electric hood latch

[ivanlee]

my $9.95 hood release, every thing fit within the cover, solinoid from spal.com. relay and switch from napa auto parts, total cost under $20.00

[Bob Denman]

That's a slick idea! (Wiring it in so that it ain't hot all the time probably would be a good idea...)

[Roger]

the one from tricled the key must be on other wise why would you need it. when you shut the bike off i believe you have about 15 seconds to use it other wise you have to use the key or just turn the key on. you do not have to start the bike. Do you have enough room under their to unplug the computer connector?

[pjp623]

the one from tricled the key must be on other wise why would you need it. when you shut the bike off i believe you have about 15 seconds to use it other wise you have to use the key or just turn the key on. you do not have to start the bike. Do you have enough room under their to unplug the computer connector?

That is correct, I've done that mod and found it a very easy install. Plenty of room to unplug and replug the computor connector.
Best of all, no more hassles when Shirley decides that there's something she absolutely has to have or forgot to put in the trunk as we're warming up the and getting ready to go.

[Firefly]

Nice job!

I bought some parts awhile ago to do this but never got around to it---- back on my list of things to do--- but I'll wire mine as HOT all the time so I can open the trunk without power to the bike-- will just put the switch in a more inconspicuous place.

[wyliec]

the one from tricled the key must be on other wise why would you need it. when you shut the bike off i believe you have about 15 seconds to use it other wise you have to use the key or just turn the key on. you do not have to start the bike. Do you have enough room under their to unplug the computer connector?

I've got the one from tricled and the ignition does not have to be on to activate the release. I wired mine to the PC-8 (unswitched circuit) and I have the switch hidden (somewhat). Guess what; if someone wants to get into the trunk, they will.

I have it wired so the switch is always active in case I accidentally forget to take the key out of my coat and put the coat in the trunk.

[pjp623]

I have it wired so the switch is always active in case I accidentally forget to take the key out of my coat and put the coat in the trunk.[/QUOTE]

That's not a bad idea.

[ameobe]

Very nice clean install.

I bought a trunk release with a key fob, will be able to open the trunk any time as long as I have the remote. (if I ever get around to installing it)

[Diggittt]

Very nice clean install.

I bought a trunk release with a key fob, will be able to open the trunk any time as long as I have the remote. (if I ever get around to installing it)

which setup did you purchase? i like the key fob idea

Thanks,

Diggittt

[Roger]

I've got the one from tricled and the ignition does not have to be on to activate the release. I wired mine to the PC-8 (unswitched circuit) and I have the switch hidden (somewhat). Guess what; if someone wants to get into the trunk, they will.

I have it wired so the switch is always active in case I accidentally forget to take the key out of my coat and put the coat in the trunk.

I thought about that but when i take my bike on getaways i sometimes bring my laptop and lock it in there.

[boborgera]

Guess what; if someone wants to get into the trunk, they will.
.

All they have to do is pull up on the top edge of the trunk,
A bad guy doesn't care if he brakes the plastic.
Besides Locks only keep honest people out.

[Firefly]

All they have to do is pull up on the top edge of the trunk,
A bad guy doesn't care if he brakes the plastic.
Besides Locks only keep honest people out.