I have no trunk space left on my RR with my PCIII back there and my SportVue HUD box goin in soon..but thats a killer idea..

 

I give props on that idea. If a Goldwing can keyless entry on the trunk and saddle bags why not a F4I. Laziness is the mother of ingenuity.

 

most alarms have an extra relay option that you could use as a remote trunk release just like a car if you wanted to get real fancy with it

 

it has a trunk?

 

hahahahahaha[8D]

 

when did my f4i get a trunk? i have an extra small glove box that fits gloves, and an owners manual

good write up though, i might consider doing it in a couple months

 

I'll definately have to do this with my bike...probably wire the release to an alarm relay so it can be operated with the remote. Handy since my bike was stolen then recovered and I'm really not looking forward to having to change all the locks to make the key match.

 

i did this mod with a solenoid kit i found on ebay for 20 bucks. it works great! the only problem is that i cant find a hot wire that is more than 10 amps that is only on when the ignition is on. the only other wires i found that are fused at 30 amps are the main ign. wires etc that are always hot. mine works but i can blow a fuse if i hold the button on too long... (the solenoid is a 20 amp)
anyone know of a lead (on a 99 F4) that is more than 10 amps and is only hot with the ignition on?????
thanks

 

are these escort release actuators readily available at most junkyards?

 

yes probably..theres tons of those little buggers down in the one i go to