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 gives?

 

You should be able to enter a personal identification code to override the security and start the bike. It's just the matter of knowing the sequence of buttons to push on the bike and your code. I can do that on my Street Glide if I was in that situation.

 

most of the bikes that leave the dealer here are the last five of the vin# you should reall test it and find out what it is... you don't wanna be stranded on night away from home because the fob.

Button fobs...

To verify your PIN code, proceed as follows with the FOB present..
Turn ignition on-off-on-off-on.Then hit the left blinker button twice-then the right button once *. You should get the current pin number displayed in the odometer window.
Don't waste any time doing this or it will not work.

*With a button fob system you must hit the button on fob twice instead of hitting right signal to enter new code. Same to find existing PIN. Button fob twice instead of right signal.

Let's assume for simplicity that your code is set at 31313 and you wish to use the manual disarm of the security system using the directional switches as if you lost your fob and cannot disarm the system.

Your security system will disarm the bike and it cannot be started without deactivating the system first.

This applies to systems using the button type security fob only. See further down the page for later button less models.

If you are unsure of what the manual code is refer to the top of this page or check with your dealer and set one if it has not been set by them. Failure to set a manual code may require a replacement of the TSSM should a problem arise and they come at a healthy price.

Again this is based on your code being 31313 just to make it easier to understand.

1. Turn the ignition to Accessory.

2. Press both turn signals. (security light should flash rapidly)

3. Press left turn signal button 3 times. Press right turn signal button 1 time.

4. Press left turn signal button 1 time. Press right turn signal button 1 time.

5. Press left turn signal button 3 times. Press right turn signal button 1 time.

6. Press left turn signal button 1 time. Press right turn signal button 1 time.

7. Press left turn signal button 3 times. Press right turn signal button 1 time.

Security light stops flashing and security system is disarmed.

If you've changed the number, use your new number instead of 31313.

Here's a copy of the wallet alarm card if you have lost yours.



No Button fobs...

Button less fobs (Smart FOB)

To view how to deactivate the security system using the manual PIN codes, read here.


To view/change the PIN number follow this procedure, but read and understand it first, then see the note at the bottom.

1. Select 5 digit code (1 thru 9) and record it on the wallet card in the owners manual.

2. With an assigned FOB present, turn IGN key ON - OFF - ON - OFF - ON

3. Press Left turn signal switch 2 times.

4. Press Right turn signal switch one time and release.
*Turn signals will flash 3 times. Current PIN will appear in the odometer. The first digit will be flashing.

5. Enter first digit (a) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal (a) times.

6. Press right turn signal 1 time and release.
*The new digit (a) will replace the current in the odometer window.

7. Enter second digit (b) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal switch (b) times.

8. Press right turn signal 1 time and release.
*The new digit will replace the current in odometer window.

9. Enter the third digit (c) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal (c) times.

10. Press the right turn switch 1 time and release.
*The new digit (c) will replace the current in the odometer window.

11. Enter forth digit (d) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal switch (d) times.

12. Press the right turn switch 1 time and release.

13. Enter the fifth digit (e) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal (e) times.
*The new digit (e) will replace the current in the odometer window.

14. Press the right turn switch 1 time and release.

15. Before the module rearms, turn ignition key to OFF.
* The odometer will return to mileage display.
**Turning the ignition to OFF stores the new pin in the module.

NOTE
The key to doing this proceedure is to turn the ignition switch on/off/on/off/on and use the left directional 3 times then the right just once and do it all in TWO SECONDS or it will not work.
Also on new installations, the dealer has to program the fob using the bar code for it to work.


Hope this helps you next time...
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That is why you need to know your security code and enter it. It makes sense that the bike continue to run after loosing it as it would be quite dangerous if the bike would just shut off (maybe whilst overtaking a semi).

 

Have my set 11111. If a crook can just figure out what Soft just said he is probably a Dr or Lawyer and not a Harley crook anyway?

 

OP: I understand your frustration, BUT the override system IS in place. You just hadn't become familiar with it. Practice it at home and become familiar with it.

BTW: You may have been able to call your local dealer and they could have walked you through it. Either way, I'm sure this will be the only time you get stranded for this reason.

Good luck.

 

Right. You didn't tell him about changing the fob battery before it goes dead...

 

You forgot your key and your security code. Time to start kicking your own ***.

 

Push this , press that, pull this, yeh right. remember all that crap after a couple of beers. My Rk has a securtiy system I have never used, FOBs stay at home in tool box. Just use a padlock on the rotor plus my bike is rarely out of sight. Just more shi* to worry about going wrong on the road. Like to keep it simple.
Peace

 

If you still have your owner's manual, there's a tear-out card in the back that has Security System instructions and spaces to write in your PIN# for emergency start ups - I keep it in my wallet at all times. Hope that helps.
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