i just bought a 05 heritage. its my first harley. i got one key with it and wanted to know how to tell if it has a factory alarm. if so what do i have to do to get a key fob?

 

If you don't have a fob, you don't have a security system. You will have to add it.

 

Since both of my bikes have alarms, I can't say for sure, but I think when you have one there is a flashing red key on the speedometer face, without,no red key. You can order a replacement from your dealer.

 

if you get the flashing key symbol on the speedo when it is off it has an alarm. if you get the flashing key when it is on you have a fault code.

 

when i turn on the ignition the red key comes on for about five seconds then goes off

 

Does the red light flash when the bikes off and the key is removed? Do the lights flash when you move the bike without the key? If so, you've got an alarm that seems to be key activated and not fob controlled. That would be odd. It probably goes on and off when starting up just because it's checking for fault codes.

 

my friend went thru this same thing ... if you have the light (this is what dealer told me ) then you have an alarm . you can get the fob from the dealer and they can program it ..

 

when the key lite on the speedo is flashing and the bike is off, the alarm is ARMED...

 

if you have the light when turned off you have the alarm. if you have the light while riding you have trouble