Keep track of your bike! - Sizzapp monitoring Device Install & Review 4K
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Жыл бұрынI've recently found this cracking value for money solution to keeping track of your bike - by far the best value and simplest way I've yet come across. Just a one off purchase fee, no contracts, no recurring charges, just fit and forget. I like it so much Sizzapp have agreed to be my new channel sponsors! Use the code "TMFTRACK" for a 10% discount on your order! Sizzapp sizzapp.com
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@AndrewSmith-gi5oh Жыл бұрын
Good bit of kit Andy. I would wire it up differently, not directly to the battery. Also hide the unit away. Easy to rip it out if you can see it all once the seat is off. Hide it all!
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Indeed - for obvious reasons I didn't go into disguising strategy and location in more detail! By the way if it is ripped out it alerts you about it (it has built in power too)....
@AndrewSmith-gi5oh Жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks for the great things you cover. Looking forward to 2023. I live in Germany, maybe we'll see you out here some time.
@LickyDischarge Жыл бұрын
I’ve bought quite a lot of stuff based upon your recommendations or reviews and I’ve never gone wrong yet!!! This looks an ace bit of kit👍🏻👍🏻
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that - I think it's a great product otherwise I wouldn't be effectively advertising it here, its the fit and forget nature of it I particularly like....
@deanchild9848 Жыл бұрын
I got one of these just before Christmas and they are highly recommended the support i got between Christmas and new year was excellect as like yours Andy it was offline but all good now as they expalined I needed to go out for first ride sometime to get it to kick off
@stewy62 Жыл бұрын
Thanks as usual for your honesty, the costs of your Garage Queen must have really added up over the years ! I know she’s beautiful ! The Sizzapp is definitely something I’m considering.
@WatermarquePaul Жыл бұрын
Looks a good piece of kit TMF, easy to fit and bonus journey data also. Thanks for sharing 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@lilacgrove Жыл бұрын
If you connect anything directly to the battery, please use a FUSE. If you don't it's a fire hazard.
@marksweepiebernard6138 Жыл бұрын
Nice one FLYER, I like it. Happy New Year
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Happy new year!
@tinks43 Жыл бұрын
Seems to be useful and hassle free. Happy new year!
@biker_dale Жыл бұрын
I love them, I've had it for 15 months now and moved it from my old bike to my new one. the software has got better after an upgrade, in that there are extra features. Never had an issue with it and get a message within a minute of moving my bike. Well worth the money as it's a one off payment you do save over time. I have the other smaller version, the 2G-2 wire not the 4G-2 wire and it works fine, not sure how long 2G is with us for. I've never had an issue with my battery either and pleased it's always getting power. Well worth it
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Great feedback - thanks Dale!
@Sizzapp Жыл бұрын
Hi Dale, we are happy you like your SIZZAPP device!
@garyhope0103 Жыл бұрын
What a great, simple and inexpensive tracker. Interested to see how it is in 12 months time. They could be onto a winner here. An updated video later, when you get used to the app and it's functions would be a good idea, which I'm sure you already have penciled in. Just a case of finding a day free in your diary haha.
@stevetaylor8698 Жыл бұрын
"free in your diary haha.". Was going to tell you off for misspelling "diarrhoea".
@RocketMan_Moto Жыл бұрын
Sizzapp approached me to review this, but I declined. The wires will lead any thief straight to the tracker🤔
@hamsterclamper Жыл бұрын
That’s what I was thinking RM
@jerhughes500 Жыл бұрын
Or the manhoosive unit with Sizzapp printed on it.
@MH-xd2nd Жыл бұрын
And the fact that if any thief didn’t know what it looked like and where people might install it, thanks to this vid they do now! 😂
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Fair enough! I like the fact I can fit it and at all times know where the bike is (including where I parked it!) for no ongoing cost - “fit and forget” is the appeal to me…I accept no solution is 100% perfect. Most pro-criminals I understand first move a bike a short distance to see if a tracker is fitted before actually hustling the bike away to a lock up - so in that scenario the sizzapp works a treat.
@Denali1600 Жыл бұрын
Agreed, its virtually pointless as a security device.
@mucckker Жыл бұрын
Easy to fit love the app...the battery indicator is brilliant specially when it's being stored in a garage over the winter..
@Bunter1815 Жыл бұрын
I prefer the Monimoto because it doesn't connect to the bike battery so it's genuinely possible to conceal it.
@ogdennash2439 Жыл бұрын
Yep - I agree. First thing a thief does is to check for additional wires to the battery. With a Monimoto tracker, it can go anywhere on your bike and is independent. The batteries last at least 1 year, so not a big deal. I also like that it links to Google maps if the bike moves, so it is really easy to get directions to where the bike is....
@theworldsbonkers Жыл бұрын
I fully agree and over the past 12 months had absolutely no issues with mine
@markgoodman5781 Жыл бұрын
Prefer not to have to connect to the bikes power be it via the battery or the loom. Monimoto all the way for me.
@Bunter1815 Жыл бұрын
@@KLRJUNE That's good to know thanks. I still think the Monimoto is a more elegant and better solution. The price difference is enough for 3 years Monimoto subscription.
