I am so stoopit
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Queens, NY
hahah got a phone call from my mom about 2 weeks ago.
"joe, i'm in brooklyn, you need to come get me."
she started her car using the push start button (keys in her jacket pocket) then decided she didn't want to take her jacket.
threw the jacket (keys still in pocket) back inside and then drove away.
stopped to gas up in BK and...no tikky no laundry.
fun for all.
i'd do the same if i din't have to use my keys to start my bike
"joe, i'm in brooklyn, you need to come get me."
she started her car using the push start button (keys in her jacket pocket) then decided she didn't want to take her jacket.
threw the jacket (keys still in pocket) back inside and then drove away.
stopped to gas up in BK and...no tikky no laundry.
fun for all.
i'd do the same if i din't have to use my keys to start my bike
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From: anacoco, la
i read threads like this all the time and i do not understand what is so difficult about the security fob?
lose your key, battery goes dead, forget your key, just enter the code..... it isn't rocket science. in fact if you look at it, it is actually better for you to have the system, at least that way if you somehow lose your keys in the middle of bf nowhere, you can still get somewhere (unless you've locked your forks too)
lose your key, battery goes dead, forget your key, just enter the code..... it isn't rocket science. in fact if you look at it, it is actually better for you to have the system, at least that way if you somehow lose your keys in the middle of bf nowhere, you can still get somewhere (unless you've locked your forks too)
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From: Danbury CT
There is a card in the back of your manual with instructions on how to set your code & use it when needed. I carry it in my wallet. BTW, all bikes come with a preset factory code & if you don't reset it anyone can take your bike if you don't lock the ignition switch. All codes are the same from the factory. 1,2,1,2,1 if I remember correctly.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Wall,NJ
I usually never leave the keys anywhere near the bike. Wife got me a new sign for the garage that had hooks so my last ride ended by me hangin the keys on the new sign in the garage to make it useful, never again. I shoulda read the manual, now I feel like a real douche. Oh well, lesson learned
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From: Desert S. West
You're not the first (neither was I) and you won't be the last to do that. Yep. Just learn the code thing with turn the signal buttons or just change out the TSSM for a TSM and never have to worry about it again. 
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Central Illinois
Any idea if that's true on an '05 Road King Custom?? I really hate key fobs and planned on leaving it at home most of the time.