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I got a cheetah alarm a few months ago. It has been working fine until today. the power wires (pink/red) fell out and now when I try to start the bike after putting them back together the alarm beeps three time and the bike won't start. everything seems to be OK. I don't know what to do. Anyone have any ideas.

i have the triumph datatool alarm on mine any 1 have some instructions on how to use the dam thing i bought the bike second hand and it was allready fitted

I have the alarm and the instructions for the datatool. What do you want to know?

Thanks all.
It came to me last night. Low battery voltage. Charged the battery and it's fine. The more I tried to start it the more I drained the battery the more it wouldn't start. I think I read something about a voltage sensor or something.
Doesn't matter, now I know.
Cheers

Hi Staffo
how to put it is service mode so the mechanic wont crap his pants again when he bunps the sender under the tank

Hold the oval shaped button down until it beeps - it should be OK after that. Just push the round button once you've finished to set it back to normal

Hi Brendan, I'm at work at the moment and havn't got my instruction manual with me but there is a procedure but I just don't use it much. If you can wait till tomorrow I'll get back to you.

its all well and good for gernal stuff when you push the egg shaped button,when you lift the tank tho the alarm goes of,with a sensor sitting near the top of the backbone under the tank as the other day when the tappets were getting reset mechanic kept bumping the sensor and craping him self when it went off
Yes please Staffo when you get around to it much apperated

OK, I understand what the problem is, I'll have a look to see if I can find the paper that came with it

Tape the sensor down - as though the tank is on...that will stop it going off.

Sorry Brendan, I forgot all about it. That's 1 botty smack you owe me . I have the instruction manual at home and again I'm at work but this time doing night shift. So in the morning I'll have a look at it and then let you know.

Ok, I've got the manual in front of me and it says and I quote: A protective trigger switch is fitted close to the alarm control unit protecting it from access eg: under the seat, side panel or petrol tank.

If access is required to the area protected by the Protective Trigger Switch, the alarm system must be placed in Service Mode (see below) or the system must be disarmed.

Use this facility to disable the alarm system eg: when you wish to service or clean your motorcycle, or remove the battery.

Disarm the alarm by pressing O

With the ignition switch ON , Press and Hold the O until an audible beep is heard. The ignition can then be switched off. That's It. Done,

Here's the Shi#ty Bit though: When the alarm system is in Service Mode, the led alarm indicator on the bike will remain On (yeah so) and (wait for it) an Audible Beep will be heard every 15 seconds Believe me, it drives you nutso listening to that beep every 15 seconds.

In Service Mode, the protective Trigger switch is disabled by simply pressing O.

So there you go. The reason I didn't remember it is because my memories shot and when I last did it, the beeps gave me the proverbial, so I just tried to not knock the switch. I did though, several times but it mightn't bother you

Personally I think Gina's suggestion is spot on. Tape it down (thanks Gina)

Hope that answers your question anyway, and sorry for the delay. I have brain issues

Thanks Staffo&Gina i'll take to advice of taping the sensor down when you think about it its a quick easy fix