Does anyone know how to find out what the security pin number is? I have a 2011 Fatboy bought used and didn't get the owners manual...also it has abs (don't know if that matters)

 

So, your Fatboy has a security system. Do you have the fob?
Owners manuals are pretty cheap.....not like buying a service manual. Shoot, any dealer would probably give you one for free.
You can't find out what the pin is unless you have the fob. (And if you have the fob, you don't need the pin).
However, I think your dealer can also access the pin and reset it if necessary.

 

If you've got the security system, with fob, it's really nice to have the PIN if you start the bike close to the fob, but then ride off leaving the fob behind (like laying on a bench in the workshop, close to where the bike was....). Without the PIN (and the PIN entry instructions), you won't start the bike again if you shut it off away from where the fob is... and that nasty little alarm module (if you've got it installed) does draw attention. A dealer can retrieve /and/or change the PIN...

 

Just reset mine last night after picking up an owners manual. I believe the steps are:

1. You must have your FOB close by and the display showing the odometer.
2. Turn ignition ON-OFF-ON-OFF-ON.
3. Press left turn signal three times.
4. Press right turn signal once.

The odometer display should now change to show the security code.

 

I don't believe there is any way to actually display what your security code is (if there was, then thieves would know it and it wouldn't do much good having one then). Each dealer uses a distinct code. If you can find out where the bike was originally sold, you can find out what code that dealer set it to. There's a 50-50 chance that the previous owner didn't change it. The most common code is; 1-1-1-1-1. There is a set of instructions in the owners manual or shop manual that tells you how to change it. The only other way is to have your local dealer plug into it and they can change it. Sometimes, you get lucky and the po wrote it down in the owners manual, but the easiest solution it to have the dealer set it for you. HTH.

 

I respectfully disagree. I did this just last night to confirm the new code I entered was correct. The procedure I outlined will result in the display of the security code with the first digit flashing. You step thru the digits by using the right turn signal button. The left turn signal button is used to set the number and you can watch the number increment as you press it. Remember, the FOB has to be present for this to work so there is no way a thief can just go up to your bike and view the code. And since the FOB has to be married to your security system, other FOBs will not work either.

 

As I recall (it's been a long time) cmosentine is correct in the display. AND yzergod is also correct, which is why you can never, never, never leave your fob within user distance from your bike!!! Some thief can ride it off if they know how to display the PIN. Then they will have a bike without a fob.

If I go in a gas station or restaurant and I think my bike is within the fob's limits, I will lock the steering head and ignition switch with my key.

 

You are correct. As long as you have the FOB in your possession the security code can be reset using the turn signal buttons and it will display on the odometer. Its easy 2 minutes set up choose a 5 digit code.

After set up if the ign is left unlocked the bike can be started without the fob using the security code

 

Thanks CMOSENTINE, that worked!!

 

I knew there was a method and it's in the manual. The dealership did mine for me...thank goodness.