Electronics » OEM Alarm?

So my recently purchased '15 model has all the gadgets (keyless, shift assist pro, etc) but no alarm. Is it the OEM alarm worth installing? Will BMW be able to code my existing key to an installed alarm?

I don't fancy the idea of installing an aftermarket and having to carry an extra key fob ...

Not in my neighborhood. Keyless BMWs are not worth the effort when compared to a Harley.
That said, some of your neighbor's might have different thoughts.

Well, all BMWs have an "immobilizer" system that won't allow the bike to start unless the chipped key is nearby. If all you need is an alarm that will make a noise that passersby will ignore, there are plenty of those types of things attached to disc and cable locks on the aftermarket.

I have an alarm on my RS, it was on when i bought it new, its a bit of a begger when washing bike, it goes off when putting paddock stand under front wheel and of course the fob is in the house.

Still gives me a better feeling having it.

The alarm is just a cartridge that plugs in under seat, they moved mine from my last bike to my current, its just a program change to recognize the alarm and set up, fob alarm button will work when its done.


Ged

Thanks Ged.
Yep, it's just for that extra piece of mind, without the hassle of something else to carry around .. an aftermarket alarm needs another remote to carry around, and messier wiring and modules to install when compared to OEM.

A cable Lock type device requires an extra key to carry around, and extra step to install when I park it, and to stow it when I'm on the move.

Zitat von stiebs im Beitrag #5

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Thanks Ged.
Yep, it's just for that extra piece of mind, without the hassle of something else to carry around .. an aftermarket alarm needs another remote to carry around, and messier wiring and modules to install when compared to OEM.

A cable Lock type device requires an extra key to carry around, and extra step to install when I park it, and to stow it when I'm on the move.

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I have a personal aversion to alarms on bikes as a) they are liability based on the skills of the guy who installed them, b) they are a PITA when they go off for no due course and c) having predominantly owned Italian twins I never wanted to increased the opportunity for an extended roadside stop.

My 18 RS was a new in-stock bike that had the extras of keyless ride and an alarm and I asked for the alarm to be removed and they said no it's a factory fit so we can't touch it. I would much prefer the space under the seat for a plug kit.

And speaking of plug kits, it's a shame that BMW no longer provide them

its a bit of a begger when washing bike, it goes off when putting paddock stand under front wheel and of course the fob is in the house

You seem to have your alarm set to 'auto' rather than 'off' (page 68 rtfm*) if you use this the alarm only goes 'live' when you choose with the key fob?

* rtfm read the factory manual or something like that, I think!


My 2005 R1200ST has the alarm unit hidden under the rear mudguard, awkward to get to, but access needed to replace the internal battery.

I hope the new RS unit is also 'owner replaceable' when the DWA low battery symbol shows up, as I am sure it will.

Zitat von Fugly im Beitrag #7

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I have a personal aversion to alarms on bikes as a) they are liability based on the skills of the guy who installed them, b) they are a PITA when they go off for no due course and c) having predominantly owned Italian twins I never wanted to increased the opportunity for an extended roadside stop.

My 18 RS was a new in-stock bike that had the extras of keyless ride and an alarm and I asked for the alarm to be removed and they said no it's a factory fit so we can't touch it. I would much prefer the space under the seat for a plug kit.

And speaking of plug kits, it's a shame that BMW no longer provide them

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Fitting a cheap eBay alarm is my preferred solution, as I don't mind carrying the extra key fob for it. My last one was a battery backed alarm for less than £50. If you just use these as a simple alarm and avoid connecting up the ignition immobiliser circuit, then they shouldn't affect reliability. I don't even connect mine to the bike's indicators but just fit a pair of LEDs front and rear instead, placed to be hard to get at, but where their flashing can still be seen. These flash to confirm setting and cancelling the alarm, and will flash if it is set off by the bike being disturbed. I chose blue LEDs in the hope that these would have a stronger deterrent effect if would-be thieves think they may have disturbed a police bike!

Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #9

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[quote=Fugly|p9350]Fugly, you can fit a BMW plug kit as well as the OEM alarm under the pillion seat - I do, it fits albeit with little space remaining.

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Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #9

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[quote=Fugly|p9350]Fugly, you can fit a BMW plug kit as well as the OEM alarm under the pillion seat - I do, it fits albeit with little space remaining.

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Unfortunately not because I currently have a Volocan CANBus controller there which is soon to be replaced by a DENALI unit

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Zitat von Dave H im Beitrag #8

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its a bit of a begger when washing bike, it goes off when putting paddock stand under front wheel and of course the fob is in the house

You seem to have your alarm set to 'auto' rather than 'off' (page 68 rtfm*) if you use this the alarm only goes 'live' when you choose with the key fob?

* rtfm read the factory manual or something like that, I think!


My 2005 R1200ST has the alarm unit hidden under the rear mudguard, awkward to get to, but access needed to replace the internal battery.

I hope the new RS unit is also 'owner replaceable' when the DWA low battery symbol shows up, as I am sure it will.

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Zitat von Ray B im Beitrag #2

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Not in my neighborhood. Keyless BMWs are not worth the effort when compared to a Harley.
That said, some of your neighbor's might have different thoughts.

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