I purchased the siren for the security system on the trike today. Does anyone have this, like, dislike or any opinions?
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How did you figure this out. My trike is a 2005 Ultra Classic/Lehman conversion so I have the key fob. Is yours the auto set?
I have it on my Triglide and it is a bit of a pain in the azz. Remember to always turn your trike on IN GEAR and with the clutch out or the alarm will sound. This is a quirk of the Trike, bikes don't have to do this. I forget sometimes and get a wake up call! Thanks, Jerry
John what did HD say?
I thought the 2012 would have come with the siren.
Nope, comes with the Security System but the siren is an add-on accessory.
Jerry,
Where did you get this info? I recently ran into a problem with my siren that took me a little while to figure out.
Bike is a 2012 TriGlide with the OEM alarm system and Smart Siren II (along with the remote pager).
While getting ready to work on the bike a few weeks ago, I found myself unable to disarm the alarm system, or so I thought. Whenever I put the ignition switch to "ignition," the siren immediately started blaring as if it didn't recognize the presence of the fob. (I can't say for sure, but I believe the bike was in neutral.)
I repeatedly tried both fobs (with fresh batteries) as well as the PIN code. I would be able to enter the PIN code but as soon as I entered the fifth digit, the siren would blare. What I finally realized was that the bike was disarming but the siren was not shutting off. I determined this by observing the alarm system indicator on the speedo and the fact that I was able to start the bike with no problem.
I finally removed the siren from the bike (all the while blaring away) and removed the 9-volt battery to quiet it.
I have not yet reinstalled the siren for fear that it would work now only to activate later without me being able to quiet it without a roadside removal.
I have an 09 Tiglide with the Smart Siren. The Trike needs to be in 1st gear and the clutch engaged when you turn on the ignition switch. If it isn't the siren will blare and won't quit until you shut it off. Once you have turned on the ignition you can disengage the clutch and start the bike. Alot of dealers do not know this. Not many trikes have the Smart Siren as they are an option.
Sir - Do you have any documentation anywhere (or is this in the service or owner's manual) explaining this requirement? Like I mentioned earlier, I don't have the greatest confidence in the knowledge of my local techs, but that might just be me.
Perhaps I'll reinstall the siren this weekend and see if I can duplicate the problem / confirm the need to have the trike in gear before turning on the ignition.
I'll be honest and state that 99% of the time, the bike is parked while left in first gear. When getting ready to start the bike, I turn on the ignition, shift it into neutral, and then fire the motor.
Sir - Do you have any documentation anywhere (or is this in the service or owner's manual) explaining this requirement? Like I mentioned earlier, I don't have the greatest confidence in the knowledge of my local techs, but that might just be me.
Perhaps I'll reinstall the siren this weekend and see if I can duplicate the problem / confirm the need to have the trike in gear before turning on the ignition.
I'll be honest and state that 99% of the time, the bike is parked while left in first gear. When getting ready to start the bike, I turn on the ignition, shift it into neutral, and then fire the motor.
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