This weekend I installed a garage door opener kit on my Street Glide and my Goldwing. This thing is fantastic - works like a charm. I wish that I had installed it months ago. The entire kit (transmitter and receiver) only cost me $80 from the Electrical Connection. Here's a link:

http://www.electricalconnection.com/...age-opener.htm

I bought a second transmitter for my second bike - it only cost me an extra $35. For $80 you get the same kit that Harley sells for $130. Installation of the transmitter in my Street Glide took about 30 minutes. The receiver would normally take about 30 minutes also, but I had a couple of issues to deal with so it took me longer. Even so, it's well worth the time and money. Just toggle the brights twice and your door opens or closes.

Doug

 

I got a mini opener forom homedepot for 20 bucks and created a swith for the acc. button on my bike it works great.

 

I did mine from H-D ... 20% off, but still more than you other guys! Nevertheless, it is still very nice! Simple install and just flash the high beams ...

 

Hmmm...Good Idea.

 

I have the HD one on my fatboy and love it. I am wanting to put one on the Ultra (Different garage door) I will give them a try. Thanks

 

A little time and a couple bucks will get your door open

Items needed:
12 volt garage door opener
6 to 9 feet of wire: 16 - 18 gauge (2)
Wire Taps: 14-18 gauge - Blue (2)
Electrical Tape
Pull Ties (6)
Double Sided Tape (padded type) or velcro

Tools Needed:
Crimper or Pliers
Wire cutter / stripper
Phillips Screw Driver
Optional: Soldering Kit
Optional: Drill for running the wires through the remote door opener case

Time Required: 30 minutes


here's the how to instructions. click here and save alot of $$$

 

Thanks for all the work in putting this together... great job

 

I did a similar job with the remote opener, instead of splicing into the highbeam switch, I went to Radio Shack and bought a "micro" switch for .25 cents. I soldered the wires to the remote, attached the micro switch. Drilled a small hole in the fairing and attached the remote inside the fairing with velcro and secured the micro switch in the hole. Now when I pull into the driveway I hit the button and the garage goes up. The only down side is if and when the battery dies you do have to take the fairing apart to get to it, But I don't keep a bike long enough for the battery to die. I first did this with my Roadstar Warrior where I hid the opener in the headlight housing.

 

lil_gmac2 can you shed light on the install? Sounds interesting. I considered buying the small transmitter but just to carry in my leather jacket. The ACC idea sounds intriguing. [sm=confused06.gif]

 

I went to the company that installed my garage door and bought a small portable opener for $40 that I use on a key chain. It's real convenient and I get to take it with me wherever I go.