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Oct 16, 2015 | 07:36 AM

buschsr

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Change security pin code

If you're new to Rushmore, like me, make sure you check, and change the security pin code. My dealer did not go over the security system with me at all. I'm leaving for a trip to the mountains and thought I'd better learn how that system works in case I lose my keys for the first time in history.

The default pin would make it terribly easy for anyone to make off with my ride. I often leave the ignition unlocked, so I'm glad nothing happened.

Oct 16, 2015 | 08:00 AM

rwven

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Fill out the "Harley Davidson Smart Security System and Owner's Record" (whew!) card and keep it in your wallet. It has all the instructions for using the PIN code printed on it and if you are anything like me you'll need the written instructions ...if you ever need them....

Oct 16, 2015 | 08:03 AM

Marty31

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Good advise and good post.

Oct 16, 2015 | 08:11 AM

Gwaxley

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If they want your bike They will get it.

My advice is leave only the lights to flash not the horn!
I lock my bags and pack but never the steering.

My bike is not stock and don't look stock, it looks like don't f}{k with me unless you want to die, It seems to be working!

Oct 16, 2015 | 08:41 AM

zoozoo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gwaxley

My advice is leave only the lights to flash not the horn!

What?

Oct 16, 2015 | 08:47 AM

hardheaded

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step by step insructions in the owners manual on how to do this.

Oct 16, 2015 | 12:01 PM

Brewmany

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Quote:

Originally Posted by buschsr

If you're new to Rushmore, you should read thru your owners manual. It has all kinds of good information, like how to reset the PIN and how to start the bike using the PIN. And to let you see the wallet card that explains it all. (but oddly enough, nothing on where to put the gas cap when re-fueling). And it's not just losing your keys.
You also need to use your PIN if you forget or lose your fob, or if it's battery takes a poop on on you, or if it simply malfunctions. I wouldn't worry too much about strangers knowing the default PIN- the dealer sets these at time of setup, so they're not all the same. Mine was set to 11111, probably because it's the fastest number to enter. Other dealers use other PINS.
I don't see a thief sitting there unsuccessfully going thru numerous PINS hoping to pick the one.
Most likely they have quicker and easier ways to get the bike.

Why leave the ignition unlocked? I'd be more worried about someone coming by and switching it on and walking away (leaving you with a dead battery) than someone trying to second guess what the PIN is.

Last edited by Brewmany; Oct 16, 2015 at 12:05 PM.