Which cheap alarm?

[DynaMight]

The keyfob on my acuman alarm has died, a new one costs a tasty £22! so I think I may aswell get a whole new alarm. I've heard those cheapy £25-35 ones from ebay aint half bad.

Anyone recommend one?

I'm not after the beeknees, just something that beeps like a bastard on speed if someone even looks at my bike funny.

I've shortlisted:
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=25643&item=7981733663&rd=1
and
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=25643&item=7983610045&rd=1
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[Chriss]

Personally, I'd get the new key fob, as I belive Acumen alarms are thatcham approved, unlike alarms for £22, plus, your Acumen is already fitted and you know it works.

I strongly belive in you pay for what you get, and an alarm for £22 is going to be *low* quality.
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[DynaMight]

My Acumen is only a old 902, It doesnt affect the insurance or have an immobiliser
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[Dave-O]

Still get the fob if I was you, like chriss says, its already fitted, and you know it works.
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[Jrod]

I've got the £25 one, not fitted yet so can't really offer much advice though.

[MarsBar]

Either get a new keyfob or spend the extra and get a decent alarm. Most bikes with cheep alarms will still get nicked if it's worth nicking.
Cheers,
Mark.

[DynaMight]

Thanks for everyones input, The reason I'm swaying away from a new keyfob is because they're not even waterproof. My gf has the same alarm and hers is on it's last legs after a short trip in the rain (like 5mins max). I know everyone will just say, take it off the keychain etc but that isnt the point, you'd expect it to be able to withstand a splash of water.
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[natv4]

mine doesn't withstand water either. But why complain. It does an important job, and also means that if you leave your keys in the bike (I have ) Someone can't start it and ride away.

Just get used to it. You get what you pay for. Acumen make better alarms than something sold on ebay for £25 I would guess.
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[clarkjason]

I got one of the CHEETAH Motorcycle Alarm Systems from ebay for £25, Works fine and easy to fit.

I did have an accuman one but it was a little temperamental, having to be return to the manufacturer a couple of times ( but that might have just been my bad luck )

J