Change security pin code
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From: Raleigh, NC
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.
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.
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From: North East, MD
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....
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From: Lafayette La
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!
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!
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From: Prior Lake, MN
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.
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.
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.
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Hmm . . . interesting information!
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I stuff mine in the gap between the passenger seat and backrest, which works fine if you have a bike with a passenger backrest....
