posted August 17, 2006 09:00 AM
Hey FBA, alarms ready yet? Are they nearing completion? We have 3 bikes left that want one . . . ____________
Stuart
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posted August 17, 2006 12:40 PM
Going on a 9-day ride in September... sure would be cool to show off the new alarm then! ____________
'06 Passion Red ZX-14 | Black D&D Slip-ons | Speedo Healer | V1 | zumo 550 | Heli-Risers | PhantomX
posted August 17, 2006 03:36 PM
I installed a Scorpio as well. Works fantastic. The range of the transmitter lets me monitor my bike from my 4th floor studio. We have concrete floos and walls as well. It still picks up the signal with no problem. It's a great peace of mind as well. If if someone messes with my bike I will instantly know. It's a great deterrent in addition to a massive lock and chain to the building.
It's also fun to set off a few chirps when a hottie walks by the local coffee shop as well!
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Speed has never killed anyone,
suddenly becoming stationary...
That's what gets you.
posted August 17, 2006 05:15 PM
What impressed me with what FBA is working on is the size, amperage draw, pager, continues to scream even if they rip it from your bike, the way that it disarms as soon as you approach and arms when you leave the immediate area. That is at least what I understand anyway.
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Stuart
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posted August 17, 2006 06:21 PM
I am curious as well, I believe I am on the review list. It sounds like a winner, can't wait to run it through its paces, I have folks at work willing to "steal" the bike to see how it all works out.
posted August 17, 2006 07:07 PM
Hey guys....almost there....final plastics coming next week or so...once I have them in hand...you'll all be getting your units...have an install manual in hand and will try to post over the weekend. It's a bit rough but very close to the end. I can supply more than one unit per person if you have more than one bike to test on... ____________
FYYFF!!!
posted August 17, 2006 10:43 PM
Htosado...send me a PM with all of your contact info...you will get an evaluation unit free. All we ask for is feedback...lots of feedback, good or bad!.
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FYYFF!!!
posted August 27, 2006 08:40 AM
I'm still looking for an alarm. I park my bike in the bottom of a hospital garage in the day, and my office is about 1000 ft away from the bike - do any of the transmitter carry that far, and even through concrete?
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1987 Red/White Ninja 750
1988 K1
1991 FatBoy
2004 VROD
2005 K1200S
2006 ZX-14 - Red
posted August 27, 2006 10:39 AM
My Scorpio works from the 4th floor of my concrete building. 1,000 feet is alot to ask with a bunch of walls in between. It might though. They give the range at 1/2 mile. That is straight line of site with no obstructions. Walls will drastically reduce the range. Even if the transmitter does not carry that far an alarm is a great peice of mind. Let security guards or people in a closer office know that if it goes off to call you.
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Speed has never killed anyone,
suddenly becoming stationary...
That's what gets you.
posted August 27, 2006 10:50 AM
Faster, how long are the batteries lasting on your keychain/remote? My partner has one that needs a battery WAY too often. Not sure what brand his is, it works great, but the battery getting changed every two or three weeks is for the birds.
posted August 27, 2006 12:06 PM
Mine is the new one with a built in rechargeable battery. I charge it about once a week. You can upgrade to the new remote. If it takes AAA batteries just get a charger and some rechargeable batteries.
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Speed has never killed anyone,
suddenly becoming stationary...
That's what gets you.
quote:Faster, how long are the batteries lasting on your keychain/remote? My partner has one that needs a battery WAY too often. Not sure what brand his is, it works great, but the battery getting changed every two or three weeks is for the birds.
It's a CR2450 lithium battery...they seem to go about 6 months or longer so far, remember that they are 2-way remotes and are always on in page/receive mode, so you won't get years out of a battery like you would on a 1-way alarm where the remote does nothing until you push a button. Changing a battery every few weeks -- that's fucked.
Many people find that the battery charger thing is a pain...rechargeable batteries have a short duty cycle and require constant charging...so if you forget, bye bye alarm till you get it all charged up.
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FYYFF!!!
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