Bike continues after losing fob.. stranded!
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The override procedure worked fine with my 2003 security system. The directions that are on the card in your manual dont work with the proximity fob because they forget to tell you you have to have the kill switch in the Run position. I couldnt start my 12, following the directions, my Indy told me to make sure kill switch is on run. It makes sense, but I didnt think about it.
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[QUOTE=John Rocky rococo;21377028]
Maybe someone thought about the scenario where you are tooling down the road in the left lane in traffic, and your fob falls out of your pocket. I am sure it would not go well for you if the bike just shut off in that scenario. Or how about if you never maintain your **** and never replaced the battery? Maybe, you could print a label and stick it to the bottom of your seat with the code on it? Also, if you lost the fob, you can purchase another, the old one will be useless as the bike can only have two fobs programmed to it. Adding one kicks out one of the others. The fob has an ID code inside when you open it.
Or if its that" mickey mouse", you can have the whole system disabled.
Got myself into a situation today where I lost my anti theft proximity fob (and keys) while riding. I only realized when I stopped for fuel and the bike would not restart, lights flashing and chirping. I didn't have my override code handy (long story), so had to catch a cab nearly 20 miles back home to get the spare keys!
My question: what kind of mickey mouse system is this, that allows the bike to run on happily until the ignition is eventually cut, stranding you in the middle of nowhere? What if I refuelled the night before and rode for hours all the way to the coast as I usually do? Is there some sort of safety benefit that I don't know about? It seems totally stupid and ruined my day. I don't believe for a second that I'm the first to have done this.
For all I know I could have lost it right next to the bike as I mounted before setting off, neighbourly scum picked it up & now just lying in wait to come for the bike later. What
My question: what kind of mickey mouse system is this, that allows the bike to run on happily until the ignition is eventually cut, stranding you in the middle of nowhere? What if I refuelled the night before and rode for hours all the way to the coast as I usually do? Is there some sort of safety benefit that I don't know about? It seems totally stupid and ruined my day. I don't believe for a second that I'm the first to have done this.
For all I know I could have lost it right next to the bike as I mounted before setting off, neighbourly scum picked it up & now just lying in wait to come for the bike later. What
Or if its that" mickey mouse", you can have the whole system disabled.
Last edited by jake24lt; Sep 11, 2023 at 06:53 AM.
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Cars with push button start do the same thing. An employee of mine parked his Toyota at the airport parking lot and got on the shuttle. When he got back from his 7 day vacation car was out of gas and had a dead battery. Yep, he didn’t shut it off before getting on the shuttle.
We all carry smart phones put the code and instructions in the note app or add it as a contact in your phone book. I went to the gas station one time a few years back and forgot my fob. Shut it off and said oh f**k. But I had changed the code to one that I could easily remember. I did have to look at the notes for the instructions. I’ve practiced a few times and no longer need either.
We all carry smart phones put the code and instructions in the note app or add it as a contact in your phone book. I went to the gas station one time a few years back and forgot my fob. Shut it off and said oh f**k. But I had changed the code to one that I could easily remember. I did have to look at the notes for the instructions. I’ve practiced a few times and no longer need either.
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I don't get it. Turning a key is so troublesome they made this system to avoid it. I'm against unnecessary electronic complications on motorcycles and cars.
People buy them so they keep adding more. We bring these things on ourselves. I wish mine didn't have ABS. It's unnecessary- it's an option. That tells you it's unnecessary.
People buy them so they keep adding more. We bring these things on ourselves. I wish mine didn't have ABS. It's unnecessary- it's an option. That tells you it's unnecessary.
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Just as everybody did ok with drum brakes for a long time, but sometimes disc brakes are nice to have.
Last edited by rjg883c; Sep 11, 2023 at 05:09 PM.
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From: So Western Ohio
Disc brakes were a step forward for everyone. I had several drum brake bikes but when the discs appeared, I was all for them. Easier pad replacement, better stopping power all at a reasonable cost was a winner. $800 for a stutter brake- pass. Some guys have had the modules go bad grounding the bikes for an expensive repair.
I can't torque the front engine mount because the nut is behind a plate that has two front brake lines mounted on it. A lot of crap would have to be moved to do this simple task.
Sorry. Don't like it.
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I don't get it. Turning a key is so troublesome they made this system to avoid it. I'm against unnecessary electronic complications on motorcycles and cars.
People buy them so they keep adding more. We bring these things on ourselves. I wish mine didn't have ABS. It's unnecessary- it's an option. That tells you it's unnecessary.
People buy them so they keep adding more. We bring these things on ourselves. I wish mine didn't have ABS. It's unnecessary- it's an option. That tells you it's unnecessary.