Device to defeat Security System?

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Mar 6, 2012 | 04:01 PM

#31

SmittyFXDL

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For anyone leaving their fob at home and riding off note there is a v twin app that gives you instructions to enter your code so you can restart the bike. has other useful information and is available for android smart phones only as far as I know.

Mar 6, 2012 | 04:08 PM

#32

TwiZted Biker

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Think old school here , habit I've had since I started riding . Bike get's the ign. locked and either a hard case rotor padlock or a cable through the wheel , sometimes both . Any one thing can overcome always layer your protection just like riding gear . Make it more that just a fast beep beep and yank to break the neck lock they'll look for easier prey .

Mar 6, 2012 | 04:34 PM

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HarleyRanger

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker

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Originally Posted by HarleyRanger

......sometimes old skool still works best. A heavy chain and padlock or a disk brake lock won't keep the pros away, but will scare off the amateurs who will look for an easier mark.

Great minds think alike!

Mar 6, 2012 | 04:39 PM

#34

TwiZted Biker

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Great minds think alike!

Hard to be at this for as many years as we have and not run some of the same roads you know ? You do what works and everybody drifts that way sooner later

Mar 6, 2012 | 06:48 PM

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robbie52

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Loner88,
Did you ever reset the security code?

Mar 6, 2012 | 06:48 PM

#36

cardboard

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Ever reach down to the starter and unplug the wires going into it ?
Just something added to the security system.

Mar 6, 2012 | 07:22 PM

#37

TwiZted Biker

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Originally Posted by cardboard

Ever reach down to the starter and unplug the wires going into it ?
Just something added to the security system.

Done that to a few partners or the odd guy who has had too much to drink on occasion . They'll get over the red face after couple cups of coffee .

Mar 6, 2012 | 07:31 PM

#38

Deucedog

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Originally Posted by Ed_Just_Ed

Yeah, I am kicking around the pros and cons of taking a disc lock or my BAC (big *** chain) with me on my big trip to Maryland. Weighing the weight versus security benefit on each.

I use a Xena disc lock. It has a very loud chirp built in that goes off when the bike is moved. You alter the sensitivity of it by where you mount it on the disk.
I was in a motel room once with the bike parked about 30 feet away. The chirping woke me up about 4 a.m.. When I went to check, a guy had parked his bike next to mine and bumped my handlebar when he walked by. It was enough to set off the Xena. One of things I like about it is that the chirp makes sure that the rider never forgets to remove the lock prior to riding off. There's no ' reminder' lanyard hanging off the bars either.

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Mar 6, 2012 | 10:28 PM

#39

Loner88

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Originally Posted by HarleyRanger

There is a device to defeat your security system. Very popular for automobile theft, it made national news about a year ago. It is a signal booster and anyone can build one for about $50. It takes two people to work this scam. The person with a signal booster goes into the store/restaurant and stands within 15-20 ft of you. Your fob signal gets amplified out to the thief in the parking lot who steals your vehicle.

Sounds like a winner.

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Originally Posted by springer 03

After reading this I'm glad I didn't waste my money on a security system, but I do wish I would've bought the ABS.

Yeah, but, got some more details out of OL, guy saw kid start bike , no blinky lights, bike died, blinky lights came on, and headlight stayed on. Seems possible there is some redundancy built into the SS protocol, maybe weak signal trips it, as biggest issue with the fobs, so I've been told, is bad batteries-not only dead fobs, but sometimes can make the SS do weird **** because of a weaker signal before batt dies.

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Originally Posted by HarleyRanger

yes, ABS is nice.
As far as security, sometimes old skool still works best. A heavy chain and padlock or a disk brake lock won't keep the pros away, but will scare off the amateurs who will look for an easier mark.

+1 though even the ignition and fork lock can be drilled out pretty quick by an ambitious amateur.

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Originally Posted by robbie52

Loner88,
Did you ever reset the security code?

Reset the factory code? Of course.