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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 06:36 PM
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What is everyone's thought's on the Heritages key less ignition....
 
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 07:10 PM
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I love key less bikes. Well, it has a key but the AUTO LOCK is activated.

Since I ride daily stopping about 6 times per day, to use a key each time would be a royal PIA!

So when I walk away, and walk up to it, the bike activates or deactivates.

So for me, it is a TERRIFIC idea!!! Loving mine,

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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BuzzCap7
I love key less bikes. Well, it has a key but the AUTO LOCK is activated.

Since I ride daily stopping about 6 times per day, to use a key each time would be a royal PIA!

So when I walk away, and walk up to it, the bike activates or deactivates.

So for me, it is a TERRIFIC idea!!! Loving mine,

BuzzCap7
+1 I like it! If you set your code you don't even have to carry that!!
 
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 08:44 PM
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It would take some getting used to for me. I very rarely lock my ignition, but I also almost never use the key switch. When I think about it, it might be pretty easy to get used to, there's no other way to shut the bike off.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 09:12 PM
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I like it. Had it on my last bike and got used to it really quick.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 09:21 PM
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I like it and it works well. I like just flipping the switch and going.
 
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I miss the console switch and the aux light toggle, but the keyless ignition works great. I've gotten used to it.
 
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So this is something new for the 18's? or is it Harleys standard security system?
 
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It appears to be the same factory keyless system as my wife's '15 48. They must have tested it on the Sporty first, and it was on the touring bikes in '17 I believe.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2017 | 08:54 AM
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Ok I thought maybe it was the same. Then googling it I ran across this system. Cheaper than HD.
http://www.digitalguarddawg.com/
 
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