I wanted to remind everyone how important it is to set the manual PIN override for your Harley Davidson alarm system.

I was in Laughlin when I noticed the couple parked next to me cusing at their bike.  I asked what was up, and found out the alarm was set on their bike, but the battery had apparently gone dead on the key fob. Since they had not set the PIN override code, there was no starting the bike.  They were lucky to be somewhere this could be easily fixed...I let them use the battery from my fob to start the bike.  Imagine if they were in the middle of the desert and stopped for a drink of water???  Especially with the new bikes where the alarm sets automatically and the "working" fob needs to be near the bike.

If you haven't set the PIN over ride for your HD alarm system...do it now!  Here's how you do it...

(To view how to deactivate the security system with the manual PIN code, see below.)



Setting or Changing Your Security System Alarm Override PIN

Button less fobs (Smart FOB)

1. Select 5 digit code ( each digit being a 1 thru 9) and record it on the wallet card in the owners manual.

2. With an assigned FOB present, turn IGN key ON - OFF - ON - OFF - ON

3. Press Left turn signal switch 2 times.

4. Press Right turn signal switch one time and release.
*Turn signals will flash 3 times. Current PIN will appear in the odometer. The first digit will be flashing.

5. Enter first digit (a) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal (a) times.

6. Press right turn signal 1 time and release.
*The new digit (a) will replace the current in the odometer window.

7. Enter second digit (b) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal switch (b) times.

8. Press right turn signal 1 time and release.
*The new digit will replace the current in odometer window.

9. Enter the third digit (c) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal (c) times.

10. Press the right turn switch 1 time and release.
*The new digit (c) will replace the current in the odometer window.

11. Enter forth digit (d) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal switch (d) times.

12. Press the right turn switch 1 time and release.

13. Enter the fifth digit (e) of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal (e) times.
*The new digit (e) will replace the current in the odometer window.

14. Press the right turn switch 1 time and release.

15. Before the module rearms, turn ignition key to OFF.
* The odometer will return to mileage display.
**Turning the ignition to OFF stores the new pin in the module.


Push Button fobs

1. Select 5 digit code ( each digit being a 1 thru 9) and record it on the wallet card in the owners manual.

2. With an assigned FOB present, turn IGN key ON - OFF - ON - OFF - ON

3. Press Left turn signal switch 2 times.

4. Press button on fob twice
Current PIN will appear in the odometer. The first digit will be flashing.

5. Enter first digit of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal until the desired number appears.
    Press button on fob twice to enter number.

6. Enter second digit of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal until the desired number appears.
    Press button on fob twice to enter number.

7. Enter third digit of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal until the desired number appears.
    Press button on fob twice to enter number.

8. Enter forth digit of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal until the desired number appears.
    Press button on fob twice to enter number.

9. Enter fifth digit of the new PIN by pressing left turn signal until the desired number appears.
    Press button on fob twice to enter number.

Turning the ignition to OFF stores the new security PIN.



Using the Security Alarm PIN Override to Start Your Harley Davidson

1. Turn the IGN key to IGNITION and immediately hold both turn signal switches until 5 dashes appear in the odometer window.

2. Enter the first digit of your PIN (a) by pressing the left turn signal switch (a) times.

3. Press the right turn signal switch 1 time to move to the next digit.

4. Enter the second digit of your PIN (b) by pressing the left turn signal switch (b) times.

5. Press the right turn signal switch 1 time to move to the next digit.

6. Enter the third digit of your PIN (c) by pressing the left turn signal switch (c) times.

7. Press the right turn signal switch 1 time to move to the next digit.

8. Enter the forth digit of your PIN (d) by pressing the left turn signal switch (d) times.

9. Press the right turn signal switch 1 time to move to the next digit.

10. Enter the fifth digit of your PIN (e) by pressing the left turn signal switch (e) times.

11. Press the right turn signal switch 1 time to move to the next digit.

12. Press the right turn signal switch one time and the security system alarm is turned off.


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Great post Lucky. I need to do that....

Don't forget that part about writing it down somewhere. After I read this, I remembered that I forgot my code!

Thanks Lucky, I would have never remembered to do this, and no one told me to when I bought my first Harley.

Thanks for the info Lucky, I have been meaning to get this done just never think of it, and when I do cannot remember how. Senior moments.

Does anyone know if the battery goes dead on your Harley, does it still remember the alarm override code?

I have replaced my battery but never had to test the over-ride. I certainly hope it would if not it is a terrible design

Sorry never got back to you. Just checked and it does remember the code even if you remove the battery from the bike. Still it's probably not a bad idea to use the code to override the alarm every now and then. First it will ensure something wacky didn't happen to erase the code, and second, it's good practice so it will be a snap when you need it.

Overriding the alarm occasionally is a good Idea Lucky. I carry my override sequence card in my wallet but I haven't done it in 4 years so I would be hard pressed to do it right, especially in a must do situation. I think I will try today. Thanks!

You know I read this a while back and still haven't done it. So I don't wind up regretting it, I'm going out to the garage right now to do it.

thanks for the reminder, my wife had to drive my backup fob to me the other day as the one i always use had a dead battery,im gonna do that tommorrow

In the back of your owners manual you will find a removsable card ro put with your registration with override instructions and also trailering instructions to disable and rearm system for trailering.

Another good idea is to change the battery in your FOB once a year.  Especialyy if you have the newer one that needs to be near the bike and working to start it.

I have tried and tried to pull up my alarm code on a used 04 fltri I purchased. The previous original owner was not aware of any code being installed.
I can go through the steps but I cannot get anything to show up on the odometer. The lights and security light will flash.
I have also tried to input a new code following the factory steps. It will step through but still will not show up on the odometer screen.

The alarm works fine using the key fob.
This is the original smart alarm, not the newer smartII.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Not sure waht is going on there. As far as I know the above procedure should work. Maybe ride down to the local dealer. I am sure the service writer can help you out with setting a new code. But definitely let us know if their is anything different from the above.

Should the run switch be in the off or run position. I have tried it both ways but still no luck.
Maybe I am not pressing the buttons fast or slow enough.
I am able to change the sensitivity setting.

I have always done it with the run switch on.

Your a good man Ron