Inexpensive Bike Alarm...

james1300 · 12-11-2009, 11:55 AM

I got this from a news email sent to me from 'Thumper Talk'

Written by TT Member: KXcam22

I liked the article "Bike theft primer" and wanted to add a technique I use beyond locks when I have to leave my toys unatended, or while camping in a rowdy area. There are devices called personal alarms, I think intended for joggers and others and costs about $25. Essentially it is a 9v battery powered 140DB siren in a package about the size of a cell phone. The one I have has a plastic pin (like a hand grenade) that, when removed, starts the siren. The siren stays on until the pin is replaced. I attach a long length of fishing line with a clasp at the end to the pin to act as a "trip wire". You can either thread the trip wire through your bikes and stuff, tie it to your tailgate, or use is as a perimeter alarm trip wire pegged to the ground with a stake. The alarm unit can be taped to something or with mine I glued a magnet to it. When tripped in the dark the siren is astonishingly loud and debilitating and difficult to reset with the pin, even if you know what to do. For a thief to find and reset it would be next to impossible. I know that friends who have inadvertently tripped it could not. A versatile alarm for $25.00. Hope this helps someone keep their stuff. Cam.

recr8ton · 12-11-2009, 12:16 PM

Good idea man!!!

Pointman · 12-11-2009, 12:27 PM

I've used that door knob alarm with the pull pin for years....I use it to trip if my cover is moved on my bike...the box is secured inside a locked space so it can't be shut off until the batteries run out and the neighborhood hears it.

Heres my "next-gen" alarm I'm picking up...

http://www.personalarms.com/home_ala...knob_alarm.htm

Pointman · 12-16-2009, 06:08 AM

Another site..

http://www.security-wizard.net/2doal.html

Designed to draw attention to any crisis, our 130db Personal Alarm is as loud as eight 100db alarms. The alarm is activated when the strap attached to the alarm pin is pulled. Travels easily on your belt or in your purse. The Door Alarm accessory converts the Personal Alarm into a portable door or window alarm. Great for home, hotel rooms, college dorms, etc. Use 9-volt battery.

james1300 · 12-16-2009, 06:30 AM

That would work! Small but powerfull!

Pony Trekker · 12-16-2009, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by james1300

I got this from a news email sent to me from 'Thumper Talk'

Written by TT Member: KXcam22

I liked the article "Bike theft primer" and wanted to add a technique I use beyond locks when I have to leave my toys unatended, or while camping in a rowdy area. There are devices called personal alarms, I think intended for joggers and others and costs about $25. Essentially it is a 9v battery powered 140DB siren in a package about the size of a cell phone. The one I have has a plastic pin (like a hand grenade) that, when removed, starts the siren. The siren stays on until the pin is replaced. I attach a long length of fishing line with a clasp at the end to the pin to act as a "trip wire". You can either thread the trip wire through your bikes and stuff, tie it to your tailgate, or use is as a perimeter alarm trip wire pegged to the ground with a stake. The alarm unit can be taped to something or with mine I glued a magnet to it. When tripped in the dark the siren is astonishingly loud and debilitating and difficult to reset with the pin, even if you know what to do. For a thief to find and reset it would be next to impossible. I know that friends who have inadvertently tripped it could not. A versatile alarm for $25.00. Hope this helps someone keep their stuff. Cam.

Sounds good for when the bike is parked overnight, you can attach the trip wire to something stationary. But I'm wondering how this can be used when leaving the bike parked somewhere while you spend a couple hours shopping or whatever. How can you make the unit 'self-contained'; i.e., what part of the bike can you attach the trip wire to in order to make it something you can use away from home (aside from parking real close to something and tying it off)?

Monster4570 · 12-16-2009, 09:16 AM

Tried this?

james1300 · 12-16-2009, 09:19 AM

The unit can go under a side cover, tank, or seat.
Then run your fish'in line(trip wire) to a wheel or handle bar, or even tie it off to a parking bumper.
People usually dont look too close for trip-wires

james1300 · 12-16-2009, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by Monster4570

Tried this?

Pony Trekker · 12-16-2009, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by james1300

The unit can go under a side cover, tank, or seat.
Then run your fish'in line(trip wire) to a wheel or handle bar, or even tie it off to a parking bumper.
People usually dont look too close for trip-wires

Yeah, I was thinking about a wheel. I think I'm going to order one and do some experimenting with it, see what I can come up with.

Ordrock · 12-16-2009, 02:29 PM

The cheapest alarm, get a nasty old Goose, they bite and are noisy as hell.

Nobody is going to sneak up on your shit and take it away from you.

UhOh · 12-16-2009, 02:54 PM

nice...and just barely in time for the Christams wish list

Monster4570 · 12-17-2009, 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by Ordrock

The cheapest alarm, get a nasty old Goose, they bite and are noisy as hell.

Nobody is going to sneak up on your shit and take it away from you.

