Is datatag a tracker?

Datatag, Alphadot and Smartwater are not tracking systems. They will not allow you to recover a stolen bike by telling you where it is. All they do is allow you to identify your property IF it gets recovered.

How does datatag work on a motorcycle?

Datatag’s multi-layered electronic identification and anti-theft system enables the Police to identify the true owner of any Datatagged motorcycle, even if the number plate and standard identification numbers have been removed or changed.

Is datatag any good?

DataTag is pretty much the last line of defence when it comes to protecting your bike from thieving scum and with this Stealth Pro kit you can code your components as well as the frame. It certainly makes it a sensible investment for expensive bikes which tend to get broken up into parts before being sold on.

Is datatag Thatcham approved?

Datatag ID Limited, the market leader in security marking and the power behind the Official Construction Equipment Security and Registration Scheme (CESAR) has gained a prestigious Quality Assurance Accreditation from Thatcham, the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre for its vehicle identification and registration …

What is the best motorcycle GPS tracker?

Top 10 Best GPS Trackers for Motorcycles

• #1 Spytec GL300 GPS Tracker for Motorcycle.
• #2 Americaloc GL300W GPS Tracker for Motorcycle.
• #3 Amcrest GPS Tracker for Motorcycle.
• #4 Optimus 2.0 GPS Tracker for Motorcycle.
• #5 LandAirSea 54 GPS Tracker for Motorcycle.
• #6 Trak 4 GPS Tracker for Motorcycle.

What are motorcycle secure markings?

The UK’s number one microdot security marking system. Alpha Dots are tiny microdots – just 1mm in diameter – printed with a unique PIN (Personal Identification Number) registered to you. When applied to your valuables, if they are lost or stolen, the police can return them to you as soon as they are recovered.

What is a data tag for a bike?

The Datatag System contains 4 UV “stealth” etches to permanently mark your frame and forks. The unique, almost invisible UV etching system forms a major part of the theft deterrent and subsequent identification. Marking your cycle permanently these “stealth” UV etches won’t visibly mark your cycle paintwork.

How do I change my datatag details?

You can have the details updated free of charge if you write to us or e-mail us at [email protected] quoting your membership number. (This will be quoted on your membership confirmation letter). Please note, we are duty bound to contact the machine’s keeper currently recorded on our database.

What is datatag security?

Datatag is a Police Preferred Secured by Design product which makes your property or vehicle much easier to identify, therefore reducing its desirability to thieves by effectively making your security marked property “Too Hot to Handle!”

Can I put a tracking device on my motorcycle?

If you’re afraid someone may try to steal it, consider investing in a motorcycle GPS tracking device. It wirelessly transmits the location of your bike or scooter to your mobile device. Many of these portable GPS units also inform you of the bike’s speed and the direction in which it’s traveling.

How does a DATATAG work on a motorcycle?

Based around electronic transponders that provide an electronic ‘finger print’ to key components, the system also uses ‘stealth’ chemical etching and includes 100s of Datadots® for minor components. The best way to prevent your motorcycle being stolen in the first place is to have Datatag fitted when you buy the machine.

Are there any GPS trackers for a motorcycle?

Realistically speaking, nothing stands in the way of a robber attempting to take possession of your motorcycle. For motorcycle owners, theft and many other vices are the driving forces behind the development of the best motorcycle GPS tracking devices.

When did the first DATATAG ID system come out?

Since being introduced in 1992, Datatag has recorded many significant successes in theft reduction. It has assisted in dramatically reducing the amount of stolen property in many markets including Motorcycles, Plant and Machinery, Cycles and Personal Watercraft or “Jet Skis”.

What kind of tracking device does a bike Trac use?

Bike Trac is a small GPS, GPRS, GSM & RF tracking device. It is one of the few stolen vehicle recovery products that is Thatcham Category 6 accredited. What’s more, it uses both GPS and RF technology – meaning that even if the GPS signal is lost, the location of the unit can be tracked and recovered.