[DeneFLTRX]

Is pulling the main fuse an acceptable safeguard before doing a handlebar swap?
As a side note I purchased the Road6 standard 13” bars for Fin. I’m 6’ and on my ride home from purchasing the bike I knew the stockers had to go.

 

[PeteF]

I suppose it would, but I’ve done several handlebar swaps and never pulled it with no issues.

 

[Bevis]

I've always done it as a safeguard when doing bar swaps.

 

[craigffb]

If you don't pull it you'll have more codes to clear.

 

[Smokey]

Pulling the main fuse is an acceptable safeguard while doing work such as handlebars. I’ve done handlebar swaps with the main fuse pulled and without. The reoccurring problem I noticed when doing them without pulling the fuse was there was always a bunch of error codes that needed to be cleared after things were put back together.

 

[DeneFLTRX]

Thanks guys!

 

[RGKen]

You do know to turn your ignition switch on and then when you turn it off you have to pull the main fuse within 5 seconds so you don't set off the alarm. Even if you don't have the audible alarm you still need to do it so that the security system is disabled while you pull the fuse.


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[DeneFLTRX]

You do know to turn your ignition switch on and then when you turn it off you have to pull the main fuse withing 5 seconds so you don't set off the alarm. Even if you don't have the audible alarm you still need to do it so that the security system is disabled while you pull the fuse.


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No I didn’t know that.
I would’ve just pulled it and suffered the consequences it appears.
A big thank you.

 

[bobmacke]

You do know to turn your ignition switch on and then when you turn it off you have to pull the main fuse withing 5 seconds so you don't set off the alarm. Even if you don't have the audible alarm you still need to do it so that the security system is disabled while you pull the fuse.


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I didn’t know that either

 

[craigffb]

You do know to turn your ignition switch on and then when you turn it off you have to pull the main fuse within 5 seconds so you don't set off the alarm. Even if you don't have the audible alarm you still need to do it so that the security system is disabled while you pull the fuse.


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I didn't know that either, and have never done it. But then again I had the key fob with me which also disables the security system, so I guess I didn't need to do that.

 

[macabra11]

I didn't know that either, and have never done it. But then again I had the key fob with me which also disables the security system, so I guess I didn't need to do that.

This is what I have done as well. Never had an issue.

 

[RGKen]

I didn't know that either, and have never done it. But then again I had the key fob with me which also disables the security system, so I guess I didn't need to do that.

If you have the audible alarm, go pull the fuse even with the fob present and tell me what happens. If you don't have the audible alarm it may not make the lights flash but I still do it. Just a habit that's been ingrained.

You can't do this without the fob anyway because you can't turn the switch on without the fob.

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[RGKen]

OK I just pulled the manual out and rechecked. It is for SIREN Equipped bikes so if you do not have the Siren you do not have to do it but like I said, it's been a habit with me because I HATE that stupid siren. Lol!

I stand corrected. That's what can happen if you don't verify with the manual as often as you should. [emoji6]




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[Thermodyne]

Pulling the main fuse first is the safe way to do it. Or I should say, pulling the main fuse with the key on is the way to do it. It disarms the security if equipped, and is less likely to arc and cause a spike as there is load on the circuit to draw it down. And most of all, its quick and easy. After that, the starter is still hot, so you would disconed the ground cable to kill that, and makes the scooter basically inert.

Now with that said, some people just work em hot. As you get deeper into the system diagnostics, you'll find that there are times when you'll have the scooter in pieces and need to observe live circuits.

And some techs will even add backup power before killing power to the radio, just because some folks bitch if you kill their radio presets.

 

[Hammerhandle]

I didn't know that either, and have never done it. But then again I had the key fob with me which also disables the security system, so I guess I didn't need to do that.

Atleast in my experience on my 2013 Ultra, it didnt care if you have the fob or not, if it senses power loss it starts screaming (after that 5 second window)

 

[craigffb]

Atleast in my experience on my 2013 Ultra, it didnt care if you have the fob or not, if it senses power loss it starts screaming (after that 5 second window)

That's working off the assumption there is an audible alarm installed. I don't have the siren so it's a non issue.

 

[prostar]

Cant hurt to pull it

 

[RoadglideinMO]

Best to live by the rules set back in the ole fraternity days "When in doubt, better pull it out" :grin::grin::grin::grin::grin:

 

[fatchoppers]

I just did my 2013 bars without disconnecting battery or pulling main fuse. Didn’t even think about doing it. Ooops

 

[Ray26]

Didn’t know I should do either when putting my 13 inch road 6 customs on but it’s easy enough to clear codes after install. Plenty of videos on you tube showing how to clear codes