Dumb miostake
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 767
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From: San Antonio, TX
Guys, for those that carry an android phone goto the google play store and download the VTWIN app. It has some nice info, but mostly the procedure for entering the code.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...wincamref.free
As long as you know your code this will help you enter it. I know its been handy for me at least once..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...wincamref.free
As long as you know your code this will help you enter it. I know its been handy for me at least once..
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 756
Likes: 144
From: Burleson, TX
I get it why dealers use a common code like 11111 or 55555 etc, I wonder if thief's get it too.
A good option to change the pin to is the last 5 of your VIN. It would be easier to remember that as it should always be with you should you need it.
A good option to change the pin to is the last 5 of your VIN. It would be easier to remember that as it should always be with you should you need it.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,999
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From: Bay Area
I did this once! I called my selling dealer and they said every dealer has their own code, theres was 313131, but I was screwed if I changed the code. Luckily I didnt but I tried that code on a buddys bike that came from another dealer and it worked too, so I wonder if the dealers dont have it as a default. I used to carry the code card in my wallet, which reminds me to check it before my trip.
FWIW, I never tried this but the dealer told me the gas cap IS a universal key, meaning any barrell key will unlock it. My 12 doesnt have the fuel cap lock anyway.
FWIW, I never tried this but the dealer told me the gas cap IS a universal key, meaning any barrell key will unlock it. My 12 doesnt have the fuel cap lock anyway.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 192
Likes: 21
From: Berryville
Nice job with problem solving OP! You made a mistake and got it fixed.
This is one of the reasons I really like the security on the new bikes. Something happen to your key? No issues, use the code. Just change that 11111 to something else you will remember.
This is one of the reasons I really like the security on the new bikes. Something happen to your key? No issues, use the code. Just change that 11111 to something else you will remember.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: PNW
Lost my fob on the roll on the way out to the Black Hills a month ago. Normally I keep it in a zipped jacket pocket. This time I put it in my front jeans pocket. I also put some short highway notes on the hotel stationary in that pocket. When I went to grab it while riding, I obviously pulled my fob out and it parted company with us. Got to a restaurant and went to grab the fob to lock my luggage and it was gone. Normally I give Cheryl the spare set to carry with her. That was my failure on an established protocol. I was fortunate in that it was our 1st stop. Had it been later, the bags would have been locked and we would have been in real trouble. Grabbed my lap top and came to this forum and looked up the starting procedure. Fortunately, it was 11111. Bike started and we continued. Had Black Hills HD sell me a programmed fob. Couldn't lock the bags for the trip though.
Btw, when they program a fob, not having your spare present, you have a 50/50 chance of the spare fob not working when you get back because they know of two codes - the spare and the lost key. If they program it using the spare code, the spare will not work. Guess how I did on that coin toss?
Btw, when they program a fob, not having your spare present, you have a 50/50 chance of the spare fob not working when you get back because they know of two codes - the spare and the lost key. If they program it using the spare code, the spare will not work. Guess how I did on that coin toss?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,588
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From: Florida
I keep my fob attached to my key on a key ring and I always lock my bike. So there's very little chance I'm taking off with it left behind somewhere.
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From: anacoco, la
with all your experience, I can't believe you made that rookie mistake (not setting your override). we can all fall prey to leaving the fob somewhere, and having set your own code, it becomes a very minor nuisance. setting my code, and removing the heel shifter, are two things that I do before my bike even leaves the dealership parking lot.
glad it didn't bite you in the *** too badly.
glad it didn't bite you in the *** too badly.