Went to get on my 2011 Fat Bob yesterday. I moved it out of the garage without the fob, so if course the turn signals do their back and firth flashing. I got the fob, turned the ignition and...nothing. Dash lit up, but shen I hit the starter, the signals started flashing again. I read some other post they said it sounded like the battery. I have a new battery I have not put it in or tried that just yet, but I also understand there is a way to manually reset the security system. I bought the bike used, so I do not have the original owners manual or security number. Is there a way to get that? And what is the procedure for resetting that? Thanks in advance for everyone's help which I know I will get a ton of here as this is an outstanding forum.

 

Table 3-9. Entering A Personal Code To Disarm TSSM
NO. ACTION WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION NOTES

if the code was never set from the dealer or the owner
the code should be 12345

1 Set RUN/OFF switch to OFF

2 Turn IGN key to ACC

3 Hold both turn switches in until confirmation
security lamp blinks at fast rate
System is ready for personal code entry

4 Enter first digit of code by pressing left turn switch

5 Press right turn switch 1 time
Serves as “enter” key for first digit

6 Enter second digit of code by pressing left turn switch

7 Press right turn switch 1 time
Serves as “enter” key for second digit

8 Enter third digit of code by pressing
left turn switch

9 Press right turn switch 1 time
Serves as “enter” key for third
digit

10
Enter fourth digit of code by pressing
left turn switch

11 Press right turn switch 1 time
Serves as “enter” key for
fourth digit

12
Enter fifth digit of code by pressing
left turn switch

13 Press right turn switch 1 time security lamp stops blinking
System is disarmed.


or watch this video

 

Okay so I put a new battery in the key fob and that did the trick this time. But I would still like to know what it would take to bypass security or reset the security in case I get stuck somewhere.

 

Thanks for the great video Elfnyc. I must have been typing when it came in. Great help, much appreciated. Ride safe

 

I reset my code right away when I got the bike & I used it to start the bike without the FOB.
So that I would know what to do if the battery ever went dead.

So the wife & I are in the next town, and the bike won't start. Try entering code, but it won't take it...

So a guy offers a different battery, still nothing.

Ok, now it's trailer time, I have my daughter pick me up go back & get the Jeep & trailer. (And a NEW battery)

Still nothing, so I load it up and take it home, unload it....try again, still nothing...so figure I will take it to Harley dealer tomorrow.

Get up the next morning, give it one last try and it starts!!!!

So I rode to Harley dealer and had them remove the security...didn't want to get stranded states away if it acted up again...

I have the steering lock & insurance, I'm good...

Anyone else have trouble with theirs!??!?

 

I havent had any problems with mine so far, but I am worried about the battery being drained by the alarm when I got out to sea. I am going to get a battery tender, but that only works if you have someplace to plug it into. I am hoping when I check-in to my new command I will find someone that I can park my bike at their house, plug it in, and ride with them to work.

If not, I have been considering disconnecting my alarm, and disconnecting my battery while I am gone. Not sure if thats a good option or not?

Opinions welcome!