By "crapping it up" I mean no offense to the true farklers out there. Just a term I use for what I do!
I finally added what is probably the best addition I've had on any motorcycle -- a garage door opener. Don't really know what took me so long. I had one on my last bike and wouldn't be without one. I'm not thrilled with the installation but I'll change it sooner or later. Momentary switch from Eastern Beaver (Electrical Connections sells it, too, but it's a lot more expensive), opener speaks for itself. I found the switch contacts in the opener, removed the switch and soldered wires across the contacts so when the switch is closed it triggers the door. It's a fun and easy project and makes life much easier.
Now to mount that GiVi topcase and get an AirHawk and I'll be done (except for getting the intercom up and running...)
I keep honking the horn so that the Bride will open the door (like I've seen on the net), but I think that she just forwards the honks to her attorney. At least that's what she says she does with them. All I know is that the door doesn't open like it should. I've searched the forum and found no help; any suggestions would be appreciated.
Doug
Plea bargaining does have its advantages.
'08 12R
'79 CBX
'74 CB750
The "Flash 2 Pass" device (http://www.f2ptechnologies.com) is the most elegant and secure solution to the garage door problem. I put the transmitter in the headlight shell.
Just flash your high beams twice and the door opens.
I have been using a key chain remote for a couple years now. I can hit the button while it is still in my pants pocket (as long as it is facing the right way...) They cost anywheres from 15-25 bucks ussually.
09 Alpine White R1200R: Touring windshield, BMW panniers, Sargent Low seat, Throttlemeister.
Matt G.
I bought an extra transmitter for my door and keep it my jacket pocket button out. I tap my jacket as I roll up the house and the door opens. Plus, it is not tied to one bike and I never forget it.
Scott
Scott Schifer, Torrance CA.
1988 K75 Low Seat
2009 R1200R
toomanybikes wrote:The "Flash 2 Pass" device (http://www.f2ptechnologies.com) is the most elegant and secure solution to the garage door problem. I put the transmitter in the headlight shell.
Just flash your high beams twice and the door opens.
I agree; it is a nice solution but I really don't want to cut/tap into any wires on this bike.
As for keeping it in my jacket pocket; that hasn't worked out well for me.
The total cost of this was less than $25 since I had an extra opener from when I bought the doors.
Eventually I will find a better looking and smaller case for the opener circuit board and relocate it. I was in a rush to get this done yesterday.
toomanybikes wrote:The "Flash 2 Pass" device (http://www.f2ptechnologies.com) is the most elegant and secure solution to the garage door problem. I put the transmitter in the headlight shell.
Just flash your high beams twice and the door opens.
+2
rtallent wrote:I agree; it is a nice solution but I really don't want to cut/tap into any wires on this bike.
I have it connected to my auxiliary light circuit since my high-beam is modulated.. (no cutting of the factory wiring harness needed for it.. I'm not a fan of hacking up the factory harness - even though I have a spare on the shelf..)
Works like a charm. Also added transmitters to two of my cars which don't have "HomeLink" transmitters built in.
The transmitter works fine located under the seat of the bike.
Oh - I used to carry a normal remote - first in my tank bag pocket, but I found my fat gut was setting it off as I pulled out the driveway.. leaving the door open (SWMBO wasn't happy about that), then in my front Aerostich pocket - same problem. It now lives at home on a shelf.. the Flash2Pass works well enough I don't bother with the remote anymore.
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Don Eilenberger - NJ Shore
2012 R1200R - I love this bike!
On "Crapping it up.." - a friend has been accusing me of this for years, and that's exactly his term. He obviously doesn't understand Farkling(tm).. He gets quite defensive when I accuse him of the same when he mounts ANYTHING on his bike.
Bob - On the location for your remote behind the windshield.. that's exactly the spot where I mounted my EZPass transponder (painted black it blends in and disappears.) Works fine there, with three heavy tie-wraps around it - it isn't going anywhere. Did that after I lost one from my tank bag map pocket. Got a dedicated MC one - and now don't have to think about or fumble with it.
Don Eilenberger - NJ Shore
2012 R1200R - I love this bike!
On "Crapping it up.." - a friend has been accusing me of this for years, and that's exactly his term. He obviously doesn't understand Farkling(tm).. He gets quite defensive when I accuse him of the same when he mounts ANYTHING on his bike.
Bob - On the location for your remote behind the windshield.. that's exactly the spot where I mounted my EZPass transponder (painted black it blends in and disappears.) Works fine there, with three heavy tie-wraps around it - it isn't going anywhere. Did that after I lost one from my tank bag map pocket. Got a dedicated MC one - and now don't have to think about or fumble with it.
Really, no offense intended on the term. I'm doing it too
Great on idea on the location for the EZPass transponder I have one coming in my near future (see? more crapping it up on my part!) and that sounds ideal. As I said, the garage door opener will be moved, anyway.
Thanks guys. IMHO it's a clean (and not expensive) solution.
Next mod on the way is concerning gear's leverage.
My friend Fabio Ronconi of FR Factory made for me a special part that allows to reduce leverage's movement amplitude (I wish you can understand what I mean...), making shifting faster and more precise.
I'll take advantage from this to get a more "racing feeling": 1st gear UP, all the others DOWN...
I have one coming in my near future (see? more crapping it up on my part!) and that sounds ideal. As I said, the garage door opener will be moved, anyway.
