door opener

[Tank]

Has anyone tried using the CB PTT switch for a door opener on the 2014? I don't have a CB and likely never will. Hoping someone smarter than me has figured out how to do it. I did try connecting my opener to the passenger ppt connection. It worked as long as the key was off. But as soon as I turned the key on, the door opened (without hitting the ppt). It didn't like it at all. I had the door doing all kinds of dancing up and down. After I reviewed the electrical schematic I see where the ppt is connected to the audio system. I hoping someone has figured it out.

[OkieDoc]

I avoided messing with the bikes wiring and went this way.
I've got a Liftmaster Model Garage Door opener with an extra remote.



So I found the two contacts on the back of the circuit board that if you short across,
it makes the door open and I soldered two wires to these contacts.



I found this waterproof momentary contact switch at a local boat supply place.



I have a center storage box on my 2012 and
thought I'd mount the opener in there with some velcro
and just run the wires out to underneath the center shelter top piece with
the switch on the side of the top shelter piece.
So this is how I put it together.

[TravelinLite]

Looks nice Mr. OkieDoc

[Westdc]

Many ways to skin the cat I installed this with the GL1800 Harness -flash the high beams and i'm in :toast:

http://www.electricalconnection.com/electrical-components/garage-opener.htm

[Simpson]

Like just mentioned above, flash2pass makes a solution that installs in less than an hour.

[Rocky]

I have found that this is by far the easiest solution to a garage door opener.

[hparsons]

I posted the same video without realizing you had already done it.

This is probably the best automatic garage door opener I've seen. Maybe if I was on a BMW instead of the "old man" Goldwing, I could get a similar model, ya think?

[hparsons]

Nothing against you guys that are more electronically able than I, or that have more money; but after considering several of the gadget options out there, I finally just velcroed the door opener on the inside of the left pocket. I flip it open and hit the button with no problems.

[TRebel]

I have had the Flash To Pass for a few years now. Works great, inexpensive, and easy to install.

[wingleader09]

Nothing against you guys that are more electronically able than I, or that have more money; but after considering several of the gadget options out there, I finally just velcroed the door opener on the inside of the left pocket. I flip it open and hit the button with no problems.

I do something similar and just as simple. I keep my garage door remote in the right fairing pocket. I just pop the pocket door open with the key knob that I made and push the button on the remote. Absolutely NO added expense OR wiring.

Nothing against those who go for more elaborate and costly solutions, but I believe in the "keep it simple" motto.

[fredfirefighter]

yep that works great for me also.

[jmohme]

I have found that this is by far the easiest solution to a garage door opener.

I have tried that one myself, but the onlyvthing my horn button seems to activate is my wife's middle finger.

[jmohme]

I avoided messing with the bikes wiring and went this way.
I've got a Liftmaster Model Garage Door opener with an extra remote.



So I found the two contacts on the back of the circuit board that if you short across,
it makes the door open and I soldered two wires to these contacts.



I found this waterproof momentary contact switch at a local boat supply place.



I have a center storage box on my 2012 and
thought I'd mount the opener in there with some velcro
and just run the wires out to underneath the center shelter top piece with
the switch on the side of the top shelter piece.
So this is how I put it together.

Very nicely done!

[Pizza Man]

I have a extra one in my left fairing pocket. Easy to use for opening the garage door and it's out sight.

[Solidbob]

I have two opener Buttons on one remote and it lays right there in the LH Pocket til its needed..... 1 - Gate 1 - Door

[Tank]

I've been keeping my remote in the left pocket also but I'm looking for a way to activate the door without taking my hand off the grip. Flash to pass may be the way I'll have to go. Being a cheap a&&, I was trying to come up with a way to use the remote I already have.

[Yellowbird]

I also have my remote in my left pocket would love to solder it to a button some were or even to my CB control buttons. But my soldering skills just aren't up to it, tried many times just something i can't a hang of.

[grayelky]

I followed a route very similar to okiedoc. I also used a weatherproof momentary switch, but I put my remote in a plastic bag and secured it above the air take on the right side, and installed my switch on the right side panel where some will put a volt meter. It is out of my way, yet still has easy access. I put in a fresh battery, which is now 2 years old and heading to my next Wing. My remote uses a 12 volt battery, and I am giving consideration to wiring it to the Wings electrical system, so I can literally forget about it until I want to use it.

[Westdc]

Any late model 2002 & above -Junk Auto parts -you can use the (homelink) buttons from the Donor car and mount it on the bike - all you need is to add power to the switch

[Papa smurf2]

So, am I missing something? On your garage door remote, You soldered on 2 wires, attached it to button switch. Ummmmm, why not just just the remote and press its button?

[OkieDoc]

So, am I missing something? On your garage door remote, You soldered on 2 wires, attached it to button switch. Ummmmm, why not just just the remote and press its button?

Remote is dry and secure in a locked storage compartment and waterproof switch is flush and easily accesable on the topshelter, was my reason for doing it.