DataTool System 3: Self Fit

I'm thinking of buying a DataTools System 3 Alarm/Immob cheap and fitting it
myself. However the DataTool web site does not give fitting instructions and
I was wondering if anyone here has any experience fitting these?

Is it difficult compared to fitting just a normal alarm?

Does anyone know where I can find a fitting guide?

 

That's because it's a Pro. fit unit. You will be issued an Install Cert.
which the insewrance co. may ask for.
If you do it yourself be sure the insewrance co. knows about it. They will
probably waive any premium reduction but OTOH if you don't disclose thy
could void a theft claim.

The system on my 996 appeared to plug straight into a provision on the
wiring loom.

 

They have to be fitted by an authorised person or you don't get a
warranty, since there are question marks against the reliability of
alarms generally I'd say you would be better to have it done
professionally.

 

Jesus... how hard can it be. Interrupt a couple of wires (maybe just
one) and run a few sensors.

Fitting an alarm is a piece of piss for anyone with half a clue about
wiring. (yes, I've fitted a couple).

I think the main reason you need the fitting done 'professionally' is so
the insurance company *know* it's been fitted and not simply purchased
and put in a cupboard.

 

Well having a quick gander at the Evo 3 under my seat seems to
indicate about 5 pairs of unmarked wires. Guess that a couple go to
the non-functional LED, one pair to the ant-tamper switch, that leaves
3 (unless there are more sensors)

Ding. Not desparately hard at all

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Some of these are in the manual and are grounded for options
like 'no loud bleeps on arming'. These are the coloured ones
(white/yellow etc.)

The rest aren't, for the obvious reason of keeping their use
obscure to as many folk as is practical.

The fitting is effectvely thrown in when you buy at he £300
mark.

 

Thats what I was saying, you don't get a warranty or certificate of
fitting unless done by an approved agent. Without the certificate you
don't get the insurance discount. They don't give instructions 'cos they
don't want to know if you **** it up, both my bikes have Datatool's and
I wouldn't want to try installing one on my own. There are two switches
(motion and seat alarm switch) and about eight or ten pairs of wires -
all black and the only way to tell them apart is the numbers on the
instructions (not provided) and the length of the wires themselves. You
will also need a wiring diagram for your loom to splice into the correct
leads. The one for the Tiger is custom made with Triumph logos on the
transmitters and took two hours to fit.. The Kawasaki has their Evo plus
alarm and I was charged £30 for fitting two years ago.You can have a go
if you like but I certainly wouldn't

 

I understand that an insurance company might need a certificate... but for
way less than half the price of a proffesionaly fitted one I'd still quite
like one.

I'm no stranger to things electrical but would like a guide before I pay out
the cash! I just need to find a guide so I know which wires do what.

 

Well if you don't care about the insewrance reduction and just want a decent
working alarm spend a lot less dosh on a better alternative.
http://www.sola-larm.com/motorcyclealarms.html the 835T is excellent,
reliable, alarm & immobiliser circuits and cheap as chips. Telephone support
is good too.

 

Unless you can find a 'friendly' dealer, you're going to be
out of luck I think.

From the datatool website:

Q. I want a set of fitting instructions where can I get them
A. Sorry you can’t. The System 3 is insurance approved and dealer fit
only.

 

Why bother? It's not going to stop your bike getting stolen. And
without a certificate you're not going to save any insurance money.
So you'll basically be throwing 150 quid away.