Lifted into the back of a van would seem to be the prefered option, why do you ask _ are you thinking of branching out ?
Nope..........After having some persistent unwanted attention at a recent race meet by two blokes in a beat up white white Transit, I concluded that that an immobilser isn't much use on a bike, because a bike would more likely be shoved in the back of a van...... .....and, so as most bikes get parked on the sidestand (although it wouldn't matter if it was on the centrestand) I conjured up a quick DIY alarm for less than £5 or thereabouts. You can't really move the bike when it's on the sidestand and anyway, most people including the thieves would kick the stand up.......so when the bike gets moved into the upright position (or just before -- adjustable), 102db siren goes off. Besides it has two flashing LEDs...one at the front and one at the rear, so you can't really miss the fact there may be some security device on the bike. AL.
...and you don't?......Bl**dy Hell, you look like Jimmy Savile's favourite tart in that avatar........
I would say that it's definitely worth investing in an alarm. If someone really wants they will take it anyway, but most thieves will probably look for an easier target.
My 999 (and no doubt all other modern Dukes) winks away with its little LED on the dash once you've parked it. Who does it think it is fooling - the ridiculously uninformed hoodie?
Alarms are useless in most cases, and just something else to go wrong a couple of years down the line. Spend your money on a big scary dog.
So how about sharing this little gem of an alarm Al? Full info re parts, where you got them from and a step by step how to do it guide please. Cheers, Chris
That's just what I was waiting for.......Now, shall I make it a business venture and do it as a kit or what? Or shall I just give the info up........:wink: I'll take some pics tomorrow...It's pretty simple really (but farckin clever as well)..... Or should I? If I post it on here, then the tea-leaves will know what's on the bike...... ...but it anyone wants to change various components, which might cost a bit more etc, then thats easy too. AL
my first Yamasaki (feb 2008) was ridden away the first time it was stolen, put in the back of a van the second time. Puppy never came home the second time. :frown:
Back of a van in my experience, neighbours were just too late coming out of the house. Got an alarm on the next bike, still absolutely fine 7yrs on.
Make a kit, complete with instruction leaflet and sell it. I'd buy at least one, don't do eBay though.
A bike may be ridden away by an opportunist, pros will generally use a van, and because bikes often have alarms, they will often use a refrigerated van - excellent sound deadening properties. One of the bike mags did a test a couple of years ago, parked an R1 in a town centre, alarmed it and walked away, then two staff members dressed like pikeys in a van "stole" it by lifting it into the van and driving away, alarm blaring all the time. They did this a number of times. The alarm drew an occasional curious glance from passers by, no-one challenged the "thieves" at any point, and no-one wrote down a numberplate or reported it. Alarms are useful when you are in earshot, but there's no substitute for chaining it to mother earth I'm afraid!
