HowTo: Remote Garage Door Opener

[rjinaz86323]

I got a universal remote and used velcro to mount by gas filler. Top left button opens the gate at the end of our driveway and the top right opens the shop door where the Spyder gets parked. Still leaves me with a couple of more buttons that I can use in the future for something.

 

[K80Shooter]

where did you find the water proof momentary switch that matches Spyder switches ?

Not sure what you have for a ride, but most kits come with the switch. Did you check out our vendors?

 

[FrogmanDave]

where did you find the water proof momentary switch that matches Spyder switches ?

My switch came with my Mo-Door kit I bought from SlingMods. I highly doubt it is water proof.

 

[ThreeWheels]

I was browsing Lamonster I believe and saw they had a garage door opener for the bike. I thought that was a good idea but they were always out of stock every time I looked. So I decided to make one myself. Found a water proof momentary switch that matches my Spyder switches. Got an extra remote for my garage door opener. I also got a dc to dc converter to convert the 12 volts to 3 volts so I did noy have to replace the battery and the remote would only work with the key on but decided against using it for now since I placed it where I can get to it easy.

Very nice. I did something similar on mine. The only difference is my CDO (that's OCD with the letters in correct alphabetic order) forced me to use an OEM switch. I used a windshield switch to get the momentary contact and colored in the windshield graphic. That way it has the arrows on it and it's also lit at night. I won't bother you with photos unless someone asks.

 

[FrogmanDave]

I used a windshield switch to get the momentary contact and colored in the windshield graphic. That way it has the arrows on it and it's also lit at night.

Awesome idea! Very nice.

 

[MonPaul]

I just put my OEM opener in the glove box .... KISS .... but you did a nice job ..... Mike :thumbup:

They also make small ones that fit on a keychain. Hit 2 buttons and they are programmed! Here is one for my liftmaster but they have others depending on what color your learn button is.https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B091CMPJNW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[GreggL]

I had the Mo-Door on the wife’s 2018 RT Limited; correct me if I’m wrong but Mo-Door does not yet make one that matches the 2022 switch style. I too am interested in where you got your matching switch. I need one with two momentary contacts to operate two devices.

 

[ThreeWheels]

Very nice. I did something similar on mine. The only difference is my CDO (that's OCD with the letters in correct alphabetic order) forced me to use an OEM switch. I used a windshield switch to get the momentary contact and colored in the windshield graphic. That way it has the arrows on it and it's also lit at night. I won't bother you with photos unless someone asks.

I had the Mo-Door on the wife’s 2018 RT Limited; correct me if I’m wrong but Mo-Door does not yet make one that matches the 2022 switch style. I too am interested in where you got your matching switch. I need one with two momentary contacts to operate two devices.

OK, OK. So I posted a photo after all............
The OEM windshield switch has lights, and the up and down positions are separate momentary switches that can be wired to different devices.

I may relocate the switches so the two heating devices are in the center of the console, with the two up and down switches to the upper left and upper right.

I couldn't stand it so I wound up relocating the switches.

 

[Peteoz]

OK, OK. So I posted a photo after all............
The OEM switch has lights, and the up and down positions are separate momentary switches that can be wired to different devices.

I may relocate the switches so the two heating devices are in the center of the console, with the two up and down switches to the upper left and upper right.

Looks very slick, ThreeWheels :thumbup:

Pete

 

[HastingsRider]

GreggL, Mo-Door does not sell one. I spoke with them and they told me that sling mods put together a Mo-Door option w/switch for the 2020+ Spyder RT Limited's. I just purchased one.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

How cool would it be to wire it in to the PTT switch!

If you're adventurous, and have good dexterity to cut and solder PC board circuit traces, you can tap into the PTT switch. It can be done, but don't expect it to be a piece of cake.

 

[linguine]

me too...no over-engineering for me:agree:

 

[cruisinTX]

Nice job! If I'm ever down to one vehicle other than my car, I may do that. Right now I would have to buy too many extra openers.

 

[GreggL]

HastingsRider,

Thanks - a little late on this reply for sure! Saw the Slingmods one, but just talked to EJ at Mo-Door about doing me up one that will open my garage door and driveway gate with a 2-position toggle. Might be pricey but they think they can do it. I'll keep everyone posted.

 

[KAMJAM]

I was going to install a mo-door unit with the rocker switch but need that spot for something else. I ended up installing the universal motorcycle unit from mo-door on our RT's. They are waterproof and don't "stick out" at all, the switch is small ribbon/compression switch which blends right in and the power supply is internal, no need for any additional wiring.

https://www.mo-door.com/store/p_3048808/mo-door-micro-waterproof-switch

Ken

 

[Spyderman2018]

Agree with just put a remote opener in the glove box. Mine is the aftermarket "2 door" opener type (I think Chamberlin brand) bought at home depot.

Yup. I just velcroed mine to the cupped out area on the handlebar assembly. If it starts to Rain, I just pull it off & put it in my pocket. Simple.

 

[ghunter1155]

I have a Tailwind automatic garage door opener and bought sensors about the size of an apple air tag and put them in each vehicle and programmed it to open and close the door as I leave or approach the garage.

 

[GreggL]

Well, almost a year later, 2 remotes and cash sent, and not a peep from Mo-Door. Either they're out of business or not interested in customer service because my calls and emails go unanswered. So, never again will I do business with Mo-Door! Can't believe they ghosted me after such excellent initial contact and conversation last July.

Screw 'em...I bought one of these (same as my golf cart) and am going to modify the blank switch to make it fit in that spot. Plenty of room in there even if you move the blank to the upper right spot so that all the heated stuff is switched next to each other (great idea BTW).

https://www.amazon.com/GENHLBP1-Wireless-Homelink-Tractor-Motorcycle/dp/B077NYF667

 

[acdcking12]

I just put my OEM opener in the glove box .... KISS .... but you did a nice job ..... Mike :thumbup:

I put mine in the glove box too. But used velcro so it is on the lid of the glove box.

 

[racoon]

I have two openers for my garage door, but after a lightning strike in my front yard a few years ago, and a somewhat expensive visit from the garage door company, I only have one opener that works.

I thought I was going to have to "share" the opener between my Spyder and the Honda Ridgeline I usually drive, but while reading the garage door opener manual in order to attempt to program the second remote I discovered that my garage door opener is Homelink capable, and so is my Honda Ridgeline.

I still went ahead and tried to program the second remote, including replacing the battery in both remotes, but it didn't work.
Configuring the garage door opener to communicate with the Ridgeline was a bit of a pain, since it requires going back and forth between the buttons in the Ridgeline and buttons on the garage door opener.
I ended up placing a step ladder next to the Ridgeline and leaving the passenger door open. I did the button pushes in the Ridgeline, stepped out and up and did the button pushes on the garage door opener, rinse and repeat several times, and now the button in the Ridgeline works!

So the one working remote is in the glove box of my Spyder.
I like the idea @acdcking12 suggested, of velcroing the remote to the inside of the glove box lid.