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Old Apr 7, 2024 | 11:28 AM
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For myself when replacing the fob battery I have done in the house away from the bike out in the shop.
I'll be 50 to 75 feet away from the bike. Have had this Ultra since 2016.

Battery's get replaced annually (2of them) between Christmas and New years.
Seems there are extra battery's around (2032's ) just because.

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Old Apr 7, 2024 | 11:39 AM
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For myself when replacing the fob battery I have done in the house away from the bike out in the shop.
I'll be 50 to 75 feet away from the bike. Have had this Ultra since 2016.

Battery's get replaced annually (2of them) between Christmas and New years.
Seems there are extra battery's around (2032's ) just because.

Good Luck WP
not the FOB battery but the bike battery... maybe i have mis worded idk
 
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Old Apr 7, 2024 | 11:44 AM
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If you have no siren it makes no difference. Fob, no fob, go change your battery already. Why you waiting around for this bunch of knuckleheads to give you confirmation?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2024 | 11:46 AM
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It looks like one of your connectors is missing. There should be two on there.
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Old Apr 7, 2024 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Buelligan666
If you have no siren it makes no difference. Fob, no fob, go change your battery already. Why you waiting around for this bunch of knuckleheads to give you confirmation?
Not talking about fob.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2024 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Buelligan666
If you have no siren it makes no difference. Fob, no fob, go change your battery already. Why you waiting around for this bunch of knuckleheads to give you confirmation?
thank u my man !!! geez... i bet we could enjoy riding together... lol
 
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Old Apr 7, 2024 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by woodthumb2
appreciate all the replies but dont think my question is yet answered... i have no siren,,,, just the usual factory security system with the blinking lights if bike is moved.... so.... does the key fob need to be close to the bike when i change out this battery ??? thansk
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Not talking about fob.
Not taking about siren battery.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2024 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by woodthumb2
appreciate all the replies but dont think my question is yet answered... i have no siren,,,, just the usual factory security system with the blinking lights if bike is moved.... so.... does the key fob need to be close to the bike when i change out this battery ??? thansk
with no siren, it is not necessary to disable the security. but it is a good practice to get into. if you ever put a siren on, and go by habit and just disconnect the battery, the internal battery in the siren will supply power and the siren is very loud in the garage.

Originally Posted by Rocking_it
I went years without knowing there was a battery in there. Will now replace every time I have rear tire off.
no, don't do that. it isn't necessary. it is not a standard 9v battery, and if you buy it from the dealer, is over $50. it's rechargeable and can go many years without needing to be changed, i've had mine for over 5 years now. let the bike tell you when necessary.









 

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Originally Posted by skratch
with no siren, it is not necessary to disable the security. but it is a good practice to get into. if you ever put a siren on, and go by habit and just disconnect the battery, the internal battery in the siren will supply power and the siren is very loud in the garage.



no, don't do that. it isn't necessary. it is not a standard 9v battery, and if you buy it from the dealer, is over $50. it's rechargeable and can go many years without needing to be changed, i've had mine for over 5 years now. let the bike tell you when necessary.








I’d probably disable the alarm before paying that much. Someone recommended this battery on another thread so giving it a try.



 

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Old Apr 8, 2024 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Rocking_it
I’d probably disable the alarm before paying that much. Someone recommended this battery on another thread so giving it a try.
I think I'm using those. Been about three years on the first one and I think it was a four pack or something...
 
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