Question about HD Security System
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: up in the hills of WV
I like it. Just wish they had a less gay name for the fob. Or as the wife likes to says "don't forget to take Fabio with you.
" Why not call it something like SST=Security System Token.
" Why not call it something like SST=Security System Token.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 923
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From: Southern Oregon
I never had a problem with the alarm system on the V-Rod. There are good and bad points.
If you even want to move your bike an inch, you gota have the fob with you or the alarm will go off. When working on it, you gotta keep the fog with your or on the bike. There is a way to put the alarm in "travel mode" so movement doesn't make it go off, but I never used that feature when working on the bike.
It was nice because when you parked the bike, it would set the alarm and "chirp" to let you know it was activated. When you came back to your bike, it would chirp to let you know it was deactivated. But you have to have the siren for this feature.
My new Fat Bob has the alarm but no siren, so no chirping.
Some have said they had problems with the battery in the fob goes dead. Mine lasted more than 2 years. But just make sure you remember your code so you can deactiveate the system just in case your fob battery goes dead at an unexpected time.
The one thing to remember, if someone wants your bike bad enough, they WILL get it, doesn't matter if you have an alarm or not. It's just a little more piece of mind.
If you even want to move your bike an inch, you gota have the fob with you or the alarm will go off. When working on it, you gotta keep the fog with your or on the bike. There is a way to put the alarm in "travel mode" so movement doesn't make it go off, but I never used that feature when working on the bike.
It was nice because when you parked the bike, it would set the alarm and "chirp" to let you know it was activated. When you came back to your bike, it would chirp to let you know it was deactivated. But you have to have the siren for this feature.
My new Fat Bob has the alarm but no siren, so no chirping.
Some have said they had problems with the battery in the fob goes dead. Mine lasted more than 2 years. But just make sure you remember your code so you can deactiveate the system just in case your fob battery goes dead at an unexpected time.
The one thing to remember, if someone wants your bike bad enough, they WILL get it, doesn't matter if you have an alarm or not. It's just a little more piece of mind.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Southern Oregon
Now that is funny. Don't forget your fabio! ha ha ha ha ha
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From: pottsville,pa
I have a few questions about the siren. I was considering the siren upgrade also and was wondering does it run through the horn or does it have a seperate unit? Where does it mount and is it loud? Joe you said you added a different siren, what did you use? How was it to install?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: USA
My new Super Glide has the Security System on it. It was already on there, otherwise I would not have gotten it. I didn't get it on my 07 Sportster.
I'm not too crazy about have some sort of proximity detector determine whether or not I can start my bike. Those of you who have the Security System on your bikes, what has been your experience with it? Does it work okay, or is it a PIA?
I'm not too crazy about have some sort of proximity detector determine whether or not I can start my bike. Those of you who have the Security System on your bikes, what has been your experience with it? Does it work okay, or is it a PIA?
Last edited by TowJam; Dec 24, 2008 at 01:06 AM.
Club Member
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From: Yakima, WA
I have a few questions about the siren. I was considering the siren upgrade also and was wondering does it run through the horn or does it have a seperate unit? Where does it mount and is it loud? Joe you said you added a different siren, what did you use? How was it to install?
I find the beeps somewhat annoying and wish they could be turned off.
Steve
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From: Kalaui Kona HI
I keep the instructions in my wallet for the day the battery in the FOB goes out, I have the Chirp alarm system. I don't think it will stop someone from stealing if they really want it but it will bring attention to them trying to do it.
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: hou, tx
question guys...
can you (just) use the key to start the bike instead of memorizing the fob pin?