Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200X Forty-Eight - Owner's Manual > Alarm

Security System / Alarm

Warnings

Once armed, if the motorcycle is moved or lifted up off of its jiffy stand and the fob is not present, the alarm will warn the operator with three alternate flashes of the turn signals and a chirp of the siren.

Within four seconds, if the motorcycle is back on its jiffy stand and no further motion is detected, the system will remain armed without activating the alarm.

If the motorcycle motion continues, the system will issue a second warning four seconds after the first.

NOTE: During warnings and alarms, the starter motor and the ignition circuits remain disabled.

Alarm Activation

If the security system is still detecting motion after a second warning, the system will activate the alarm.

When activated, the security system will:

  • Alternately flash the four turn signals.
  • Sound the siren.

Duration: The alarm will stop within 30 seconds and if no motion is detected, the alarm will not restart.

However, if motorcycle motion continues the system will repeat the 30 second alarm and recheck for motion. The alarm will repeat this 30 second alarm cycle for five minutes (10 cycles) or until the alarm is deactivated.

NOTE: The alarm will also activate the LED, vibration or audible modes of an optionally purchased Harley-Davidson Security Pager. The range of a pager can be up to 0.5 mi 0.8 km. See a Harley-Davidson dealer for details.

Alarm Deactivation

  • Key fob: Bring the fob to the motorcycle. After the module identifies that the fob is present, the system will terminate the alarm.
  • PIN entry: Enter the PIN to deactivate the alarm. If an error is made while entering the PIN, wait until the alarm is between cycles to enter the PIN.

Siren Chirp Mode (Confirmation)

Chirp Mode

Vehicles with a siren can be set to chirp upon arming and disarming. In chirp mode, the siren sounds two chirps when arming, and a single chirp when disarming.

Chirpless Mode

In chirpless mode, the siren does not chirp on arming or disarming.

The siren still provides warning chirps and sounds the alarm if the motorcycle is moved without the fob present.

Switching Modes

Perform the following to switch between chirp and chirpless modes.

1. With security fob present, set the OFF/RUN switch to RUN.

2. When the security lamp turns off, set the OFF/RUN switch to OFF.

3. When the security lamp turns off (but before the turn signals flash twice), immediately set the OFF/RUN switch to RUN.

4. When the security lamp turns off, immediately set the OFF/RUN switch to OFF.

5. When the security lamp turns off (but before the turn signals flash twice), immediately set the OFF/RUN switch to RUN. The system changes mode.

The siren chirps or remains silent accordingly.

Transport Mode

It is possible to arm the security system without enabling the motion detector for one ignition cycle. This allows the vehicle to be picked up and moved in an armed state. The motorcycle cannot be turned on or started while in transport mode until the fob is present.

To Enter Transport Mode

1. With the fob present, set the OFF/RUN switch to RUN.

2. Set the OFF/RUN switch to OFF.

3. Simultaneously press both the left and the right turn signal switches. This must be done within five seconds of turning the OFF/RUN switch to OFF.

4. The turn signals flash once, then flash three times to indicate that the system is armed in transport mode.

To Exit Transport Mode

With the fob present, set the OFF/RUN switch to RUN to disarm the system and exit transport mode.

Storage and Service Departments

Long-Term Parking

To maintain arming, store the fob beyond the range of the antenna. The antenna range is approximately 5 ft 1.5 m. Have the fob present before moving parked motorcycle.

If the motorcycle will not be operated for several months, such as during the winter season, see Motorcycle Storage.

Service Departments

When the motorcycle is left at a Harley-Davidson dealer, there are two options:

When the motorcycle is left at a Harley-Davidson dealer, there are two options:

1. Leave an assigned fob with the dealer.

2. To maintain possession of the fob, ask the dealer to disable the system for service (service mode) before leaving the dealership.

Fob Battery

Replacing the Battery

Replace the fob battery every year.

1. See Fob Battery. Slowly turn a thin blade in the thumbnail slot (1) on the side of the fob to separate the two halves.

2. Remove the battery (2) and discard.

3. Install a new battery (Panasonic 2032 or equivalent) with the positive side down.

4. Align the two halves of the fob. Snap the halves together.

Fob Battery Fob Battery

  1. Thumbnail slot
  2. Battery
  3. Fob serial number

Disconnecting Power

Optional Siren

When disconnecting the battery or removing the main fuse, perform the following steps to prevent the optional siren from sounding.

1. Verify that the fob is present.

2. Set the OFF/RUN switch to RUN.

3. Pull the main fuse from its holder or disconnect the battery.

NOTE: Set the OFF/RUN switch back to OFF before installing main fuse.

Troubleshooting

Security Lamp

If the security lamp stays illuminated while riding, see a Harley-Davidson dealer.

Fob

If the security system continues to actuate warnings and alarms with the fob present, check for:

1. Electromagnetic interference: Other electronic devices, power lines, or other electromagnetic sources can cause the security system to operate inconsistently.

  1. Verify that the fob is not in a metal enclosure or within 3.0 in 76 mm of any other electronic devices.
  2. Place the fob on the seat and set the OFF/RUN switch to RUN. After the system disarms, return the fob to a convenient location.
  3. Move motorcycle at least 15 ft 5 m from the spot of interference.

2. Discharged fob battery: Use the PIN to disarm the system. Replace the battery. See Fob Battery.

3. Damaged fob: Use the PIN to disarm the motorcycle. Replacement fobs are available for purchase from a Harley-Davidson dealer.

Siren

  • If the siren does not chirp two or three times on a valid arming command from the security module, the siren is either in the Chirpless Mode, not connected, not working, or the siren wiring was opened or shorted while the siren was disarmed.
  • If the siren is armed and the internal siren battery is dead, shorted, disconnected, or has been charging for a period longer than 24 hours, the siren will respond with three chirps on arming instead of two.
  • The internal siren battery may not charge if the vehicle's battery is less than 12.5 volts.

    If the siren enters the self-driven mode where it is powered from the siren's internal 9 volt battery, the turn signal lamps may or may not alternately flash. If the security module activates the siren, the turn signal lamps will alternately flash. If the siren has been armed and a security event occurs, and the siren is in self-driven mode, the siren will alarm 20-30 seconds and then turn off for 5-10 seconds. This alarm cycle will be repeated ten times if the siren is in the self-driven mode.

    See also:

     Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200X Forty-Eight - Owner's Manual > Security System Fob

    Fob Assignment See Fob: Security System. Key fobs are electronically assigned to the security system by a Harley-Davidson dealer so that the motorcycle can recognize a fob's unique signal. Only two fobs can be assigned at any one time.

     Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200X Forty-Eight - Owner's Manual > Operation

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