@chrischristofis8501 Жыл бұрын
Monimoto is a dodgy company i have their latest and they disabled it after a couple of months and demanded an additional £36 . No explanation either you pay or they disable the tracker, pisstakers 😤
@brianperry Жыл бұрын
Happy new year Andy. I'm a great believe in multi-layered security.....As you obviously have..ie:- garage security..My Triumph has a front wheel choke as well as paddock stand with chain. This Tracking unit looks a useful addition, although I'm bound to say it looks harder to hide plus the extra wiring is a bit of a give away...l prefer the independent powered types. In the past I've used Invoxia which is very small. The app has a proximity 'radar' useful when within a few metres the of 'Bike'.. handy if the thief has the bike in a lock-up...These very small units can be used for many applications beside a Motorcycle. l presently use a German PAJ system, very accurate tracking route/stop/parked, is easier to hide. However, it does have a subscription which is, for my unit about 50 € annually...
@steamjim Жыл бұрын
Worth having - I just brought a similar tracker off Amazon more generic type that you charge via USB (or you can connect to bike battery) and battery last about a month between recharge and just uses a roaming SIM card that can use roam across many networks, globally. Works on both 4G and 2G, the key benefit for me is the ability to send SMS as soon as bike or moved, vibration alarm. So even if thief finds and removes tracker you know bike has moved quickly, you can then also use other apps such as IFTTT to do other things. What has been useful for is when I have done a good route I can use it to review the route and record it somewhere for future reference. More peace of mind I think that a real deterrent to thieves but often bikes are stolen and hidden to see if they have a tracker.
@dsimon9s29 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting. Sounds like a great product. One piece of advice, you should always connect the positive terminal to the battery first and then the negative. When disconnecting you should take the negative off first then the positive. Otherwise, you risk shorting the battery (and many of the bike's electronics) and take it from the voice of experience, you don't want to do that. :)
@flexywing Жыл бұрын
I was having heart failure as you DIDN'T disconnect the Earth when you did the install, Nearly had a "How not to Install" vid on your hands. I was waiting for the sparks if you touched the frame with that screwdriver.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Been there done that!!!
@checker3694 Жыл бұрын
To be fair to Andy he can do that safely, due to the angles the battery is at, and the open eye connecters on tracker it's just a matter of 1/4 turn and slide connecter in. But yes normally you would always disconnect the negative first think he would have done it correctly if set up was different.
@checker3694 Жыл бұрын
@Jay Harrod Have you been on ice for last 58 years, that's the last positive earth vehicle I recall.
@lynsmith1096 Жыл бұрын
Good review TMF and a neat idea.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brendanmcgirr6710 Жыл бұрын
I have received this I have tried it a few times and it works great ..this review helped..plus the discount link ..thank you
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@tartanblackcountrytourist Жыл бұрын
Good morning Sir.. Just a quick holiday trick.. I was worried about my steed when on a touring holiday. I looked at trackers and realised that they were out of my budget. So I bought a second hand phone android and hid it in the panels. Then every time I went to do the tourist stuff l merely linked it to my main phone by what three words. Of course this means that there ware no, Your Steed is moving warnings. BUT at least when I used parking spots in unfamiliar cities and wondered about there was an easy find your steed map to follow. Of course if you check it and find the steed is way away from your parking spot you have to give your main phone to the police to use as a tracker.. 🤙🤙🤙
@r6singh Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Different and much appreciated.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!!
@richhelm21 Жыл бұрын
Thats a great pocket friendly tracker Andy. However, it defeats the object if its easily found. Personally i would try to locate the unit under the tank or behind a side panel at the very least, & make the connection to the battery look factory & tape the wires to the factory harness to disguise them. Otherwise, looks great to me 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Yep good tip! Incidentally if it is just pulled out it alerts you of that too (it has 3 hours worth of inbuit power source)
@Gambo916 Жыл бұрын
@ Rich Helm Agreed. Thieving scrotes can simply snip two wires and throw the unit in a ditch/hedge/down a drain and within mere seconds it's effectiveness is completely null and void. Unless it is so well hidden/disguised and made as tamper proof as possible on the bike then the whole point of it as a tracker is moot.
@sprintman62 Жыл бұрын
Great review Andy but similar function to my TruTrak FMT100. That cost me about £30 with a £6 monthly charge. One bonus was that mine gave me a great overview of the route I took on my 5500 mile trip round Europe. The only problem I had was a couple of slight blind spots in Bosnia Herzegovina but I suspect dueto its reliance on the 4G connectivity that the Sizzapp will be the same.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
That £6/month adds up - Sizzapp is FOC once purchased, that’s the appeal to me “fit and forget”….
@sprintman62 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer agree 100%. The advantage I've found is there being no need to shell out such a large upfront fee (albeit small compared to many). The other advantage being that by paying monthly but with no standing contract, I've no need to pay when it's locked all secure in the garage over winter, simply reactivate it when it's in a higher theft use situation. Horses for courses. Keep up the reviews.
@mybikegarage1040 Жыл бұрын
Bike sounds great on the Go-Pro. Wow great sound.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
It does!
@FREE_PUREBLOOD333 Жыл бұрын
Seems a decent unit for the one off price. I will go have a nosey on tinternet and read up the specs now.
