Motorcycle Alarm

Amber Lamps · 04-17-2008, 12:30 AM

I just installed the Gorilla Alarm on my bike($75). Went on pretty easy. It's kinda big but not impossible. I intalled a Scorpio (top of the line $500) on a buddy's bike last week. Damn thing is so complicated he can't figure out how to use it! Anyone else have alarms on their bikes and what kind?

***NOTE: THIS POST IS NOT DESIGNED TO START A DEBATE ON THE USEFULLNESS OF ALARMS ON BIKES***

OneSickPsycho · 04-17-2008, 12:38 AM

Alarms are fucking useless on motorcycles...

Just fucking with your mangina again Tig... I'd be interested in hearing what the difference is between the cheap and the expensive alarms are... not that I'd ever get one...

Mr Lefty · 04-17-2008, 12:44 AM

how big is the gorilla? you have pics?

I've heard the Scorpio's are hard to install with out the OEM harness they offer.

Gas Man · 04-17-2008, 12:50 AM

The scopio is super easy... I did a how to install for my big dog guys. What was so hard about it?

Amber Lamps · 04-17-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Alarms are fucking useless on motorcycles...

Just fucking with your mangina again Tig... I'd be interested in hearing what the difference is between the cheap and the expensive alarms are... not that I'd ever get one...

Why would you? Who the FUCK would steal A Buell?

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

how big is the gorilla? you have pics?

I've heard the Scorpio's are hard to install with out the OEM harness they offer.

Nah the install was easy,running it seems to be a problem for him! BTW all the harness does is let you plug into the turning signals and running light/trigger.

Amber Lamps · 04-17-2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

The scopio is super easy... I did a how to install for my big dog guys. What was so hard about it?

He got the SR-i900 with two way paging lcd remote, ignition kill,proximity sensor and it auto arms when you walk away and disarms when you come back...awww my puppy is running in his sleep!....anyway,3/4 of the om deals with settings and programming! Other than finding a good spot for it on his bike,the install was cake! There's only a few wires to hook up.

My alarm is beyond easy to install. I got the 7007 which is the basic model. The hardest part was running the led,scorpio doesn't have one,and finding a spot for the big ass main unit. Btw Gorrilla offers an expansion module to make mine a paging unit complete with lcd remote for another $70 or so. This may sound dumb but one of my main reasons for going this way,other than price,was the led. IMHO the led will deter 70%+ of would be thieves.

Gas Man · 04-17-2008, 01:25 AM

yeah mine doesn't have the auto arming thing...

Personally... the best deter is proimity.

Amber Lamps · 04-17-2008, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

yeah mine doesn't have the auto arming thing...

Personally... the best deter is proimity.

I used to have a proximity style alarm on one of my old bikes...HATED IT! All it ever did for me was get me to run out of resturants to see the grinning faces of my "buddies". By the time they know you have proximity,they've got the truck backed up and four guys are ready to throw your bike in the back! Ofcourse,nobody is "throwing" your bike anywhere,I was refering to sport bikes.

On another note,a buddy of mine keeps a spare phone on his bike so they can track it with gps if it's stolen. It costs him $10 a month. If I ever get serious,I'll probably get LoJack.

6doublefive321 · 04-17-2008, 08:33 AM

Anyone use a disc lock with the alarm feature? I'm wondering if they are worth a crap.

The Gorilla sounds like a good option. Where did you pick it up?

Amber Lamps · 04-17-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 6doublefive321

Anyone use a disc lock with the alarm feature? I'm wondering if they are worth a crap.

The Gorilla sounds like a good option. Where did you pick it up?

I looked at disc locks,I think I'm too lazy to put that on everytime I park my bike. Plus,you have to carry it with you so I'd forget it in another jacket all the time. My biggest fear is that I'll try to drive off with it on but the alarm feature will fix that,I think. Besides,they cost about $100 so I went with the alarm.

I got my alarm from the dealership but you can get the top of the line G unit on EBay for $150.

04-17-2008, 12:30 AM	#1
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Motorcycle Alarm I just installed the Gorilla Alarm on my bike($75). Went on pretty easy. It's kinda big but not impossible. I intalled a Scorpio (top of the line $500) on a buddy's bike last week. Damn thing is so complicated he can't figure out how to use it! Anyone else have alarms on their bikes and what kind? *NOTE: THIS POST IS NOT DESIGNED TO START A DEBATE ON THE USEFULLNESS OF ALARMS ON BIKES*

04-17-2008, 12:50 AM	#4
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	The scopio is super easy... I did a how to install for my big dog guys. What was so hard about it? __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

04-17-2008, 01:25 AM	#7
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	yeah mine doesn't have the auto arming thing... Personally... the best deter is proimity. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

04-17-2008, 08:33 AM	#9
6doublefive321 Resident Droog Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern burbs, Atlanta Moto: 625 SMC, '08 Tuono R Posts: 471	Anyone use a disc lock with the alarm feature? I'm wondering if they are worth a crap. The Gorilla sounds like a good option. Where did you pick it up? __________________ I'm sick and tired of being bored.

04-17-2008, 12:38 AM	#2
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Alarms are fucking useless on motorcycles... Just fucking with your mangina again Tig... I'd be interested in hearing what the difference is between the cheap and the expensive alarms are... not that I'd ever get one...

04-17-2008, 12:44 AM	#3
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	how big is the gorilla? you have pics? I've heard the Scorpio's are hard to install with out the OEM harness they offer.