Security Question
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 208
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From: Renton, WA
Though I think there should be some indication of the fobless situation, having the bike suddenly quit in the middle of a corner or changing lanes on a busy freeway is probably not a good idea.
I would have appreciated some indication of a problem on a trip a couple of years ago. I believe I lost the fob in a very rough riding construction zone, and didn't know about the problem until I shut the bike off at a traffic blocking accident 70 miles later. What a FUBAR situation. The dealer supposedly programmed my code, but it didn't work (I know - shoulda tested it, but WTF...).
At any rate, glad the bike didn't quit after a certain time or mileage - this was a very twisty, pretty road with a bunch of motor homes that needed passing.
I would have appreciated some indication of a problem on a trip a couple of years ago. I believe I lost the fob in a very rough riding construction zone, and didn't know about the problem until I shut the bike off at a traffic blocking accident 70 miles later. What a FUBAR situation. The dealer supposedly programmed my code, but it didn't work (I know - shoulda tested it, but WTF...).
At any rate, glad the bike didn't quit after a certain time or mileage - this was a very twisty, pretty road with a bunch of motor homes that needed passing.
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Tourer
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 362
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From: Okinawa, Japan
I can see the point of it not shutting down.....but I do like the idea that on the 2014's there is a warning in the ODO readout....I know my code and how to use it so it would not have been a problem...this is why when I'm out I lock my ignition and forks when I go into the local spots for a quick bite and a beverage....I'd hate to be sitting inside and hear it fire up and leave....most are stolen and parted so if they can get it to a chop shop it does not matter. I thought that if you drove off without the fob it would give you a warning then shut down....but I now know that isn't what happens, nor is it safe for the owner.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,889
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From: Mississippi
Yes!
Made that mistake myself one time but I shut the bike off on my trip and when I went to re-start the bike the security kicked in.
In other words, as long as the FOB is near the bike it will start and you can ride away, if you turn it off and don't have your FOB handy you are SOL.
It's a shitty design.
OS
Made that mistake myself one time but I shut the bike off on my trip and when I went to re-start the bike the security kicked in.
In other words, as long as the FOB is near the bike it will start and you can ride away, if you turn it off and don't have your FOB handy you are SOL.
It's a shitty design.
OS
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wisconsin, USA
We have a fob that you have to click on to activate alarm (I have 2003). So if you don't have FOB, alarm is off and you can start bike. Later alarm is more like a smart key where fob needs to always be present to start. I could be wrong, but that is my understanding. Not sure when they switched to that alarm system.
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Tourer
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 362
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From: Okinawa, Japan
it may be in service/tranportation mode....easy to fix...instructions are in the user manual....
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Badlands of ND
The code can be you friend. Set it and remember it. I speak from experience.
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Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 197
Likes: 17
From: Central Coast California
A couple of comments . . . .
You don't have to "learn" your security code [except when you first purchase your new bike].
You dream up your own security code . . . and then only have to remember it.
But I don't like the FOB system for another reason. I can envision a group of bikes at a rest stop, everyone chatting with everyone else, no one really paying attention to the bikes.
But you are within 20 feet or so of your bike. Another 'wiseguy' type could jump on your bike, start it, and take off for a joy ride. Wouldn't help that you and your friends could kick his @ss when [and if] he returns.
You've been violated!
You dream up your own security code . . . and then only have to remember it.
But I don't like the FOB system for another reason. I can envision a group of bikes at a rest stop, everyone chatting with everyone else, no one really paying attention to the bikes.
But you are within 20 feet or so of your bike. Another 'wiseguy' type could jump on your bike, start it, and take off for a joy ride. Wouldn't help that you and your friends could kick his @ss when [and if] he returns.
You've been violated!
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 876
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From: Waskom, TX
You don't have to "learn" your security code [except when you first purchase your new bike].
You dream up your own security code . . . and then only have to remember it.
But I don't like the FOB system for another reason. I can envision a group of bikes at a rest stop, everyone chatting with everyone else, no one really paying attention to the bikes.
But you are within 20 feet or so of your bike. Another 'wiseguy' type could jump on your bike, start it, and take off for a joy ride. Wouldn't help that you and your friends could kick his @ss when [and if] he returns.
You've been violated!
You dream up your own security code . . . and then only have to remember it.
But I don't like the FOB system for another reason. I can envision a group of bikes at a rest stop, everyone chatting with everyone else, no one really paying attention to the bikes.
But you are within 20 feet or so of your bike. Another 'wiseguy' type could jump on your bike, start it, and take off for a joy ride. Wouldn't help that you and your friends could kick his @ss when [and if] he returns.
You've been violated!
David