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    I was at a meeting in Dayton yesterday. One of the guys there wanted me to take a spin around the block on his new Harley. I said sure. He handed me the little wireless remote key fob thing and said as long as you have it in your pocket the bike will start. I took my ride and got back. He got on his bike , started up and rode away. I had carpooled with some other people in my van. I was about 20 miles down the road and wondered what was in my pocket. Well it was the little wireless remote thingy. I must of been close enough to the bike for him to start it up. Just about that time he called and said he was stranded at a gas station in Beavercreek. So we got to take a little tour of Ohio. ain't' technology wonderful!!!
    78E ... Gone but not forgotten
    2006 Kawasaki Concours....just getting to know it

  • #2
    Gaga! That's awesome!
    Nathan
    KD9ARL

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    1978 XS1100E
    K&N Filter
    #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
    OEM Exhaust
    ATK Fork Brace
    LED Dash lights
    Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters

    Green Monster Coils
    SS Brake Lines
    Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

    In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

    Theodore Roosevelt

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    • #3
      LOL! I can see myself doing that... If I was to leave the keyfob in one jacket, and walk outside to start the bike, wearing the other jacket. It would likely start, due to the proximity of the coat closet right inside the door, but then I'd be stuck the same way.
      1980 XS850SG - Sold
      1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
      Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
      Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).

      Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
      -H. Ford

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      • #4
        Originally posted by natemoen View Post
        Gaga! That's awesome!
        He said laugh, not make baby sounds.....lol
        Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.

        1980 XS1100G 1179 kit, Tkat brace, progressive springs & shocks, jardine spaghetti, Mikes coils, Geezer's rectifier

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        • #5
          You need to sew it into your helmet liner, or on your boots.. Something you take every time on your bike...
          There are only two types of bikers...
          those that have layed it down, and
          those that have not layed it down...YET!


          1982 XJ1100J Maxim (F-Bomb)
          Not going to lie, Brand new at this... thanks for having a bit of patience with dumb questions

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          • #6
            Or disable it. My V-Rod has the manual alarm but I never use it. In fact the fob thing stays in my dresser. I saw where the new ones are auto like you describe. One more thing to leave you stranded.
            US Army 1986-1991

            1979 1100 Special (on the road after 16 years!)
            1983 GS300L (wifes ride)
            1985 Super Glide
            2012 Super Glide

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            • #7
              Had those in rental cars before. They are convenient for that. But I can see the downfall now. Sometimes we humans outsmart ourselves!!
              Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

              When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

              81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
              80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


              Previously owned
              93 GSX600F
              80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
              81 XS1100 Special
              81 CB750 C
              80 CB750 C
              78 XS750

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              • #8
                LOL
                Yep... you were right... I did have to laugh...

                Good thing y'all weren't in a hurry
                81 SH Something Special
                81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels


                79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
                81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
                80 LG Black Magic
                78 E Standard Practice


                James 3:17

                If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

                “Alis Volat Propriis”

                Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
                For those on FB

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                • #9
                  Technology employed for technologies' sake
                  See the same crap on Cadillacs and other high end (lookit me I spent way too much!) cars and *ahem* trucks.
                  '78 E "Stormbringer"

                  Purrs like a kitten, roars like a lion, runs like a gazelle (being chased by a cheetah).

                  pics http://s1209.photobucket.com/albums/...tormbringer45/

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                  • #10
                    When do you think you'll give it back?
                    '81 XS11 LH (MNS)

                    "On a scale of 1 to 10, I have an eleven!"

                    "Excess is easier to say than XS,"

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by FANNING507 View Post
                      When do you think you'll give it back?
                      We had to detour about 40 miles to meet him at the gas station.
                      I do have to say I was impressed with the easy power the bike had. He has a new Road King. I have ridden HD's before and the biggest thing I don't like is the seating postion. I prefer the way my stock standard sits.
                      I also need to add that he is a real rider,. He has 15,000 miles on this bike that he just got this April . He and his rode to out west and toured the whole Pacific coast this summer. His son has a Sportster.
                      Last edited by jeffe; 10-05-2010, 09:17 PM.
                      78E ... Gone but not forgotten
                      2006 Kawasaki Concours....just getting to know it

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