A repo mans way around the HD security system
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,889
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From: Mississippi
The security code is not set at the factory...It is set at the dealership by the tech during PDI...We set them all the same and at delivery ask the customer if they want to change it...Not all dealers use 12345 it varies.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2011
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Dealer didn't go into much detail about the security system with the initial walk around but I actually read the owners manual (gasp) and set my code to what I wanted it to be. Those owners manuals are more than just paperweights.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: anacoco, la
) didn't put the siren on, then he can unlock the forks and push the bike if he had to.mine was the last 5 of the vin number of the bike. my dealer went into a lot of detail about the security, and even showed us how to change it.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
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before i even rode my bike off dealer lot i had them take me thru the process twice, so i was familiar with it and changed right there, i also have the factory horn, as if anyone even sits on it it will go off, and as long as i lock the ign as soon as they turn it on all hell breaks loose, but i own it so it only the crooks i worry about they are sparter than repo men anyway
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 218
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From: Newport News, VA
That's why I changed my code to 48638!
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From: Republic of Texas
I can see you have never changed out the ignition lock on a Softail. One nut holds the switch console down and the factory fork lock can be broke with just a quick jerk of the handle bars.
