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So has anyone lost their smart key fob yet?

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#1 ·
Lets just say i found out how to start the bike without the fob yesterday. ???? I ordered 2.
 
#5 ·
Story of my life to this point has taught me learning curves come at a high price .
I feel your pain.
 
#15 ·
Disagree on this one..

There is less "keeping track of loose fob"..just put it in your pocket and forget it.
I'm liking the FOB more and more..
..it just stays in pocket, no digging for a key with leather chaps and gloves on (not easy).
..never get inside to eat and wonder, "dang, did I leave the bags/trunk unlocked?" (everything locks automatically when you walk away from the bike)

Very convenient and one less thing to keep track of..

imo

Dennis
 
#12 ·
Now now, Matt. He was going for the building superintendent look with the keys and fob on a belt hook. If you lose the fob, the remote start feature is not available.

You mean to tell me this turkey only comes with one fob? All of my other vehicles came with two.

prs
 
#14 ·
Lets just say i found out how to start the bike without the fob yesterday. ???? I ordered 2.

FOB salesman or troll......

You put it in your pocket and leave it there..... no reason at all for this fob to leave your pocket.... unless you loose your friggin pants....

Mattbcnv
Lol neither. Im just so used to carrying my keys hooked to my belt loop I didn't think the fob could slide off the metal key with such ease. Its cheaply made if you ask me.
 
#18 · (Edited)
Which pocket in which jacket or which pocket in which pants?
Right front pants pocket on the key ring with my house key. :)
..it goes in there when I lock and leave the house and it only comes back out when I get home and need to unlock the house.
All those options just for pockets never mind belt loops when the only option for a key is right in front of you in the bike while running.
Guess that works better if you leave the key in the ignition all the time? but once you remove it, you've got all the same old "where to put it" issues ..

No big deal...just thought I'd mention the alien key FOB thingy (at first disliked) is becoming more and more liked by me.
ymmv

Dennis
 
#17 ·
I wonder if it would survive a trip through the washing machine?..:surprise: Having two certainly makes more sense. Guess I'll have to get one. So far mine hasn't left the phone compartment...A "Nor Easter" with significant snow predicted for Thursday...:frown2::(
 
#19 ·
@WingWing , just don’t leave the hotel room without your pants on and you should be just fine! Remember, pants first ... then chaps!

Ha.


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#28 ·
I did the same, getting a spare Fob from the dealer. he didn't know how to program either. I downloaded the instructions from this forum and ordered a shorting connector for about $25. I will program mine myself when it comes rather than pay the dealer 1/2 hr labor plus tax about $55.
 
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#44 ·
I just don’t get all the issues with a fob?? Don’t any of you guys own a newer vehicle? All the new vehicles have keyless entry . . . no keys to start . . . push a button . . . fob + attached keys stay in your pocket! It’s that simple and so is the 2018 Goldwing! :biker:
 
#45 ·
I just don’t get all the issues with a fob?? Don’t any of you guys own a newer vehicle? All the new vehicles have keyless entry . . . no keys to start . . . push a button . . . fob + attached keys stay in your pocket! It’s that simple and so is the 2018 system! :biker:
Some do make it sound like rocket science. I remember when I bought my first motorcycle that did not have a kick start option. I asked what did you do if the electric starter failed. The salesman asked if I had a kick start backup in my car. I said no. He said,"there you have it!" It took a long time before motorcycle riders trusted electric starters. Too long.
 
#52 ·
Not goldwing related but. First day with my new pickup, was going swimming. So I left my phone and wallet in the truck. I locked the truck and put the keys under the bed liner. Then closed the tailgate. Well the new truck had a locking tailgate. Needless to say there was no way to get the keys out.
I had set up onstar so I went to the office of the park and called onstar and was able to get the truck unlocked.
 
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