Storage with Security?
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Storage with Security?
Okay, I know it's a little to early to ask this type of question but it was on my mind so I thought I would toss it out. I have a new 09 SG with the HD Security System on it. I have a battery tender attached to the bike for the winter months to plug it in to keep the battery fresh. Is there a way to disable the security system on the bike or do I need to?. I know the little red security light flashes all the time so there is power still going to the bike. Not sure if the security system needs to be armed or working while it's stored in my garage? I would assume plugging a battery charger in to the bike with the security system armed it would not hurt anything, would it?
Thanks for any feedback or comments you may all have.
Thank you!
T
Thanks for any feedback or comments you may all have.
Thank you!
T
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Never read anywhere where the battery tender would cause a drop in voltage that could activate the alarm. A slight surge shouldn't cause any activation either. If you have the HD siren connected (like new cars have), the HD has an additional feature: if you try to disconnect the battery to silence the alarm, it won't happen. The HD alarm siren has a battery back up system and will activate if the bike battery is disconnected. My .02.
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Road Master
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so I guess when the time comes to put her away for the winter, just leaving the everything as is and plugging her in will take care of it. Just wasn't sure if the alarm would conflict at all with a charger over the winter.
Thanks for the feedback!
T
Thanks for the feedback!
T
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Read the manual, I have my alarm set to hibernate after 7 days. If I sit the bike up or turn on the ignition, it takes about 5-10 seconds for it to re-arm. I don't always plug the tender in and one of the bikes might sit for a week or so depending on how I feel, weather and what I want to ride. Fuel stabilizer over a very long period is a good idea and if you do start it after sitting, take it for a ride so any moisture can burn off that may have accumulated in the oil.
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Read the manual, I have my alarm set to hibernate after 7 days. If I sit the bike up or turn on the ignition, it takes about 5-10 seconds for it to re-arm. I don't always plug the tender in and one of the bikes might sit for a week or so depending on how I feel, weather and what I want to ride. Fuel stabilizer over a very long period is a good idea and if you do start it after sitting, take it for a ride so any moisture can burn off that may have accumulated in the oil.
Thanks for the tip!
T
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