@glenns001 Жыл бұрын
looks pretty good Andy, id be inclined to install it behind one of those side covers, take the thieves a little longer to find and disconnect that way ;)
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Yes fair point…
@racheltaylor6578 Жыл бұрын
That’s the first place a thief is going to check.
@flatcapcaferacer Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great product. I would like to have several except I have no confidence in our law enforcement to do anything with the information provided to recover the motorcycle. I've had two motorcycles stolen in August with six surveillance cameras recording the theft and all that they would do is take a police report over the telephone. I had the feeling that I could given them the name and addressed of the thieves and where the bikes were and no effort would have been made to recover the motorcycles. I knew I was in trouble as soon as they asked if the bikes were insured and if anybody was injured. However, if we did have a functioning police department for nonviolent crime I would have some trackers.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Well that is a good point - and I thought it was just over hear that the police didn’t react to that sort of thing. Sorry to hear about your bikes….
@flatcapcaferacer Жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer 👍
@sergentcolon1 Жыл бұрын
Morning Andy, is Corona one of your new sponsors? Only I saw their logo prominently displayed in your garage😁
@klaatuzogran4503 Жыл бұрын
Might be useful for a car (can be easier to hide) assuming the signal goes through the bodywork, especially the low battery warning, can the alert levels be changed on this feature? TIA 🤔
@SteveInskip Жыл бұрын
To check out its working you could always get someone to nick it. 😉👍. Also I’d plug it into a auxiliary connection so it’s not connected directly to the battery (fused), and a sneaky thief would take a while to find it!
@lenrobinson9767 Жыл бұрын
I have a monimoto but I need an extra tracker for my other bike, looks very promising so will take a serious look.
@Sizzapp Жыл бұрын
we will be happy to see you among our happy customers 😀
@LordGrievous1970 Жыл бұрын
I think I much prefer my (Two) Monimoto's I have in my bike and car. No need to connect to the bikes battery and be a constant power drain, and hiding is a lot easier as you aren't restricted by tracking wires back to the battery.
@ronnierush9379 Жыл бұрын
Its a bit on the largish Betty size 😄Otherwise it might work inside the headlight fixture, room permitting and providing the casing is not all metal.
@richardperry5880 Жыл бұрын
Hi Andy . Can you connect this to a ignition source I’m not a fan of having gps Permanent live .? . At the moment I use biketrac £10 month which I think is not a lot of money to cover my 28k trike . Thanks again Andy 🇬🇧👍
@sarahlivingstone8367 Жыл бұрын
I keep thinking about getting a tracker and that is quite appealing...
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Works for me! I’ve also now tried the Apple AirTags…..my advice, don’t bother!!!
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
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@Garry2749 Жыл бұрын
Nice and simple .
@IgWannA2 Жыл бұрын
I've used trackers for years - the £30 battery-powered ones you get on AliExpress (TK-905 to be exact). I've recovered two motorbikes using them. Total cost was £30 plus £10 sim that lasted for years. However the main problem I had was their size and having to charge the battery every month. I've recently switched to Samsung SmartTags which are like Apple AirTags but they work better because you can see a tracking history and see the movement of them, plus the range is more like 100m rather than 10-20m. I've tested them loads and they are really accurate and get pinged everywhere - obviously cities are better because they don't use GPS but rather, other SmartTags and Samsung phones. Great thing is they are tiny, cheap (£20 each) and the battery lasts about a year. It means I can hide two of them in each bike for redundancy. Definitely recommend them if - only catch is you need a samsung S21 or S22.
@IgWannA2 Жыл бұрын
Also, as others have mentioned, I steered clear of trackers that use the bike's own battery because if you connect straight to the terminals it's really obvious and the first place thieves will look, and if you connect elsewhere in the loom, it's also possible to find but it's also a pain to install. Benefit of the SmartTags is you can be really sneaky with where you hide them!
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Yes several have mentioned them - the more security the better! Persoanlly tags wouldn't work for me as I'm often riding in the countryside with no phones or tablets (or tags!) nearby....
@seandunne2072 Жыл бұрын
Nice one Andy it’s a cost thing having 4 bikes apple air tags cheaper and no hiding problems
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
I just bought some to try - so far not impressed (I'm sitting less than 20 metres from two of them yet my phone can't find them!) - good in some applications but not if you live in the countryside with few passing apple devices.
@tykiisel8801 Жыл бұрын
I like the idea of not needed to purchase another subscription for something. I'm going to look into this.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Me too - major selling point for me....
@tykiisel8801 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer I just ordered one.
@dannyracer25 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant tmf just what I wanted how about battery drawing ? Thanks from Danny
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Well it does draw a small amount and the good news is Sizapp alerts you if the battery gets too low - it's done that once since I've had it fitted (had it about 2 months now) so I got prompted to connect up the trickle charger. Doesn't seem as power hungry as the datatool and vodaphone trackers I have fitted on my other bikes (I suspect it's becuase they periodically check in with the phone network) - they flatten the battery in a matter of days. So far so good..but I am watching as that's the one downside of a powered tracker like this.....
