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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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That's how I noticed the problem in the first place.&nbsp\\; I set my private code, then put the fob in the house so I could test it before I needed it.
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The user manual spells out the sequence to set your private code and arm the alarm, seems very straight forward.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\;
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Mine works good!&nbsp\\; Put the key in and lock the forks.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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OK that sucks.&nbsp\\; Let us know what you find out.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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Follow the instruction in the owners manual changed my code once already
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Today went out to fire up bike after work.&nbsp\\; Lights flash but no start, called dealer did the code thing still no start.&nbsp\\; Ended up trying a bump start, bike fired and rode home.&nbsp\\; Killed engine in garage walked away came back bike started. WTF Key fob battery low? Start button was hot from the AZ sun,&nbsp\\; Am going to try the other fob tonight.&nbsp\\; How long do fob batteries last?&nbsp\\; 08 RG new Nov 2007.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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I have to be within about 6ft as well.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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I have to be within 4 or 5 feet for mine to work.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 06:08 AM
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Dealer said to bring it in &nbsp\\; Will put the scaner on to see if any codes show up&nbsp\\; I changed key fobs also will see if things are any different
 
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