IN2R18s
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On previous bikes I have owned, Harley and Indian, if you lost your fob or the fob battery went flat, you could start the bike by entering PIN. Is there something like this on the R18 B or TC?
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Yeah, Thanks. I am aware of the plastic key. But I was more asking in case I was out on a ride, 200km from home, and I lost the fob or the battery goes flat. I can't see a plastic key that is sitting at home, helping me out.The plastic key.. there's an antenna under the seat.
Fair concern.Yeah, Thanks. I am aware of the plastic key. But I was more asking in case I was out on a ride, 200km from home, and I lost the fob or the battery goes flat. I can't see a plastic key that is sitting at home, helping me out.
see... ive replaced it 3 times in the past year... I thought I was losing it. Im glad to know Im not the only one. I initially though by having it in my pocket I kept pressing a button and draining it, so I moved to a key ring on my belt loop. Much better.You can get a copy of the chip at your local Car keys store. Then put it in your wallet, or epoxy/sew it into a key ring. That way you have one (original) spare at home and one with you at all times. I paid around $60 for the cloning and chip, just need to prove that bike belongs to me.
Be careful not to leave the FOB key near the bike, it constantly communicates and drains the battery. I replaced battery already 2x in one year.
So I'm considering moving the antenna from under the saddle to somewhere near the canopy for better access and a stronger signal
You do get a low (fob) battery icon shaped like a key that comes up on the dash telling you to change it. However, that being said I do carry a spare fob battery anyway, they are so tiny I keep it in my wallet.Fair concern.
Wondering if I should carry an extra battery for the FOB and optionally carry the plastic key in my wallet.
But then, my car has a FOB too. I don't worry about that as much.
Am I missing something?
Smart moveYou do get a low (fob) battery icon shaped like a key that comes up on the dash telling you to change it. However, that being said I do carry a spare fob battery anyway, they are so tiny I keep it in my wallet.
I have one for that reason in my saddle bag!You do get a low (fob) battery icon shaped like a key that comes up on the dash telling you to change it. However, that being said I do carry a spare fob battery anyway, they are so tiny I keep it in my wallet.
When at home keep the key fob out of the range of the bike receiver. Perhaps put it in a faraday box.see... ive replaced it 3 times in the past year... I thought I was losing it. Im glad to know Im not the only one. I initially though by having it in my pocket I kept pressing a button and draining it, so I moved to a key ring on my belt loop. Much better.
You can get a new one from BMW dealership. They need just VIN code and proof that you are the owner. Price is around 70USD.I didn't get any sort of "plastic key" with my used bike. Sounds like I should maybe try to track one down.
Alternatively, has anybody had luck using a flipper as a back-up fob? https://flipperzero.one/
Damn!! Thats a days payYou can get a new one from BMW dealership. They need just VIN code and proof that you are the owner. Price is around 70USD.