Datatag transponders.

I recently bought an old Yamaha Majesty 250 off a Mate who has been
running it for about 5 years.

Whilst going over it I noticed some of the plastics were Datatagged so
filled in their on-line change of owner form with Vehicle reg and
chassis number etc (he didn't have it done nor had any paperwork etc).

I received a reply stating that they could find no mention on their
database and that I should get the transponder numbers scanned by my
local Police and update them with that info.

So, (ignoring the value or not of Datatag) the possibilities I can
think of could include:

1) The panels in question were taken from another bike at some point
and this one isn't actually Datatagged.

2) The Datatag was properly fitted but never registered.

3) Datatag lost the information.

4) It's a ringer and I'll get arrested on the spot. ;-(

So, would my local Police station be likely to have a scanner (I've
heard stories that they don't) and more importantly would they be
interested in running said over my bike do you think? If not how could
I get it checked please?

Cheers, T i m

p.s. I'm not convinced that having Datatag, a Datatool alarm or an
F-off big chain has as much impact on insurance premiums as the fact
that I'm very old and with a clean licence? It probably has even less
bearing when I'm TP only (the latter 2 features might just stop the
kids taking it).

 

Nor am I, however *if* it stops some toe-rag taking my stuff or makes
it more difficult for them to dispose of then I'll turn a blind eye
(and I'm not suggesting it actually offers much or any real protection
etc).

So do most of my bikes (to some) and if you saw me you'd realise that
would be the least of my worries.

Well it's too late AFA the bike markings are concerned and I'm only
interested in making use of the system if someone else has gone to the
trouble and cost of putting it on.

At least a Datatag can't go off when you knock yer own bike! ;-)

Cheers, T i m

 

But your average scrote will nick it with or without datatag as they just
want to raz it around the streets or fields until it's fucked at which point
it'll be abandoned or torched

--
Steve Parry
BMW R80RS, 03 BMW R1100S Boxercup, 07 K1200GT SE
95 BMW F650, 87 Yamaha FS1, Sukida SK90PY, 91 Kawasaki AR50,
BMW 330Ci
www.gwynfryn.co.uk

 

wonder if there are different frequency chips for different applications, or
they are all the same, and they just pop up a number which when entered into
the correct database gives the rest of the info.....

thinking along the lines of a dog microchip scanner might work, but don't
have a go at me if it does work, and datatag tell you your bike in a mongrel
bitch called fluffy.

 

I know, but in this case they will have to get past the f-off chain(s)
and the Datatool before they can rag it anywhere (and I'm not saying
they can't get past either but it all helps). I believe even keeping
it covered helps keep the interest down.

Plus they aren't likely to steal it for spares as it's not a Gilera
Runner (or whatever the lads want as Peds these days) but I'm not
looking to put Datatag on, I'm looking to see if it's been Datatagged.
;-)

Cheers, T i m

 

Ooo, now there's a good thought! (especially as I have a Vet friend).

I wouldn't (it's a Yam Maj 250). ;-)

Cheers, T i m

 

<snip>

Did you check the engine and chassis numbers, and verify them against
the V5 before parting with your money?

If not, why not?

If not, do it now.

 

Not in the flesh, only against the MOT doc (which presumably would be
done in the flesh (if genuine))?

Because the seller is a good mate (not that that proves / changes
anything I know but ... ).

I will when it stops raining and get's lighter!

Cheers, T i m

 

Chassis number, yes, should be OK. Not always, though.

Makes no odds, Almost all the ringers I've seen - the owner has been
oblivious, because they never checked and nor did their predecessor.