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Jul 22, 2009 | 09:53 AM

#31

Our07Ultra

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Originally Posted by DMcBiker

Just changed mine for the first time, that's 4 1/2 almost 5 years. I've noticed lately that I had to be right beside my bike in order to arm or disarm the security system. Super easy to change, open up the fob, pop in a new battery and close it up...Done.

Takes 2 seconds. CR2032at Wally world

Jul 22, 2009 | 05:11 PM

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TI06

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3 for $1.00 at the dollar store

Jul 22, 2009 | 05:49 PM

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Sammi

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I use CR2032 for another application and find that the Radio Shack brand Lithium last considerably longer than other brands.

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Jul 22, 2009 | 06:16 PM

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Skidrow

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Four months after I bought my bike the fob battery died. This was a brand new bike. So you just never know. That's why I now change mine once a year.

Jul 22, 2009 | 06:33 PM

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garyhendley

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yep keep a spare in the bag-ride safe

Jul 22, 2009 | 07:32 PM

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vtwin1340

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I replace my fob batteries every spring. Once a year just like a smoke detector. Peace of mind.

Jul 22, 2009 | 08:35 PM

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dnitram

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Originally Posted by rapz

How long does the stock battery last?

Seems like forever... Just fails at the worst time when you least expect it!!

Jul 22, 2009 | 09:37 PM

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mphamrick

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The first thing you should do is look at the battery get the number buy a spare and put it on your bike. I keep a spare in my tour pack.

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Jul 23, 2009 | 08:03 AM

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i guess i'm the odd man out on this one. if the battery goes out on my fob, i will just use the manual disarm procedure until i can get to walmart/dollar store/etc.... to buy a new one. why stick a battery in your tour pak where it is subjected to hot/cold temperature fluctuations that reduce its shelf life so that when you need to replace it, it is only gonna last you 6 months?

Jul 23, 2009 | 08:16 AM

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FLHTCU Owner

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mphamrick

The first thing you should do is look at the battery get the number buy a spare and put it on your bike. I keep a spare in my tour pack.

Good insurance, but keep in mind the battery has a 'shelf life' whether they're used or not. So, if you've carted a spare around for a couple of years, you'll want to replace that one too.

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