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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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I wanted to check out the security on my 08 Police Road King, so I left the fob on my dresser (upstairs in front of house) and went to start the bike in my detached garage out back.&nbsp\\; It started right up!&nbsp\\; Is this normal?&nbsp\\; I figure the distance has to be 75-100 feet.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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Good question, I've only had my FLHX a week so I've never tested it.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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my street glide is disabled at about 25 feet or less.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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On my FLHRC I have to be within about 6 feet.&nbsp\\; It doesn't sound normal to me (75-100) is definitely not correct.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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Did the lights flash on and off?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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At that distance it should not start and the lights should flash. Mine won't start if I just have the fob right inside the house from the garage. I would have it looked at. Might not be set up.


 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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I cant get more then a couple feet away from my Ultra
 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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my flhtcui has a range of about 6 feet
 
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Shoot.&nbsp\\; Mine sometimes won't start with my fob in my windshield bag.&nbsp\\; I have to take it out and wave it.&nbsp\\; Yours definately ain't working right.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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doesn't sound right...mine is disabled after about 6-10 feet.
 
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