Has Everyone Changed Their Pin # From The Factory Setting.

[MDO]

We had 58 degrees Wed. & I got a short ride in to 1 of my favorite local biker joints for a burger & my Freewheeler drew some attention, as they are still pretty new.

1 person brought up the pin number the newer bikes have & I asked if everyone had changed their #, as the factory uses the same 1 quite often & 1 guy said yes & 2 others had a blank stare. They were going to get their manuals out when they got home.

So, has everyone reset the factory pin number?

That is why I never lock my forks. If I loose the key/fob, I can start the bike with the pin, but if the forks are locked, you're screwed!

 

[rhino 2]

We had 58 degrees Wed. & I got a short ride in to 1 of my favorite local biker joints for a burger & my Freewheeler drew some attention, as they are still pretty new.

1 person brought up the pin number the newer bikes have & I asked if everyone had changed their #, as the factory uses the same 1 quite often & 1 guy said yes & 2 others had a blank stare. They were going to get their manuals out when they got home.

So, has everyone reset the factory pin number?

I reset mine......From the factory on both my Tri's [11 and now 17] the number was set at all 1's..

 

[Dameatman]

I changed mine also when I bought it. Very simple to do, Took about 5 minutes

 

[1dn5up]

I reset mine......From the factory on both my Tri's [11 and now 17] the number was set at all 1's..

My birthday :clapping:

 

[Sunman]

Changed mine as soon as I got home from buying it. Takes 5 minutes to change it. Another thought is: if your manual is in the trunk and you have the trunk locked and can't remember how to do the PIN then you are screwed again if you loose the fob. Good idea to write down the instructions on how to use the PIN feature and carry in your wallet.

Sunman

 

[HDB0B]

Changed mine when purchased .... I made a copy of the punch out card in the back of the owner's manual to put in my wallet .... has instructions and the code number I use.

Bob orag:

 

[MDO]

I used the wallet cards in the owners manual also. after changing the pin . I did not write it down though.

Around here , all the bikes come with a 3-1-3-1-3 pin code from the factory. I just figured that was the standard factory setting.

When I told this guy over a burger I could start 1/2 the newer bikes I come across, he about had a heart attack.

 

[Freewheeling Ron]

I'm glad this was posted. Reminds me I need to try again. I've tried to reset mine several times but can't get it to complete the reset.

 

[frostbite51]

I carry the wallet card from the manual, but I didn't write my pin on it. If someone steals my wallet I don't want them stealing my trike also...

 

[Texan]

Last 3 bikes I've had with security I've set the pin to my zip code.......easy for an old guy to remember.

8~\o

 

[MDO]

Last 3 bikes I've had with security I've set the pin to my zip code.......easy for an old guy to remember.

8~\o

I thought about using the zip code, but figured 1/2 the people out there did that.

 

[LadyonaMission]

I carry the wallet card from the manual, but I didn't write my pin on it. If someone steals my wallet I don't want them stealing my trike also...

I did the same thing. I used my deceased brother's DOB. If I forget that I really shouldn't be riding.

 

[RoadKingTrike]

Many dealers change the PIN during their set-up . Check before you take delivery. This keeps the possibility of theft at a minimum. You know, if they all came from the factory with the same PIN, well, you know......

 

[Dameatman]

Changed mine when purchased .... I made a copy of the punch out card in the back of the owner's manual to put in my wallet .... has instructions and the code number I use.

Bob orag:

Good Idea, I have to do that

 

[Zammy]

I changed mine the first week we took delivery, can't remember what it was set to from the factory though.

 

[Gone2Three]

Ok gang, forgive me but what the heck are we talking about here? My Freewheeler has a pin code?

 

[1dn5up]

Ok gang, forgive me but what the heck are we talking about here? My Freewheeler has a pin code?

Nope, only TG’s. Unless ya got a factory radidio.!:Shrug:

 

[Gone2Three]

Nope, only TG’s. Unless ya got a factory radidio.!:Shrug:

Interesting, okay...Well thanks Frank, good to know

 

[1dn5up]

Interesting, okay...Well thanks Frank, good to know

One less headache

 

[MDO]

Ok gang, forgive me but what the heck are we talking about here? My Freewheeler has a pin code?

