The Dreaded Key FOB Out of Range

This, finally, came up. It took multiple FOB button presses near the headlight to get her going, even after installation of a fresh battery. Many members took their bikes in for service when this happens and sensors were replaced, FOBs replaced, and other "fixes," but what I learned from others on this site is that very *often* it's just an issue with the battery in the FOB having a weak contact. Here's the fix....

Cut some cardboard out the size of the battery and install it on top of the battery, as seen here. This presses the battery down firmly on the three "ears" that connect the battery to the FOB. Problem solved.



Also, I would recommend routinely carrying a spare battery with you along with the very small 1.5 hex. You're not going to find this tool in Advance Auto in an emergency, so have it ready in case you need it on the road to open up the FOB.

have you checked you clutch fluid? I couldnt find the thread. I am curious if it went black again or not.

sunny said:

have you checked you clutch fluid? I couldnt find the thread. I am curious if it went black again or not.

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Not yet, but on my list. I'm leaving for Turkey on Oct 3rd, so it may not be until I return in Mid November. I'll probably just suck out what's in the reservoir and replace it with fresh fluid. Must be the hoses or seals are leaching rubber into the fluid. Hope it's just a small layer that settles down with a couple of fluid changes.

Journeyman said:

Not yet, but on my list. I'm leaving for Turkey on Oct 3rd, so it may not be until I return in Mid November. I'll probably just suck out what's in the reservoir and replace it with fresh fluid. Must be the hoses or seals are leaching rubber into the fluid. Hope it's just a small layer that settles down with a couple of fluid changes.

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The question remains.
Why clutch reserviour fluid goes dark 20 times faster than front brake fluid

Here from a more recent post...