Digital Guard Dawg installed today
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Tourer
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From: Appleton, WI
Digital Guard Dawg installed today
I've been wanting to install a security system on my bike (2007 Ultra) and found Harley's too finicky and expensive. I discovered (on this forum, of course) the Digital Guard Dawg....DGD. It uses a small fob along with a new starter relay to recognize I am near the bike and then lets me start it. When I walk away (about 5 feet not 10 like the website says) the starter relay is dead. Safe for burglars and kids. Install was easy but there are a couple of gotchas. First of all you need to find your starter relay and see what size it is before you order one. Harley makes 2 sizes and one requires an adaptor. The adaptor can plug in 2 different ways and the wrong way will burn out the DGD. The instructions make it clear you need to test one of the contacts with a test light (I used a voltage meter.) make sure you do! I plugged it in the way the instructions said to and it was not right, I had to turn it around[:-]. The fob is tiny and not obtrusive at all. The best price I've found on these is from a guy on EBay (137.5 shipped compared to 149.99 plus shipping)....His name is Michael and he really was helpful on the phone for me. I will give a link to his auction and with his permission give his phone number at the end of this. I am not affiliated with him or dgd but like I said he helped me out with some questions and I wanted to share with you all....sorry no pics but really not much to show. DGD's website has photos.[/align]
Links:
DGD
http://www.digitalguarddawg.com/
Micheal's auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Digit...QQcmdZViewItem
Micheals Phone:
601-550-6467
Road Master
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From: Mishawaka,Indiana
RE: Digital Guard Dawg installed today
I just put one on my fatboy cause the ultra hadsimilar from the factory. It isn't a security system but a starter cutout. I haven't tried yet but I think the bike could be push started, with the help of a few people and rode off. If you have to lock it whats the point?
Road Captain
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From: Mont. Co. Maryland
RE: Digital Guard Dawg installed today
yeah a buddy of mine is about to install one on his bike, but I can't seem to understand the concept. It's very cool to walk away from the bike, and know it won't start, and you don't need keys. BUT, if you have a bagger, I have to have my keys for the bags, helmet lock, etc. And it only take a few extra secs. to use the key to lock the bike. So I don't see the ocnvenience of it.
Don't get me wrong......it sounds like a great product for what it's intended to do!!
Don't get me wrong......it sounds like a great product for what it's intended to do!!
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
RE: Digital Guard Dawg installed today
ORIGINAL: Rodman813
yeah a buddy of mine is about to install one on his bike, but I can't seem to understand the concept. It's very cool to walk away from the bike, and know it won't start, and you don't need keys. BUT, if you have a bagger, I have to have my keys for the bags, helmet lock, etc. And it only take a few extra secs. to use the key to lock the bike. So I don't see the ocnvenience of it.
Don't get me wrong......it sounds like a great product for what it's intended to do!!
yeah a buddy of mine is about to install one on his bike, but I can't seem to understand the concept. It's very cool to walk away from the bike, and know it won't start, and you don't need keys. BUT, if you have a bagger, I have to have my keys for the bags, helmet lock, etc. And it only take a few extra secs. to use the key to lock the bike. So I don't see the ocnvenience of it.
Don't get me wrong......it sounds like a great product for what it's intended to do!!
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Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Monroe Mi
RE: Digital Guard Dawg installed today
Actually the DGD can be started without the FOB if its lost, I the manual there is a number that you have to calland there is a series of steps to manually inable the relay. As far as locking the bags and stuff, I don't always carry stuff in them to worry about locking them so when I stop for gas or run into a store I don't have to get my keys out. Harley's system which does the same is 300.00, I sell the Dawg's for 135.00 shipped.
The adaptor is for the2004-2007 FLHR C/I & 2007 FLHX installatons 10.00 extra. I just need ot know what type you need 1 or 2. Thanks Chris
Trust me if they want the bike they are going to take it, buddy's 05 Ultra was stolen in New Orleans that had the factory system and front fork lock on it. Cop's stated that thief's lift the front and put it on a dolly and wheel it into a trailer, gone in less 5 min.
The adaptor is for the2004-2007 FLHR C/I & 2007 FLHX installatons 10.00 extra. I just need ot know what type you need 1 or 2. Thanks Chris
Trust me if they want the bike they are going to take it, buddy's 05 Ultra was stolen in New Orleans that had the factory system and front fork lock on it. Cop's stated that thief's lift the front and put it on a dolly and wheel it into a trailer, gone in less 5 min.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Clearwater, FL
RE: Digital Guard Dawg installed today
I put one on my 07 SG last night. It seems to work pretty well. When I leave the bike for an extended period I still plan to lock it up, but I should be able to park at some of the local bike nights or leave it sitting for short periods without locking the forks and having to worry about someone just starting it up and riding off. Yes it can still be pushed off but that tends to attract more attention than just starting it up would. Most of the bike nights I go to aroundhere are small and I can usually see the bike anyway.I did put their phone number in my cell phone in case I have a problem while I'm out riding, but it might not be much help since I think their support is only available 8-5 pst. I'll probably put the oem relay on the bike somewhere just in case.
There is one thing that I don't really care for with this system. On the 07 SG, the starter relay is inside the fuse box on the left side. You have to have an adaptor in order to install the new relay and the new "smart" relay is much larger than the stock relay. This leaves you with an interesting problem on where to put the relay. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd like to hear them and if you have any pictures of your install, that would be even better.
There is one thing that I don't really care for with this system. On the 07 SG, the starter relay is inside the fuse box on the left side. You have to have an adaptor in order to install the new relay and the new "smart" relay is much larger than the stock relay. This leaves you with an interesting problem on where to put the relay. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd like to hear them and if you have any pictures of your install, that would be even better.
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