Pacemakers and alarm systems

Hi everyone, a newbie here. But I am so worried I am looking for any advice available.

One month ago I was purchasing a new motorbike, a Kawasaki GTR1400 (Concours 14 in the US) as I had had an earlier bike stolen I was determined to make my new purchase as theft proof as possible.

I was delighted to find that Kawasaki had installed their own alarm / immobiliser known as KIPASS.

However after some extensive reading regarding this system I find that a warning is listed regarding riders with pacemakers / defribulators suggesting they get no closer than 8 feet to the main ECU.

After further checks with the Service Manual which was found to carry the same warning and Kawawsaki UK I determined to cancel the purchase.

After a month or so I purchased a ZZR1400, this machine does not have KIPASS.

I rode it the 15 miles home with no problem.

Last week I had the Thatcham Cat1 Alarm immobiliser Datatool S4 Red fitted and went on my inaugrual ride. After coming to a stop. I blacked out, fell off the bike and felt rather unwell.

Can anyone tell me if this new expweience could have been caused by the new alarm system?

I have been looking for warnings but there are none.

 

A concerned Trev the Rev (who's revving days may be numbered)

 

1 Comments

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by The real Patch - 2017-08-21 11:37:19

If you have a home monitor, download your device and they can tell you whether there was any interference at that time. If not, go to the clinic for a download. That should set your mind at ease.

That said, it's highly unlikely your anti-theft system set you off, unless of course you had it installed on your defibrillator. The high levels of concern on device interference are often perpetuated by product manufacturer's being overly cautious to avoid possible law suits. It's what we lovingly refer to as CYA (Cover Your Assets). So get it checked and you'll feel better

 

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