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19th December 2006
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Flat Track Racer
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Sunny Florida
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Dead battery and Security system
My battery is dying a rapid death. It is over 2 years old and needs to be changed out.
My question is:
When I disconnect the old and reinstall a new one, will I loose the security system and have to reprogram it? I sure hope not.  |
19th December 2006
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Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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WOW! The battery in my '93 CBR900 lasted eight years. I hope your battery is just "one of those things" and not a normal life-span.
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19th December 2006
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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No, I don't believe you'll need to reprogram it. It's either retained by the TSSM or ECM after the initial program, not the battery.
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19th December 2006
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Chief Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 485 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
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Originally Posted by blusideupp
My battery is dying a rapid death. It is over 2 years old and needs to be changed out.
My question is:
When I disconnect the old and reinstall a new one, will I loose the security system and have to reprogram it? I sure hope not. |
I think it has a battery backup that holds the programming for a short time if the battery is disconnected. |
19th December 2006
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Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: North East USA
Posts: 267 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200 Custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2004
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i was wondering the same thing as i do not have the key fob. when i bought the bike they told me before i picked it up that the battery went dead and when they replaced it the bike would not start. they tried to reprogram it and said that didnt work either because it had been private coded by the original owner and then had to order a new brain. however, my terminals were loose and the bike lost all power. tightened them and no problems. i know nothing!
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19th December 2006
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Chief Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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Originally Posted by Duane Wood
WOW! The battery in my '93 CBR900 lasted eight years. I hope your battery is just "one of those things" and not a normal life-span.
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Don't make 'em like they used to Duane. Mine ('04 model- 3 years old) is heading the same way & I had to push-start it the last 2 freezing mornings on a very slippery road. Bought one today but didn't have time to fit it, so GUESS what I'll be doing again tomorow morning.. 
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Originally Posted by hero
Don't make 'em like they used to Duane. Mine ('04 model- 3 years old) is heading the same way & I had to push-start it the last 2 freezing mornings on a very slippery road. Bought one today but didn't have time to fit it, so GUESS what I'll be doing again tomorow morning.. |
...buying a car?
Seriously tho, even my car batteries don't go longer than 3 years or so. at least at the first sign of trouble i get rid of them.
And to the original poster, the code is held by the alarm system. don't worry about the changeout. been there done that
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19th December 2006
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Flat Track Racer
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Sunny Florida
Posts: 248 Sportster/Buell Model: Nightster- Gone Sportster/Buell Year: 07 Sportster/Buell Model #2: BMW R1150GS Sportster/Buell Year #2: 01 Other Motorcycle Model: FLHTCUI Other Motorcycle Year: 05
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Originally Posted by alexcue
And to the original poster, the code is held by the alarm system. don't worry about the changeout. been there done that
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Thanks, that's music to my ears. |
19th December 2006
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Flat Track Racer
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: howell michigan
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Originally Posted by blusideupp
My battery is dying a rapid death. It is over 2 years old and needs to be changed out.
My question is:
When I disconnect the old and reinstall a new one, will I loose the security system and have to reprogram it? I sure hope not. |
Just changed my battery and the security system works as it did before. |
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