You're joking right? Yes it has a 5 digit pin code you can use to start the trike if you loose your key fob.

Look at the owners manual.

 

[Sunman]

Nope, only TG’s. Unless ya got a factory radidio.!:Shrug:

My Freewheeler has a pin code; they all do. If you loose the FOB or the FOB battery goes dead you have to punch in a pin number to start the bike. Check the owners manual.

The salesman pointed it out to me when I took delivery. He said a couple of times technicians that were working on bikes left the FOB on their work bench when they went to test ride a bike and if they turned the bike off while out on the test ride they couldn't start it again until someone brought them the FOB. They change the factory pin code setting to 12345 on all of the bikes they get in to solve this issue.

Sure enough mine was set at 12345 when I picked it up. Changed it to my birthday when I got home.

Sunman

 

[1dn5up]

Ok gang, forgive me but what the heck are we talking about here? My Freewheeler has a pin code?

I thought you were funnin with it :Shrug:

 

[TGCarol]

I reset mine. It was set to all zeros from the factory.

 

[HarleyDammitt]

My Freewheeler has a pin code; they all do. If you loose the FOB or the FOB battery goes dead you have to punch in a pin number to start the bike. Check the owners manual.

The salesman pointed it out to me when I took delivery. He said a couple of times technicians that were working on bikes left the FOB on their work bench when they went to test ride a bike and if they turned the bike off while out on the test ride they couldn't start it again until someone brought them the FOB. They change the factory pin code setting to 12345 on all of the bikes they get in to solve this issue.

Sure enough mine was set at 12345 when I picked it up. Changed it to my birthday when I got home.

Sunman

FYI-

Not all Frewheelers have a pin code... The pin code is for the Smart Security System, (commonly an included accessory). The SSS is in fact an option. In other words, there are many Freewheelers without the SSS, and likewise, no pin code.

I say this because the dealer had to do a search for a 2017 Vivid Black Freewheeler when I purchased mine. The closest one with SSS was 3 weeks away, the closest one without SSS was 2 days away... You can guess that I took the non-SSS trike!

I added the SSS later tho!

 

[dartref]

Reset PIN Help Please

UPDATE- After doing the exact same thing for the 8th time, something finally clicked and I was able to change the code. Must be a precise timing thing.

Never knew anything about this code until today. 2016 Tri Glide and battery went dead in the key fob. Guess I have been living under a rock. I've read the manual. I've watched 3 different videos. For some reason I simply cannot get the program to come up that allows me to change the code. No problem starting the motorcycle using the factory code. And yes I have a working key fob with me when trying to change the code. I'm completely missing something in the process, or mine just isn't working like it should. Help please!!!

 

[ShapeShifter]

UPDATE- After doing the exact same thing for the 8th time, something finally clicked and I was able to change the code. Must be a precise timing thing....

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[rhino 2]

Just to Add.........With my 17 Tri, I changed the pin#.....And one time i left the trike for service.....And i forgot to leave the FOB......And i never told the dealer/service writer what the new pin was......And they had no trouble starting it and then riding it to make sure everything was done right.....When i asked them how did you get it running without the FOB/PIN#....They just said, We have ways....:Shrug:...

 

[MDO]

You should have them fix the migration problem & buy it back. I'm sure they would give you a good deal, maybe even a T-shirt.

 

[Free Bird]

Yep Sure did... but I gotta say. I busted a gut! when the sales guy asked me "What do you want your PIN to be" !!!!

I said...pointy and sharp? not really... I just looked at him and said "what?" Then he explained and I started laughing

My bikes (except for the Heritage Sideacar rig) did not even have a key. So the idea of a PIN to start the bike was WAY too damn funny to me.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Just to Add.........With my 17 Tri, I changed the pin#.....And one time i left the trike for service.....And i forgot to leave the FOB......And i never told the dealer/service writer what the new pin was......And they had no trouble starting it and then riding it to make sure everything was done right.....When i asked them how did you get it running without the FOB/PIN#....They just said, We have ways....:Shrug:...

I am not surprised, I bet the digital technician can see that on your ECM