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Adding another function to the Gorilla Alarm

billybovine

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A couple months ago I installed a Gorilla Alarm and of course I did not install the tilt sensor because it would be useless on a Spyder. Now due to another thread it got me thinking (thats always dangerous) I could use that input for another purpose for example, set off the alarm when the parking brake is released. It seams like it would be an easy thing to do. Has anyone else done something like that? Was it as easy to do as think it should be?
 
Had some thoughts like this but didnt do anything yet.... How about using the Tilt sensor inside the (rear) trunk lid so that if it is opened the alarm goes off!

I usually only lock the trunk when I will be leaving the Spyder for long periods, and often leave it unlocked just to run into a store, etc. Let me know if you try this... should be a snap to do.
 
Had some thoughts like this but didnt do anything yet.... How about using the Tilt sensor inside the (rear) trunk lid so that if it is opened the alarm goes off!

Interesting idea. The tilt sensor for Gorilla is just a simple one-directional "mercury switch", designed to activate when a two-wheel bike is straightened up from a leaning side-stand position to vertical. I thought about mounting the sensor crosswise so it would activate if someone raised one end of the Spyder. Then I realized it could be in the "on" position if I parked on a steep hill. Scratch that idea. The trunk lid might work if you make sure it's oriented such that it takes a major change in orientation to activate it, that is, fully opening the trunk lid. Not just parking on a steep hill.

Related to that, I was parked at a motel this summer, a short distance from the street. A passing 18-wheeler that was decelerating or loud Harley (I can't remember which) went by and the shock sensor set off the alarm from the vibrations. Fortunately I was in the room and immediately turned it off. I have the sensor set at its least sensitive setting. The manual warns about false alarms from vibrations in parking garages but this was just sitting in the motel lot. Now I'm leery of using the shock sensor at all. However, with no shock sensor and no tilt sensor, the alarm isn't worth much -- the only way it would be set off is a significant voltage change (from starting). Anybody else had this problem?
 
Interesting idea. The tilt sensor for Gorilla is just a simple one-directional "mercury switch", designed to activate when a two-wheel bike is straightened up from a leaning side-stand position to vertical. I thought about mounting the sensor crosswise so it would activate if someone raised one end of the Spyder. Then I realized it could be in the "on" position if I parked on a steep hill. Scratch that idea. The trunk lid might work if you make sure it's oriented such that it takes a major change in orientation to activate it, that is, fully opening the trunk lid. Not just parking on a steep hill.

Related to that, I was parked at a motel this summer, a short distance from the street. A passing 18-wheeler that was decelerating or loud Harley (I can't remember which) went by and the shock sensor set off the alarm from the vibrations. Fortunately I was in the room and immediately turned it off. I have the sensor set at its least sensitive setting. The manual warns about false alarms from vibrations in parking garages but this was just sitting in the motel lot. Now I'm leery of using the shock sensor at all. However, with no shock sensor and no tilt sensor, the alarm isn't worth much -- the only way it would be set off is a significant voltage change (from starting). Anybody else had this problem?

Yes it is very sensitive. When I activate the alarm I usually push the arm button twice for warn away mode only. That way it only gives one single chirp everytime the shock sensor is set off. That's why I was thinking about using the tilt sensor input for a switch on the parking brake. But you could use that input for as many things as you want. Depending if the tilt sensor is closed or open when tilted would determine whether you hook the switchs up in series or parrallel.
 
Yes it is very sensitive. When I activate the alarm I usually push the arm button twice for warn away mode only. That way it only gives one single chirp everytime the shock sensor is set off.

Good idea. I'll have to get the manual out again and re-read all that. Thanks.
 
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