Where is everyone putting there Security Fobs?
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RE: Where is everyone putting there Security Fobs?
ORIGINAL: springerscott
Wow, you are right, it is stupid of Harley to have done that. Looking down on the dash panel while ridingwould be more appealing if a key was sticking up and the key door was open.......... 
ORIGINAL: rockerheadsteve
Our rockers dont have the ignorant ignition most harleys have, where you can pull the key out and still turn the ignition switch on and start the bike with out the key. How stupid. The rockers key will not pull out of the ignition in the on position. Its LOCKED when you pull the key out. Simple. I know several owners that dont even remember where their keys are. On a rocker if you dont know where your key is, you aint going for a ride.
ORIGINAL: Bluzmn59
And why would you not lock your ignition? The fob is on the key ring and the key ring is with me.
And why would you not lock your ignition? The fob is on the key ring and the key ring is with me.
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RE: Where is everyone putting there Security Fobs?
ORIGINAL: harley_nova
Hi All, I am finding it hard to remember my Fob all the time. I have already had one fall out of my pocket and get smashed all to rat s%$t on the highway. Some people put them under there seats or somewhere else on there bikes.
Hi All, I am finding it hard to remember my Fob all the time. I have already had one fall out of my pocket and get smashed all to rat s%$t on the highway. Some people put them under there seats or somewhere else on there bikes.
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RE: Where is everyone putting there Security Fobs?
ORIGINAL: rockerheadsteve
Our rockers dont have the ignorant ignition most harleys have, where you can pull the key out and still turn the ignition switch on and start the bike with out the key. How stupid. The rockers key will not pull out of the ignition in the on position. Its LOCKED when you pull the key out. Simple. I know several owners that dont even remember where their keys are. On a rocker if you dont know where your key is, you aint going for a ride.
ORIGINAL: Bluzmn59
And why would you not lock your ignition? The fob is on the key ring and the key ring is with me.
And why would you not lock your ignition? The fob is on the key ring and the key ring is with me.
rockerheadsteve, I think it was a great idea of Harley to have an ignition that you don't have to stick a key in every time you want to use it. The fob disables it when you are not on the bike so now we don't have to bother with a key all the time. The alarm system eliminates the need for a key but it still has the ability of being locked if someone wants that extra peace of mind. To me that seems a lot smarter than it does ignorant. Now, before you call me names or call my comment worthless please remember this is my opinion and worth just as much as yours is.
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RE: Where is everyone putting there Security Fobs?
Harley Nova, you do not need to hide the fob under the seat or on the bike. That is the same as not locking earlier models. A friend of mine a couple of years ago went to Outback Steakhouse on New Years Day with his wife on his Fatboy. He did not lock the ignition, nor had a great alarm like we do now. They stowed the helmets on the seat and enjoyed a great steak. When they went outside the bike was gone one helmet remained on the ground where the bike had been. Witnesses waiting for a table sitting outside, say that a guy came out of the restaurant, went over to the bike, put the helmet on, and drove off like he owned it. That is why you keep the fob with you at all times.
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RE: Where is everyone putting there Security Fobs?
Get or make a 6" belt leash. When you put the bike in the garage, hang it from the brake lever. put on your belt when you ride. The 6" length is enough to put in your pocket and you can't loose it if it hooked to your belt.
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RE: Where is everyone putting there Security Fobs?
ORIGINAL: 1of2
Bluzmn59, The question for me is why bother locking the ignition? It is disabled with the security system anyhow. It seems like a waste of time locking it
rockerheadsteve, I think it was a great idea of Harley to have an ignition that you don't have to stick a key in every time you want to use it. The fob disables it when you are not on the bike so now we don't have to bother with a key all the time. The alarm system eliminates the need for a key but it still has the ability of being locked if someone wants that extra peace of mind. To me that seems a lot smarter than it does ignorant. Now, before you call me names or call my comment worthless please remember this is my opinion and worth just as much as yours is.
ORIGINAL: rockerheadsteve
Our rockers dont have the ignorant ignition most harleys have, where you can pull the key out and still turn the ignition switch on and start the bike with out the key. How stupid. The rockers key will not pull out of the ignition in the on position. Its LOCKED when you pull the key out. Simple. I know several owners that dont even remember where their keys are. On a rocker if you dont know where your key is, you aint going for a ride.
ORIGINAL: Bluzmn59
And why would you not lock your ignition? The fob is on the key ring and the key ring is with me.
And why would you not lock your ignition? The fob is on the key ring and the key ring is with me.
rockerheadsteve, I think it was a great idea of Harley to have an ignition that you don't have to stick a key in every time you want to use it. The fob disables it when you are not on the bike so now we don't have to bother with a key all the time. The alarm system eliminates the need for a key but it still has the ability of being locked if someone wants that extra peace of mind. To me that seems a lot smarter than it does ignorant. Now, before you call me names or call my comment worthless please remember this is my opinion and worth just as much as yours is.
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RE: Where is everyone putting there Security Fobs?
Sorry, I just can't resist this. I don't like bashing people, because it's a free country and you can't ride however you want. Seriously though, calling it a stupid ignition because your buddy was too stupid to lock his ignition (which can easily be done on his 03)...... well now he knows that people in the 21st century tend to steal things worth a lot of money, especially easy targets like bikes with unlocked ignitions. If you hide the fob somewhere on the bike, and you still lock the forks and ignition like most pre-security guys and gals do, then hey, you'll probably be just fine.
One more poke and I'm done......If they discontinue the rocker (I didn't even knowit had that ignitino setup), are you gonna go metric?
One more poke and I'm done......If they discontinue the rocker (I didn't even knowit had that ignitino setup), are you gonna go metric?
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RE: Where is everyone putting there Security Fobs?
ORIGINAL: 2wheeltom77
Sorry, I just can't resist this. I don't like bashing people, because it's a free country and you can't ride however you want. Seriously though, calling it a stupid ignition because your buddy was too stupid to lock his ignition (which can easily be done on his 03)...... well now he knows that people in the 21st century tend to steal things worth a lot of money, especially easy targets like bikes with unlocked ignitions. If you hide the fob somewhere on the bike, and you still lock the forks and ignition like most pre-security guys and gals do, then hey, you'll probably be just fine.
One more poke and I'm done......If they discontinue the rocker (I didn't even knowit had that ignitino setup), are you gonna go metric?
Sorry, I just can't resist this. I don't like bashing people, because it's a free country and you can't ride however you want. Seriously though, calling it a stupid ignition because your buddy was too stupid to lock his ignition (which can easily be done on his 03)...... well now he knows that people in the 21st century tend to steal things worth a lot of money, especially easy targets like bikes with unlocked ignitions. If you hide the fob somewhere on the bike, and you still lock the forks and ignition like most pre-security guys and gals do, then hey, you'll probably be just fine.
One more poke and I'm done......If they discontinue the rocker (I didn't even knowit had that ignitino setup), are you gonna go metric?