My bike is laced with RFID transponders...

[Kris]

And I never knew of this security method before today. Shows what I know.

Last week I emptied out the Pan's fuel tank and heard a rattling as I shook the thing. After a while (thanks to the design of the petrol tank - with it's collar around the inside of the opening Grr!) I managed to hook the small black disc out. Attached is a pic although it's slightly smaller than it appears, probably the same diameter as a 5p piece. The thing looks like a chequers playing piece and has 'trovan 300 AEG' on one side.

Then, when crawling around under the bike I found another, wedged inside a frame cross-piece.

Not until this evening did I google the writing and find this thread on a Triumph forum here where others say it's a Datatag transponder.

Am I the only one to not have known of this security method?


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[cyberglass]

umm probably yep HAHA

Check your bike docs incase you have the data-tag documents with them. then you can re register it to yourself.
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[chillyman0]

they are usually hooked into the tank with a special tool and stuck to the surface at the top, dont know why it was loose... there would be one on the frame (as you found) and also there may be one inside one or both of the wheels

[Itchy]

How would RFID work in a metal tank? As surely the metal would sheild it much like a faraday cage?
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[MarJay]

When I fitted the Datatag to my NS125, I had one epoxied in the frame, one injected in a capsule into the seat, and one epoxied inside the tank.

You can't detect them unless you're right next to them, so it isn't a method of big brother tracking.
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[supZ]

i had an alphadot transponder tagging thingy on my first cbr.

damn good idea

you also get some glue thats filled with microdots so small you can barely see them and if magnified will show your alphadot number.

its a nice idea.

the blade has smartwater tagging already, otherwise id get another kit
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[chillyman0]

lol yeah when i say special tool it will be a glorified coat hanger and some blue tac haha. So are they just loose in the tank now then or fixed in some other way? Got one in me VRF tank but i cant hear any rattling so i can only assume its still stuck fast...

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[Walloper]

Our Cat has one in her neck.

Did you know you can get Catflaps that open when they register the correct Microchip in your pet's neck.

Why do humans not get them fitted for bikes and cars????
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[chillyman0]

LOL thats actually a really good idea... immobilisers implanted under our skin

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[Alexio]

My CG has several very unique (read smashed up or bodged) parts on it which will always let me identify it as mine! After a long time with a bike you know when it's yours
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