disabling the alarm system ... without the fob!

[KBandit]

i had surgery on my foot six weeks ago and it has kept me off the bike 'til now. during that time i neglected to trickle-charge and now the battery is dead as a doornail.

so, fine ... i'm leaving for a big trip sunday and i bought a new battery. installed it and promptly set off the alarm, which i thought i'd disabled more than a year ago. i think monkeying with the battery reinitialized the alarm system.

now here's the kicker ... i can't find my key fob. so, no way to disable the alarm with the fob, no way to start the bike, and a trip looming.

so please ... tell me there is a way to disable the alarm without the fob. i've got the card key with my PIN. i'm calling the dealer tomorrow to see what the turn-around is on a new fob.

i'd be grateful for any advice. i've turned my house upside down for that stupid fob ... no love.

[simoncharles]

Gerhard, can't help you on the technical side, but on the practical one can I suggest that you duct tape a spare key and a spare fob somewhere on the bike for emergencies like this.

[Daman858]

Keep me posted. I lost my FOB last year but so far have not needed it.
You can use LED alam ligth, the number on the card and the key to turn off the alarm.

[donsobeck]

If you have the owners manual and the code card you can reset the alarm. And learn a few new words.

DON

[KBandit]

Keep me posted. I lost my FOB last year but so far have not needed it.
You can use LED alam ligth, the number on the card and the key to turn off the alarm.

hi dave ... i never called the dealer because i found the wretched fob. so ... problem solved.

if i were you i think i'd visit the dealer and order a fob. all it took to reinitialize the alarm is to fiddle with the battery.

thanks to everyone for the advice.

[ecirwin]

At least you were home when it happened. The alarm gets initialized when the battery is disconnected, or goes dead. Last year after leaving CCR, my clutch slave cylinder started leaking and took out the clutch while in Missoula, MT. After a few days of ordering parts and repairing the machine, the head mechanic asks me for the key fob. I had only owned the bike for 6 weeks and never carried the fob or needed it since the previous owner had turn off the alarm. I didn't know the alarm code or where to find it and neither did the dealer. We found some numbers, but I don't think they were for the alarm. Tried for hours to get it to reset. Let me tell you, that alarm is loud, especially with the top case removed. I finally got ahold of my neighbors and they got into my house and FedEx'd the fob to me. The fob got there overnight and we were underway by early afternoon the next day. Very frustrating after all the delays for repairs to be delayed another day because of the alarm.

It all made for quite a tale to tell for the rest of time. It just isn't fun to do this sort of thing 1500 miles from home.

Eric

[KBandit]

well, eric, i have to admit you have me cleanly beat on the misery scale. your story makes me wonder if it is feasible to completely remove the alarm system, or to at least disable it to the extent that a battery replacement will not reinitialize it.

[ecirwin]

Well, it is not really a competition, but I'm glad that I can beat somebody at something.

I shared my tale of woe, to bring this issue to other's attention. If you have disabled the alarm, you just don't ever think about it even being there. That can unfortunately lead to some serious issues down the road. It is almost worth leaving the alarm enabled, just to ensure you have the fob with you.

Eric

[simoncharles]

My bike came with 2 fobs, one of which I have taped to the chassis underneath the drivers seat (the other is tagged to my jacket).
I bet I can beat everybody in not being able to understand the instructions on how to disable anything at all.

[KBandit]

My bike came with 2 fobs, one of which I have taped to the chassis underneath the drivers seat (the other is tagged to my jacket).
I bet I can beat everybody in not being able to understand the instructions on how to disable anything at all.

you may have me beat on inability to follow instructions, but i'm afraid i've got YOU beat on lack of organizational skills. i lost both key fobs. LOL!

[mwnahas]

Well, it is not really a competition, but I'm glad that I can beat somebody at something.

I shared my tale of woe, to bring this issue to other's attention. If you have disabled the alarm, you just don't ever think about it even being there. That can unfortunately lead to some serious issues down the road. It is almost worth leaving the alarm enabled, just to ensure you have the fob with you.

Eric

yep, and/or duct tape the second one on the bike somewhere just in case.
:)