Looking for Info on how to do an Inexpensive Garage door opener Mod on an 07 SG?
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Austin Tx
I was going to use the acces switch, but didn't like how it was eathier on or off. You can order (for around $20) a Screamin Eagle ultra tourpack lock switch (it's a momentary switch) and put it in one of the blanks. Two wires into it and then soldered to the back of your remote as shown on another post. Saves you from having to drill anything and it looks perfectly factory. Did it on my 08 and now on my 09 SG
+1 on this... I used the SE switch. To add to it, the remote I wired it to was a three button remote. Since the switch rocks both directions, I wired down to one button and up to another button. This allows me to open both garage doors with the use of a single button.
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
Like some others here I took an old visor-mounted remote and wired it through a Radio Shack momentary switch mounted on my fairing insert (last switch on left):
It's been in use now for 12 years on this and my previous bike. I'm using one 9V battery which have been lasting about six years each, but I've been reluctant to try connecting to a 12V source. Has anyone done this? I've tried to find a way to reduce 12V to 9V but haven't come up with a solution, but with the battery life I'm getting I'm not too worried about it.
It's been in use now for 12 years on this and my previous bike. I'm using one 9V battery which have been lasting about six years each, but I've been reluctant to try connecting to a 12V source. Has anyone done this? I've tried to find a way to reduce 12V to 9V but haven't come up with a solution, but with the battery life I'm getting I'm not too worried about it.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Ontario, Canada
Excellent idea! Thank you. I followed your lead and just completed my own... same install. Hung the remote on a harness up under the fairing. Works great!.
Like some others here I took an old visor-mounted remote and wired it through a Radio Shack momentary switch mounted on my fairing insert (last switch on left):
It's been in use now for 12 years on this and my previous bike. I'm using one 9V battery which have been lasting about six years each, but I've been reluctant to try connecting to a 12V source. Has anyone done this? I've tried to find a way to reduce 12V to 9V but haven't come up with a solution, but with the battery life I'm getting I'm not too worried about it.
It's been in use now for 12 years on this and my previous bike. I'm using one 9V battery which have been lasting about six years each, but I've been reluctant to try connecting to a 12V source. Has anyone done this? I've tried to find a way to reduce 12V to 9V but haven't come up with a solution, but with the battery life I'm getting I'm not too worried about it.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Reseda, CA
Super cheap way-I put the remote in my jacket pocket and activate it before I hit the drive way. Works every time, no tools required and still easy to replace the battery. Better still, if I'm riding with my OL, she gets to be useful for a change, it gives her a sense of accomplishment.
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Road Master
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Well I stole one of the ideas from above and modified it a bit. My remote is 12v, I installed a jumper on the remote so the switch is always on then attached the power lead to the 12v accessory switch wire under the fairing and ran the ground to ground. There is really no reason to have power running to the switch when not using it so when I flip on my acc switch it triggers the garage door. Zip tied everything in place and buttoned it back up. Maybe took 1 1/2 hours but it was very easy and works perfectly.
Road Captain
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From: Alberta Canada
Road Master
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From: Ormond Beach, FL
I used velcro tape and stuck it on the back of a small key chain remote, I then stuck it under the black housing on the left side, can not see it. I then just reach up with my finger and activate it with or without gloves, I programed all three buttons so it does not matter whitch one I hit. works great, I can pull it off to change the battery.
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From: NW Arkansas
Hi, Ive done numerous serches and come up with guys that have done it but no How too's, I have an 07 Sg, Would like to convert the 2nd Assecorie swith or something easy I have a very bad back and reaching to open the door while holding up my bike is becoming hard to do.I know get my lazy *** off the bike, But for someone with a bad back that becomes a chore also. Thanks ahead for the Ideas, Imputs,Etc. You guys have come thru everytime I ask and From someone new to the HD Family, I can honestly say that I really appreciate it. TODD
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Ontario, Canada
A little different idea. If you can get close enough to the door to open it and not get off the bike, why not get one of those wireless keypads, mount it about head high on the wall next to the door or on the door frame. Then when you ride up, you just punch in your code. It would come in handy at other times as well.