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Old Apr 29, 2018 | 06:38 PM
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That time of year to replace your FOB battery so you don't have any surprises. Guess how I know. Glad I practiced using the code bypass.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2018 | 06:47 PM
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That time of year to replace your FOB battery so you don't have any surprises. Guess how I know. Glad I practiced using the code bypass.
Don't keep a spare battery on the bike? Duct tape one to the bottom of your seat.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2018 | 09:08 PM
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psshawww. i don't worry about changing the battery every year, taping one on the bike somewhere, etc. i just use it until it dies, use the code, then replace it. in 5 years, i've only replaced one fob battery.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2018 | 11:17 PM
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psshawww. i don't worry about changing the battery every year, taping one on the bike somewhere, etc. i just use it until it dies, use the code, then replace it. in 5 years, i've only replaced one fob battery.
I’m the same way, I’ll use the battery till it’s toast. (I do have a spare in my zippered glasses case though).
 
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Old Apr 29, 2018 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Cygnusx51


I’m the same way, I’ll use the battery till it’s toast. (I do have a spare in my zippered glasses case though).
Just like that...and practice makes perfect when dealing with that code...
 
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You know I bought my bike used and have never had to access it with the code..... I probably should give that a go. I'd be willing to bet my fobs have original 2013 batteries.
 
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I replace the batteries ever year.


I hide my spare on the bike but flip the battery upside down.
Always fresh if needed.
 
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I keep a 6 pack in my saddlebag. Never know when someone else may need one. Kind of like when I carried a spare gas canister. Never needed it myself but helped others a time or 2.
 
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When the battery reaches that point, get away from the bike, pop out the fob battery, and rotate in, and pop it back in, it will give you a couple more starts to get to a drug store for fresh batteries.
 
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FYI checked my spare FOB
Battery DOA

Set your code.
 
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