Bike GPS Tracking

Bike GPS Tracking FAQ

Bike GPS Tracking Install Guide

Question: Do I have to have a cell phone or purchase cell service as well as Bike GPS Tracking service?
Answer: No, Bike GPS Tracking provides a complete service including the GPS motorcycle tracking unit, software and network connectivity to the GPS motorcycle tracking unit. All you need is a PC or laptop with an Internet connection and a motorcycle to track!

Question: Is it difficult to install?
Answer: It is easy to install for somebody who is handy. The GPS motorcycle tracking unit needs to be secured (with zip ties) and the GPS antenna needs to be placed on a metal surface or connected with a direct view of the sky. The installation guide provides easy to follow instructions. Most customers are able to install the GPS motorcycle tracking unit in under a half-hour. If you are not particularly handy then most automotive garages or electronics retailers can install the GPS motorcycle tracking unit for around $45 to $75.

Question: How often does the Bike GPS Tracking GPS system locate my motorcycle?
Answer: Your motorcycle is located:

every time motion is detected
if the unit goes into sleep mode
if the battery is low
if the power is disconnected
if you perform a locate
24 hours after the unit goes into sleep mode
if a geofence alert occurs

Question: How many alert recipients are supported?
Answer: You can have 2 alert recipients for each device. A recipient may be either an email address or a cell phone number. If a recipient is a cell phone then the message will be delivered as SMS.

Question: Where will the Bike GPS Tracking GPS motorcycle tracking unit work?
Answer: The Bike GPS Tracking GPS motorcycle tracking unit will work in the US and Canada.

Question: What type of battery does the Bike GPS Tracking unit use? Will it drain my motorcycle battery?
Answer: The Bike GPS Tracking GPS motorcycle tracking unit connects to a 12 volt motorcycle battery. Power consumption averages 35mA when the unit is tracking. In sleep mode the tracking unit averages 1mA.

Question: What happens if my motorcycle is stolen and transported in a van or chopped in a shop? Will it be able to communicate with the GPS satellites?
Answer: If your motorcycle gets transported in a van or is in a location with a metal roof, the GPS tracking unit will have a difficult time communicating with the GPS satellite network. If the motorcycle does get moved from the van to another place, it will be able to communicate it's location.

Question: I installed the unit and both LED lights are on but I do not see my vehicle on the computer?
Answer: Once both lights are on you will need to drive at least 100 yards in order for the vehicle to show up on the map.


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Bike GPS Tracking FAQ Bike GPS Tracking Install Guide Question: Do I have to have a cell phone or purchase cell service as well as Bike GPS Tracking service? Answer: No, Bike GPS Tracking provides a complete service including the GPS motorcycle tracking unit, software and network connectivity to the GPS motorcycle tracking unit. All you need is a PC or laptop with an Internet connection and a motorcycle to track! Question: Is it difficult to install? Answer: It is easy to install for somebody who is handy. The GPS motorcycle tracking unit needs to be secured (with zip ties) and the GPS antenna needs to be placed on a metal surface or connected with a direct view of the sky. The installation guide provides easy to follow instructions. Most customers are able to install the GPS motorcycle tracking unit in under a half-hour. If you are not particularly handy then most automotive garages or electronics retailers can install the GPS motorcycle tracking unit for around $45 to $75. Question: How often does the Bike GPS Tracking GPS system locate my motorcycle? Answer: Your motorcycle is located: every time motion is detected if the unit goes into sleep mode if the battery is low if the power is disconnected if you perform a locate 24 hours after the unit goes into sleep mode if a geofence alert occurs Question: How many alert recipients are supported? Answer: You can have 2 alert recipients for each device. A recipient may be either an email address or a cell phone number. If a recipient is a cell phone then the message will be delivered as SMS. Question: Where will the Bike GPS Tracking GPS motorcycle tracking unit work? Answer: The Bike GPS Tracking GPS motorcycle tracking unit will work in the US and Canada. Question: What type of battery does the Bike GPS Tracking unit use? Will it drain my motorcycle battery? Answer: The Bike GPS Tracking GPS motorcycle tracking unit connects to a 12 volt motorcycle battery. Power consumption averages 35mA when the unit is tracking. In sleep mode the tracking unit averages 1mA. Question: What happens if my motorcycle is stolen and transported in a van or chopped in a shop? Will it be able to communicate with the GPS satellites? Answer: If your motorcycle gets transported in a van or is in a location with a metal roof, the GPS tracking unit will have a difficult time communicating with the GPS satellite network. If the motorcycle does get moved from the van to another place, it will be able to communicate it's location. Question: I installed the unit and both LED lights are on but I do not see my vehicle on the computer? Answer: Once both lights are on you will need to drive at least 100 yards in order for the vehicle to show up on the map. © Copyright 2009, Bike GPS Tracking™ 11120 Roselle St., Suite A, San Diego, CA 92121 USA Contact us at phone: 1-877-563-0024 {Se habla en español}, email: sales@bikegpstracking.com Use of this Website constitutes acceptance of the BikeGPSTracking Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Warranty.