Lost Key & FOB
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: North Central Arkansas
I know it's after the fact, but here's three rules of thumb...
1) never let your key leave your person,
2) always carry a spare on trips, never let it leave your wife's person!
3) read your manual... I believe there is a procedure for overriding the need for a key by entering a 5-digit number via the use of your turn signals? Or is that for turning off the alarm??
Anyway, numbers one and two should keep you out of trouble!
1) never let your key leave your person,
2) always carry a spare on trips, never let it leave your wife's person!
3) read your manual... I believe there is a procedure for overriding the need for a key by entering a 5-digit number via the use of your turn signals? Or is that for turning off the alarm??
Anyway, numbers one and two should keep you out of trouble!
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several years ago before cell phones, I was deer hunting about 10 miles from the nearest house. I got back to the truck, after dark, and figured out I had dropped my keys. I was lucky when I got back to my treestand they were laying on the ground.
Today, everything I own has an extra key attached to it somewhere.
Question, If i set the security system and lose the fob, but I have the key, can I use the PIN code to turn off the security system? I have an 06 Fatboy.
Today, everything I own has an extra key attached to it somewhere.
Question, If i set the security system and lose the fob, but I have the key, can I use the PIN code to turn off the security system? I have an 06 Fatboy.
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
I just installed the Smart Alarm last September and haven't taken any trips since--but took my spare fob, removed the battery, and put both in my Dopp kit. I also have extra keys to the ignition, Tour Pak rack locks, and spares of anything else that might cause me grief if I lose the main set. The two cards with info on disabling the alarm without the fob are in my wallet and with my paperwork on the bike. I figure even I can't screw up that level of preparation.
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
Not only any Harley key, but any barrel key will open the fuel lid.
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
Great idea. What do you use to keep the key from rattling around? What could you wrap it with that wouldn't disintegrate from the heat inside the nosecone?
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From: Third Coast, South Texas
Damned if I didn't leave the house this morning without my keys. Started to leave the office a little while ago and no start. Had to use the security code to overide the system.
Nothing like a little practice session to keep you on your toes.
Nothing like a little practice session to keep you on your toes.
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Providence Forge, VA
Fun!
That sounds like a fun challenge! I bet he searched like hell for that key! I am not your son but can I come and try to find it? :-)
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Connecticut
several years ago before cell phones, I was deer hunting about 10 miles from the nearest house. I got back to the truck, after dark, and figured out I had dropped my keys. I was lucky when I got back to my treestand they were laying on the ground.
Today, everything I own has an extra key attached to it somewhere.
Question, If i set the security system and lose the fob, but I have the key, can I use the PIN code to turn off the security system? I have an 06 Fatboy.
Today, everything I own has an extra key attached to it somewhere.
Question, If i set the security system and lose the fob, but I have the key, can I use the PIN code to turn off the security system? I have an 06 Fatboy.
Sammi