Security System Fob
#1
Security System Fob
I am fairly new to owning the newer bikes, never had one with a security system. Everytime I am in my shop and want to start my scoot the alarm fob is on the bar in the house. What do the rest of y'all do with yours? Put them in the saddle bags? I know this type of question brings out the smart a$$ in people so take your best shot. I'd also like to hear from the more serious crowd also.
#2
Ummm I would bring it to the garage? Not being smart...but it is a pretty obvious answer. I wouldn't recommend leaving it in the saddle bag...just read a thread here literally a couple of days ago from a rider who left his in his saddlebag...went into a Stop & Rob for something and walked out a couple minutes later to find his bike gone.
You could do the disarm procedure found in your owner's manual for when the fob is lost or battery in it is dead...but it is a bit painful...and probably would take longer than walking back in and getting the fob.
You could do the disarm procedure found in your owner's manual for when the fob is lost or battery in it is dead...but it is a bit painful...and probably would take longer than walking back in and getting the fob.
Last edited by SlowRain; 02-23-2011 at 07:29 AM.
#3
I am a little paranoid about locking my bike and car so I lock them even when they are parked in the garage.
I have the security fob and the key on the same key ring so whenever I want to unlock the ignition switch or the saddlebags/trunk, the fob and key are both present. If I am going riding, I will unlock the ignition and place the key and fob in my pocket. If I am going to work on the bike, I will unlock whatever needs unlocking and place the key in one of the windshield bags. When finished, I will lock everything back up and take the key and fob back into the house.
As SlowRain stated, if you place and leave one of the two fobs on the bike anywhere you will effectively eliminate any advantage of the alarm.
The best solution would seem to be to just remember to grab the key and fob whenever you go to the garage.
I have the security fob and the key on the same key ring so whenever I want to unlock the ignition switch or the saddlebags/trunk, the fob and key are both present. If I am going riding, I will unlock the ignition and place the key and fob in my pocket. If I am going to work on the bike, I will unlock whatever needs unlocking and place the key in one of the windshield bags. When finished, I will lock everything back up and take the key and fob back into the house.
As SlowRain stated, if you place and leave one of the two fobs on the bike anywhere you will effectively eliminate any advantage of the alarm.
The best solution would seem to be to just remember to grab the key and fob whenever you go to the garage.
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I keep mine in the tour pack all the time until I need to lock the bike, then I put it in my pocket. Leaving it in the garage can be a bad idea because it may be close enough to the bike to start the bike then you ride off without it. Then when you stop for gas you are screwed unless you have your PIN with you to start it back up.
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