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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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I posted this in the Softail section, but then I thought everyone might be able to use it...so here you go!

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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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That's a great idea.... Thanks for the info....
 
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Here's another solution:



 
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That is a great idea. On my bike though, for some strange reason if I flash my highbeams my garage door goes up. Weird Huh?
 
Old Aug 16, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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Here's another solution:
Got that one, too. Just hate having to dig in my pocket to activate the door. Sometimes, if I remember, I'll position the door opener so that the button is facing outward and I can push it through the fabric on my jeans. Still, not the same as having a switch on the bike that easily accessible.
 
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Ken, you must have a magic bike! I just thought this was a good alternative than spending over $130 on the Garage Door Kit from Harley...and to tell you the truth, I was thinking about splicing in to the highbeam switch. This was just a simple hour long project...didn't want to go splicing! At the end of it, most likely, when I flashed my brights, the left turn signal would have come on!
 
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Ken, you must have a magic bike! I just thought this was a good alternative than spending over $130 on the Garage Door Kit from Harley...and to tell you the truth, I was thinking about splicing in to the highbeam switch. This was just a simple hour long project...didn't want to go splicing! At the end of it, most likely, when I flashed my brights, the left turn signal would have come on!
No doubt. You do good work. And thanks for sharing.
 
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That is a great idea. On my bike though, for some strange reason if I flash my highbeams my garage door goes up. Weird Huh?
So, Ken, what's to keep other people from driving up, flashing their lights, and getting into your garage?
 
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That is a great idea. On my bike though, for some strange reason if I flash my highbeams my garage door goes up. Weird Huh?
So, Ken, what's to keep other people from driving up, flashing their lights, and getting into your garage?
My guess would be they don't have the highbeam garage door opener mod done to thier vehicle.....

But thats just a guess mind you.
 
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That is a great idea. On my bike though, for some strange reason if I flash my highbeams my garage door goes up. Weird Huh?
So, Ken, what's to keep other people from driving up, flashing their lights, and getting into your garage?
My guess would be they don't have the highbeam garage door opener mod done to thier vehicle.....
But thats just a guess mind you.
I figured as much. Just joking with Ken a little bit.
 



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