Security System Installation help??
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Security System Installation help??
I am contemplating the purchase of the HD Smart Security System,for my 08 RKC. I opted to take delivery without factory security installed. NOw I am thinking that I should add this feature.
What I really want to know is if this is something that I can install once purchased? What is involved ? I am mechanically inclined, so that would not be the issue. If it requires dealer installation and configuration, then I may talk with dealer prior to online purchase. My dealer has treated me well, but they cannot touch that savings.
I have found a pretty good deal on the unit, about HD off msrp. I think that the peace of mind, and the reduction in the insurance for having security would be money well spent.
Also, to those who have also installed the smart siren, is this something that is worth the money, or is it really just another toy that something more can go wrong.
Farmer,
What I really want to know is if this is something that I can install once purchased? What is involved ? I am mechanically inclined, so that would not be the issue. If it requires dealer installation and configuration, then I may talk with dealer prior to online purchase. My dealer has treated me well, but they cannot touch that savings.
I have found a pretty good deal on the unit, about HD off msrp. I think that the peace of mind, and the reduction in the insurance for having security would be money well spent.
Also, to those who have also installed the smart siren, is this something that is worth the money, or is it really just another toy that something more can go wrong.
Farmer,
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RE: Security System Install??
set me straight,,,, your bike came with security right??
mine did,, but NO siren,,,
I just orderd my siren,, like $80
and its just a matter of pulling off left side cover, plug into harness and snap into place
10 min. job
so easy a caveman could do it
mine did,, but NO siren,,,
I just orderd my siren,, like $80
and its just a matter of pulling off left side cover, plug into harness and snap into place
10 min. job
so easy a caveman could do it
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Cruiser
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From: Western, NY
RE: Security System Install??
No, bike did not come with security installed. I want to install it!!
Also, as long as I am going to do the security system install, I wanted opinions as to the use and/or purchase of the siren and if it is worth the additional cost.
farmer
Also, as long as I am going to do the security system install, I wanted opinions as to the use and/or purchase of the siren and if it is worth the additional cost.
farmer
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RE: Security System Install??
I believe they have to teach the FOB's & enable it in the ECM.
You'll probably be better off going to a dealer for the entire install. I can't see more then an hour of labor charges.
You'll probably be better off going to a dealer for the entire install. I can't see more then an hour of labor charges.
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RE: Security System Install??
The security system is standard on the bikes now. Leave your key in you house and go and start you bike. If it start you don't have a system. But if it start you take it back to the dealer and tell them to install because it standard.
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RE: Security System Install??
ORIGINAL: lil_gmac2
The security system is standard on the bikes now. Leave your key in you house and go and start you bike. If it start you don't have a system. But if it start you take it back to the dealer and tell them to install because it standard.
The security system is standard on the bikes now. Leave your key in you house and go and start you bike. If it start you don't have a system. But if it start you take it back to the dealer and tell them to install because it standard.
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OK,,, sorry,,, thought all 08's had securtiy..... another lesson learned!
OK,,, sorry,,, thought all 08's had securtiy..... another lesson learned!
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RE: Security System Install??
I got the phone with the stealerships here in Northern CA and they all stated that their bike come with security system. They did mention that you can order the bike with one and it take 3 weeks longer to get it. Enough beating this ded horse in the ground. The horn will indeed add mors security but I will check with your insurance compnay to see if the Horn will help if so it will pay for itself. I have a horn on alarm system on my bike.
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RE: Security System Install??
You can install the system yourself not a big deal, but bike won't run until the dealer programs it to accept the security system. I rode mine to the dealer installed the system in the parking lot and pushed it inside for him to program. He charged me a half hour labor to do that. Saved a little money.