@TheLincolnshireFlyer Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid 👍😊
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@two-up Жыл бұрын
Hello great material very nice filmed ;)
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@grahamcunliffe9352 Жыл бұрын
Battery terminals are the first place a thief will look for a tracker, it's too easy to find and un hook.
@marksimpson5218 Жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what I was thinking, I just don’t get it.
@mototripperuk Жыл бұрын
You get an alert soon as the bike is moved, so that gives you time to take action and it also alerts if power is cut, it has a 3 hour backup power, granted if it's taken out before you take action the bike is gone, however I would rather have it than not 👍
@grahamcunliffe9352 Жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to hard wire it in somewhere else on the bike so it would be totally hidden?
@mototripperuk Жыл бұрын
@@grahamcunliffe9352 I think it would be okay if you did do that as long as it's drawing the same power, however I can't guarantee it, worth looking into, I'll ask Sizzap HQ 👍
@mototripperuk Жыл бұрын
@@grahamcunliffe9352 I have been informed that it can be done Graham, I'm in the Sizzap pro testing group, I have also been told that you can lengthen the wires, it will also not affect the warranty, hope this helps you 👍
@benmurphy7934 Жыл бұрын
Hi Andy being following you for a while now like your videos and couldn't decide what bike to go for a z900rs or speed twin 🤔 speed twin won out thanks for your input kind regards Ben
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Good choice!
@johnmatthews9293 Жыл бұрын
Thought you were a monimoto fan?marvellous how a freebie changes people’s minds.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
I've used both, didn't pay for either of them, and I prefer this - which is why I swapped, I like the "fit and forget" nature of it - no fob to carry around seperate to your keys, no SIM subscription...just easier to manage. Only downside is potential for battery drainage but that seems minimal so far - compared to my "heavy duty" trackers - and it alerts me well before low battery is an issue - you can of course hide the tracker (this was only a demo of how to fit).....I can assure you there's no such thing as a "freebie"!!
@davematthews7771 Жыл бұрын
If you change bikes can you reuse it with the next bike? Great vid as always👍
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Sure can!
@RajeshPatel-cm6yp Жыл бұрын
Seriously considering purchasing, already have Datatool installed with yearly subscription and an Apple AirTag hidden away, but there’s always room for more, especially as it’s a one off purchase with no on-going cost. My thinking is if thieves bypass one of them, there’s two more as backup. @Andy, has sizzapp offered any of your subscribers with discount codes we can use?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
YES! Sizzapp are kindly offerring a 10% discount if you use the code "TMFTRACK" at checkout!
@jamescoles2596 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing. If the unthinkable happened and your bike was stolen, is there a simple way of sharing the information with the police via the app? Also is there any functions linked to breakdown location sharing etc?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
I don't think so...
@marksimpson5218 Жыл бұрын
The police will only do something if someone is killed / injured. You will get a crime number & that’s it. The days of the police dealing with theft is long gone.
@samhill3496 Жыл бұрын
Very good
@paulfidler7968 Жыл бұрын
Another great article. I'm interested in the bar across your garage door. Any info or reviews you have done on it. As I say really interested. Cheers.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Yes see my previous "Garrage Torque" videos - link below to Image4Security takes you to their site, it's the guardsmann garage door barrier...
@paulfidler7968 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant Thank you@@TheMissendenFlyer
@Boogiebagflipper 11 ай бұрын
Lots of talk about how this can be easily found. This is true. And yea the app will tell you when it’s been disconnected but that doesn’t really matter to you the user once that happens. What I did was take apart a good portion of the bike, breaking down to heavy wire loom. Used a shop manual to find a positive and negative line and installed this tracker that way. I then wrapped it in automotive wire tape. It’s 100 percent hidden and even if a garbage thief gets it down to where it’s at, they have to know what they’re looking for. I have it looking like it’s all stock. I recommend y’all do it that way.
@TheMissendenFlyer 11 ай бұрын
Good tip!
@ANDY-we7mr 7 ай бұрын
Andy have you got a dater tool tracker on you new bike is that Monimoto 7 tracker better than the sizzapp pro
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 ай бұрын
I do t know - I’ve not used the Monimoto 7 yet
@FREE_PUREBLOOD333 Жыл бұрын
When 'reconnecting' battery terminals/leads, always connect positive first then negative last.
@colinbarber9324 Жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, my only concern is the bike battery, how long does this operate before impacting the starting ability of the bike. My garage doesn’t have a power source, so I can’t use a charger. I’m using the Mini Moto you recommended a few years ago. Are you still using yours on the other bikes ? Regards, Colin
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
I prefer this - which is why I swapped, I like the "fit and forget" nature of it - no fob to carry around seperate to your keys, no SIM subscription...just easier to manage. Only downside is potential for battery drainage but that seems minimal so far - compared to my "heavy duty" trackers - and it alerts me well before low battery is an issue - you can of course hide the tracker (this was only a demo of how to fit).....
@anthonyquantuman730 Жыл бұрын
Colin , another KZfaq tester, tested the battery drain, and it worked out to be point 1v per day.. So over 10 days its 1v loss from the battery... or 3 volts per month....
@andrewvickers4487 Жыл бұрын
Yes to no recurring charges!
