Kybigmac Posted May 17, 2016 Share #1 Posted May 17, 2016 I've been looking to get a tank bib with a pocket to put my garage door opener in. Then I got to thinking maybe someone on here had come up with a better way to mount or hide the opener. Thx in advance for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_wells Posted May 17, 2016 Share #2 Posted May 17, 2016 I have seen one that connects to you Hi beam. Flash to pass I use a pouch on my windshield to hold the GDO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratmanXj Posted May 17, 2016 Share #3 Posted May 17, 2016 IF you can find a 12v opener for your garage door you can do a pretty slick thing and wire it to your high beam headlight. I had this at my hold house, can't find it for the new house: short across the switch so it's "always on" get 12v power from your high beam and flash your brights to open the garage door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 17, 2016 Share #4 Posted May 17, 2016 Mine is on my keychain, it's about the size of a car fob... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted May 17, 2016 Share #5 Posted May 17, 2016 I remember seeing where someone had gutted a key fob and mounted it inside the plastic around the ignition key and ran a wire to a button. Simple and inexpensive solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted May 17, 2016 Share #6 Posted May 17, 2016 I took the chrome top / cap off an ink pen. Drilled the hole a little larger to match the diameter if a mini push button switch. I then wired up the mini switch and slid it into the ink pen chrome top piece. The wires were about 2ft long. I then filled the chrome top piece with black RTV to make it water proof. The mini switch was then mounted on the left handle bar just in front of clutch lever (see attached Pic- Ref: RED button switch) I took a mini garage door opener and snapped it apart and soldered the 2 wires from my mini switch to the circuit board with the 2 wires that go to the garage door opener switch. I used the hot soldering iron and melted a very small hole in the garage door opener providing access for the 2 wires and the plastic case could snap back together. I used black RTV inside and on th eoutside fo the garage door opener around the two wires making it water proof. Using Velcro, I mounted the garage door opened on the inside of the fairing on the left side just above the 12 volt accessory supply. Even in the rain or washing the bike I never had an issue with it. See attached pic of mini switch made from chrome ink pen cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 17, 2016 Share #7 Posted May 17, 2016 That's waaaay cool Eck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted May 18, 2016 Share #8 Posted May 18, 2016 Naturally...I have a gazillion pens and not one has a chrome top like Eck's that I can rob to use for my opener. Grr... Well..on the shopping list. Great idea, Eck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted May 18, 2016 Share #9 Posted May 18, 2016 On my 83 MKI with a MKII headlight assembly and have upgraded to a Royale clutch side electricals, I use the push-to-talk button. I use an aftermarket opener assembly that wires into the push button on the door. I mounted the opener with velcro on the inside of the fairing and wired thru the PTT button and it is easy to get to and works good. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabeline Posted May 18, 2016 Share #10 Posted May 18, 2016 I did more less the same as Eck. Except I hid the opener under the ignition cover. I think someone on here said they drilled a tiny hole in the cover and put in a tiny switch like Eck's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kybigmac Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted May 18, 2016 I have seen one that connects to you Hi beam. Flash to pass I use a pouch on my windshield to hold the GDO Was this video made at your house? I know how it would work at my house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NQ5E Posted May 18, 2016 Share #12 Posted May 18, 2016 My RSTD headlight housing has lots of room so I placed the opener in it. Wired to a momentary switch in the speedometer housing. Easy installation and works like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chag67 Posted May 18, 2016 Share #13 Posted May 18, 2016 Since I don't use the CB, I've thought about wiring a garage door opener through the CB talk button. Do you guys think that would work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 18, 2016 Share #14 Posted May 18, 2016 Sure would!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chag67 Posted May 18, 2016 Share #15 Posted May 18, 2016 I've always thought it would've the most inconspicuous spot since the CB is not used. I would also look to getting rid of the CB antennae and getting a smaller radio antennae. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted May 20, 2016 Share #16 Posted May 20, 2016 This might help Remote button for a garage door opener.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted May 20, 2016 Share #17 Posted May 20, 2016 This is what I use. Randy http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skylink-Universal-Garage-Door-Opener-System-GBRM-Visor-Remote-UPC-623459600197-/161932682959?hash=item25b3f0a6cf:g:yEYAAOSw3KFWg1dB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted May 20, 2016 Share #18 Posted May 20, 2016 You mean you all actually have room in your garage to park the bike? I can hardley move in mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogcc Posted May 20, 2016 Share #19 Posted May 20, 2016 Here is what I use and it was like 15 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 20, 2016 Share #20 Posted May 20, 2016 Ooh!!!!! That one is even smaller than mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted May 20, 2016 Share #21 Posted May 20, 2016 Ooh!!!!! That one is even smaller than mine! Are you really sure you want to brag about this @bongobobny :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 21, 2016 Share #22 Posted May 21, 2016 Ya know, as soon as I posted I was going to change "one" to "garage door opener" but I decided to see just who has the dirty mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogman Posted May 21, 2016 Share #23 Posted May 21, 2016 I use my Iphone to open my garage door. I never leave without my phone. It is a free app. and it tells you anytime your garage is opened and you can see how long it is open or closed for. It was an add on for my garage door opener called My Q for a chamberlain garage door opener. I believe most new ones have this capability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xthoms Posted May 23, 2016 Share #24 Posted May 23, 2016 Awesome input, Eck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBill1 Posted May 23, 2016 Share #25 Posted May 23, 2016 Here is what I use and it was like 15 bucks. [ATTACH=CONFIG]105424[/ATTACH][/quote I really like yours better than the others. Where can I purchase one and thanks for showing a pic of it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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