

Smithy101 wrote: »

Just looking to get a good alarm for the bike, what good alarm systems are there for the bike and where supply/fit them?

Used to have a Clifford system on the car that was fairly good, do they have one for bikes and if so and good? Those of you who have alarms what ones you using or what would you recommend?

Cheers

I've had Meta* on all my bikes, bought both with the alarm fitted so don't know about costs. Got a decent discount on last bike when I told them it was fitted, they never asked what type of alarm it was when renewing and bad a different type on the proposal form.


The alarm should only be a part of your protection you still need good locks and somewhere to secure it to.


* Not too sure what type.

jameshayes

here it is here: http://www.motorbikealarm.co.uk/shop/ncs-v2-motorbike-alarm-and-immobiliser-system/

roadsmart

jameshayes wrote: »

here it is here: http://www.motorbikealarm.co.uk/shop/ncs-v2-motorbike-alarm-and-immobiliser-system/

Agreed, best value on the market by far, I have these on 3 bikes and never had a problem. They are easy to fit, but a word of advice; don't get the talking one, you'll want to beat it to death with a hammer after a week. The immobiliser feature is good too, but for safety's sake don't fit the remote start feature.

Smithy101

jameshayes wrote: »

here it is here: http://www.motorbikealarm.co.uk/shop/ncs-v2-motorbike-alarm-and-immobiliser-system/

Cheers pal, ye this looks like it'll do the job nicely. It's more just to keep away people sniffing around when I'm out and about. Have other good locking deceives on it but just lookin for something a little extra.

Cheers lads 👍

Smithy101

roadsmart wrote: »

Agreed, best value on the market by far, I have these on 3 bikes and never had a problem. They are easy to fit, but a word of advice; don't get the talking one, you'll want to beat it to death with a hammer after a week. The immobiliser feature is good too, but for safety's sake don't fit the remote start feature.

That's good to know, nice to hear it from someone who has it on their own bike. Agreed the talking one will be a no go! Cheers!

MonstaMash

Datatool Demon's the proper job, have one fitted to my MT-01, has never let me down & it's Thatcham approved...

http://datatool.co.uk/home/productsearch/vehicle-security?search=motorcycle+alarm

Smithy101

MonstaMash wrote: »

Datatool Demon's the proper job, have one fitted to my MT-01, has never let me down & it's Thatcham approved...

http://datatool.co.uk/home/productsearch/vehicle-security?search=motorcycle+alarm

How much does one of these set you back? Also where did you pick yours up?

MonstaMash

Smithy101 wrote: »

How much does one of these set you back? Also where did you pick yours up?

€80 eBay

http://www.ebay.ie/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313&_nkw=datatool+demon&_sacat=0&_from=R40

SuperS54

My alarm paid for itself many times over. Was at the counter in a Chinese waiting for my order, mate reckons he heard my alarm, stuck my head out the door and a W@*#*#r was just driving off having knocked over my bike when trying to park. Had to flag down a passing cop car to keep him there, cop ended up having me produce my license, tax and insurance:mad: . The guy was such an ass about it that I had the local bike shop go to town on the damage report, would have been happy replacing mirror, lever etc if he was reasonable. Got a cheque for near 2000 punts from his insurance in the end...

Mr Sheen!

SuperS54 wrote: »

My alarm paid for itself many times over. Was at the counter in a Chinese waiting for my order, mate reckons he heard my alarm, stuck my head out the door and a W@*#*#r was just driving off having knocked over my bike when trying to park. Had to flag down a passing cop car to keep him there, cop ended up having me produce my license, tax and insurance:mad: . The guy was such an ass about it that I had the local bike shop go to town on the damage report, would have been happy replacing mirror, lever etc if he was reasonable. Got a cheque for near 2000 punts from his insurance in the end...

That's the way too treat lads like that😡😡
What did ya get in the Chinese? Was it any good??

Smithy101

MonstaMash wrote: »

€80 eBay

http://www.ebay.ie/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313&_nkw=datatool+demon&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Ye think this is a winner, looks like the proper job.
Cheers pal 👍