Alarm & Chain Secuirity

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David J · #1 Unread post by **David J** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 3:48 pm

Hi, I have a Yamaha XVS 250cc, I would like any advice on the security, I've heard some say that an alarm is a waste of money, & Almax chains are the best to get. I don't know what the best alarm is to get but I know for insurance it has to be Thatcham approved.

What sort of price should I expect to pay for an alarm & fitting & what sort of price for the chain?

I live in Romford, Essex & don't know the best place to go to.

Any advice would be greatfuly received.

Thanks

jahjlh · #2 Unread post by **jahjlh** » Sun Jan 03, 2010 7:12 pm

I tend to go with my brothers advice when I bought my bike. He rightly told me that if someone wants your bike they'll get a few guys and pick the 500 pound thing up and put it in the back of a truck. Alarm, chain, brake lock and all. I think vigilence and insurance are your best bets.

David J · #3 Unread post by **David J** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:44 am

Ok thanks. I would have thought that if you cut through the chain or its a Thatcham approved chain they would need the right equipment & while they are trying to cut it the alarm would be going off & if it's chained to something then they cant just pick it up.

#4 Unread post by **Wrider** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 4:26 am

They may not be able to pick it up if it's chained to something, but honestly a pair of heavy duty bolt cutters and they're through the thickest chains in no more than 20 seconds without doing anything to set the alarm off, then lift into the back of a van and they're gone.

As far as the alarm, all they have to do is cut one wire to disable the alarm. One of the guys at school had an alarm on his CBR600RR and when he went outside to get on it, the alarm was sitting neatly in the spot that the bike was in.

Your best bet is insurance, plus a disc lock and/or alarm.

David J · #5 Unread post by **David J** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:56 am

Thanks,

was your mates alarm Thatcham approved? I understand it's not as easy as that if it is.

#6 Unread post by **Wrider** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:46 pm

I have no idea, Thatcham is a UK only thing from what I could find. For what it's worth it was a decent system, can't remember the name, cost him about 250 USD for it before installation.

David J · #7 Unread post by **David J** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:54 am

Thanks.

I found out today that although the chains I've been looking at are Thatcham they have standards, i.e, silver-gold, I would assume gold is the better one but was informed that as long as its Thatcham it doesn't matter, is that just sales talk?