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

Limited Edition Susan G. Komen Pink Viper Remote

The alarm gurus over at Directed Electronics teamed up with the Susan G. Koman Foundation on this new limited edition pink Viper Responder LE remote. We saw this at CES but held back on releasing the pics until all the details had been finalized. They have, and here it is. A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of the systems will be donated to the Susan G. Koman foundation to support breast cancer research. This kind of deal is rare in our industry, and I applaud Directed for doing something a bit different. I have a feeling this will be a big hit... Not because it supports breast cancer research (which is great), but because it's an "oh-my-gawd-that's-super-cute" pink remote.  Small gallery after the break.