And I don't bother carrying any spare FOB batteries either. It only takes a few seconds to start the bike using the security override code.

 

My understanding is that if your fob is dead, and you override the security with your code, you can't arm the security again. So anybody could ride away with your bike. That's why I carry a spare battery. Am I wrong?

 

Without a working FOB present, you will need to input your security PIN every time you want to start the bike.
So, your understanding of how the system works isn't correct.

 

I know you're trying to be cute but there was a thread a few months ago on my very example.

A guy with his prox fob in his garage (close enough to start his bike) and he took off to his watering hole. When he came out an hour or 2 later his bike wouldn't start. He padded down all his pockets, then realized his fob was back home. I think he had to call his wife to come pick him up!

 

This is exactly what scratch meant when he said "self made problem".
Why didn't he just enter the security code to allow the bike to start? Then he could just go about his day and pick up his FOB when he got back home.

If a rider does not know how to use the system, the only person to blame is themselves.

 

So its a good thing i don't have prox fob then cause i left the keys in garage when i went out on bike last week. Oh well. I do notice that my idle drops down abit when it gets hot. My manual mentioned a 4 phase heat management system but not sure if its from factory on my 2006 Road King Classic or you have to get dealer to turn it on or what. Think its etms . The newer bikes are eitms and you roll back throttle to turn on or off. I showed my buddy on his that he wasn't even aware he had. My throttle won't roll back so not sure if its standard from factory. Just curious cause she runs hot as hell i think. Used to different bike's prior to this one. First Harley