Keeping strangers off and a subwoofer...

[pro10is]

I also have the SPY5000m alarm, it's a lot less expensive than the Scorpion and comes with a proximity sensor. The proximity sensor is a must if you want to keep people off the seat. I first had the the Gorilla alarm which has only a shock sensor (and a tilt which is worthless on the Spyder) and I could still easily climb on the seat without it going off. The SPY5000 will shriek and flash if you even lean over the seat and it'll scare the bejesus out of anyone with hearing. I've thoroughly tested the alarm and it works great even though it only costs $99. It also comes with 2 two-way remote transmitters.

 

[Netminder]

The Scorpion is a bit pricey, but I figure a lot of money is spent on the Spyder and it is worth protecting my investment!:thumbup:

 

[philbert1998]

When I had my 09GS I installed a Gorilla alarm. When I went into a store for an example I would put it in warn away mode. If someone touched it, the alarm would give a single squawk. The remote would vibrate if you are close enough to let you someone touched it. It did seem to do the job at keeping the morons off. That reminds me the alarm is laying in a plastic tub in my garage I will have to get at installing it in my ST.

Did the alarm affect the battery ? I've read that some bike batteries would run down if the alarm was not disconnected between rides.

 

[billybovine]

Did the alarm affect the battery ? I've read that some bike batteries would run down if the alarm was not disconnected between rides.

Of course it will run down the battery over time. The alarm will draw power whether it is armed or not. Also the gage cluster draws power and will run down the battery over time. It is a matter of how you use your Spyder. In my case there was likely never a week during the riding season that I did not ride it at least once so the battery stays charged. I never had a problem with a low charge on my battery. Now if your Spyder is parked for 3 or 4 weeks at a time then I would recommend the use of a battery maintainer. During seasonal storage I disconnect the battery as recommended by BRP.

 

[shelbydave]

For those of you who have the alarm with the pager - Have you ever had to react to the alarm going off? Was there someone sitting ON the spyder? How did you handle them?

As ticked off as I would be, I know it's not good P.R to come out with "Guns a blazin", but they also need to know it is rude and unacceptable to sit on it without permission.

I haven't discovered anybody sitting on mine yet, but I wondered what I would do if I did... One option is to strike up a conversation, turn it around to "What are you driving?", and when they tell you, go over and sit on the hood, or roof! Then when they ask what you are doing, just turn it around on them... They should get the hint then..

 

[OldCowboy]

I'm reminded of Capone's Corollary: "You can accomplish so much more with a kind word and a Smith & Wesson than with a kind word alone."

 

[asp125]

.. or if they have a good looking wife, as if you can sit on her lap.

 

[REDSPY]

I replaced the information sticker with the sticker in the picture that I purchased on eBay. I pull this out every time I park the Spyder and have never had anyone try to sit on the bike. I think I paid $2.00.


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[jerpinoy]

Try a simple note like, just look don't touch please.

 

[Bob Denman]

And then they'll say, "Oh! I'm sorry; I didn't see your note." :gaah:

 

[Biosafena]

I think most of them would probably fall into the "I can't read" category if they are dumb enough to climb on someone else's property.


Sent from the corner of walk and don't walk....t

 

[pro10is]

For those of you who have the alarm with the pager - Have you ever had to react to the alarm going off? Was there someone sitting ON the spyder? How did you handle them?

As ticked off as I would be, I know it's not good P.R to come out with "Guns a blazin", but they also need to know it is rude and unacceptable to sit on it without permission.

I haven't discovered anybody sitting on mine yet, but I wondered what I would do if I did... One option is to strike up a conversation, turn it around to "What are you driving?", and when they tell you, go over and sit on the hood, or roof! Then when they ask what you are doing, just turn it around on them... They should get the hint then..

After I installed the SPY5000m alarm I took the Spyder to a nearby city and parked it in a parking lot very near a very popular walking/biking path where hundreds of people pass by. Then I armed it and walked about 50 yards away where I could watch it unseen. It only took about ten minutes before someone wanted a closer look. He was leaning in over the seat and it looked like he was at least thinking about sitting on it. Within about 5 seconds or so the proximity sensor kicked in. The 120 db alarm went off and the poor guy jumped in the air like a frightened cat and quickly left. And that was just the warning alarm, not the full alarm which goes off if the warning is ignored. The alarm reset itself quickly and the next victim came along in about 15 minutes later. Same thing, couldn't help but laugh and feel a bit guilty. After that I felt bad and ended the experiment but the alarm worked perfectly. No one is going to be able to sit on the seat unless they're deaf, the alarm kicks in well before they even have a chance to swing a leg.

In normal practice I use both the alarm and a Nelson Rigg half cover. The cover works just as good as the alarm because it hides the Spyder enough so as not to draw in curious onlookers. From my observations no one goes near it when covered. The alarm is only there to act as a secondary deterrent.

Don't wait until someone sits on your Spyder, and avoid any unnecessary confrontations. Either a cover or an alarm (or both) will resolve the problem.

 

[SpyderLady]

A quick question on the 5000.... Would this be a good option if I have to start parking the bike in an apartment lot. I intend to keep it covered and will be securing it with cord and lock, but I want as much protection as possible.

 

[lookerjdc]

get some barbed wire

 

[otter28169]

I was in the Finger lakes region the other day with my family and the dog. I parked the spyder next to our SUV at the far end of the lot so people would be less likely to mess with it. After a while my daughter wanted to swim and the dog needed to be walked, so I was assigned the doggie doo-doo-detail. I was walking the dog about 30 yards away from the bike when an F-350 diesel pulled into the spot right next to the spyder. The guy got out and walked around the spyder before looking toward the lake and deciding it was safe to sit. I walked up to him and asked him if I could sit in his truck. Dumbfounded, he looked at me for a second before realizing that he had been caught. He regained his composure and explained to me that his truck cost more than 60,000 dollars and that if he wanted a spyder he could just go buy one. Without missing a beat I told him that there were plenty at the dealership he could scratch up if he wanted to sit on one, and that he should get his F****** A** off of mine. I probably should have keyed his tonka truck, but I let it go after he got off the spyder and drove away. Some people have no class.

Just sayin'............

 

[Dragonrider]

I have a sun-shield that attaches with 4 hooks in seconds. If I'm going somewhere where the Spyder is out of sight, it's covered. Always...

 

[Jonnyvermont]

I have a sun-shield that attaches with 4 hooks in seconds. If I'm going somewhere where the Spyder is out of sight, it's covered. Always...

I've been looking for something like this. Can you post some pictures? Where did you get it? Thanks!

 

[finless]

After I installed the SPY5000m .

Were you able to make the remote start work on this model alarm?
I would assume to do that you need to leave the key in?

Bob

 

[Dragonrider]

I've been looking for something like this. Can you post some pictures? Where did you get it? Thanks!

The "new versions" are here: http://www.cycleshade.com My old one is a US flag & eagle on a spandex rectangle (which I prefer). These were $10 to $12 in 2008/9, and fit in a small stuff bag. Now: http://www.motorcycleshade.com, has them for $60…

Wouldn't be as pretty, but you might have a lady-friend stitch one together out of a piece of Spandex, add grommets, and hooks to hold it on??

 

[Orange monster]

How about a frunk monkey... Lol