I went out to my bike in the garage and wanted to check something on the radio setup. I turned the ignition switch and a message came up asking for the PIN.

I realized I didn't have the key fob with me and that got me to wonder...I was never told what the PIN was or even if it had one.

Do these bikes have a generic PIN set at the factory, or do the dealers put their own code in when the do the set up and delivery?

 

Mine was set to 11111. I think that is common. Try that and then change it.

 

In your owner's manual there are instructions and a couple cards to carry in your wallet after changing and setting your own 5 digit code. (no zeros)

 

Mine didn't have one set up. Either did a friends 2014 and a new 2015.
I just followed the instructions in the manual and set them all up with no problems.

 

also try 12345. You should really change this ASAP..

 

Your dealer has to enter the code for you. You don't have to have the security entered. I bought a 1 year old used bike and it was not activated when I bought it.

If it is asking for a PIN, then I would assume the dealer set a code. I would call him first.

Our dealer automatically enters your birthday as a code.

I told him no....and gave him a number that is easier for me to remember (and easier to enter) (don't want a bunch of 8 or 9 for the code, too much pressing)

 

Mine was 11111

 

Owner's Manual tells you how to change the PIN regardless of the current code. As long as you have the FOB close, go by the instructions in the manual under "CHANGING THE PIN" and you will see the current PIN in the odometer window. No need to figure out what it is or who programmed what. No dealer or anyone else is needed. With the FOB present and your owner's manual, it's easy to change to whatever you want.

 

I was stranded last fall with my new '14 Ultra when the alarm went off and even with the key fob it wouldn't shut off. I called the dealer and found out the factory code set for the bike is the last 5 digits of the serial number. If one of these is a zero (like mine) substitute a 1 in it' s place. Worked like a charm, and right then I changed it to a personal one.

 

What rockgeezer said. Look at the instructions in the back of the manual. Once set up, put that extra card in your wallet.