Re: Inexpensive but good 2 way M/C alarm

Posted by Cabreco on Jun 17, 2013; 10:58am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Inexpensive-but-good-2-way-M-C-alarm-tp4042362p4042397.html

sgtslag wrote

For both of your bikes, I'd recommend using a cover:  it keeps lookie-loo's at bay; it hides what you have; it protects your bikes from the weather, overnight, keeping your seat dry for your morning ride.  Covers vary, widely, in price, but they compress down to a quite small package for stowage.

An alarm is great, but if you cover your ride, they won't know what it is, and they likely won't mess with it; if they do, you have your alarm as the next level.  Security works best in layers:  security is not designed to stop a Professional, but it will slow them down -- they want quick, easy, and valuable; make it difficult, and they will move along for an easier mark.  Cheers!

ABSOLUTELY! 100% agree.

A cover & good cable/lock are a MUST with a bike. The alarms are just an additional level of proactive protection. I would prefer to know immediately when someone is messing with the bike, than to find out after the fact (or in the case of my big bike parked at a motel, the next morning).

Unless you own a Harley or a high end crotch rocket, Theft is not the main concern. A professional will take whatever you own with ease.  The risk is mostly from vandals having "fun" knocking a bike over.

What I really liked about this system is the paging feature. All the sirens & flashing lights won't do much if no one pays attention. (1st hand experience from living in Brooklyn) at least with the keyfob flashing beeping & vibrating, I know to get out there.