Damn Garage Door...

[bobhamlin]

Originally Posted by wesingram

Not to over simplify the problem, but why not just buy another remote opener? Just leave it with the bike or in a windshield bag or something similar. Just my $.02.

Wes

I agree. I carry a keychain remote that has both doors programmed. I keep the remote in my driving jacket. I can push the big button through the pocket. I got my bckup at Lowes or Home Depot. Whereever they sell your garage door opener.

[glwilson]

I just have my wife open the garage door... and fetch the beer.

(I am going to be shot for that comment)

[ringadingh]

I attached my opener to the fairing with a piece of velcro, you may find a convenient spot to do something similar.

[macmac]

Never had any fancy door on any garage, but if you want there is room behind the tank under the seat on the left side. I tie wrapped a passing lamp switch there 2 years ago, and it is still there.

One of these days I'll re-locate it to my left thumb. The one I use has a blue led light, but unless the lights are on no one sees the switch. No drilling nuthin'.

[reaper]

What about using one of the handle bar mounted switch housings with a momentary push button running to the controller? just my $0.05 (used to be 2 cents but w/inflation...)

[Todd]

I bought one of these at Sturgis.....



found here:

http://handlebarclips.com/

Very simple design that makes you bang your head on the wall and say "Why didn't I come up with that" ....but it holds a cell phone with a belt clip nicely so you dont have to worry about it coming off while riding and also will double nicely to hold my garage door opener with a visor clip on it.

[dandolfn]

I am just getting really sick of having to take the door opener out of my car, put it in my pocket, carry with me the whole day, etc.



http://www.amazon.com/Carper-Chain-G...6936261&sr=8-1

I bought this little remote from Amazon.com that I just keep on my keychain along with my house keys and car keys.

When I leave or come home, I just have to reach in my pocket. Don't even have to take it out.

I'm missing out on the satisfaction of a job well done, but it didn't require any work either.

:-)

[duneseven]

My opener remote is slid under the neck cover with buttons exposed been their 700+ miles it is a little bit of a hassle to access but not to bad. no fishing in bags or pockets

[schoeney]

Thanks Don + Cory

[bfancett]

The gadget link is what I was looking for. I will have to go out and buy another gargage door opener, and I assume to hardware store will have the push button. I should have just about everything else that I need to do the job.

Thanks for the input. I will post a picture of mine when I am finished with it.

Thanks,

Brian

[barrynfla]

I have a pocket on my tank bib and just keep it in there. No problem getting to it at all.

[dhomoney]

I do the same Barry.

[macmac]

Todd, that is almost what I use to clip the green house walls with.. The conduit is smaller than 1 inch of course for a 10x 10 plastic tent, but the clips can be made of 1 inch gray plastic conduit and cutting a section out so it pops over the bar anywhere you want can be done.

I don't have a clue how a garage door opener is made, but if it can be riveted, screwed or glued to a clip the problem should be a done deal.

The conduit can be painted...

If that rig spins on the bar any you can use self sticking windiw insulation which comes in black to gag it up.

[gghost]

I followed Gadget's plan for wiring. When it came to mounting the switch and the remote, I just wanted the switch mounted up high. Since I already had a box for the light & horn switches plus for my display, this appeared to be the best fit.