Murph, If the switch is normally closed that means it has constant power until you open it, then the power is off. OPEN means the two sides of the switch are not in contact with each other so power cannot be transmitted. CLOSED means the two sides are touching so there is no break in the line, nothing to stop the power from being transmitted.
Open = Power off
Closed = Power on


Garage door openers are normally open switches, meaning power off.

 

The OP's opener is still powered by the button battery. The odometer switch is simply replacing the openers stock push button.

The bikes 12+ volts is way too much for the opener anyway.

[edit] BTW, it's entirely possible that the stock switch simply switches main power to the circuits anyway.

 

Yes, I know... I meant I was closing the loop, basically bypassing the switch. I'm going to switch the 12vdc power... Sorry if I was confusing. I'm just moving the switch further up the line.

 

Nice install. It's funny though, sitting on my workbench is the exact LiftMaster remote and a momentary switch I got at RadioShack. My dilemma is that I have a Deuce so there's no place to mount the switch.
(not enough room under the seat, that's where the PCIII is)

I'm actually seriously considering drilling a hole in the dash panel, on the opposite side from the odometer button. At least it would look like it was meant to be there. I just have to see if I have enough room under the panel for the remote module.

Anyway, nice mod and great write up to help others.

 

Nice clean install. Only negative would be having to remove the faring any time the remote battery dies but they do last a long time.

 

Nice, I like it! I'm not quite ready to deal with the faring as I'm waiting to do several mods once I pull it off. I would think it's out of the way, protected from rain, and fairly easy to get to when you need to replace the battery. I think I'll do this and then if need be put it inside the fairing when it comes off. Thanks, definatley different and a great idea to keep it clean and simple!

 

Nice job. I did basically the same but bought an odometer switch from Harley and put it in the dash just opposite the normal odometer switch. My opener was also 12 volts so I was able to hook it up to the bikes battery.

Nice work

 

Thanks, I did NOT pull the Faring when I did this install. I just pulled the Ignition Lock and switch panel under it. You don't have to pull the fairing

 

I think he meant that's what he liked about your install, it doesn't require the removal of the faring.

 

Thank you.

Where you are talking about mounting the switch is where I and other have mounted the switch.

It is a pain to make it line up visually.

Here is a single post from my mod on the Dyna.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/8055186-post102.html

Best of luck.