Garage Door remote mod

[zukracer]

I've not seen this and had one other member ask me to post on it...so here goes.

I've made a very very simple mod that allows me to open/close my garage door with out getting off the bike.  All you need is a factory remote programmed to work with your door, some wire, double sided tape (3M works best) and a simple switch.  I think this entire mod cost about $1.50.  I've attached a few pics to give you an idea of whats involved, but I didnt take any when I actually did this on my bike

These should get you the basic concept though...

 

[zukracer]

Pop the cover off your remote control unit and locate the button you would like to control. You could do multiple buttons if you needed to, however you'd need a different switch than what I used. You should be able to figure out where to solder the wires to by looking at the greenboard. I've pointed out the ones I used on mine, you will need to check yours to make sure. Simply solder the pos and neg connections to the existing solder points for the button you are controlling.

 

[zukracer]

Then you'll need to close the remote back up, the craftsman unit I had already had a hole in it, so I routed my wires out of that hole. Otherwise you'll need to drill a small hole and route the wires back out that way.

 

[zukracer]

I actually wanted to mount this switch on above my starter button (in that blank space) but decided to hide it down on the inside of the upper left fairing cover.  

At this point however you'll need to figure out where you want to mount the switch.  I used a $.30 momentary switch I got at Radio Shack, but you could use something more fancy if you wanted, but it has to be a momentary switch.  I simply drilled a small hole in the plastic, test fit the switch, the soldered the wires up to it.  After that I pushed the switch in the hole and placed the nut on it to hold it tight, then used the 3M tape to hold the actual remote to the bottom of the black fairing cover piece and sorta wedged it in over top of the air intake tube.  It has stayed dry and never given me one problem.

Very simple 20 min mod that makes coming and going a dream for anyone with a garage  

IMPORTANT -- Make sure to test where you are going to put the button.  You'll want to make sure you are comfortable with its location



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[fstbusa]

thats pretty cool.... although I have no automatic garage door.... damn I need to get a better garage.

 

[T5eater]

Thanks for posting this zukracer, I just might have to put it to use.

 

[mctrull]

That is a good idea! Kind of like the Bat Cave, lol!

 

[dezzy7]

Glad to see you posted the mod.. It was real impressive to to see it work ..and it cheaper than a ticket

(inside joke)

 

[fstbusa]

let us in on the joke

 

[zukracer]

so there is a road behind my house that is pretty straight and usually no cops....so one day I'm flying home (~120ish) when I buzz a cop

So when I got to my road, I made the turn and hit the door opener button (about a block away). By the time I got to the driveway the door was up/open and I pulled right in. Hit the button to close the door as I pulled in and was standing on my front porch helmet/jacket off when the cops started showing up everywhere

No ticket but I did ride with my spare helmet for a few days

 

[Haywood]

Great mod! Thanks for posting it..

 

[fstbusa]

so there is a road behind my house that is pretty straight and usually no cops....so one day I'm flying home (~120ish) when I buzz a cop

  So when I got to my road, I made the turn and hit the door opener button (about a block away).  By the time I got to the driveway the door was up/open and I pulled right in.  Hit the button to close the door as I pulled in and was standing on my front porch helmet/jacket off when the cops started showing up everywhere

  No ticket but I did ride with my spare helmet for a few days

you got lucky there!!!!

 

[Rich]

That is a cool mod, to bad I don't have a garage door opener.

 

[Shmoo]

I installed a car alarm on my garage door. I set the vibrate setting to low. All I have to do, is ride up to the door, and hit 9,000 rpm on the busa. Door opens right up, and rolls out the red carpet for me.

 

[Rosco]

I just moved into a new place with security parking. So I don’t have to screw around with a remote I’ve installed a learning remote (just in case I move) the same as zukracer. However I’ve also wired in a 12V sub-miniature relay so that when I flash my pass light the relay keys the required button. Both hands on the bars and no holes in my baby!

Cheers

 

[phatjoe]

dude that is tight i just spent one dead benjamin on that motofx piece and you just did basically the same thing for 97 bucks cheaper. ME DUMB

 

[Rosco]

Mate, your never dumb if you didn't know!

 

[dezzy7]

Zuk thats still one of the coolest mods i've seen!

 

[Truckracer]

This is my next mod.

I love this site....

 

[shenoyp]

Interesting mod... but I have to get a automatic garage door first