11-02-2003, 04:11am
For all those interested in a little electronic security and a lot of piece of mind, Viper (Direct Electronic Industries) has released a water resistent and very small model called the Model 200. The keyfobs are completely waterproof and very, very small, with five channels (two used for arm/disarm, one for panic, and two spares which can operate anything via a relay) and about a 15-20m range.
The module sits neatly under the left front cover (directly under the handgrip next to the fuse box) with the siren mounted on the front fairing next to the air intake.
It features ignition, battery, dual-stage shock sensing along with a mercury switch which acts as a tilt sensor plus a closed-loop wiring input to protect luggage/etc.
I've also had incorporated a remote starting module which works a treat for warming up in the morning and equally well for tripping everyone out when they see a bike start up on it own! This also requires the anti-hotwiring circuit to be 'fudged' by an experienced auto-electrician (done externally at the fuel injection computer's loom). The alarm also stays fully armed even while the bike is running so it cannot be ridden away. No more holding the clutch in with one hand whilst holding a helmet, or shutting off the engine because you forgot to put something in the boot!
Cost is approximately $300-400 for the alarm with another $200-250 for the remote start module. Don't quote me, but i'm sure this was the ball park figure.
Any further questions, contact myself (0438 171 87 or the only guy i'd ever trust with this or any install, Alan Anderson (0418 599 21 from Geelong Car Sound in Victoria. (tell him i gave you his number)
(PS, most installers haven't done an install on a bike but will say "i'll give it a go"..... i dont think so Tim!)
Had the system running for about 6 months with no hassels (other than it'll drain the battery if not started about once per week) <i></i>
The module sits neatly under the left front cover (directly under the handgrip next to the fuse box) with the siren mounted on the front fairing next to the air intake.
It features ignition, battery, dual-stage shock sensing along with a mercury switch which acts as a tilt sensor plus a closed-loop wiring input to protect luggage/etc.
I've also had incorporated a remote starting module which works a treat for warming up in the morning and equally well for tripping everyone out when they see a bike start up on it own! This also requires the anti-hotwiring circuit to be 'fudged' by an experienced auto-electrician (done externally at the fuel injection computer's loom). The alarm also stays fully armed even while the bike is running so it cannot be ridden away. No more holding the clutch in with one hand whilst holding a helmet, or shutting off the engine because you forgot to put something in the boot!
Cost is approximately $300-400 for the alarm with another $200-250 for the remote start module. Don't quote me, but i'm sure this was the ball park figure.
Any further questions, contact myself (0438 171 87 or the only guy i'd ever trust with this or any install, Alan Anderson (0418 599 21 from Geelong Car Sound in Victoria. (tell him i gave you his number)
(PS, most installers haven't done an install on a bike but will say "i'll give it a go"..... i dont think so Tim!)
Had the system running for about 6 months with no hassels (other than it'll drain the battery if not started about once per week) <i></i>