Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Proximity fob?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 23, 2021 | 05:05 PM
  #11  
RollaMo's Avatar
RollaMo
Grand HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 4,585
Likes: 673
From: Rolla
Default

Originally Posted by skratch
it's only a problem if the person doesn't know how to use the system, ie. self made problem.

in fact, it is such a 'non problem' for me that i don't even bother to change the batteries in my fob yearly.

And I don't bother carrying any spare FOB batteries either. It only takes a few seconds to start the bike using the security override code.
 
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2021 | 06:50 PM
  #12  
Ron750's Avatar
Ron750
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 28,842
Likes: 16,582
From: Wisconsin, USA
Default

Originally Posted by RollaMo

And I don't bother carrying any spare FOB batteries either. It only takes a few seconds to start the bike using the security override code.

My understanding is that if your fob is dead, and you override the security with your code, you can't arm the security again. So anybody could ride away with your bike. That's why I carry a spare battery. Am I wrong?
 
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2021 | 07:24 PM
  #13  
RollaMo's Avatar
RollaMo
Grand HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 4,585
Likes: 673
From: Rolla
Default

Originally Posted by Ron750
My understanding is that if your fob is dead, and you override the security with your code, you can't arm the security again. So anybody could ride away with your bike. That's why I carry a spare battery. Am I wrong?
Without a working FOB present, you will need to input your security PIN every time you want to start the bike.
So, your understanding of how the system works isn't correct.
 
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2021 | 06:28 AM
  #14  
glasspilot's Avatar
glasspilot
Road Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,227
Likes: 417
From: Outer Banks, NC
Default

Originally Posted by jimglassford
That is why I never change the oil in my bike. I am afraid I will forget to put in the new oil and drive off.
I know you're trying to be cute but there was a thread a few months ago on my very example.

A guy with his prox fob in his garage (close enough to start his bike) and he took off to his watering hole. When he came out an hour or 2 later his bike wouldn't start. He padded down all his pockets, then realized his fob was back home. I think he had to call his wife to come pick him up!
 
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2021 | 08:04 AM
  #15  
RollaMo's Avatar
RollaMo
Grand HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 4,585
Likes: 673
From: Rolla
Default

Originally Posted by glasspilot
I know you're trying to be cute but there was a thread a few months ago on my very example.

A guy with his prox fob in his garage (close enough to start his bike) and he took off to his watering hole. When he came out an hour or 2 later his bike wouldn't start. He padded down all his pockets, then realized his fob was back home. I think he had to call his wife to come pick him up!
This is exactly what scratch meant when he said "self made problem".
Why didn't he just enter the security code to allow the bike to start? Then he could just go about his day and pick up his FOB when he got back home.

If a rider does not know how to use the system, the only person to blame is themselves.
 
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2021 | 07:11 PM
  #16  
Rogerio's Avatar
Rogerio
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Liked
Loved
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 21
Likes: 4
From: Ontario
Default Prox fob

So its a good thing i don't have prox fob then cause i left the keys in garage when i went out on bike last week. Oh well. I do notice that my idle drops down abit when it gets hot. My manual mentioned a 4 phase heat management system but not sure if its from factory on my 2006 Road King Classic or you have to get dealer to turn it on or what. Think its etms . The newer bikes are eitms and you roll back throttle to turn on or off. I showed my buddy on his that he wasn't even aware he had. My throttle won't roll back so not sure if its standard from factory. Just curious cause she runs hot as hell i think. Used to different bike's prior to this one. First Harley
 
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2021 | 07:24 PM
  #17  
hattitude's Avatar
hattitude
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 10
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 14,143
Likes: 11,211
From: San Diego, CA
Default

Originally Posted by OLD 96

Its on my 2007 Ultra. I think my battery is getting weak. I carry a spare in windscreen bag. Lets Go Brandon.


 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Tuffstang
Dyna Glide Models
0
Nov 2, 2009 11:38 AM
Frankie-FLHXI
Touring Models
5
Jun 10, 2009 12:43 PM
128auto
Softail Models
4
Jul 15, 2008 11:28 PM
deerhunter
Touring Models
6
Oct 15, 2007 01:48 PM
edman48
Touring Models
5
Sep 10, 2007 12:34 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:36 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE