Key Fob Battery
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From: Lafayette La
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My bike is an '11 and I change my fob battery every odd numbered year.
A sleeve of the batteries can be purchased on Amazon for less than one battery at the dealer. I heard the dealer charge a guy $8 to change His fob battery. Same day, I heard a guy scream "Four hundred and fifty dollars for an oil change? WTF!!!" The old 'But we checked this and that' did not console Him and He grudgingly peeled off all His money with an assist from the old lady's change purse.
Yep, and they walk among us...
I agree with getting familiar with the security code, something easy to remember and input is good, too.
A sleeve of the batteries can be purchased on Amazon for less than one battery at the dealer. I heard the dealer charge a guy $8 to change His fob battery. Same day, I heard a guy scream "Four hundred and fifty dollars for an oil change? WTF!!!" The old 'But we checked this and that' did not console Him and He grudgingly peeled off all His money with an assist from the old lady's change purse.
Yep, and they walk among us...
I agree with getting familiar with the security code, something easy to remember and input is good, too.
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From: Sacramento
Anyone know if keeping a FOB stored in the saddle bag causes the FOB battery to drain faster? Its been there 24/7 since I brought the bike home. I have a 2015 Road King I picked up Dec-26.. I got the "NO FOB" indicator about 5 minutes after I left home this morning. It was only on for 30 seconds.. Did a 20 mile ride with a stop for fuel and no problems starting.
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Had some fun with this issue a while back. Your answer lies within...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...tery-poll.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...tery-poll.html
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From: Bedford UK
The owners manual is our friend! Don't the latest bikes come with two fobs, one to work, one for back-up? My '11 Sporty did, but then it's five years old.....
Leaving a live fob hidden on the bike means the system never activates, so the bike isn't secure.
Leaving a live fob hidden on the bike means the system never activates, so the bike isn't secure.
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I agree to set your pin code. But, I'm on the other side regarding the spare battery. In the package they are good for a few years so, I carry a few spares...for me...and anyone I come across that hasn't set their code. As well, being kind of **** about things. I wouldn't like the inconvenience of a dead battery. So every time we go back to DST, I change the batteries in my 2 FOBs. Similarly, I don't care for the inconvenience of a dead main battery in my vehicles. Therefore, regardless of those that get 10 years out of a battery, I change mine every 3 years.
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I change my once a year and keep a spare in my Tour Pak and/or Saddlebags. When I change the battery on the smoker detectors, CO2 detectors, clocks, etc, this is when I change the battery on the key fob. Changing the personal code and using the turn signal switch to arm and disarm is another back-up I use. I try using this system once a month to be familiarize with the procedure since I am in mid 60's.
Last edited by 470004; Feb 2, 2016 at 02:49 PM.