Watch those Security Systems
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,510
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From: Connecticut
electricstart wrote:
"I worry about that fob falling out my pocket too."
My riding pants have zippers on the pockets.
If I haven't got the fob pocket zippered, I look down and get nervous!
Have actually stopped to check once or twice!
"I worry about that fob falling out my pocket too."
My riding pants have zippers on the pockets.
If I haven't got the fob pocket zippered, I look down and get nervous!
Have actually stopped to check once or twice!
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,086
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From: London, UK
My fobs are in lining of my jackets. Can't take them out, so can't lose them. Never need to think about where they are or if I've left them behind, because if I'm wearing a jacket, I'm golden.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: anacoco, la
it isn't the security system, it's the operator. i'm glad my bike has it. have had it since 2007, have had exactly 0 problems with it. i know my code, i know how to use it, and i know what to do if i find myself in an area with rf interference.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 461
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From: East Coast, US
How do you know it "blows" or is a "PITA" if you don't have one? The alarm is only a problem if the user doesn't know how to work it (or over ride it if they leave the FOB). I've never had one issue with it. Seems there are always people who bitch about it, even though they have never had it. Seems it's the 'in' thing to say it sucks for no reason for some people.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 270
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From: Massachusetts
Dealer wanted 50 bucks to change my code and said bike had to be hooked up to their computer. That was enough to get me un-lazy and look it up in the service manual. Total BS, Literally takes 5 seconds to change the code with the FOB present. No big deal.
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Bumfuk Egypt
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 205
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From: Waterloo, Iowa
Thanks Cut for starting this post. Went out today and made sure that I could start the bike by entering the PIN. Think I will try and remember to do it every month or so just in case I am caught without the FOB or a FOB with a dead battery. Also took the time and recorded and stored the PIN and all the codes.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Tulsa, OK
After this message, I went and set the PIN on the bike. Recorded it on the card in the back of the owners manual then took photos of both sides of the card with my cell phone which shows the code and how to use it. Stored the photos on the Drive on my cell. Also opened the Fob and took a photo of the codes which are on a stamp inside the Fob. Also stored it on the Drive in my phone. Will now learn how to start the bike without of Fob in case I ever loose or forget it.
14 and up do not show the current pin, they only offer you the choice of changing it.
To start a pre rushmore 13 and older touring bike with the pin turn ignition on hold both turn ignals down and the enter pin prompt will come up in the odometer. Use the left turn signal to advance the numbers and the right turn signal to enter the selected number.
On a rushmore touring bike 14+, turn the ignition on, don't touch any switches, don't stand the bike up, any of those actions after turning the ignition on will instatntly trip the alarm mode. The enter pin prompt comes up a few seconds after turning the bike on, you then use the left turn signal to advance the numbers and the right turn signal to enter the selected number.