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Mar 6, 2009 | 12:29 PM

#41

Cryptoboy

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From: Murfreesboro , TN

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Originally Posted by SteelCityScooter

I would like to see you pull the seat on a ultra without setting off the alarm, and to also do it in two minutes.

The seat strap screw requires removing the left hard bag to get to it and the seat screw is a real pain to get to unless you got a real long screwdriver. And all that time the bike will be screaming at you. and it will keep screaming at you after you cut the wires because the Alarm siren has it's own battery., but then you could also pull the right side hardbag and the cover and then yank out the siren after unscrewing the ECM.

I think you're forgetting that the seat strap (if your bike has them. I didn't think any bike with the grab rails or a Tour Pak had straps) is very easily cut with a knife or pair of scissors. A thief isn't going to go through all the trouble you just described!

Speaking of, do the newer bikes with security include audible alarms now? I thought that was still an upgrade option.

Mar 6, 2009 | 04:12 PM

#42

skratch

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From: anacoco, la

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Originally Posted by Raptor1956

OH and skratch I got my facts from the people I ride with most had not set there pins but now have. No need to get hostile bro. If a thief wants your bike they will get it sooner or later.

raptor, not getting hostile, if you took it that way, sorry, wasn't meant to be. was just curious because as i mentioned, everyone i knew had changed theirs....

i totally agree with you, if a thief wants your bike, its gonna be theirs. however, i don't want to make it so easy that anyone can be that thief. i have the security, and i personally like it. it wasn't that expensive to start with, gives me a discount on my insurance, and i don't have to worry about locking the scoot everytime i get gas or a drink.

remember, most thieves are like electricity. they take the path of least resistance. if a bike is parked next to mine without the security, chances are my bike will still be there and that one won't.

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Originally Posted by beary

Well I did it, I took the advice from the forum and just bought a SG with security.

Beary

if you wanted security, you could have added it. no need to buy a whole new bike for it

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Originally Posted by Cryptoboy

Speaking of, do the newer bikes with security include audible alarms now? I thought that was still an upgrade option.

i believe it is still an upgrade option. not sure on the 09s, but the radio shack alarm option works really well. can't beat it for 12 bucks. true it does not have battery backup, but it'll do in the meantime.

Last edited by skratch; Mar 6, 2009 at 04:20 PM.