Newbie on here lookin for advice, my ride has been in storage over the winter months with a trickle charger in place to keep the battery charged.
problem now is the bike alarm, factory fitted, won't let me start the bike. The ride is a 2005 1200 sportster custom & has a key fob to set or unset alarm. When I use the fob the indicators flash twice & turn off but the red key indicator on the instrument head stays on with the ignition on. It's a cracker day for a ride & the better halfs champing at the bit so any idea's would be appreciated.

 

Don't know where U live but most of us here in the states I'd say U missed summer,, its almost winter here again. About time to put her back on the charger.

Have U tried to read Ur manual to see how to do..

If not why didn't U post this in the Sporty section instead of the softail section?

 

Sorry about the wrong section, still finding my way - I live in New Zealand Summer has just arrived.

 

Seen some posts about being too close to radio signal interference for the bike to disarm and allow starting it.

Where is the bike stored?

 

Bike is stored in a detached garage, had no issues in the past, also tried moving bike well out of garage to start. Its a long weekend here as well so no mechanics around to assist.

 

I'm not sure about the early button fob, but the newer button-less ones allow manually entering the security code to start the bike incase of a dead battery, damaged, or lost fob.

The back of the owner's manual has a couple of removeable instruction cards to carry in your wallet just incase.

Here's a post that lists the steps and even has a copy of the instructions incase you've lost yours.
http://www.hdtalking.com/alarms_and_...both_fobs.html

 

Hey Kowan! we have music & the blacktop is waiting, thanks a million for the assistance. Great to know that where ever you are in the world there is always some one with the right answer.
Cheers & beers

 

Glad I was of some help. Now enjoy that bike of yours.