AeroPilot
11-10-2010, 12:51 PM
I am getting tired of opening the garage door, starting the bike and leaving it to warm up in the Alley while I go back to close the door, and walk around the garage. I don't have the budget to get a garage door opener that links with the headlight wiring or other system, so I went the cheap route with a Universal Garage Opener. I'd keep this in my jacket pocket and just reach down fuddle to find the button, and then press it while in my pocket.
I am tired of that too, since I may want to go for a quick ride with a vest instead of an armored jacket,... so where to put this thing? I looked around and found the bottom of the tank was nice and flat and I could conceal the garage opener there! Easy to reach, but also out of view, and not reaching into my pocket or a windshield bag to access.
So here is what I did.
First, I programmed both buttons to match our garage door, so it didn't matter which I pressed the door would work.
Second, installed new battery,.. just in case.
Third, covered the buttons with a piece of plastic bag (ziplock or sandwitch bag), and then electrical taped in place. To cover the remaining seams and joints in the plastic case, I trimmed the electrical tape to width and then wrapped the perimeter nicely to get a good seal.
Fourth, Fit Industrial Strength Velcro, loop piece, on the back of the opener, making sure to have access to the screws to remove the case.
Lastly, I fit a matching hook Velcro to the underside of the fuel tank, on the left side, just ahead of the seat. The depth of the tank as it terminates with a reveal, and the space behind is perfect for the opener to be hidden.
Go Ride. 52 miles today, still sitting under there nice and strong.
I am tired of that too, since I may want to go for a quick ride with a vest instead of an armored jacket,... so where to put this thing? I looked around and found the bottom of the tank was nice and flat and I could conceal the garage opener there! Easy to reach, but also out of view, and not reaching into my pocket or a windshield bag to access.
So here is what I did.
First, I programmed both buttons to match our garage door, so it didn't matter which I pressed the door would work.
Second, installed new battery,.. just in case.
Third, covered the buttons with a piece of plastic bag (ziplock or sandwitch bag), and then electrical taped in place. To cover the remaining seams and joints in the plastic case, I trimmed the electrical tape to width and then wrapped the perimeter nicely to get a good seal.
Fourth, Fit Industrial Strength Velcro, loop piece, on the back of the opener, making sure to have access to the screws to remove the case.
Lastly, I fit a matching hook Velcro to the underside of the fuel tank, on the left side, just ahead of the seat. The depth of the tank as it terminates with a reveal, and the space behind is perfect for the opener to be hidden.
Go Ride. 52 miles today, still sitting under there nice and strong.