Alarm pager: is it worth it?

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Apr 5, 2006 | 04:09 AM

RBJones

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Alarm pager: is it worth it?

Harley has a couple of alarm pagers for the touring line. I'm looking at the $195.95 model 91665-03 that is an add-on to the factory security system. It does not require a siren. I've got insurance and I know all about chains, locks, etc. Having insurance is a given. But having your favorite bike ripped off is an emotional trauma that insurance doesn't completely remedy. A theft also will completely ruin a road trip and your hard-earned vacation. I'm looking for one more layer that will possibly prevent a theft and $199 doesn't seem that much if it adds an effective deterrent.

Does anybody use a pager and feel it has given you better piece of mind? Has it ever actually prevented someone from stealing or screwing around with your ride? Does it give a lot of annoying false alarms?

How about range? Can I go into my motel room or bar and be sure that the pager is going to alert me when the security system senses movement?

Thanks for any and all advice. I'm heading out on the road for about 10 days and want to get some sleep.

Apr 5, 2006 | 04:18 AM

oldfartjc

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RE: Alarm pager: is it worth it?

I bought the Smart Siren II and Smart Pager II and installed it on my RK about 3 weeks ago. It seems to have very good range, the spec's say about 1/2 mile. The total price for both was a little over $125.00 from Zanotti's.

Apr 5, 2006 | 10:06 AM

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Apr 5, 2006 | 10:55 AM

JBBOOKS

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RE: Alarm pager: is it worth it?

I have a factory alarm system. I added both the siren and the pager. They were simple plug-in installs that I did myself in just a few minutes. The pager should easily work at a resonable distance (parking lot to hotel room or restaurant). I think they were both money well spent.

Apr 5, 2006 | 02:05 PM

AK_Hog_Herder

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RE: Alarm pager: is it worth it?

I opted to not purchase the pager.

I have enough cr@p in my pockets and on my belt. Also I have a distinct dislike of pagers from carrying one for many, many years.

Also, I move so slow that if the pager went off the bike would be gone by the time I got there.

Apr 5, 2006 | 03:12 PM

RBJones

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RE: Alarm pager: is it worth it?

Thanks everybody. OF, That was a great price you got at Zanotti's. Hog Herder: yes, all I need is another %$@#$() electronic device. But I probably would only use it on road trips where I don't know the neighborhoods. You bring up another good point. If somebody did set off the alarm, what do you do about it? Walking out and confronting four thugs lifting my bike into a truck ( I don't carry my .44 with me) could get me killed. Guess I could at least shine a light out the window and hope it spooks them. Calling the police, according to where you are, is not going to keep the thieves from hauling it off, but could result in a catch before they're out of town.

I'd love to hear a story by someone whose pager actually helped stop a theft.

Apr 5, 2006 | 03:27 PM

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RE: Alarm pager: is it worth it?

My bike does not have alarm yet. I bought the Scorpio i500 for my last bike. It was easy to install and worked very well. It has a perimeter sensor that chirps if people get too close to the bike. I was so impressed that I plan to buy another one for my RK. I liked the pager.

What is peace of mind worth? For that matter, what is a false sense of security worth?