I have a 2012 roadglide ultra. I was just curious.What would happen if I started my bike and rode off without my fob?Just something I thought about. Haven't done it yet. LOL

 

It would run until you shut the bike off. Then you would need to use the PIN code to start the bike. If you did not have the PIN code you would be walking or having someone bring you your FOB.

Just make sure you practice with your PIN beforehand if you are going to try it.

 

This. I took a photo of the sequence with pin code and keep it on my phone. Because I can't remember it from infrequent use.

 

Thanks. I better do what OKO did.

 

And if you want to keep it simple and not have to push the turn signals a lot, just make the PIN all 1's except for the last number of your choice (not a 1 though).

No one is going to know except you so make it easy on yourself.

 

When/if you do set your code or figure out what it is, use it every once in a while(I use mine to start my bike about every month or two) it can be a little finicky, I tried doing mine the other day, I was standing next to it leaning against the left side of the bike and it wouldn't take it. I stood back a few inches and it accepted the code just fine.

 

I practice entering my code, because sometimes I don't want to walk to the house for the keys. Sure glad I do that, we're on our way back from a trip to Myrtle. Somewhere after the first fuel stop last Saturday, I lost my keys. Used the pin to start the bike. Got a locksmith to pick my saddlebag locks and make me a key. Myrtle Harley programmed a new fob. I must've put the code in 50 times before getting the fob on Tuesday. Practice it... Most default codes are 11111. That's how I moved my SIL bike when he left it at my place without the fob.

 

Lost my fob on the first ride out of my driveway. Bought the bike (2010 limited) rode it from Revere to home, showed the fam, decided we all go out to eat at a local eatery, told one of my sisters they could run with me, left, had dinner, went to return home and walah! No start. Dropped one of the two fobs at the house. The other I somehow dropped along the way. Completely F***##! My sister and I got a ride home. Was going down the next morning to pick up the bike with the other fob, pissed I lost the other, we came to a stop sign along the way, a somewhat busy road. As I am flicking my but out the window BANG what do I see, the FOB on the side of the road with the little tag in it with my name and purchase date and bike info still on it. Did not have to use the pin until it happened out of country in Mexico. Simple answer no FOB no STARTY, soooo sorry charlie.
I second all the pre stated advice. Ride safe.

 

That's crazy. I wonder what makes or causes that break in recognition or recovery. It would be interesting to see if other riders, who don't check their codes like you do, start doing it and then compare the percentage of those that do experience delays and those that don't. If the do's outweigh the don'ts and you can figure out how and why that happens and fix it with some form of a part or program download you just might have a money maker on your hands for the seriously OCD rider. Just kidding you might have something here. Ride safe.

 

If your sitting on the bike and move the handlebars or move the bike to an upright position, it sets the security system off and interrupts the PIN sequence you are putting in.

Best to sit on it, leave it on the kickstand and not move anything while inputting the PIN. Or stand off to the side of the bike and input the PIN without moving the handlebars.

Practice is all I can say.