@LordGrievous1970 Жыл бұрын
I use the Monimoto on my bike and car. Would be good to see a comparison between the Sizzapp & Monimoto.
@stevecolwill9761 Жыл бұрын
Where are all your other bikes Andy? Hope they haven’t been nicked! Happy New Year, by the way.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Outside to make way for filming in the garage....
@richardsutton01 Жыл бұрын
It looks like a good product and could easily be better hidden with extended wiring to somewhere other than directly to the battery. We installed a relay to a permanent live feed but it drained the battery in a couple of weeks so I moved it to an ignition switched live. I guess the same could be done with the Sizapp, if necessary, as it would presumably re-register itself to the network every time the ignition was switched on. Can you tell us what the quiescent current drain is as it is easy to calculate how long you will get before the battery is getting low? Richard
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
I don't know what it is I'm afraid (Sizzapp will know) - I know mine lasts abput 3/4 weeks before I get an alert from the device reminding me to connect my charger.
@anthonyquantuman730 Жыл бұрын
One guy on youtube monitored the battery voltage over a week of non use, His battery lost .7v (point seven) over a week, so thats .1 v drain per day or 1v per 10 days being left idle.....
@nevsmate8663 Жыл бұрын
Scott the Goldwing Guru has done a similar video & covered the battery drain.... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ndVljc-amtXPfGg.html&ab_channel=GoldwingDocs
@hwoodcyclist Жыл бұрын
Hmmm interesting, I’ve got a thunderbox on my Africa twin I assume it could be wired into that rather than straight to battery?
@Sizzapp Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can connect a device in another place where there are both a negative and +12V wires and hide a device. A lot of our customer are doing like that. The main things are that power should remain constant on these wires, even when ignition is turned off, and that device should be located (hidden) in such place to have enough satellites for a correct location and speed detection.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Of course...
@hwoodcyclist Жыл бұрын
Cheers guys
@Markonamotorbike Жыл бұрын
Mark Davies. Looks good but what happens when the potential thief disconnects your battery? what power does it use and how much does it drain your battery.
@fransvoorham Жыл бұрын
Dan gaat die nog een paar uur door met de backup batterij
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
If it gets disconnected internal power kicks in and it alerts you it has been disconnected. Doesn't drain the battery as much as the other trackers I have, I think it draws up to 100mA a day - alerts you before the battery gets too low so you know to plug the charger in (takes about a week or so in my experience).....
@christopherashley86 Жыл бұрын
How much power does it draw and so how long can it be left without draining the battery? Good that it has a low battery alert. Will that alert be received with the App switched off?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Yes I received an alert once since I had this installed, was after about 4 weeks and gave me plenty of warnbinbg to get the bike on charge before the next ride. Of course it does drain some power (thats the disadvantage of all wired in trackers) but it seems to last longer than the Datatool tracker I have on my GS for example.
@mryorkshire4188 9 ай бұрын
Hi, can you still charge your battery up with the sizzapp still in place. Won't effect the sizzapp etc when you charge battery up? Or do you have to remove the sizzapp?
@TheMissendenFlyer 9 ай бұрын
Yes no problem
@jimbossimrigs7961 14 күн бұрын
What's the special bar you used across the garage door, feel like need one? 😁👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 14 күн бұрын
It's my Guardsman from Image4Security.....
@chriswilliams33 Жыл бұрын
Always thought it a disadvantage having an FZ6 with the battery located under the tank, seems not!
@Ryzza5 Жыл бұрын
10:00 flips up internal sun visor to reveal more sunglasses 😄
@johnamato8157 Жыл бұрын
Is this tracker also good to track your motorbike when it is being shipped in a truck across the U.S.?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Probably not if it's in a metal container!
@JamesSmith-py9yg Жыл бұрын
Hiya Mr Flyer. 👋 Im not one to normally comment but watch and enjoy all your videos. My question is slightly of topic but im looking for a bar across my garage door and I noticed you have one to protect your bikes. What make is it???? TIA Jim. 🙂👍
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Image4Security guardsman barrier - see the link in my description.
@JamesSmith-py9yg Жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer Thankyou very much.
@YorkshirePork Жыл бұрын
I use a small apple AirTag hidden away and stuck with 3m pad. Lasts for 2 years then you can change the battery. Works just as good and doesn’t drain your battery
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Not sure I'd trust having to be near an iphone for it to work....
@YorkshirePork Жыл бұрын
@@triradio wouldn’t that make you think twice about staying with the bike? If it’s hidden inside the bike and you know people are looking for it. Much better than a unit directly under the seat which you can just disconnect
@richie10ee Жыл бұрын
When you reviewed the Monimoto being battery powered was a good thing, have you changed your mind?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Yes - I found having to constantly replace the batteries in the monimoto plus fob a pain, as was carrying the fob as was renewing the SIM card. Not so bad if you only have one bike and one Monimoto, but a pain with several. The Monimoto will suit some more than the Sizzapp, but for me the "fit and forget" nature of the Sizzapp outweigh any disadvanteges...
@richie10ee Жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer ahh I understand it must be a pain with a few bikes, I get it. Thanks for your reply!
