how about this switch for the garage door mod?
#11
04-02-2011 | 12:14 PM
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Thats the way mine is done, BUT something else to think about. When you normally switch from high to low you are riding and not pulling on the clutch lever. For me, when pulling in the drive way, my left hand is holding the clutch lever and its quite a stretch to operate the high/lo switch. Got tired of stretching the lig in my thumb and now stop and shift to neutral before opening the door.
#12
04-02-2011 | 12:18 PM
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Thats the way mine is done, BUT something else to think about. When you normally switch from high to low you are riding and not pulling on the clutch lever. For me, when pulling in the drive way, my left hand is holding the clutch lever and its quite a stretch to operate the high/lo switch. Got tired of stretching the lig in my thumb and now stop and shift to neutral before opening the door.
#14
04-02-2011 | 05:52 PM
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Here is the one I ordered. $3.95 with the rubber cover.
Little Pushbutton Momentary Switch (5A) Tall
Small push button momentary ON switch with rubber cover and 12cm (4 1/2") leads. Leads are 4.5" (11.5 cm).
Fits in a 3/8" (9 mm) hole.
NOTE: This switch will fit panels up to 5mm in thickness.
It is about the third or fourth product down.
http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/El.../switches.html
They have both momentary and on / off. Make sure you get the momentary for the garage door mod.
Little Pushbutton Momentary Switch (5A) Tall
Small push button momentary ON switch with rubber cover and 12cm (4 1/2") leads. Leads are 4.5" (11.5 cm).
Fits in a 3/8" (9 mm) hole.
NOTE: This switch will fit panels up to 5mm in thickness.
It is about the third or fourth product down.
http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/El.../switches.html
They have both momentary and on / off. Make sure you get the momentary for the garage door mod.
#15
04-02-2011 | 06:02 PM
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I've used this $3 switch from Radio Shack for several years and it has worked fine, jury-rigged to an old remote I had lying around. I've been in rain numerous times, but try to keep water off the dash and gauges when possible. Not rated waterproof and thus might not survive pressure-washing, although nobody should spray water in that location anyway.
Last edited by iclick; 04-02-2011 at 06:19 PM.
#16
04-02-2011 | 06:21 PM
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Here's another idea for you. Order HD switch 71764-07 it's meant for SE electronic lock saddlebags but this is a momentary switch and works great for garage door opener. Since you have a SG you'll have a empty switch slot to mount it in. Switch is beside Spot switch.
Last edited by acchd; 04-03-2011 at 12:03 PM.
#17
04-02-2011 | 06:41 PM
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04-02-2011 | 06:46 PM
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#20
04-02-2011 | 07:24 PM
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"fwiw, it doesn't have to be a momentary switch."
Good point. If you leave it on the "on" position the remote will just keep broadcasting a signal. If it is not wired direct it could run down the remote's battery. But in the high beam switch so could running on High beam. I went with the momentary button.
Good point. If you leave it on the "on" position the remote will just keep broadcasting a signal. If it is not wired direct it could run down the remote's battery. But in the high beam switch so could running on High beam. I went with the momentary button.