Security System Key FOB Distance

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Aug 1, 2009 | 06:15 AM

Tx_Rider

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Security System Key FOB Distance

I tried searching but didn't find an answer here or in the manual.

What is the distance on the Security system key FOB?

I leave my house keys and FOB on a table inside the front door and the bike is out in the driveway about 20' away, I want to make sure it isn't able to start from that distance. (I know, go test it out, but I was curious of the distance)

Aug 1, 2009 | 06:19 AM

Jinks

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5 to 6 feet. I sometimes leave my keys on the bench in my shop & have occasionally moved the bike thinking I have them in my pocket. That alarm can be real annoying even in the few seconds it takes to get the keys close enough to kill it!

Aug 1, 2009 | 06:24 AM

JayStronghawk

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My guess would be 10 feet but won't argue about it .. One thing for sure if someone is trying to hot wire your Bike throw your keyfob down before trying to run him down LOL

Aug 1, 2009 | 06:59 AM

Bowhunter61

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JayStronghawk

My guess would be 10 feet but won't argue about it .. One thing for sure if someone is trying to hot wire your Bike throw your keyfob down before trying to run him down LOL

+1, I agree with JayStrong on the 10 feet. I did some experimenting with this when I first got the bike because the Key FOBs were not programmed (at that time it was infinite

), so when I did get them programmed I checked it out and after about 10.5 feet on mine the bike wouldn't start and the alarm was a flashing. Might also depend on walls and such, my test was out in the open.

Aug 1, 2009 | 07:04 AM

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I tested mine after installing a Siren II and it's about 10 feet. Now I have to figure out the Remote Pager Receiver.

Aug 1, 2009 | 07:12 AM

bellgnte

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Depends how good the battery is in the FOB

Aug 1, 2009 | 07:14 AM

Mr. Wizard

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Jay.. I think you got it down.

Two things will affect the range though... strength of the fob battery and the location of the security antenna that is located under the seat or behind the left side cover. It's about 2.5" long and 3/4" square.

While changing my trike battery last night I noticed the antenna had jumped off of its peg mount and fell behind the battery casing/frame. Had thought my fob battery was weak but the signal was being blocked. The range went up from having to be within 2 feet to about 10.