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25th November 2020
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Let Freedom Ring in PA
Posts: 8,132 Sportster/Buell Model: Sportster 883►1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 1994
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There are two BCM versions - one without security and one with...
If you already have the BCM w/security, they must have left the bike in Service Mode (which only dealer software can program)- which disables the security system until a valid (recognized) Fob is brought into proximity to the bike.
I wonder if they order all their bikes with security BCMs, but only activate them if the new owner buys a $45 Fob???
Being in Service Mode, as you discovered, allows anyone to simply flick the RUN/STOP switch and ride off (if the neck isn't locked)... Very odd situation...
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25th November 2020
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Biker
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: UK
Posts: 55 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200T Sportster/Buell Year: 2017
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In the UK and probably all HDI bikes that are keyless you get two fobs.
For my bike to be put into service mode it would first require the fob to be present.
I am really having my doubts about the OP's dealer. It would be good to hear from another American that has a keyless bike.
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25th November 2020
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XL FORUM LIFE MEMBER
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: NSW, Australia.
Posts: 178 Sportster/Buell Model: xl1250 Sportster/Buell Year: 2008
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This all seems very suspect and not on the level.
Last edited by Bikeaholic; 25th November 2020 at 10:58..
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25th November 2020
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Biker
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Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: UK
Posts: 55 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200T Sportster/Buell Year: 2017
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Yes I thought about this a little more. If HD sells a bike that anyone can just walk up to and start with no security that would surely open them up to some sort of litigation.
It would make the bike un-insurable with too much risk for any company to want to take on.
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25th November 2020
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Brass Nut
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Western Weald
Posts: 46,898 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200CB Sportster/Buell Year: 2015 Other Motorcycle Model: CRF250L Other Motorcycle Year: 2017
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Originally Posted by exexpat93
I was told that the 2019 Sportster is the only Bike in the Harley Line Up where the FOB is extra. It is an accessory.
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Sorry, just don't believe that.
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25th November 2020
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: On a farm
Posts: 6,395 Sportster/Buell Model: XL77.2R Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
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Thieves dont give an hoot about fob or Key.
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25th November 2020
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Flat Track Champion
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Near Ft. Myers
Posts: 601 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2009 Sportster/Buell Model #2: FXLR Low Rider Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2019
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What ever dealer you use is full of it.
Where do you live? Sounds crazy to me the dealer would use a bypass, as mentioned, a ton of liability there. They need the FOB present on all keyless ignitions. On the sales floor they usually have them wire tied to the bike somewhere.
Sounds like the dealer lost the FOB for your bike, I wouldn't give them a dime for the FOB that comes free with your bike. At a minimum I would have them remove the bypass so it at least needs the code.
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25th November 2020
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Brass Nut
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Western Weald
Posts: 46,898 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200CB Sportster/Buell Year: 2015 Other Motorcycle Model: CRF250L Other Motorcycle Year: 2017
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Perhaps you should contact Harley themselves about this?
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25th November 2020
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 122 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883L Sportster/Buell Year: 2014 Other Motorcycle Model: FLRT Other Motorcycle Year: 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Folkie
Perhaps you should contact Harley themselves about this?
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25th November 2020
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Biker
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 43 Sportster/Buell Model: Roadster Sportster/Buell Year: 2019
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The dealer I bought the bike from is Rattlesnake Mountain Harley Davidson in Kennewick WA but I can also ask my closer dealer Owens of Yakima WA if that is true to verify.
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