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H-D Factory Security System

Protect Your Hog With an Alarm
February, 2009
By Greg Friend
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The H-D security system includes... 
   
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The H-D security system includes all the necessary wiring and mounting hardware, including connectors and the key FOB plus the optional siren, pager transmitter, and pager.
Harley Davidson Dyna FXDXT Battery Cables
We used an '01 FXDXT for the... 
   
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Harley Davidson Dyna FXDXT Battery Cables
We used an '01 FXDXT for the install, and removed the seat and negative battery cable before removing the electrical cover to reveal the old turn signal module...
Harley Davidson Dyna FXDXT Fuse Box
...and replaced it with the... 
   
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Harley Davidson Dyna FXDXT Fuse Box
...and replaced it with the security vehicle motion sensor/turn-signal module. Make sure the pins line up properly when plugging in the deutsch connector.
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The pager transmitter was... 
   
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The pager transmitter was plugged into the motion sensor/turn-signal module next.
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The siren was then mounted... 
   
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The siren was then mounted in its bracket and hooked up to the pager transmitter. Inside the siren module is a 9-volt battery that will sound the siren for 20-30 seconds, stop for 5-10 seconds, and repeat 10 times, even if the battery cables are cut!
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We already had a few wires... 
   
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We already had a few wires tucked underneath the seat, so we had to reorganize the area to better accommodate the transmitter and siren, now zip-tied together.
Harley Davidson Dyna FXDXT Securing A Bracket To The Frame
The bracket is designed for... 
   
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Harley Davidson Dyna FXDXT Securing A Bracket To The Frame
The bracket is designed for a factory bike, and there were holes in the frame exactly where they were supposed to be. Using the supplied self-tapping screws, the bracket was secured to the frame.
Harley Davidson Dyna FXDXT Gas Tank View
We reattached the negative... 
   
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Harley Davidson Dyna FXDXT Gas Tank View
We reattached the negative battery cable and programmed the key FOB to recognize the new system.
Harley Davidson Dyna FXDXT Handle Bar View
In case your key FOB is ever... 
   
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Harley Davidson Dyna FXDXT Handle Bar View
In case your key FOB is ever misplaced, a personal code has to be programmed into the security module using turn signal buttons in a specific order.
Harley Davidson Dyna FXDXT Gauges View
Our Dyna has a security status... 
   
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Harley Davidson Dyna FXDXT Gauges View
Our Dyna has a security status lamp located in the right-hand side of the speedometer. Our system was officially armed.
Harley Davidson Dyna FXDXT Seat View
Next, with all the components... 
   
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Harley Davidson Dyna FXDXT Seat View
Next, with all the components neatly tucked underneath the seat area, the seat was replaced and secured.
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Finally, we tested the pager... 
   
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Finally, we tested the pager and its range from the bike. We took the pager more than four blocks away and it was still well within range of the transmitter! We feel a lot better about the safety of our bike, especially while at an event where we might be more than a block or two from it!

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