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[Eqcons]

Worst problem that exists with the power locks is that unless you remember to lock the steering, anyone can unlock your bags and tourpak without a key. Ignition on, unlock, ignition off only takes a second, and the alarm doesn't go off.....

Jim

[grc]

Worst problem that exists with the power locks is that unless you remember to lock the steering, anyone can unlock your bags and tourpak without a key. Ignition on, unlock, ignition off only takes a second, and the alarm doesn't go off.....

Jim

Jim,

That's one of the many reasons I think H-D should rethink the ignition switch lock.  I personally would prefer that when you turn the switch to the "lock" position, that it automatically lock without having to insert the key.  Better yet, do it like the Dyna's.  I never understood the reasoning behind the switch on the touring models - anyone know why H-D chose to do it that way?  To me, it's sort of like leaving your car sitting with the windows open and the key in the ignition.  Anyone can walk by, flip the ignition switch to run, hit the starter, and there goes your bike.  Since I've owned my SEEG I've made note of how many Harleys I see parked with the ignition unlocked, and I would estimate it runs at least 50%.  No wonder theft is a major problem, you don't even need any talent or muscles to swipe a bike when you can just fire it up and ride away.

Jerry

[Eqcons]

Jim,

That's one of the many reasons I think H-D should rethink the ignition switch lock.  I personally would prefer that when you turn the switch to the "lock" position, that it automatically lock without having to insert the key.  Better yet, do it like the Dyna's.  I never understood the reasoning behind the switch on the touring models - anyone know why H-D chose to do it that way?  To me, it's sort of like leaving your car sitting with the windows open and the key in the ignition.  Anyone can walk by, flip the ignition switch to run, hit the starter, and there goes your bike.  Since I've owned my SEEG I've made note of how many Harleys I see parked with the ignition unlocked, and I would estimate it runs at least 50%.  No wonder theft is a major problem, you don't even need any talent or muscles to swipe a bike when you can just fire it up and ride away.

Jerry

Not quite that easy to steal our HDI ones, Jerry, but yes, it needs re-thunk, at least as far as the power locks go.  The lock/unlock switch should be disarmed if the fob is not present.

Jim

[harlez4me]

Not quite that easy to steal our HDI ones, Jerry, but yes, it needs re-thunk, at least as far as the power locks go.  The lock/unlock switch should be disarmed if the fob is not present.

Jim

IMHO...they should get ride of the dash switch all together and like you guys say, an all in one FOB or really why can't the security FOB auto lock/unlock as well as arm/disarm as you approach the bike?? No buttons at all!!!!

[Chief]

Jim,

That's one of the many reasons I think H-D should rethink the ignition switch lock.  I personally would prefer that when you turn the switch to the "lock" position, that it automatically lock without having to insert the key.  Better yet, do it like the Dyna's.  I never understood the reasoning behind the switch on the touring models - anyone know why H-D chose to do it that way?  To me, it's sort of like leaving your car sitting with the windows open and the key in the ignition.  Anyone can walk by, flip the ignition switch to run, hit the starter, and there goes your bike.  Since I've owned my SEEG I've made note of how many Harleys I see parked with the ignition unlocked, and I would estimate it runs at least 50%.  No wonder theft is a major problem, you don't even need any talent or muscles to swipe a bike when you can just fire it up and ride away.

Jerry

With the 2007's you can no longer pre-lock the lock leaving the switch in unlock or run. I had a friend who used to keep his lock locked all the time and then turn the switch to lock to lock the bike. This usually worked, except when his bike went on a trailer one day and the switch was turned to Lock. Everything was cool until someone turned the bars over and "Click" bike was locked, out of the trailer and no-one had a key for it. A crow-bar was used to "unlock" the bike so it could get loaded back onto the trailer.

For that reason alone, I like the new "must have the key to lock the bike" lock.

I agree with the part about it being a pain to have to lock the bike in order to keep the SBs and TP locked with the electric locks. I think if I can incorporate the remote locking into my 2007, I'll disable the dash switch.

[iski]

IMHO...they should get ride of the dash switch all together and like you guys say, an all in one FOB or really why can't the security FOB auto lock/unlock as well as arm/disarm as you approach the bike?? No buttons at all!!!!

Many autos come with an "all-in-one" key.

The remote key technology is here & now - security sensor for arm/disarm, trunk lock, a door lock/unlock, a panic button, and on my wife's convertible the key will raise or lower the top of the car, without being in the car.

Key fob technology is dated - the all-in-one key has been around for years.

Makes one wonder if HD  R & D folks drive autos that have been produced over the past 10-15 years or so. Times in Milwaukee that bad?    <sarc>

[Chief]

Jim,

That's one of the many reasons I think H-D should rethink the ignition switch lock.  I personally would prefer that when you turn the switch to the "lock" position, that it automatically lock without having to insert the key.  Better yet, do it like the Dyna's.  I never understood the reasoning behind the switch on the touring models - anyone know why H-D chose to do it that way?  To me, it's sort of like leaving your car sitting with the windows open and the key in the ignition.  Anyone can walk by, flip the ignition switch to run, hit the starter, and there goes your bike.  Since I've owned my SEEG I've made note of how many Harleys I see parked with the ignition unlocked, and I would estimate it runs at least 50%.  No wonder theft is a major problem, you don't even need any talent or muscles to swipe a bike when you can just fire it up and ride away.

Jerry

Jerry,

You know that you can unlock the key, turn the switch to "Unlock" and then lock the key and remove it. Then, when you turn the switch back to "Lock", the ignition is automatically locked. Turning the bars full left will then lock the forks too. This is what happened to my buddy's bike above, key was locked, switch got locked and then the bars were turned, all over the course of two days, so no one person did it all.