Is the HD security system sold with new bikes worth it? I'm in Iraq and will buy a FXDC in November but I don't want to pay for something that isn't worth the money.

 

My '07 Low Rider came equipped with the security system (without siren), and the system has worked flawlessly during the nearly two years that I have owned the bike. I find the electronic fob that I have to carry to deactivate the alarm to be a minor nuisance --- I have forgotten a couple of times to put the fob in my pocket and wound up setting off the alarm when I got on the bike.

Whether or not it is worth it depends on the security of the location where the bike will be garaged and where you take the bike. I have a secure garage with alarm, so I was pretty indifferent about the bike security sytem at first. However, I added the smart siren II a few months ago right before I went to a HOG rally, because I had heard that bike thieves are attracted to events where there are a lot of bikes from which to choose. That siren system also sends an alert to a special pager that has a half-mile range.

You will always hear it said that a bike thief will get your bike if he wants it. The security system, however, does give thieves one more hurdle to cross and could save your bike if there is an easier "catch" around.

 

That's the kind of answer I was looking for. I plan on heading to DC for Memorial Day when I get back to the states next year and had the same concerns you had about theives. My thoughts were that it would be another hurdle for theives but I wasn't sure how easy it would be to circumvent. Would you recommend the siren?
Thanks Swamp Tiger

 

Remember that in towns and cities you are always hearing car and bike alarms,but nobody pays attention! So the pros will get your bike if they want it, but amateurs will likely be dterred by the alarm.- Me! no way I was buying a bike with no alarm regardless!!! LOL I got the alrm/siren and there is a new product the dealer called it harley theif,it's buy safe-t-sumpm.Anyhow it's a set of 10 stickers on the bike that leave a tattoo , and if your bike is stolen within 5 years of purchase Harley gives you 5000$ cash over and above whatever your insurance pays you. And the product and registration cost me an extra 400$. Almost the same price as the alarm itself,but I still went for it.

PS. Thank you for helping defend us so we can live in a free country and ride wherever the ____ we want!

 

With my luck I'd be the one that ended up with the tatoo!

Thanks for the PS. It's good to hear.

 

Correct me if I am wrong but my stepdad has the security system on his bike and all you have to do to bypass the system is pull the main fuse which is very simple to get to. I could be wrong but it seems like a waste to me if that is all it takes. That is just my take and maybe I am missing something.

 

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I have the siren and if you pull the main fuse, the alarm goes off (battery backed up) if the FOB isnt within range.

I also get a discount in the insurance for the alarm.

B

 

Keeping the key and the fob on the same keyring solves the problem of forgetting the fob.
Insurance is cheaper, in fact in London you'll have great difficulty in getting insurance without an alarm and immobilizer.
Nobodys mentioned the immobiliser. Maybe it's different in the US

 

O for sure the siren goes and the engine ign. is totally cut off. the alarm system is worth it,but if real pros want your bike it is gone.

 

Thanks for correcting me, my stepdad does not have the siren so that must be the main difference. Then I would say that a alarm without a siren in pretty much a waste of money because I know if he pulls the main fuse the and messes with the bike that lights do not flash at all. So i guess in my opinion if you are gonna get an alarm make sure you get the siren as well.