That's no joke. I was attacked by about 30 geese when I was a kid. 10 or 11 years old, just going fishing...crossing by their ponds...yes, they bite...but worse they whack you with their elbows. Imagine a 10yr old kid trying to fight off 30 geese with a fishing pole and running for his life...geese...honk, honk, whack, whack...kid screaming...What the FUCK?!!

james1300 · 04-11-2010, 06:38 AM

Ha!hahaha! BUMP! Some of you may want to read this!
Too many bikes gettting stolen!

DoggyDaddy · 04-11-2010, 08:18 AM

Good ideas; thanks!

Steve

james1300 · 05-17-2010, 09:48 AM

Bump!

Nwcid · 05-17-2010, 11:25 AM

Any idea where a guy might pick up something like this locally vs having to order one?

taznhell · 05-17-2010, 12:02 PM

When setting up this alarm system do not forget to order the secondary piece of equipment. It come in a kit that consists of a baseball bat and shovel.

Nwcid · 05-17-2010, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by taznhell

When setting up this alarm system do not forget to order the secondary piece of equipment. It come in a kit that consists of a baseball bat and shovel.

That is one way. The one I prefer is much smaller and if the situation is justified no one else will have to worry about a repeat offender.

Pointman · 05-17-2010, 12:13 PM

We need a bike version of "Trunk Monkey"...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geynA-JYDHE


12-11-2009, 11:55 AM	#1
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Inexpensive Bike Alarm... I got this from a news email sent to me from 'Thumper Talk' Written by TT Member: KXcam22 I liked the article "Bike theft primer" and wanted to add a technique I use beyond locks when I have to leave my toys unatended, or while camping in a rowdy area. There are devices called personal alarms, I think intended for joggers and others and costs about $25. Essentially it is a 9v battery powered 140DB siren in a package about the size of a cell phone. The one I have has a plastic pin (like a hand grenade) that, when removed, starts the siren. The siren stays on until the pin is replaced. I attach a long length of fishing line with a clasp at the end to the pin to act as a "trip wire". You can either thread the trip wire through your bikes and stuff, tie it to your tailgate, or use is as a perimeter alarm trip wire pegged to the ground with a stake. The alarm unit can be taped to something or with mine I glued a magnet to it. When tripped in the dark the siren is astonishingly loud and debilitating and difficult to reset with the pin, even if you know what to do. For a thief to find and reset it would be next to impossible. I know that friends who have inadvertently tripped it could not. A versatile alarm for $25.00. Hope this helps someone keep their stuff. Cam. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-11-2009, 12:16 PM	#2
recr8ton Novice Racer Joined: Mar 2007 From: Portland/Beaverton I Ride: like a sniper at your back door!	Good idea man!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-11-2009, 12:27 PM	#3
Pointman Novice Racer Joined: Aug 2008 From: Puget Sound I Ride: H-D	I've used that door knob alarm with the pull pin for years....I use it to trip if my cover is moved on my bike...the box is secured inside a locked space so it can't be shut off until the batteries run out and the neighborhood hears it. Heres my "next-gen" alarm I'm picking up... http://www.personalarms.com/home_ala...knob_alarm.htm __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-16-2009, 06:30 AM	#5
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	That would work! Small but powerfull! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-16-2009, 09:16 AM	#7
Monster4570 Knee Dragger Joined: Apr 2009 From: ...stumblin' through the parking lot of an invisible 7-11... Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: for my daily recommended allowance of vitamin B12	Tried this? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-16-2009, 09:19 AM	#8
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	The unit can go under a side cover, tank, or seat. Then run your fish'in line(trip wire) to a wheel or handle bar, or even tie it off to a parking bumper. People usually dont look too close for trip-wires __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-16-2009, 02:29 PM	#11
Ordrock Pit Crew Joined: Oct 2008 From: Medford, OR I Ride: 2007 Yamaha FJR 1300	The cheapest alarm, get a nasty old Goose, they bite and are noisy as hell. Nobody is going to sneak up on your shit and take it away from you. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Ordrock; 12-16-2009 at 02:34 PM..


12-16-2009, 02:54 PM	#12
UhOh Superbiker Joined: Apr 2006 From: Tri-Cities, WA I Ride: Hither, Thither and Yon ... mostly day rides	nice...and just barely in time for the Christams wish list __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-11-2010, 06:38 AM	#14
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Ha!hahaha! BUMP! Some of you may want to read this! Too many bikes gettting stolen! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-11-2010, 08:18 AM	#15
DoggyDaddy Pit Crew Joined: Nov 2008 From: Enumclaw I Ride: Like an old man.	Good ideas; thanks! Steve __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-17-2010, 09:48 AM	#16
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Bump! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-17-2010, 11:25 AM	#17
Nwcid Licensed Joined: May 2010 From: Central to NE, WA I Ride: I use to ride '08 ZZR600, I now ride a 2011 Concours	Any idea where a guy might pick up something like this locally vs having to order one? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


05-17-2010, 12:02 PM	#18
taznhell Shredder Joined: Jul 2008 From: Cornelius, Oregon I Ride: Everyday	When setting up this alarm system do not forget to order the secondary piece of equipment. It come in a kit that consists of a baseball bat and shovel. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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