BikeTrac

[TheArchitect]

Just a note really, no point to the post other than to converse on the topic...

I've booked in to install the BikeTrac tracking system. Have read good things about it and for the price of a decent alarm installation it's not too bad of a cost. The £100 per year subscription is decent too imo given the level of security coverage you get in return.

That is all.
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GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
MT09 - Almost stolen

[CaNsA]

[owl]

Got one fitted on my STR, gives piece of mind being able to login at any time to make sure it's still where you left it, an app would be nice though, but I guess it's in development...

You can set movement or geofence mode, it also geocaches journeys, and your speed (remember to turn this off if not required ). Another nice feature is bike down, if the bike tilts past a certain angle (not sure what exactly) you can set it to notify contacts in case you come off somewhere rural alone and are not conscious.

Don't forget to set service mode if moving the bike around without the key, I've had a couple calls checking in when I've forgotten, but always nice and friendly.

Also note - they've recently split off from RoadAngel group to do their own thing now.
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[pepperami]

Just out of interest, links?

Also, just made me think about garage security?

Is there anything I can link to my phone that will tell me when shitheads are in my garage?
I`m sure there is somethingy device thing/app


Just interested
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[CaNsA]

[owl]

[TheArchitect]

[waffles]

I've got one fitted on one bike, I'm thinking of getting one to go on the other bike too. Expensive initially but I now pay for a two year subscription which is £179.

Their Facebook page is pretty interesting with the recover stories on there, it seems that a lot of those Vespa things and GS's are getting nicked at the moment.
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Current rides Suzuki GSXR 600, Honda MSX125

[pepperami]

thank you people
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[owl]

[TheArchitect]

[iooi]

Some of the t/c are a bit odd...

Recovery of a stolen vehicle
BikeTrac Limited also takes no responsibility if your BikeTrac unit has been installed incorrectly, resulting in malfunctioning of the system and/or theft of a vehicle

So their OFFICAL fitters fuck up and they will not cover you...

Subscribers must not attempt to recover a stolen vehicle (or any other asset fitted with BikeTrac). Subscribers must contact their local Police authority who will decide whether to utilise the BikeTrac system as part of their recovery and/or criminal investigation efforts.

So they will alert you, but you can't do anything other than contact the local police and hope they will use the tracking system data to recover your bike.

Perhaps before paying for this service. You ask local police if they have access to use any data..

If a vehicle is stolen and not recovered, BikeTrac Limited will not refund any pre-paid subscriptions.
All subscription charges and other payments under these terms must be paid in advance as set out on any order forms, online or in printing. There is a minimum of a 12 month subscription period,
All subscriptions may be terminated at any time in accordance with clause 8 below

Interesting as there is no mention of any ability to cancel by user should bike be stolen and not recovered and your right NOT to pay the rest of the 12 months.
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[iooi]

[owl]

[TheArchitect]

Interesting points of view.. will call them again and confirm some of this. Hopefully they'll be frank about it and not just go for the sell.
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GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
MT09 - Almost stolen

[owl]

[TheArchitect]

OK so just spoke to them and the facts are as follows...

The bike has to be physically moving for 10-20 seconds within a 1-5m distance of it's parked location for the text alert. The 1-5m distance is dependent on strength of the GPS signal of where the bike is.

After the text there is a 5 minute countdown and if you don't either reset the system or contact them in that time they'll call you to confirm bike is OK. There is a movement sensor but it works in tandem with the GPS.

If then you confirm bike is missing you have to contact police to get a call log reference which you pass to BikeTrac. They then liaise with the police directly to assist in the recovery. Have confirmed Met police use them as "accredited source for vehicle recovery information" so the information they provide is used straight away without need for validating. Can't confirm for any other forces around the country.

The guy mentioned the reason they ask people not to go looking for the bike themselves is to cover their arses in case you get shanked by the local pikeys in the process of saving your pride and joy. Obviously they don't want that liability.

The device is under warranty for a year with BikeTrac and the fitting is covered by the fitters warranty. The shops they use have to provide warranty for the installation as part of the deal. Either way there is some sort of cover for potential bodge jobs.

Not exactly what I hoped it'll be but still better than nothing. I'll be getting one.
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GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
MT09 - Almost stolen

[iooi]

[NutsyUk]

On my v2 speedo project ill be including a tracker built in... no subscription.

Just an accompanying app
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Lexmoto XTR S 125 Sold!

[Rogerborg]

[stevo as b4]

Wouldn't stealth without plod involvement be the far preferred option for many people that are highly emotional, angry, over excited and want to take their property back with whatever means.

If you could use own tracker to make the romantic notion of storming a building full of thugs to take your property back and a bit more besides wouldn't some people like this option?

A Range Rover full of pikeys found anoumonously down a dark lane with the insides splattered in blood might be the reasonable and appropriate course of action for some citizens?

[owl]

[1198]

I needed this fitting as a clause to my insurance.
Simply brushing past the bike has in the past caused me to get a call. It's a bit of a faff but nothing major, and yes, (if you were to be in the habit of speeding, ahem) the speed feature on the data ride logging could be rather embarrassing...

[stevo as b4]

It sounds really ideal then for a bike like an 1198 Ducati!

[Rogerborg]

https://i.imgur.com/cn51sbj.png
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