Alarms

LegacyUser

Could someone recomend me a good , cheap (if possible) alarm?? I was looking over at M & P, http://www.mandp.co.uk/products.aspx?tier1=Security&tier2=Alarms+%26+immobilisers, and I dont have a clue what Im looking for!!

Cheers

saobh_ie

A Meta Alarm was recommended to me... but at 400 euros, supply and fit, its not cheap but apparently its the business.

a_ominous

If you're going to spend a big chunk of change, make sure the alarm you're buying is recognised by the insurer so you get a discount for it. AFAIK "Thatcham Approved" is the key phrase. Check with the insurer.

LegacyUser

Cheers for the tip but €400 is way outta my league. i was thinking more aboutthe €100 mark if thats possible!! all i want is something that beeps - something to wake me up if someone is trying to rob it outside my house at night time. i dont want a immobiliser or anything like that, they're too expensive!!

colm_c

I've just ordered an alarm from http://www.kryptonalarms.com they seem to be pretty good (even having a starting your bike from your keyring!) and they're about your budget too.

Hotblack Desiato

Acumen alarms are cheap and good value, I had one on my previous bike and got it from the Bike Tyre Co. in Fairview, it cost about €150 fitted IIRC. Makes a noise, flashes indicators, basic immobiliser and remote control.

Most of the expensive insurance-approved alarms are a right royal pain in the hole, auto-arming when you stop to refuel, etc. I've also heard of way too many people having problems with them, including being immobilised in the middle of nowhere.

An alarm is useless unless you're there to hear it, so for what you want the Acumen should be fine.

Edit: You might be better off spending that money on getting a good ground anchor installed. Then get a heavy lock and chain (if it's too big to bring with you, leave one at home and one in work), these are much cheaper in a locksmiths than in a bike shop.