Another Garage Door Opener Solution
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From: Woodinville, WA
But seriously.....
I wanted to be able to flash my high beams on, then off, then on to operate the garage door. This is what I built and it works like a charm. You turn the high beam on, and then off, and then you have about a half of a second to hit high again. HIGH-LOW-HIGH. Door goes up.
Like the OP did, modify a garage door opener exactly like he did. But instead of connecting the remotes 12V+ to a switch, connect it to where is says "To Garage Door Opener 12V" in the picture.
I wanted to be able to flash my high beams on, then off, then on to operate the garage door. This is what I built and it works like a charm. You turn the high beam on, and then off, and then you have about a half of a second to hit high again. HIGH-LOW-HIGH. Door goes up.
Like the OP did, modify a garage door opener exactly like he did. But instead of connecting the remotes 12V+ to a switch, connect it to where is says "To Garage Door Opener 12V" in the picture.
Last edited by davessworks; Jun 6, 2010 at 08:54 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Connecticut
http://cgi.ebay.com/4700uf-16V-4700m...item35a14bc611
And the diode is a standard 1N4001 50V 1Amp diode. Here is a link to an auction (50 diodes for $1):
http://cgi.ebay.com/50-Pcs-Diode-1N4...item1c13026c2e
The garage door opener remote is something you'll have to match up on your own depending on your opener system.
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Joined: Oct 2005
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Freebie - garage opener in 45 seconds.
I had an extra opener. I taped a velcro strip onto it. Then I taped the other velcro strip inside my windshield accessory bag. No switches, no wires, no holes.
Plus, I can still remove the opener from the bike and use it on the snowmobile in the winter, or loan it to my children when they need access to the garage.
OK, it really took a couple of minutes, because I was picky about how I cut and positioned the velcro on the back of the opener.
Thanks for all of the good ideas on here! Have a great ride and for you HOG members, remember Million Mile Monday is coming up.
I had an extra opener. I taped a velcro strip onto it. Then I taped the other velcro strip inside my windshield accessory bag. No switches, no wires, no holes.
Plus, I can still remove the opener from the bike and use it on the snowmobile in the winter, or loan it to my children when they need access to the garage.
OK, it really took a couple of minutes, because I was picky about how I cut and positioned the velcro on the back of the opener.
Thanks for all of the good ideas on here! Have a great ride and for you HOG members, remember Million Mile Monday is coming up.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 154
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From: Whitestown, IN.
I really like all the different approaches to this issue listed here. I must be lazy, or electronic handicapped, because I just bought and installed a "flash2pass" system, and it works great. Never considered rigging up a standard remote to the bike. My solution surely cost more, but in the end I got the same result. I put one on both our bikes and I will probably install extra transmitters on the trucks as well. They take about 5 minutes to install. But as I said, I am deficient in the electronics category so an easy install item made more sense than trying to modify something to work.
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From: North East Illinois
Cruiser
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From: Southeastern, WI
Since I had replaced all of the original Genie remotes with the newer style, small remote controls I have a surplus of the older style remotes exactly the same as those in the picture. Made a quick run to the local HD dealer and picked up the power cable and duplicated what the OP had done. Works like a charm!
I ran the cable through the side cover and zip tied the remote to the empty space next to the battery. I also used a little silicone to seal up the seams where the two covers meet as well as the buttons and any other openings to keep moisture out. Total cost was under $20.00 and that was for the cable.
Great suggestion by the OP and one I'm sure many others will benefit from as I have.
I ran the cable through the side cover and zip tied the remote to the empty space next to the battery. I also used a little silicone to seal up the seams where the two covers meet as well as the buttons and any other openings to keep moisture out. Total cost was under $20.00 and that was for the cable.
Great suggestion by the OP and one I'm sure many others will benefit from as I have.
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Great shot of apprentice Harley mechanic.
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