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Hawkeye1250FA
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PostPosted: 10:45 - 18 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Arcane1729 wrote:
pretty certain it's not "always on". I don't have it but that much I know. It does take a lot of juice when it is on so is bad for small bikes is what I know- it seems the large current draw has no problems for bigger machines then based on everyone's experience.


BikeTrak website wrote:
Will BikeTrac drain my battery?

Bike Trac has its own internal battery, so it only draws power from your bike's battery when it needs it. However, BikeTrac also notifies you if your battery voltage drops via text message, so you should never be left with a flat battery.
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Also, a good quality battery with a decent rating would need a lot of Wattage to drain, Id expect the amps drawn to be less that 0.5a - 1a (5w - 10w).


tl/dr:
Headlight left on - drain = yes
Usb charging style gps tracker - drain = no.


Arcane1729 wrote:
cos the gps won't work.


My very very very cheap alternative DIY GPS tracker works through the metal of the car roof and also through the 2 floors of my house - roof and all. So I doubt very much what you are stating is accurate.



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PostPosted: 10:48 - 18 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Arcane1729 wrote:
Oh I'd get biketrac too on my next bike- all I did was list the pros and cons which affected me when deciding which one for my current one. And then get into a technical argument with vice and waffle (who are wrong).
I think biketrac too is better.


But it flattens your battery and doesn't work if you shield it. Laughing

Not that either of mine ever has. Wink
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PostPosted: 10:53 - 18 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Arcane1729 wrote:
Oh I'd get biketrac too on my next bike- all I did was list the pros and cons which affected me when deciding which one for my current one. And then get into a technical argument with vice and waffle (who are wrong).
I think biketrac too is better.


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TheArchitect
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PostPosted: 11:27 - 18 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have a BikeTrac unit for sale. Brand new, sealed box.

Bought to install but bike got nicked two days before installation was due.

PM if interested.

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Hawkeye1250FA
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PostPosted: 11:52 - 18 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
TheArchitect wrote:

Bought to install but bike got nicked two days before installation was due.

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Bozzy
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PostPosted: 15:52 - 18 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
vice wrote:
Bozzy wrote:


On the contrary, I thought Arcane's post was informative!

There's a first for everything I suppose! Very Happy


just about everything he said about biketrac is incorrect, Not even going to attempt arguing with him, something something idiot something their level.


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Freddyfruitba...
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PostPosted: 19:03 - 18 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hawkeye1250FA wrote:
Got one of these and wired a USB charger to the battery.
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-A9-GPS-Tracker-Locator-for-Kids-Elderly-Pets-GSM-LBS-Location-Tracking-SOS-/322510615746?txnId=1751127198011

Am I right in thinking that one doesn't need a SIM card?
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PostPosted: 19:53 - 18 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Freddyfruitbat wrote:
Am I right in thinking that one doesn't need a SIM card?


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▪ Card Type: Micro-SIM
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PostPosted: 21:13 - 18 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
My Biketrac device will manage about two weeks before the bike battery is drained enough for the device to email me telling me it's low. (I don't usually leave the Optimate fitted.)
It's fitted as a necessity by the insurance company.
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Hawkeye1250FA
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PostPosted: 23:41 - 18 May 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Freddyfruitbat wrote:
Hawkeye1250FA wrote:
Got one of these and wired a USB charger to the battery.
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-A9-GPS-Tracker-Locator-for-Kids-Elderly-Pets-GSM-LBS-Location-Tracking-SOS-/322510615746?txnId=1751127198011

Am I right in thinking that one doesn't need a SIM card?


Needs a 2g SIM card. Can get them on eBay for 99p.
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