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IdleUp
07-19-2008, 09:19 PM
I just finished my installation of my “two way” transceiver alarm system. For those of you who are not familiar with the Scorpion system, in the event someone messes with your bike, the alarm will sound and at the same time it transmits a signal to your remote and you get both a vibrate and alarm to let you know exactly what type of alarm you had – i.e. hot wired, movement, or just a perimeter alarm.

After spending a few days looking over the machine, I decided the easiest location was right under the electronics cover. Here it is protected from the weather and extreme heat and the best part is - all the wiring needed was available right there at the fuse panel on the right side.

After mounting the motherboard / alarm module, I ran the antenna up in a vertical position in the dash / gauge area. For the Perimeter sensor I wanted a location in the center of the bike so it would have a good “view” of the surrounding area. I chose to mount it right in the center of the bike under the plastic tank panel. Two push locks under the seat and two hex bolts forward is all that need to be removed to gain access. In addition, this location is totally dry from weather.

For power - I need a full time 12 volt source - a switched 12 volt source and ground. By lifting out the fuse panel it gave me pretty easy access to the 12 V pigtail for the 12 volt lighter. When you lift out the fuse panel, you‘ll see the pigtail tie wrapped to the frame (don’t ask me why they made this so difficult) anyhow, I tapped into this circuit for my ground and switched 12 volt source. While I was there I installed the 12 volt lighter without removing either the trunk or the fog light cover as they suggested.
For a “always on” circuit, I tapped into the fused 12 volt line labeled “fog lights” on the fuse panel (don’t know why it’s always hot) anyhow the wire is green in color and easy to find.

I now have three of these alarms on my bikes and it’s without a doubt the best alarm for the money. When your in a motel room, or restaurant it gives you great security to know some goofy kid isn’t climbing on your bike or some lowlife is trying to snatch it. The alarm can be found at numerous locations the 600ie is the one you want it comes with ignition cutoff, alarm module, battery backup, perimeter alarm and rechargeable backlit remote transceiver.

http://www.scorpioalarms.com/

Enjoy!


http://www.rcmodeling.com/alarm/m1.jpg

http://www.rcmodeling.com/alarm/m2.jpg

http://www.rcmodeling.com/alarm/m3.jpg

http://www.rcmodeling.com/alarm/m4.jpg

http://www.rcmodeling.com/alarm/m5.jpg

pphantom538
07-19-2008, 09:29 PM
nice pics, good instructions. Thanks

ataDude
07-19-2008, 09:58 PM
I just finished my installation of my “two way” transceiver alarm system....

Good job... thanks for the pics! :thumbup:

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bjt
07-20-2008, 06:47 AM
Good write up. :firstplace: This should be moved or copied to the How To or the Tech Talk section so it doesn't get buried in General Discussion posts.

kwizatz-haderah
07-20-2008, 10:17 AM
Great write-up and Pics. I had my dealer install my Scorpio i900 and I love it.

IdleUp
07-20-2008, 12:55 PM
Thanks - my pleasure to share it with the board!

vwatso
07-21-2008, 07:56 AM
Nice set up. What did it cost you?

:2thumbs:

Napalmseth
07-22-2008, 05:50 PM
just wanted to bump this so it doesnt get lost for when i install my alarm tomorrow....

IdleUp
07-22-2008, 08:47 PM
If you're installing the same 600i alarm I did, make sure the perimeter sensor is not any forward than shown - otherwise the cover will touch the unit. Also pay attention to the wiring length for the perimeter sensor since the wire is barely long enough to reach the shown location. I'm getting a good 360 degree pickup with this location.

Also keep in mind that there is a 10 second or so delay after you turn the key off before the 12v cig-lighter (switched circuit) turns off. The dash lights will stay on during this period as well.

Napalmseth
07-23-2008, 08:35 AM
I'm actually installing the 900i, but it's pretty much the exact same alarm. different remote. Thanks for the warning on the perimeter sensor.

Napalmseth
07-23-2008, 12:17 PM
Is it possible to have this moved to the how to section of the forums?