Chirp/No Chirp Smart Siren Differences

After a few weeks working on this issue with our member "joyflyin" about why she had no chirp on a recent installation of the optional siren in her alarm system in her 05 Deuce, there's finally an answer to the mystery.

There are TWO sirens available for the HD security system and
the part numbers are the same except for the last 2 digits.
The smart siren II is the one that does have an audible chirp when setting and disarming the system, while the smart siren does not.

After the installation, it may take a while before the sirens internal battery gets a charge from the bikes battery system.

68328-02 (doesn't chirp)

68328-06 (smart siren II does chirp).
Another difference is that the smart siren II will have the antenna on it.

Both of these units will work in the alarm systems but with different results.

You could also try this procedure for the button less alarms (smart fob) Some have had some luck with getting this to work.

Alarm Chirp Mode (smart FOB)
The new late model button less smart fobs are capable of changing the chirp mode to a silent mode. Even when armed in the chirp less mode, the siren still chirps warnings on movement and will activate the alarm through all alarm cycles.

To do this cycle quickly through arming and disarming twice, this will switch the system from either chirp less or the chirp mode to it's opposite mode.

1. With the fob present, the ignition key ON and the system disarmed, turn the ignition OFF.

2. When the system arms (2 flashes of the turn signals) immediately turn the ignition switch back ON.

3. When the system disarms, ( 1 flash of the turn signals) immediately turn the ignition switch OFF.

4. When the system arms (2 flashes of the turn signals) immediately turn the ignition switch ON and wait for the system to arm.

dynarider · Jan 23rd, 2008, 01:11 PM

I have the chirping siren and it goes off when disconnecting the battery. I have been told you can disconnect it quietly by pulling the maxi-fuse right after turning off the key.

I have not done it because it the H-D battery charger lead fits my Schumacher battery tender.

glider · Jan 23rd, 2008, 02:30 PM

I believe you have 30 seconds to do it your way or you can leave the key ON and disconnect the maxi fuse then to avoid alarm soundings.

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joyflyin · Jan 23rd, 2008, 05:37 PM

Thanks a million Glider. I'm glad I'm not the only one who can just accept things without knowing 'why'.....Persistence pays off & we all get a little smarter down the road.

glider · Jan 23rd, 2008, 05:41 PM

Any time Joy. I always say the mind works better if you challenge it.

Glad it turned out OK.

Roger Paul · May 12th, 2009, 06:06 AM

Hi Glider I have an 09 sportster 883 with the smart security system. When I took delivery of the bike it was chirpless but somehow after abot 500 ks the chirp started to operate. it is a good thing as it lets people know it is armed but I would like to turn the chirp off. I have done the arm and disarm process as per the manual but it does not work - any clues?? - everyone I have spoken to says to follow the book which I have done to no avail

glider · May 12th, 2009, 07:19 AM

Try this procedure. Some of the sirens cannot have the mode changed.

Alarm Chirp Mode (smart FOB) - Harley Davidson Community

Roger Paul · May 12th, 2009, 08:07 AM

thanks - i tried the on 3 times which is as per the book but no luck
I will try twice tomorrow (it is 9:35 pm here and the neighbours are yelling !!!!)
It is weird because when I first got the bike it was not chirping

Mr. Burns · Jun 12th, 2009, 09:34 PM

I have just installed the siren II in my '06 Fatboy. It works fine but no chirp during activation/de-activation. Couldn't find any working instruction so far, has someone resolved that issue?

I thought it might be the not charged siren battery, that the chirp will be supported by that battery only but the regular alarm also by the bike battery.

That would also explain why Roger Paul's bike didn't chirp at the beginning but after several hours of operation when the battery has been charged.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Mr. Burns

glider · Jun 12th, 2009, 09:48 PM

Take a look in this thread...

Alarm Chirp Mode (smart FOB) - Harley Davidson Community

Jan 23rd, 2008, 01:11 PM	#1
dynarider Warming The Wheels Ride: 2007 Super Glide Join Date: Nov 28th, 2007 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 94 My Mood:	Re: Chirp/No Chirp Smart Sirens I have the chirping siren and it goes off when disconnecting the battery. I have been told you can disconnect it quietly by pulling the maxi-fuse right after turning off the key. I have not done it because it the H-D battery charger lead fits my Schumacher battery tender.

Jan 23rd, 2008, 02:30 PM	#2
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,039 My Mood:	Re: Chirp/No Chirp Smart Sirens I believe you have 30 seconds to do it your way or you can leave the key ON and disconnect the maxi fuse then to avoid alarm soundings. Power Disconnects With Security System - Harley Davidson Community

Jan 23rd, 2008, 05:37 PM	#3
joyflyin Community Leader Ride: 2005 Deuce Join Date: Jan 5th, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,468 My Mood:	Re: Chirp/No Chirp Smart Sirens Thanks a million Glider. I'm glad I'm not the only one who can just accept things without knowing 'why'.....Persistence pays off & we all get a little smarter down the road.

Jan 23rd, 2008, 05:41 PM	#4
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,039 My Mood:	Re: Chirp/No Chirp Smart Sirens Any time Joy. I always say the mind works better if you challenge it. Glad it turned out OK.

May 12th, 2009, 06:06 AM	#5
Roger Paul Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Sportster XL 883 Join Date: Mar 30th, 2009 Location: Darwin moving to Adelaide (aus) Posts: 13 My Mood:	Re: Chirp/No Chirp Smart Sirens Hi Glider I have an 09 sportster 883 with the smart security system. When I took delivery of the bike it was chirpless but somehow after abot 500 ks the chirp started to operate. it is a good thing as it lets people know it is armed but I would like to turn the chirp off. I have done the arm and disarm process as per the manual but it does not work - any clues?? - everyone I have spoken to says to follow the book which I have done to no avail

May 12th, 2009, 07:19 AM	#6
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,039 My Mood:	Re: Chirp/No Chirp Smart Siren Differences Try this procedure. Some of the sirens cannot have the mode changed. Alarm Chirp Mode (smart FOB) - Harley Davidson Community

May 12th, 2009, 08:07 AM	#7
Roger Paul Start The Engine Ride: 2009 Sportster XL 883 Join Date: Mar 30th, 2009 Location: Darwin moving to Adelaide (aus) Posts: 13 My Mood:	Re: Chirp/No Chirp Smart Siren Differences thanks - i tried the on 3 times which is as per the book but no luck I will try twice tomorrow (it is 9:35 pm here and the neighbours are yelling !!!!) It is weird because when I first got the bike it was not chirping

Jun 12th, 2009, 09:34 PM	#8
Mr. Burns New Family Ride: 2006 FLSTFI Join Date: Jun 12th, 2009 Posts: 3 My Mood:	Re: Chirp/No Chirp Smart Siren Differences I have just installed the siren II in my '06 Fatboy. It works fine but no chirp during activation/de-activation. Couldn't find any working instruction so far, has someone resolved that issue? I thought it might be the not charged siren battery, that the chirp will be supported by that battery only but the regular alarm also by the bike battery. That would also explain why Roger Paul's bike didn't chirp at the beginning but after several hours of operation when the battery has been charged. Any ideas? Thanks, Mr. Burns

Jun 12th, 2009, 09:48 PM	#9
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,039 My Mood:	Re: Chirp/No Chirp Smart Siren Differences Take a look in this thread... Alarm Chirp Mode (smart FOB) - Harley Davidson Community

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