Cheap alarm

[Rob]

I wanted to fit an alarm to my new PCX 125 but didn't want to spend too much so today I fitted an alarm I bought off Ebay (UK) for £20 with free delivery. I was a bit sceptical at that price but it was very easy to install and very effective. It's a two-phase sensitivity alarm and so lets out a warning 5 second alarm if the bike is moved and the full alarm if it's moved a second time. There are two wires red and black which connect to the positive and negative battery terminals. I ran the two wires out of the bottom right corner of the battery cover and taped the wires along the inside of the seat bucket. The alarm unit and speaker unit have adhesive pads and I stuck them side by side to the small space just above where the tool kit is kept. The alarm comes with two remote control fobs. So if you're looking for a cheap easy-to-fit alarm, give this a go.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Mot ... 2a21a8c38c

[Alibally]

Looks ok. I has a similar one with the siren built in to the control box and it was fine but I had left the bike for two week unused whilst on holiday and when I got back the battery was flat. The type you got might be ok but it's just a heads up.

[you you]

I wanted to fit an alarm to my new PCX 125 but didn't want to spend too much so today I fitted an alarm I bought off Ebay (UK) for £20 with free delivery. I was a bit sceptical at that price but it was very easy to install and very effective. It's a two-phase sensitivity alarm and so lets out a warning 5 second alarm if the bike is moved and the full alarm if it's moved a second time. There are two wires red and black which connect to the positive and negative battery terminals. I ran the two wires out of the bottom right corner of the battery cover and taped the wires along the inside of the seat bucket. The alarm unit and speaker unit have adhesive pads and I stuck them side by side to the small space just above where the tool kit is kept. The alarm comes with two remote control fobs. So if you're looking for a cheap easy-to-fit alarm, give this a go.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Mot ... 2a21a8c38c

You had a ke175. Probably my favourite bike ever!!! Was it a b3? In green?

[Rob]

You had a ke175. Probably my favourite bike ever!!! Was it a b3? In green?

I loved my KE175, it was yellow but dunno if it was a b3. I had it in the early 80's, great bike and great fun to ride.

[you you]

That was the model after mine. Nice bike

[dinney]

I've got one of those alarms fitted on mine , been on about 2 years and no problems but it will drain the battery after a week or 2 if you dont us the scooter , I put mine under the plastics mounted to one of the petrol tank bolts , there is just enough room between the plastics and tank and isnt muffled like when I had it under the seat

[Rob]

I've got one of those alarms fitted on mine , been on about 2 years and no problems but it will drain the battery after a week or 2 if you dont us the scooter , I put mine under the plastics mounted to one of the petrol tank bolts , there is just enough room between the plastics and tank and isnt muffled like when I had it under the seat

How does it drain the battery? Surely when it's disarmed, it isn't using any power?

[Alibally]

It will still use a bit. Otherwise it wouldn't arm when the remote is pressed. Probably not as much as when it's armed though. You could check the draw by using a multimeter on the amp setting in series over the power lead.

[Alibally]

Diagram of how to check current draw. Please note if your not sure how to do this ask a competent mechanic or auto electrician.

[Mel46]

If the inline fuse is quickly accessible, take the fuse out when you are not using the scooter. Just remember to put it back in when you have it out in a public place. Of course, this won't work if you are parking the scooter outside all the time. Then you would need to put a battery tender on it.

[you you]

Hmmm

I would never use any bike alarm ever

Scars on the back, none of them are worth it

[Rob]

Hmmm

I would never use any bike alarm ever

Scars on the back, none of them are worth it

I have to park my scooter in the town centre at night, so surely an alarm is a good deterrent?