Datatool Alarm Haterz #2

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I did a google for this and ended up on an old thread on this very forum. I didn't want to resurrect it, so I figured I'd just make a post. I'm not specifically asking for help because the job is done now, but there is an ancillary ask I have that people may be able to help with.

I just removed a Datatool S4 red from my GSXR750. If you forgot to disarm it before turning on the ignition it would trigger an FI light on the dash. IMO that is unacceptable. The bike is intended for track use, and the alarm seemed like overkill. I've previously had a datatool alarm on my Buell that died to the point where I could not disarm it, or start the bike. I decided that it was well worth removing before I ended up in the same place with my GSXR.

The thing is now in the bin and still beeping away thinking I have a low battery. Anybody know a quick method of silencing it other than throwing it in a bucket of water?

Motorcycle alarms really are shite aren't they? The alarm on my Porker just works. No ifs, no buts, no FI lights. If you open the door and you're not supposed to, the alarm goes off.
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Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

Easy-X · Super Spammer Joined: 08 Mar 2019 Karma :

Alarms. Why bother? No one reacts in any way other than annoyance. Immobilisers, fair enough but if you want more than that it's tagging or GPS tracking.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

WD Forte · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

Anybody know a quick method of silencing it other than throwing it in a bucket of water?

Drill a few holes in it near the sounder, that'll shut it up
or crack it open with hammer chisel and rip the guts out of it
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arry · Super Spammer Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :

Fire. Copious amounts of fire. It deserves it. As does every datatool.

Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

Tear the lid off and cut the battery terminal from the board.
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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

So is this alarm 12 years old?

I know you know where this is going Laughing

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Sorry I thought it was a failure.

FI light was likely for the fuel pump as that's switched via one of the immobiliser circuits in the S4, it's a recommend fitment point. I guess the S4 was designed before all singing and dancing FI error reporting.

I do agree alarms can be annoying, especially in your bikes case.

Can't remember if the red has one or two immobiliser circuits. It should have been immobilised via the starter relay and/or pickups to stop the error. Incompetent fitter.