Garage Door Opener

Netnorske · 02-23-2011, 10:00 PM

I was getting tired of getting on and off the bike just to punch in the code on the keypad, so I scooted over to Sears and bought a nice little opener button. I synced it to the garage door motor and put a nice little patch of hook and loop material on the back. I had already scouted out the perfect spot....on the inside of the windshield bracketry on the right metal upright.

Before pushing it into place...I double checked and made sure the thing worked....and it did. I pushed it into it's new home, hit the button again and.....NOTHIN'. WTF....??? I tried again with no luck. I pulled it off the Velcro and it worked great. I then moved it around and tried several locations. I found that anytime it was against metal it would not work.....against the plexiglas or plastic it worked fine.

I ended up moving it to the inside center of the windscreen just under the metal cross piece behind the front Vulcan Logo. It's fine there....but now I have this extra piece of hook material on the metal part....

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cactusjack · 02-23-2011, 10:04 PM

I have a little key fob that opens the door to the motorcycle garage. I hit the button as I'm getting ready to turn in my driveway and I can cruise right into the garage.

AlabamaNomadRider · 02-23-2011, 10:31 PM

Wish I had that problem to worry about. With a carport I just drive the bike in. Would rather have to open a garage door though.

**ringadingh** · 02-23-2011, 10:43 PM

I have a door opener fastened in my fairing, its one of the first things I added to the bike. I wouldn't be without it.

**biscuitsngravy** · 02-23-2011, 10:45 PM

For garage door opener placement, I used the idea from Gadget's website:

http://www.gadgetjq.com/gdremote.htm

I works just fine, but I have a hard time finding the button with a gloved hand while zooming closer and closer to the garage door! I may place it somewhere more convenient.

Dave · 02-23-2011, 10:51 PM

Why not use a model that works off the horn button?

**Idaho** · 02-23-2011, 10:55 PM

Mine is in my windshield bag.

**ringadingh** · 02-23-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Why not use a model that works off the horn button?

Only works when theres someone home, And I work nights, I don't think my neighbours would care for it.

rickyboy · 02-23-2011, 11:10 PM

I also went with gadget's idea.
Works like a "hot damn""

elvis · 02-23-2011, 11:17 PM

My ignition key and garage gate fob are on the same ring and I keep the ring in my MC jacket pocket. When I need to open the gate, I pressed on the fob without even taking out of my pocket. It works for me, no need for anything else because I always ride in my MC jacket, the right pocket is for the key ring and the left for camera....

rickyboy · 02-23-2011, 11:33 PM

I know what you mean E..... ....... "no need for anything else because I always ride in my MC jacket, the right pocket is for the key ring" ....... I never ride without my bike and the button is always right there on the left side cover.

Stay warm up there my friend and tip one for me.

blackdogbrian · 02-24-2011, 12:58 AM

nice photos Ricky - One of these years' I am going to get around to wiring it into the bike, but till now i use elvis's method.... it's in the left brest pocket of my jacket and I can hit it while riding up.
I never ride without the coat so no issue.

But, that's not as sexy as another button on the old girl....

ballast · 02-24-2011, 01:22 PM

Kris, my guess is that the signal sender is right under your velcro so you are sending it straight into the metal. It's physics or biology or something we didn't pay attention to in school.

Rickyboy...where did you get the button?

rickyboy · 02-24-2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ballast

Kris, my guess is that the signal sender is right under your velcro so you are sending it straight into the metal. It's physics or biology or something we didn't pay attention to in school.

Rickyboy...where did you get the button?

Were we suppose to pay attention in school?? Great now I find out! ::)

I got the waterproof button at an electronic store. Not Radio Shack either. You'll probably have to go to a specialty store that deals with this kind of thing. I just happened across one here in Langley.

It really didn't take long to do "blackdog". Once you have the water proof button. I tried what I thought would be a "water proof enough" button ,.... but no not water proof enough. I also heat shrunk the wires. make sure you make the hole for the button a little smaller than the button it's self. Get er done!!

**biscuitsngravy** · 02-24-2011, 05:22 PM

I got my button at Radio Shack.

02-23-2011, 10:00 PM	#1
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Garage Door Opener I was getting tired of getting on and off the bike just to punch in the code on the keypad, so I scooted over to Sears and bought a nice little opener button. I synced it to the garage door motor and put a nice little patch of hook and loop material on the back. I had already scouted out the perfect spot....on the inside of the windshield bracketry on the right metal upright. Before pushing it into place...I double checked and made sure the thing worked....and it did. I pushed it into it's new home, hit the button again and.....NOTHIN'. WTF....??? I tried again with no luck. I pulled it off the Velcro and it worked great. I then moved it around and tried several locations. I found that anytime it was against metal it would not work.....against the plexiglas or plastic it worked fine. I ended up moving it to the inside center of the windscreen just under the metal cross piece behind the front Vulcan Logo. It's fine there....but now I have this extra piece of hook material on the metal part.... :(" title="" border="0"/>. I guess the metal affects the signal.... :-/. __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-23-2011, 10:04 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Garage Door Opener I have a little key fob that opens the door to the motorcycle garage. I hit the button as I'm getting ready to turn in my driveway and I can cruise right into the garage. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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02-23-2011, 10:31 PM	#3
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Garage Door Opener Wish I had that problem to worry about. With a carport I just drive the bike in. Would rather have to open a garage door though. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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02-23-2011, 10:43 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Garage Door Opener I have a door opener fastened in my fairing, its one of the first things I added to the bike. I wouldn't be without it. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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02-23-2011, 10:45 PM	#5
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Garage Door Opener For garage door opener placement, I used the idea from Gadget's website: http://www.gadgetjq.com/gdremote.htm I works just fine, but I have a hard time finding the button with a gloved hand while zooming closer and closer to the garage door! I may place it somewhere more convenient. __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-23-2011, 10:51 PM	#6
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Garage Door Opener Why not use a model that works off the horn button?
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02-23-2011, 10:55 PM	#7
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Garage Door Opener Mine is in my windshield bag. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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02-23-2011, 11:10 PM	#9
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Garage Door Opener I also went with gadget's idea. Works like a "hot damn"" __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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02-23-2011, 11:17 PM	#10
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	Garage Door Opener My ignition key and garage gate fob are on the same ring and I keep the ring in my MC jacket pocket. When I need to open the gate, I pressed on the fob without even taking out of my pocket. It works for me, no need for anything else because I always ride in my MC jacket, the right pocket is for the key ring and the left for camera....
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02-23-2011, 11:33 PM	#11
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Garage Door Opener I know what you mean E..... ....... "no need for anything else because I always ride in my MC jacket, the right pocket is for the key ring" ....... I never ride without my bike and the button is always right there on the left side cover. Stay warm up there my friend and tip one for me. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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02-24-2011, 12:58 AM	#12
blackdogbrian Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 384	Garage Door Opener nice photos Ricky - One of these years' I am going to get around to wiring it into the bike, but till now i use elvis's method.... it's in the left brest pocket of my jacket and I can hit it while riding up. I never ride without the coat so no issue. But, that's not as sexy as another button on the old girl.... __________________ Cheers, Brian 2004 1500fi - Blue and Grey Ultra Nomad - In progress CMC#12065 - Edmonton
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02-24-2011, 01:22 PM	#13
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	Garage Door Opener Kris, my guess is that the signal sender is right under your velcro so you are sending it straight into the metal. It's physics or biology or something we didn't pay attention to in school. Rickyboy...where did you get the button? __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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02-24-2011, 05:22 PM	#15
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	Garage Door Opener I got my button at Radio Shack. __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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