How To: Motorcycle Alarm Install

To some, motorcycles are just really expensive toys; to others they're a main mode of transportation and a cherished pride and joy. Whatever it is to you, it's probably a good idea to make sure it's protected. Motorcycle theft rates increased over 135% in the last five years, but the saddest part is that only around 30% of the thefts are recovered. In 2005, approximately 70,600 motorcycles were stolen in the US.* Hopefully one of those was not yours.

However, all is not lost. Did you know you can actually install an alarm system on your motorcycle that offers similar protection to that of a car alarm? Shock sensors, tilt sensors, siren, starter kill - all of these things can help prevent the theft of your bike. It may also help reduce your insurance rate.

So what's involved and how difficult is it? The guys from the Snake Pit hooked us up with a tutorial on how to install an alarm on your bike. Follow the jump to check out the details and pics. 

*Source: WebBikeWorld.com

View Gate Motorbike Speakers.... Um... Why?

I understand that some of the monster cruiser bikes out there have sound systems. We installed a few systems at the shop I used to manage, but I was never a fan of doing so. For one, the speakers blast into the open air and because a bike is already so loud, this only makes the situation worse. The rider typically turns up the volume to compensate for the bike roar. Not to mention that most of these bikes only have four-inch speakers, and generally the louder they go, the worse they sound.
So when I came across these View Gate VMP-3000 motorbike speakers I just felt the need to comment... no, ask.. no, BEG bike owners to think twice before adding a pair of these to your bike. But not just because of the noise factor... Honestly, they just look silly.

Source: FarEastGizmos

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