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Old Nov 9, 2015 | 11:53 AM
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You should make sure that you have a number programmed into your bike so that you can input it to start the bike if you don't have (i.e. lose) the Fob.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2015 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Freak Show
don't know the pin or how to apply it. I have a service manual down loaded, but not the owners manual
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You should do some reading in the service manual.
Correct, it's also in the service manual.

The owners manual has a handy printout for your wallet with the instructions for the PIN.
 
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Originally Posted by dutcharoo
Change your battery every year and you'll will not have this problem again.
yup, good idea, thanks.

does every bike have it's own pin? should I take my bike to Harley to get it, or is there another way
 
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Originally Posted by Freak Show
don't know the pin or how to apply it. I have a service manual down loaded, but not the owners manual
Service manuals are not available from HD in electronic form. Meaning, they can't be downloaded. They must be purchased from a dealer in printed form.

So, if you downloaded a SERVICE manual, it was an unofficial, aka bootleg, copy.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2015 | 12:13 PM
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yup, that's what I got, from ebay
 
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Old Nov 9, 2015 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Freak Show
does every bike have it's own pin? should I take my bike to Harley to get it, or is there another way
Could you imagine if that was not the case - each dealer may deliver it with their default PIN, and it's left to the wise owners to personalise it.

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Do you have an owners manual? - if not you can download it here.

When stranded with a FOB down, as an interim all you needed to do was apply the PIN - do you know the PIN and how to apply it?
Read up in the owners manual how to view the PIN with a valid FOB present, and how to change it.

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Service manuals are not available from HD in electronic form. Meaning, they can't be downloaded. They must be purchased from a dealer in printed form.

So, if you downloaded a SERVICE manual, it was an unofficial, aka bootleg, copy.
That's true, ...... however, I'm pretty sure that it would also contain the instructions for the security system.
 
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so if I have my fob, it should tell me what my pin number is?
 
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so if I have my fob, it should tell me what my pin number is?
Yes...................
 
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I really need a manual anyway. I have no idea what that accessories switch is for
 
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Old Nov 9, 2015 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Freak Show
I really need a manual anyway. I have no idea what that accessories switch is for
Yes, ......... https://www.harley-davidson.com/cont...rs-manual.html
 
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