@phillipmontgomery1071 Жыл бұрын
Yes, me too. I only have one bike and I find the battery changing an issue especially when you've hidden the unit well in the first place and then having to dig it out to change the batteries
@davehudson2064 Жыл бұрын
Could you give me some idea how long the bikes battery would last using this device. My bike is fairly secure but I can’t fit a trickle charge. Is it days weeks or months? Just an indicator please?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Closer to weeks I’d guess….
@micktmax Жыл бұрын
I bought the Monimoto Tracker four years ago after watching TMF’s review. Works perfectly and the annual cost is very low. Not sure about Sizzapp 🤔
@LordGrievous1970 Жыл бұрын
Yep, I think I much prefer my (Two) Monimoto's I have in my bike and car. No need to connect to the bikes battery and be a constant power drain, and hiding is a lot easier as you aren't restricted by tracking wires back to the battery.
@chrishart8548 Жыл бұрын
Do you have to pay for the sim card with the moni moto ?
@LordGrievous1970 Жыл бұрын
@Chris Hart no, just a very low yearly subscription to keep the sim card active
@phillipmontgomery1071 Жыл бұрын
I use monimoto too, but it seems every year I have to change the units battery. With hiding it well on the bike, it's a pain to keep taking it out. Seriously considering this Sizzapp
@DeanJax Жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, quick question. How did you get the phones live footage into recording?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Do you know it was a while ago now and I don't remember - it's a standard feature on iphones if you google it....
@DeanJax Жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer My daughter has just shown me. It’s set up in the control centre as screen recording. It was very impressive though mate (not that it takes much to impress me), well done and thanks for replying 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
@@DeanJax Well done - I knew it was in there somewhere (very useful!)
@phillipmontgomery1071 Жыл бұрын
Don't know if this has been asked, but is there a way of disabling the unit for ferries or Eurotunnel?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Err I dunno…..why would you need to do that…?
@phillipmontgomery1071 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer just thinking on a cross channel ferry or Eurotunnel, I didn't want the endless notifications of unauthorized movement
@JLOSTAFF1 Жыл бұрын
As someone who had to deal with the scum that nicked bikes in my previous life I support anything that helps in the prevention of crime. Despite the low cost I'm not sure this is a good product. Clearly, if your bike was stolen the thief would look under the seat. They will be aware that Sizzapps are on the market and with one swift pull it's disconnected and will no doubt be at the bottom of a river very quickly. MoniMoto a much better option IMO - can be hidden. No wires and very cheap subs of £36.00 a year - got to be a better option surely? Good to see the Triumph out and about.👍
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Yes I used to use Monimoto but found (as I had multiple units) having to keep renewing the batteries and get the sims topped up became tiresome over time as did having to carry the fob separately to the keys. Seems there’s no perfect solution but I find the Sizzapp works better for me as a “fit and forget” solution…
@glennturnbull8568 Жыл бұрын
Apple AirTags - three tags for £99. I have a Monimoto on my new GS - which I’ve owned for years (thank you TMF), but the other two (and my e-bike) are covered with Air Tags. No Alarm as such, but you always know where the tags are via the app on your iPhone, and they’re easy to hide, being not much bigger than a 50p.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Trouble is, as I understand it, they need to be near Apple phone or tablet in order to report their position - might work well in populated ares (I dunno, does it??) but in the wilds of Scotland on a tour I'm not so sure. That said as many layers of security as you can are good, so the more the better.....
@MOTOUK1 Жыл бұрын
Problem with airtags - it send message to nearest iPhone so if it’s stolen and thief has an iPhone then he gets a message 🤔
@sammorgan7606 5 ай бұрын
@@MOTOUK1 more than that, it’ll notify the thief they are being tracked. It’s intended to stop stalking.
@chrisdagnall8666 Жыл бұрын
I have one of these on both my bikes and they are easy to install and setup. With some thought before installing you can hide them and you don’t need to use the battery terminals if they are easily seen but this means it is not quite as simple as you showed. It does drain the battery slightly but I have a trickle charger and don’t worry about it. The app has good features and the positioning is accurate. I like that it doesn’t need a subscription but it is only as secure if you hide it.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Yes this was a quick demo - I won't go into any more details about locating my devices!
@chrisdagnall8666 Жыл бұрын
Indeed - people in the comments don’t always realise that 😉
@sidwilson9556 Жыл бұрын
I put an Apple AirTag on my bikes. £29 and you can find me app to find the AirTag. Got one on my dog too!😀 . Only the side of a 10p piece and it lets you know if the battery is failing. Lasted a year so far . Just a thought. Love your channel. Best there is along with Fortnine.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Trouble with airtags is they rely on beinbg near an Apple prodict to work - OK in town, maybe not in the country. That said I have just ordered one to see how it works and to compare....
@sidwilson9556 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer yeah you may be right but it’s better then nothing and very easy to conceal on the bike. Lots of IPhones even in the country. By the way, they are not recognised by insurance companies as a tracker. Cheers. Keep up the good work.😀
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Yes I'm curious to try one when mine arrives - and for what it's worth I've never had a discount from an insurance company for any tracker I have.....so who cares if they recognise it as one! (unless it's T&Cs stipulation of course) - like those trackers on my cars are (ie no tracker no insurance)
@colindeans5972 Жыл бұрын
Seems like a great device for those who want a tracker. Personally, if some scumbag steals, ragdolls and rallies my bike then the last thing I want to see again is that bike. On another point, how's the modular helmet fairing? Best wishes for '23.
