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I'm not sure I completely understand....I have an 09 Ultra. I haven't added any alarm system. Is this $6 radio shack siren all I need....or do I need to purchase the alarm seperatly? If so what's it cost & does anyone have a part# or link? Thanks guys
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You still need the "security" option from the dealer. The siren is an upgrade to the standard security option. The radio shack is just 60+ dollars cheaper than harley's version!
 
The acc plug was under the seat in front of the battery. Got a connector for free from the dealers mechanic and hook up was a breeze. Like having it hooked to the unused acc switch.
 
Went to the local Radio Shack and got the $6.00 siren. Laughed when I saw the small size of it. I didn't cut any wires on the install. Did what someone posted on here about sliding the black and red wires in the harness. Did a check on it and got a chirp. Taped it in and snapped the harness back in and done..I moved the scooter and I was surprise how loud it was standing behind it in the garage. It was just starting to hurt my ears when it shut off. Thanks for all the ride ups!!
 
I found this fix in a post about a guy who lost a saddle bag http://www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-models/491504-saddlebag-fell-off.html and just did it for myself. Replacing the twist locks for my saddle bags not only will prevent them from falling off going down the road if I don't get them locked all the way, but shoudl prevent theft too.
It cost about $7.50 because I got the stainless button head allen screws, 5/16" x 1.25", and 5/16' U nuts. It took me about 2 minutes to do one bag, and about 10 minutes on the other because there was a burl on the screw that I had to file down before it would thread in the U nut. I replaced all 4 twist locks with these screws and U nuts. I used the washers that came with the bike

5/16" x 1.25" stainless button head socket cap screw, Part#87328, $.99
5/16" Extruded U-Nut, $.69
From Menards

I can't take credit for the idea, but I hadn't seen it posted here and it is a cheap fix so I figured I'd get it out there for other
 
Ton of great info/ideas. Here's one if you want if you want to clean up the looks of the tourpak by removing the luggage rack. Take it off and using the same bolts and washers, cap them with chrome acorn nuts. Costs like $2 and looks really clean.
 
OK, Thought I'd throw in a mod of my own. We all want the garage door opener and I found an awesome way to do it.
I went on eBay in the auto parts section and did a search on 'Homelink'
Homelink is the garage door opener that is built in to your car or truck. (12 VDC...hmmm, getting excited yet?)
All of these are either one of two types. Rolling code or non rolling code. Determine which kind you need, most doors made in the last 10 years are the rolling code type, more secure and all...
Just buy the cheapest one you find with three buttons on it, they're all the same on the inside no matter what they fit or look like. (don't forget, rolling code or non rolling code...) I paid less than $12 for mine, shipping and all.
Once I got it I took the black box part (transmitter) off the part that matched whatever car it was taken from. There are only two wires to hook up, one to ground and the other to whatever switch you want to use. I opted to use my High Beam switch. So, if I hit the high beams, it powers up the Homelink, got it? I tapped into the high beam wire right behind the headlight and ran the wire under the dash on the tank, under the seat, and close to the fusebox.
I mounted the Homelink on the fusebox of my Road King under the left side cover with 3M double sided tape, the good stuff for car trim. Hooked up the switched wire, then I programed the Homelink. (Search Google for 'How to program a homelink', they all program the same...)

Here's a link if it works: http://www.homelink.com/programming/programming.taf

After it was programed to my door opener I put a small marble on top of the center micro-switch and snapped the lid shut.

Now, every time I get home, I flip on the high-beams and the door opens! If I'm driving at night and need the high beams, they work just fine, the homelink doesn't care if it stays on for a long time, it just wants to open my door!
Now I don't have to put the remote in my jeans pocket and try to hit the button while I'm driving up the street!

Hmmmm, Lisa used to feel around looking for that button come to think of it. Maybe this wasn't all that great an idea after all...
 
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