datatool alarm

fishface · Post by **fishface** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:07 pm

how easy are these to take off
ive got 1 on but im wanting it off
any tips etc most welcome
thanks paul

bikermike1411 · Post by **bikermike1411** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 12:36 pm

It can be very nasty.....

Depends on the model of alarm and the way it's fitted. I had one on my Blade that took 30 minutes to remove - my mate's R1 took about four hours as it is patched into the wiring loom in about 10 places and we had to work out how to repair the damage.....

Work through it methodically. Take your time and work thorough each wire that has been affected by the installation. There should be no spare ends or breaks in the Honda loom when you're done! It's important to remove every trace of the alarm wiring.

Scotch locked wires are easy to disconnect (there'll be a small plastic connector clipped over the wiring loom wire with the alarm wire coming off it). Some wires may need soldering back together - although my Blade was sold with the wires twisted together then taped over, then taped back into the loom. Make sure you cover any bare sections with electrical tape - if you use black you can pretty much disguise the fact there was ever an alarm on it.

If you need any help mate, let me know! (i'm in Stockport)

pariah · Post by **pariah** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:43 am

Hang on arnt they coupled with the immobliser on the bike .

bikermike1411 · Post by **bikermike1411** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:33 am

Good point Pariah.... is it a HISS model? If it is...... I don't know!

Is the alarm an alarm immobiliser or just an alarm?

Theoretically it should be simple - if the immobiliser wiring loop from the HISS module on the headstock to the CDI has been broken, it should be a simple case of rejoining the loop.

However, from experience the alarm systems can be patched in in awkward/unexpected ways - the R1 we did was an absolute tw4t of a job - we had to make up bridging pieces of wire to loop back between terminals on block connectors.

Funnily enough, the internet isn't a great source of information on how to remove motorcycle alarm systems!

pariah · Post by **pariah** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:21 pm

Funnily enough, the internet isn't a great source of information on how to remove motorcycle alarm systems!

And I,m bloody pleased bout that as well .

A chap I know has a storm and his freind fixed his in a couple of mins, nice to know what yh doing some times aint it.

fishface · Post by **fishface** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:18 pm

im thinking it might be easier to get a wiring loom and swop them over

bikermike1411 · Post by **bikermike1411** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:17 am

nah! Size the job up carefully first mate... you'll be able to do it! Start by tracing and disconnecting each wire to the loom back from the alarm box and be methodical! Make sure there are no breaks in the honda loom at the end!

Just a thought - some of the alarms go off if you take the battery off

you'll need to set the alarm into 'battery replace mode' (or similar) while you do the job.

If it goes to pot, then you might want to consider a new loom.... they're a bit involved to fit, but nothing you couldn't do at home in an afternoon.

RedStormV · Post by **RedStormV** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:58 am

Hi FF, where abouts you at? (West Yorks methinks?)

Got a mobile auto electrician to remove alarm from wor lass' Hornet a few weeks ago (HISS etc).

Did a brilliant job, resoldered and protected all wires etc, Â£15.

When she comes back I'll see if she still has his number and PM you it.