@matttownsend1652 Жыл бұрын
I guess there are a number of pros and cons to one of these devices, and let's be fair about it, if a professional bike thief wants your bike,it's going to go. I would spend a little more time trying to locate it somewhere a little more tricky for a thief to find, but that's bike dependant. For £220 one-off payment with no monthly subscription fee, I think it's definitely worth a punt. One more layer of security can't hurt anyone this day and age!! You have a more chance of getting your pride and joy back with one fitted than without 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Agreed 100% Matt.....
@quatron6360 Жыл бұрын
I have a question. How does the tracker "know" its you when u go out for a ride? Sending out notifications everytime u go riding your own bike sounds terrible to me. And as many commented already but u surely already know, Connecting streight to the battery seems like a designflaw to me. Now maybe a different always powered connector on the bike where u can hide the device.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Good question! It doesn’t send me an alert every time I ride….no idea how it works, maybe it’s proximity to my phone?? Come to think of it now I’m not sure if it does send an alert if stolen or if it just relies on you asking it where it is….I shall try and find out and report back….
@andrewhamilton-gill Жыл бұрын
While you were out riding, did someone pinch some of your other bikes? Your garage looks less crowded than normal…
@MrStefanoCasu Жыл бұрын
How can recognize that movement are by the owner in a normal ride rather than an unauthorized ride? Can the app turn on and off the "alert engine" ?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
I don't know how it works - but it does!
@CheekyBoyos Жыл бұрын
Where’d you get that security pole system for your garage door?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Image4Security - see the link in the descripton below....
@riderramblings Жыл бұрын
Any reason for abandoning V5? Or are the videos a bit out of sequence? Does the Train Station car park ever fill up completely?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Not sure I understand?? …and yes my videos are waaay out of sequence!
@programmingfortheweb Жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer This and your previous video used the V4 version of your T&Cs. Whereas, previously, you'd upgraded to V5. Whenever you arrive in the GM Train Station car park it's only half full. So does it ever fill up completely?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Aha right - I don't film my videos in sequence - this was recorded some months before I came up with V5 - well spotted. ....and no, the station is rarely full!
@iTotallyPresidential Ай бұрын
Can i ask what tracker system did you have installed on the panigale
@TheMissendenFlyer Ай бұрын
I had one from Biketrac on it - good tracker but expensive to buy/install and then drained the battery!
@will-lowmusic6780 Жыл бұрын
Thoughts on hiding an apple airtag on your bike as a basic tracker
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Well I've been experimenting with them this week given all the comments here - so far I'm not impressed - I'm sitting less than 20 meters from 3 of them and yet my phone cannot detect any of them! I put one in my kid's car too, very patchy in terms of knowing where the car actually is.....sometimes they work, more often they don't....
@DoireDucky Жыл бұрын
@themissendenflyer - does this mean you are no longer a fan of or using the Monimoto devices?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Correct - I found having to manage two batteries, an annual subscription and a seperate fob too much of a faff on several bikes - this with it's "fit and forget" nature works better for me. Monimoto is good if you only have the one bike....
@doireboyo Жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer that makes sense. Also for those that cannot put the bike on a battery tender the monimoto suits best so the battery doesn't drain
@macneil6999 Жыл бұрын
Do you still recommend the moni moto tracker?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
This one suits me better hence why I changed….less faff with the key fob and it’s “fit and forget”…
@bazza8947 Жыл бұрын
Lots of varied opinions in the comment section on this one! My view is it's always good to see more options coming on the market for bike security. Thanks for putting this together. How are the shoulders going during the cold of winter? I'm still trying to work on shoulder exercises to help with mine. Going to see the doctor soon to get another shot I think
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
...I'm waiting for another steroid blast in the joint.....
@bazza8947 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer I'm told the shots aren't a long term solution unfortunately, Looking into something a bit more natural, will let you know if I find anything!
@chrischristofis8501 Жыл бұрын
Have you tried a hanging stretch, seriously, use something like a pullup bar ( feet dont have to be off the ground) hold on and let your body weight pull you as much as you can dont push it just hold for 1-3 mins it opens up the shoulder joint and stretches it out, really helps
@bazza8947 Жыл бұрын
@@chrischristofis8501 I have!! I bought a pullup bar for this purpose. However, it seemed to prolong the pain and I only started feeling better after stopping it for a few days
@paulneedham3608 Жыл бұрын
Agreed to easy to disconnct and chuck a way.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
It alerts you if it is disconnected….
@monkeydust100 Жыл бұрын
How's the miss getting on with the bike? Or has it been to cold... 🥶
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
See todays video!
@craigmayall7513 Жыл бұрын
My Monimoto seems better as it is truly independent from the bike and can be hidden anywhere (no wires).However, the app is rubbish so the Sizzapp is much better on that that particular point. How much battery drain is there on the device? Will it flatten the bike battery? Always good to see real world reviews you do Andy so keep em comin'
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Yes I used to use Monimoto but found having to keep renewing the batteries and get the sim topped up became tiresome over time. Seems there’s no perfect solution but since I have a garage I find the Sizzapp works better for me (which is why I’ve swapped from the Monimoto). I do have an optimate battery charge lead fitted to the Street Twin and will be keeping an eye on battery drain - so far so good.
