Alarm Comparison: Scorpio vs. Gorilla

[slowbird]

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You find out if this was Gorilla or Scorpio?

The owner didn't know.

 

[lil sushi]

Done...ordered the i900, should be here in a week =)

Thanks everyone for the feedback

 

[GagguP]

Where'd you order from and how much? Looking to get one as well.

 

[lil sushi]

Where'd you order from and how much? Looking to get one as well.

Right off the Scorpio site:
http://scorpio.rlink.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=123&product_id=209

I chose USPS shipping to avoid Fedex brokerage fees. The price was comparable to what i found on Ebay...and the shop was selling this for $499...so i figured i might as well order directly from them

 

[jeero]

Install a new battery in the remote?

For the amount that I use it, not worth it.

 

[Scuba Steve]

I have a scorpio and leave it disarmed if the key is in the ignition it is too far away for the RFID to work. PITA

 

[Beanz]

I'm not sure what you mean by this. Everyone gets the same antenna, it's just that I didn't have room to run it properly. I got mine from Rider's Choice.

Dumb of me. I thought you were saying you didn't install the antenna!

 

[deadbanana0717]

THIS TOPIC HITS HOME WITH ME...

SCORPIO
PROS:
Proximity Sensor.
Pimpin Remote.

CONS
Constant battery drain cuz of microwave/proximity sensor? ive heard stories about people leaving it on while on campus and coming back to a dead bike.
More Expensive

Garilla
Pros
Cheaper

Cons
No Proximity


Both have 2 way both have tilt... I think thats enough as a deterrant. =\...

So after the hit and run I've decided I want a 2-way alarm with tilt sensor on the bike:

The two I'm looking at are:
1) http://scorpio.rlink.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=209
$249 + $50 for S&H
Install is about an hour of labour from shop
and I believe I have to buy their "Factory Connector" as well? (can anyone confirm this?)

2) http://www.gorilla-auto.com/motorcycle.alarms
Model 8017
I believe the shop is selling this for $199
Install is about 2/3 hours of labour from shop

I did use the search engine on the site and the reviews are sorta all over the place. Despite the obvious price point difference, I'm looking for other pros and cons with these systems. Anyone have any experience with either, and what are your opinions?

PS. I realize this will not prevent the bike from being stolen.

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