I've put one on every bike I've owned~ It's a simple inexpensive procedure that keeps you from having to fumble around for your opener while pullin up to your garage~ This a a write up I did on another forum a long time ago~ I'm sorry, but the pics have long since been deleted from my drive~ It's basically the same as Iceman describes above and works really well... hope it helps some~
Some people have inquired about hooking up a garage door opener switch on the bike, so you don't have to fumble about as you pull into the driveway~ I finally had mine done with much thanks to a riding buddy (Joe)~ I snapped some pics as he went along for those interested in doing the same~ Joe hooked me up with all parts and labor so actual cost of the job is not known~ I believe he mentioned he picked up everything need for around 15$~ That's assuming you can use a door opener you already own~ Otherwise you can find a universal one at Home Depot for around 30$~
Here's a quick run down of the project..
First you need a switch~ Joe found these at Radio Shack and they come in a pack of four~ Two Black and two Red buttons~ You only need one, but can always hook up a friend~
We used basic two pair wire~ Telephone line will work just fine~ You only need two of the wires, though~ Then with a soilder gun and very little soilder...connect the wire to the switch...
My garage door opener is a Genie, but I assume most types have the same basic remote systems~ Joe opened up the 'mote and removed the circiut board from inside~ When looking at the boards top side, you can see the botton for operation~ Flip the board over and you see four soilder connections to this button~ Joe took a multimeter, set it for ohms, and touched these connections (two at a time) while another friend (Jimmy) pushed the button on the front of the board~ Once finding the two contacts needed, he soildered the other end of the wire to the circuit board~ I used the wire conectors so I can still take the 'mote out for use in my truck~
We used the bottom bolt of the brake fluid reservoir for my switch mounting location~
Joe used a bracket strap, and cut it out for just two holes~ One for the switch and one to mount to the bike~ He gave it an oval shape (sorry didn't get pic before mounting) so's not to have any sharp corners on it~ You can shape it and color it as you desire~
Then I used a strip of velcro on the back of the 'mote and mounted under my seat on the right side of the manual/registation/insurance card box~ Again....I used velcro and the wire conectors for easy removal so I can still use this 'mote when driving my truck~ For a more permenant fixture you can use double sided sticky tape, super glue, or whatever works for you~
We ran the wire along the frame right up to the switch position~ It's best to put the wire inside some wire loom (black plastic tubing), which can also be picked up at Radio Shack, for better protection from motor heat and whatnot~
Well there ya have it~ Now you can access your garage at the tip of your thumb without having to dig for the 'mote, stop and get off the bike, or whatever~ Please excuse any typos in this write up~ I hope this will help those of you looking to do the same~
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