Alarm Issue
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From: Rolla
OK. I finally broke down and called the local HD dealer and spoke with a service tech. We talked about everything I had tried, and he suggested just bringing it in. THEN he asked if I happened to put the fob in cup holder on handlebars. I said, "well yeah". He then said that he "knows" that if you put your fob in the cup holder, the signal won't penetrate the stainless steel and the foam. I really thought he was crazy. I took the fob out of the cup holder and sat it in the trunk where it was when I bought it. The bike started right up! WTF.. So, I tried it again.. It started.. I thought BS.. I put the fob back in the cup holder and turned the ignition, nodda... the lights started flashing. I took it out and stuck it in my pocket and she fired right up. I feel like such an idiot. I've been messing with this thing for hours, and something so simple. Thanks to all of you for your help. If nothing else, I have learned a lot by reading the countless posts trying to decipher the problem.
I would have never in a million years thought that you didn't actually have the FOB in your hand or at least pocket when you said it wouldn't work.
Now that you know it works, what is the very first thing you need to do?
YES, follow the procedure to see what the current PIN code is. (see the link I posted earlier).
It is very important that you know what that PIN is, and know how to start your bike without a FOB present.
It will save you many hours of frustration some time in the future.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Red Deer, AB
Every now and then my 07 gets finicky if the fob is in my jacket. Especially if it's near my cell phone. Whenever I have an issue I put the fob on the seat and the bike starts right up. Just my 2 cents.
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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Fairmount, Indiana
Sure would have been nice if you would have mentioned all the "facts" when you first posted.
I would have never in a million years thought that you didn't actually have the FOB in your hand or at least pocket when you said it wouldn't work.
Now that you know it works, what is the very first thing you need to do?
YES, follow the procedure to see what the current PIN code is. (see the link I posted earlier).
It is very important that you know what that PIN is, and know how to start your bike without a FOB present.
It will save you many hours of frustration some time in the future.
I would have never in a million years thought that you didn't actually have the FOB in your hand or at least pocket when you said it wouldn't work.
Now that you know it works, what is the very first thing you need to do?
YES, follow the procedure to see what the current PIN code is. (see the link I posted earlier).
It is very important that you know what that PIN is, and know how to start your bike without a FOB present.
It will save you many hours of frustration some time in the future.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Everywhere
Yes, that was the first thing that I did. But, I did have the remote in hand and in pocket when I tried with the new Duracells. When I put the Energizers in the remotes, the first thing I did was set them in the cupholder and try, which didn't work. Oh well. starts now. thanks again for everyones help. It's been another learning experience
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: anacoco, la
if i'm working on the bike in the garage, i will sometimes put my keys in the cupholder. course, my cupholder is plastic, so i have never had the problem that the op has. if i did, the first thing i would do is to take the keys out of the cupholder.....
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Cruiser
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From: Fairmount, Indiana
Well, here in Indiana it's about 20 degrees. Motorcycle is in the garage, so, for me, the cupholder was logical. Don't have to walk 50 yards to house, don't have to carry it in your pocket or search through the toolbox.. for me it was convenient. Once summer comes, it will probably stay in the pocket. Original owner kept it in the trunk. I've actually only road the bike around 20 miles since I got it, so, I'm sure I will learn the tricks of the alarm system. I'm just ready to do a few things to make it my own.
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I had a customers bike in that has a cup holder. Me, I'm too vain for that but I had put his keys in the cup holder. I did not have issues starting the bike but I mentioned it to him when he picked it up and he knew all about this issue.
I guess this is common knowledge in some circles.
I guess this is common knowledge in some circles.
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Eastern Iowa
Good way to get the bike stolen......
Kills the whole security idea with the bike by making it so easy to steal.
I have a metal cup holder and it will block the ability to start the bike.
I always carry in my pocket when riding or in a pocket of the jacket or vest.
If just messing with the bike in the garage, I just hang it from the rear antenna. Practice will make you remember the FOB is on the antenna.
Kills the whole security idea with the bike by making it so easy to steal.
I have a metal cup holder and it will block the ability to start the bike.
I always carry in my pocket when riding or in a pocket of the jacket or vest.
If just messing with the bike in the garage, I just hang it from the rear antenna. Practice will make you remember the FOB is on the antenna.
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