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.

 

Correct, it's also in the service manual.

The owners manual has a handy printout for your wallet with the instructions for the PIN.

 

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

 

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.

 

yup, that's what I got, from ebay

 

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.

Read up in the owners manual how to view the PIN with a valid FOB present, and how to change it.

That's true, ...... however, I'm pretty sure that it would also contain the instructions for the security system.

 

so if I have my fob, it should tell me what my pin number is?

 

Yes...................

 

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