Post by simon0867 on Mar 29, 2015 18:34:41 GMT
Still trying to get over the cold that has laid me low during the last seven days, but as I've got to head back into work tomorrow, I decided to fit the Sym's alarm.
Bought it from eBay, cheap price for a simple motion detector but it's all I needed:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EASY-FIT-Motorcycle-Motorbike-bike-Scooter-Trike-Quad-Alarm-2-wire-connection-/191021841479?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c79c9fc47
Decided to place the alarm and connections under the seat. You are supposed to connect the alarm directly to the battery but instead I rigged it up to a mini 12v battery and holder. It will only be active during the hours of darkness as this is when the bike is most at threat. I'm not trying to confound the serious professional thief, just have something that creates a bit of noise should any horrible little ned decide he wants a scooter for the night. The bike now has 3 high quality chains and padlocks around it (two at the front attached to a concrete building support, and one at the back through the rear wheel, plus the alarm. I'm hoping this is more than enough to put off the opportunist thief.
The other good point about the alarm is that despite it being under the seat and three floors beneath my balcony, the remote control works perfectly, so I can set it before I head to bed, and deactivate in the morning.
All this is in response to the loss of my Honda Vision last year which was only secured by an ultra cheap disc lock and padlock. Lessons can be hard things to learn !!
Bought it from eBay, cheap price for a simple motion detector but it's all I needed:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EASY-FIT-Motorcycle-Motorbike-bike-Scooter-Trike-Quad-Alarm-2-wire-connection-/191021841479?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c79c9fc47
Decided to place the alarm and connections under the seat. You are supposed to connect the alarm directly to the battery but instead I rigged it up to a mini 12v battery and holder. It will only be active during the hours of darkness as this is when the bike is most at threat. I'm not trying to confound the serious professional thief, just have something that creates a bit of noise should any horrible little ned decide he wants a scooter for the night. The bike now has 3 high quality chains and padlocks around it (two at the front attached to a concrete building support, and one at the back through the rear wheel, plus the alarm. I'm hoping this is more than enough to put off the opportunist thief.
The other good point about the alarm is that despite it being under the seat and three floors beneath my balcony, the remote control works perfectly, so I can set it before I head to bed, and deactivate in the morning.
All this is in response to the loss of my Honda Vision last year which was only secured by an ultra cheap disc lock and padlock. Lessons can be hard things to learn !!
