alarms

t-homo · 03-05-2009, 01:31 AM

I'm looking at getting an alarm system for my bike this spring. I know that scorpio is supposed to be top of the line. Gorilla seems like a cheaper alternative but not as nice. Anybody have experience with both?

lauralynne · 03-05-2009, 02:17 AM

why not lo-jack and get that fucker back if it's stolen? I don't put much faith in audible alarms. The bike's gone before anyone gives a shit about a *BEEP*

askmrjesus · 03-05-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lauralynne

why not lo-jack and get that fucker back if it's stolen? I don't put much faith in audible alarms. The bike's gone before anyone gives a shit about a *BEEP*

Good advice.

A bike alarm went off at a BMW rally I was at a few years back. IIRC, somebody threw a shoe at it.

JC

Amber Lamps · 03-05-2009, 08:45 PM

I've had Scorpio and I have a Gorilla now. What I did was buy the Zoombak and the alarm for about the price of the Scorpio. It sounds stupid but my favorite thing about the Gorilla is the led lights (I added an extra for $5),most thieves will tell ya that they go for the easiest score. The Zoombak cost $150 and lets me track my bike on the internet. Nothing is gonna stop a pro but having an alarm could deter the random thief.

t-homo · 03-05-2009, 11:45 PM

Hopefully a pro wont be going after a 9 year old bike then.

Amber Lamps · 03-06-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by t-rock

Hopefully a pro wont be going after a 9 year old bike then.

Yea I'm glad you said it...I almost said something to that effect but didn't want to sound like I was crackin on your ride. You should be fine with the Gorilla,it has a tip sensor,shock sensor,electrical sensor. Heck,you can even get a two way pager remote if you want. They install in like 15 minutes which is NOT something you can say about Scorpio!!!

03-05-2009, 01:31 AM	#1
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	alarms I'm looking at getting an alarm system for my bike this spring. I know that scorpio is supposed to be top of the line. Gorilla seems like a cheaper alternative but not as nice. Anybody have experience with both?

03-05-2009, 02:17 AM	#2
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	why not lo-jack and get that fucker back if it's stolen? I don't put much faith in audible alarms. The bike's gone before anyone gives a shit about a BEEP __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

03-05-2009, 08:45 PM	#4
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I've had Scorpio and I have a Gorilla now. What I did was buy the Zoombak and the alarm for about the price of the Scorpio. It sounds stupid but my favorite thing about the Gorilla is the led lights (I added an extra for $5),most thieves will tell ya that they go for the easiest score. The Zoombak cost $150 and lets me track my bike on the internet. Nothing is gonna stop a pro but having an alarm could deter the random thief.

03-05-2009, 11:45 PM	#5
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Hopefully a pro wont be going after a 9 year old bike then.