Just a head's up... it sounds like some of you are unaware that you can start your bike, without the presence of the fob.

I don't have the alarm system on my bike, but I know the procedure is easily accomplished by.... *drumroll*... READING your Owner's Manual. I know, I know... it's an unusual and unorthodox theory to some folks. But here's the skinny... There's also two small, credit-card sized plastic, reference cards in your Owner's Manual, that you can put in your wallet. On these cards is the process for disarming your alarm system so you can start your bike. It's a really simple process, and I'd also suggest you practice it a couple times at home so you're familiar with it. It works pretty slick. Didn't buy the buike new or don't have the original Owner's Manual? Simple... ask the dealership for help.

Someone else also brought this up, and I have to agree with them. Why would you keep one of the fobs in, or on the bike when you're away from it? That completely defeats the purpose of having the alarm system, a complete waste of $300 in my opinion. The objective of the fob, is to only allow the bike to start when it is in the immediate proximity of the bike.

That brings me to the next apparent problem that some are experiencing... dead batteries. I find it difficult to believe that BOTH batteries are dying simultaneously. I suspect one of them died previously, so the presence of the second fob allowed the bike to start. Then eventually, the second fob's battery dropped off the voltage, thus arming the system.

Apply the same practice as home smoke-alarms... just replace the batteries at annual or semi-annual intervals. It's called pro-active maintenance. Just do it when you change your oil, or perform other bike maintenance.

Hope this helps!

 

whoa, you have smoke alarms? You must live in a big fancy mansion with screens on your windows and everything. Out here in the trailer park we just look and smell for the smoke the tires spew and we know to high tail it out.

 

Yea I knew you could start the bike via a code but I figured since I was so damn good I didn't need to learn that crap. After the incident where the fob wasn't near me I learned how to do the code. Came in handy when my fob battery went to hell.

I guess I wasn't as damn good as I thought.

 

That was a totally unnecessary and caddy remark to make.

You do it your way and I'll do it mine......and we'll leave it at that.


......No, I think you misunderstood. We weren't talking about "keeping the FOB AND KEY IN OR ON the bike " WHEN WE'RE AWAY FROM IT". We were discussing keeping them on a key chain together...... I'VE NEVER, EVER left my key in my bike when I'm away from it....even for a second. THAT WOULD BE STUPID. Since my key is with me AT ALL TIMES WHEN RIDING, I see no reason to separate the FOB from it. What's the difference between putting THE FOB in your pocket or KEEPING with the KEY.........IF YOU REMOVE THE KEY AND LOCK THE BIKE EVERY TIME YOU'RE AWAY FROM IT?

 

OK, OK... settle down. I was just trying to help. Afterall, wasn't that the original request? And by the way... a lot of folks keep the fob in or on the bike. I don't agree with it, I'm just saying they do. I always lock my bike and keep the key with me. And maybe you do, but alot of folks have absoluteluy no idea how the system works until the batteries die. Then they ask a ton of desperate, after-the-fact questions.

Like I said earlier, I don't have the alarm system, because after all, if the thieves want it, they're going to get it. I ordered my bike without it. I saw no "real" need for it. There's no insurance break for it, and I'm just not fond of the system. At best, it's only a slight deterrent.

 

Wanna Ride..........
My first "quote" response was directed to CRF..... for his remark about me pasting my security code to my FOB. IT WAS NOT DIRECTED TO YOU.

I posted 2 responses on the same post...one to you and one to CRF.

I agree with you about the batteries dying and not knowing about disarming the security code. Actually I too forgot it could be done in the event your FOB is dead or lost.

I was PO'd at CRF who insinuated that people who keep their FOB AND KEY together are somehow unhinged, stupid or idiots.....and his last remark really ticked me off.

Sometimes I use caps when I'm trying to emphasize something. I apolgize and should be using "bold" lettering.
So I'm NOT upset with you and I'm sorry if you mis-read the post and to whom they were individually directed to.

 

It's all good. Just as long as the folks who are asking for help or advice get it.

 

+1 on that!

 

well it's certainly unwise but I wouldn't be so harsh if I was you........... you might offend someone.........

 

No security on my Dyna but I have it, and love it, on my EG. And I keep the key on the same ring as the fob. I rarely lock the ignition anyway so I could just as easily lock the key in a floor safe securely mounted in the concrete foundation of my house and cleverly hidden by the wall to wall carpet if I were really paranoid. Instead I just shut off the ignition and walk away from the bike with the fob and key nestled comfortably next to one another (keeps them from getting lonely) in my pocket.

I'll eventually get security for the Street Bob and do the same thing since I've done the ignition relo to the dash.