@usernametube1 Жыл бұрын
I’ve used Monimoto for quite a few years & been very happy with it, currently using the “7”. The main battery lasts approx 12 months & the sim top up is about £35 per year. Much easier to hide & no tell tale wires to follow!
@MOTOUK1 Жыл бұрын
I use Monimoto and the one on my Yamaha has been on 4 years with no battery change to using or key fob. Thing I found is in setting set up to only alert you it’s working properly once a week as opposed to all the time and the battery saving is huge. 4 years and same batteries 👍 only top up sim once a year so no hassle there
@wattie1050 Жыл бұрын
Seems a decent device and hiding it better and the wiring would make it a really good device . Be good on the car also. But don't be letting the Mrs have the app 😮😮😮 😁👍
@snakeman9902 10 ай бұрын
I had a tracker fitted when I bought my bike brand new, I do have issues with the tracker. 1, It does seem to draw more out of your battery than normal. My battery is having to be charged a lot more than you would expect. 2, They have my bike located at a different address, I contacted them about this and they said they use Google maps so it's an estimate, this doesn't fill me with confidence. I'm thinking of having an alarm fitted instead..
@TheMissendenFlyer 10 ай бұрын
Sounds fair enough in that case!
@frankstocker5475 Жыл бұрын
Do you get an insurance reduction when installing a tracker?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Sadly I never have!! Worth asking though…
@Ryzza5 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer Assuming they're not already sharing your ride data with insurance data brokers. :o I haven't checked their privacy policy bui if they're giving you free mobile data I do have to wonder. How many years do they guarantee to keep the connection alive for?
@peteeldridge1783 Жыл бұрын
It’s an interesting product although the direct connection to the battery is a bit obvious. I’m a bit cautious around the business model and long term support without any apparent income stream (subscription) once Sizzapp have sold a unit and yet there must be costs around 4G access, app updates etc.
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
I like the "fit and forget" nature of it. Only downside is potential for battery drainage but that seems minimal so far - compared to my "heavy duty" trackers - and it alerts me well before low battery is an issue - you can of course hide the tracker (this was only a demo of how to fit).....fair point on business model!
@mickthemaverick5998 Жыл бұрын
Looks a nifty bit of kit, presumably can use it on cars as well? Can't help noticing the free space in the garage, have you sorted some alternative storage for the rest of your bikes or just put them outside for filming ? 😀
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Yes good for cars too - bikes were outside to make room.
@Sizzapp Жыл бұрын
suitable for cars too
@cp4512 Жыл бұрын
Apple Air Tags seem much simpler and cheaper to use, and won’t drain your battery. And also easier to hide on your bike too.
@sergentcolon1 Жыл бұрын
Yes but they rely on a thief having an iPhone, iPad or Mac
@thornscoop2 Жыл бұрын
@@sergentcolon1 or someone who is passing with an iPhone which highly likely.
@sergentcolon1 Жыл бұрын
@@thornscoop2 a lot of thieves stick bikes in shipping containers so no signal can get out though.
@cp4512 Жыл бұрын
@@sergentcolon1 That would also stop any other tracking system working too.
@kevindarkstar Жыл бұрын
Apple tag is useless if there is no one around with an apple product, especially out in the country side
@grahamtricker4103 Жыл бұрын
These are very good monitoring devices but even the 2G version, which is much smaller than the 4G version, I can't find a place for it on my Speedmaster. I think it would require the tank to come off to find somewhere under the tank, or somewhere else where it would be secure and well hidden. There is just no room on the bike for it. I would have no chance with the 4G version, but still these are very good monitoring devices if you have the room to fit one. BTW the Speed Twin sounds amazing...👍
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
Cheers Graham - yes the ST with that Vance & Hines exhaust is quite fruity, I love it…and yes point taken on locating the device. The good news is it’s “fit and forget” so if you did have to faff about taking the tank off to locate it, once it’s fitted you don’t have to worry about it again! It’s the best of this type of tracker I’ve yet seen…
@grahamtricker4103 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes, I agree. Its the best I have seen too. 👍
@splodge5714 Жыл бұрын
Does the Sizzapp have its own battery it can run off rather than have to connect it to the bike battery?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
It has a 3 hour backup bayyery internally - but you do need to connect it up to a power source.
@splodge5714 Жыл бұрын
Cheers.
@richiektm Жыл бұрын
Question, how does it know that it is you riding away or do you have to switch it off by using the app?
@TheMissendenFlyer Жыл бұрын
It has a built in GPS so knows when you're moving....
@richiektm Жыл бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer ok so how does it know it's you ride the bike and not somebody else? Or is it linked to your phone so you have to have you you all the time
@Sizzapp Жыл бұрын
@@richiektm Unauthorized movement is being recognized by engine status, so if it is off and there is a movement, then you will receive notification. After beginning of a movement you have 10 seconds delay to start an engine to prevent a notification generation.
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