September 28th, 2012, 05:18 PM | #1 |
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Garage door opener
I found one thread about this guys who made a kit with the high beam, i was wondering if anyone had other options. I was thinking of getting some kind of plastic to wrap the remote in (not a condom) and mounting the remote somewhere.
Anyone have ideas for a garage door opener, the honking for the girlfriend to open works but shes not always here |
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September 28th, 2012, 05:28 PM | #2 |
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I got a small one from walmart, it fits nicely on my tank bag. When I go without my tankbag I just put it in in my pocket, it isn't obtrusive. I also keep ziploc bags on me, just in case i get caught the rain.
I also saw the highbeam mod, but I'm not electrically-inclined, so I didn't try it. |
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September 28th, 2012, 05:29 PM | #3 |
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Waterproof momentary switch mounted to fairing. Wire unit up to bike battery with a small fuse (rated for the load to the opener...not much required). Store the unit under the seat and you are set.
Relatively simple install. Or you could be really easy and just mount the opener under the seat, wire up the switch and just run it off the battery in the unit itself. Let me know if you need me to clarify...
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September 28th, 2012, 05:32 PM | #4 |
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Thanks for the ideas, im not too eletrically inclined either so dont want to mess around with wiring and the likes. Do they make anykind of keychains you can buy and sync
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September 28th, 2012, 05:38 PM | #5 |
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This, maybe?
http://www.amazon.com/Keychain-Remot.../dp/B0015GDW3U I'd assume not waterproof, so if it gets wet, time to replace the battery. |
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September 28th, 2012, 05:43 PM | #6 |
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Yea that looks pretty good, figure its cheap and might as well try it out. Thanks for the help guys, and if anyone else has ideas mention it here
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September 28th, 2012, 05:47 PM | #7 |
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I have a seperate keychain for my bike key so that I dont have all my keys bouncing around. I put the key on one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Chamberlain-95...+door+keychain Two birds. One stone.
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September 28th, 2012, 07:21 PM | #8 |
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We've got 4 or 5 of these lying around on all of the motorcycle and random keychains in the house:
http://www.amazon.com/LiftMaster-Gar...eychain+remote They work great.
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September 28th, 2012, 07:33 PM | #9 |
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Honestly, I always just tossed my opener in the chest pocket of my Olympia jacket. The jacket pocket wouldn't get wet while riding and I could easily hit the button, even with winter gloves.
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September 28th, 2012, 08:11 PM | #10 |
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I was wondering the same thing. I'm guessing you have to find one that's on the same frequency as yours and be universal.
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September 28th, 2012, 08:23 PM | #11 |
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I have a tail bag, ya always need room for stuff, and it has a key ring in it that I attach an opener to.
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September 28th, 2012, 09:11 PM | #12 |
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What I have done is taken one of the 'keychain openers' that others have posted and hung it on a lanyard I keep tucked inside my riding jacket. When I pull onto my street I stop unzip my jacket half way and open her up. Works great for me.
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September 28th, 2012, 09:13 PM | #13 |
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Never thought of that, good idea :-)
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September 28th, 2012, 09:27 PM | #14 |
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My husband has the keychain remote fob on his motorcycle key and he uses the really strong Velcro to attach the fob on the tank while the key is in the ignition so it doesn't flap around. I guess it works for him. I never ride without him with me and when we get home I roll in the garage first and so he opens the door for me. I have my personal automatic garage door opener. Lol
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September 28th, 2012, 09:36 PM | #15 |
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Sounds like you have him well trained. Of course I'm my own man and do what ever I want; my wife can't tell me what to do! (er, don't tell her I side that).
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September 28th, 2012, 09:42 PM | #16 |
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You could also take one of those universal keys apart and wire a switch/ button directly to it so you could install it on your bike.
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September 28th, 2012, 10:47 PM | #17 |
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This is a good idea. It seems like the keychain is the way to go. Just need to figure out which is compatible
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September 28th, 2012, 10:49 PM | #18 |
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September 28th, 2012, 10:50 PM | #19 |
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I don't tell or train my husband on anything. I got lucky to have found such a gentleman.
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September 28th, 2012, 11:07 PM | #20 |
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I assume the button in the remote would be wired like the switch would need to be. You'd merely be replacing one button with another. Maybe I'll try it this weekend.
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September 28th, 2012, 11:18 PM | #21 |
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Just looked up what one I'd need with my opener and of course I need one that's 318 Mhz which will be a $15ish remote. Not a big deal but would be nice if I could get a couple for $6 and mess around with the wiring.
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September 28th, 2012, 11:48 PM | #22 |
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Don't have an extra original one that's broken?
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September 28th, 2012, 11:57 PM | #23 |
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I carry my garage door opener on the reflective vest that I'm required to wear. Both the Icon and Bilt vests have a right breast pocket that's more than big enough for the garage remote. I have it sitting in there and I know by it's orientation which button I need to press so I just reach up, star trek style, and tap it while I'm approaching the house. Very convenient and the vest adds visibility.
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September 28th, 2012, 11:58 PM | #24 |
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No...we live in Army housing and it only came with one opener.
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