Traveling with a spare FOB
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Road Captain
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From: Pineville, LA
Traveling with a spare FOB
This is a silly question, but oh well. This is the first bike I have owned that I will taking longer trips on. I didnt keep my last Ultra long enough to do so. Anyway, I want to bring my second FOB with me when I travel out of town in case I lose or have issues with the one on my key ring. When I do so and lock it in the tour pack, is it best to just take the battery out of it and store it with the battery? I would be leaving it in the tour pack while walking around (not overnight) and I dont want the security system to be disarmed when I am not next to the bike.
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Jun 6, 2026, 10:30 AM
Road Warrior
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Record your PIN and the instructions on the procedure to start your cycle with the PIN......put it in your wallet and a picture on your phone.
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Road Captain
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That is great advice to everyone and was the first thing I did when I got the bike in my garage.
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For sure, leave battery out. Just leave it on one side. Can grab battery for the primary if needed.
Keep in mind, FOB is about $150 and a headache to replace and you won't loose or drop it. Carry the extra FOB in your carry in at night pack.
I would just depend on the PIN. Keep the numbers small and something important to you.
Keep in mind, FOB is about $150 and a headache to replace and you won't loose or drop it. Carry the extra FOB in your carry in at night pack.
I would just depend on the PIN. Keep the numbers small and something important to you.
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Jun 6, 2026 at 12:58 PM.
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I set my pin to a zip code. I can't remember if I put second in jacket on last trip. Ya security would be disabled.
With my truck I keep second on my pocket quite often
With my truck I keep second on my pocket quite often
Last edited by Rounders; Jun 6, 2026 at 11:32 AM.
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Originally Posted by Rob175
Record your PIN and the instructions on the procedure to start your cycle with the PIN......put it in your wallet and a picture on your phone.