New rider curious about the Xena locks

TheeSadTransmissions · Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:58 pm

Hi guys,

Long time listener first time caller. Just put the deposit on my buddy
today and looking forward to riding it in a few weeks. I was curious how
many people have the Xena lock/alarm and what your experience with it
has been. Does it keep you from losing sleep? Could you live without it?
Does it go off every five seconds and drive your neighbors mad?

andgosun · Post by **andgosun** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:02 am

I have a xena lock and use it every day and am happy with it. Where I park @ work it is somewhat sheltered but not totally nor is it enclosed. We have some days with 30 MPH with gusts to 40 MPH. I have never had a false alarm. That said today I just put it on and after the arming beep sounded the zena settled less than a mm, and the alarm beep started, so I used the key and disarmed and rearmed and everything was well. I have bumped the scooter before and it goes off. It is sensative but I have had no false alarms. That said, it only protects from mostly honest people. If you are in a high crime area maybe consider a lojack system with satellite tracking via internet. That way once it is stolen it will lead you to the perpetrators via GPS coordinates.

Quo Vadimus · Post by **Quo Vadimus** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:02 am

I'm actually working out a little kink with my XZN-6, but I have to say, if you decide to purchase one, you're likely to get some utterly outstanding service - the kind that not only emails you back, but does so the same day... and does so again in a few days to make sure you received the response. If only all distant retailers offered such personal attention.

In terms of the lock itself, I see it as greatly expanding my parking options. I have a huge chain that makes me feel very safe.... when I can find something legal to wrap it around. When I can't, or for quick stops, the Xena's gonna have my back.

And of course, having the optimum security setting of both the chain and the Xena makes Daisy WAY too much trouble to steal. Redundant systems, my friend.

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:54 am

I prefer the Trunk Monkey recovery system.
http://www.trunkmonkey.com/content/view/44/1/

The capucian model fits perfectly in the pet carrier

gymnation · Post by **gymnation** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:06 pm

I echo all of the positive feedback about the XZN-6. It's a great product, and the service I've had so far has been top notch. I can't imagine a $56 better spent.

AmyNTX · Post by **AmyNTX** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:08 pm

LMAO

Lil Buddy · Post by **Lil Buddy** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:29 pm

Yeaahh, Another Tacoma Buddy owner! Welcome.

kilted texan · Post by **kilted texan** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 2:32 pm

BuddyRaton wrote:I prefer the Trunk Monkey recovery system. The capucian model fits perfectly in the pet carrier.

But a capuchin can't carry a shotgun like the Trunk Monkey.

siobhan · Post by **siobhan** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:36 pm

I agree with all the positive posts...from the customer service to the lock itself, I've been very pleased.

I agree with Quo Vadimus and also have a very heavy duty chain lock that I use when I'm going to leave it parked for a long time out of my site (and over night). But it's a pain so having the Xena has made quick stops a lot easier...pop on the disc lock, alarm it, and away I go. I've not had one false alarm yet. Best accessory I have!

riancurtis · Post by **riancurtis** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:26 pm

i got the wrong one for the buddy. their customer service called me back, mailed me another one immediately. incredibly nice british sounding chap.
i love mine. i HAVE gotten a false alarm on more than one occasion but the reason is you have to kind of position it correctly (in the deepest groove on the disk brake, that way the mirrors that act together to activate the alarm are not going in and out of seeing each other or seeing half and half. you'll understand when you get one and look at it properly

TheeSadTransmissions · Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:26 am

Yeah Tacoma! We'll have to organize a ride in the city of destiny!

Thanks for all the advice guys! This forum has been super helpful while getting ready.

tunseeker1 · Post by **tunseeker1** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:10 pm

What model lock do you use with the buddy?

Susie Q · Post by **Susie Q** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:12 pm

Where is the best place to get a XZN6 lock. I googled the name Xena lock and got the manufacturers home page but did not see a way to order one. I guess they only sell through dealers? To the people who have these locks and got good service and price, where did you get them.

Susie Q · Post by **Susie Q** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:14 pm

Where is the best place to get a XZN6 lock. I googled the name Xena lock and got the manufacturers home page but did not see a way to order one. I guess they only sell through dealers? To the people who have these locks and got good service and price, where did you get them.

siobhan · Post by **siobhan** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 2:15 pm

Susie Q wrote:Where is the best place to get a XZN6 lock. I googled the name Xena lock and got the manufacturers home page but did not see a way to order one. I guess they only sell through dealers? To the people who have these locks and got good service and price, where did you get them.

check out this thread: viewtopic.php?t=3988&highlight=xena+lock

They accept Paypal. I got my lock in under a week. It's great!

ryder1 · Post by **ryder1** » Fri Jun 13, 2008 3:46 pm

A good threat with helpful photos.

Ordering Instructions

Send email to: sales at xena security usa dot com
Subject line: Modern Buddy XZN-6
Body: Input your name, billing address, shipping address if different
He will email you back with the paypal account. You can pay with your paypal account or with credit card.

New rider curious about the Xena locks

New rider curious about the Xena locks

Where is the best place to get a XZN6 lock

Where is the best place to get a XZN6 lock

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