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I was afraid to ask. 
Cruzr Joe
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tire pressure monitoring system
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FOBO is a company that makes a fairly cool tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for various vehicles. You attach a monitor to each of your tire's valve stem, and through a Bluetooth app, you are able to monitor the pressure of each tire with your smart phone. They have an application for the Spyder, which I ordered and received today.
I had a pretty heated discussion about TPMS with Finless in another thread. He convinced me to try this, and I'm glad he did.
Here's their website:
http://www.fobobikesales.com
Pam
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This:
And this after 6 months:
Bob
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How is that compared to the one for the Garmin 590?
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Were these not the units someone posted about a while back warning not to install these on rubber valve stems?
 2014 Cognac RT Limited #185 (destroyed in T-Bone wreck 3/21/2014)
 2014 Cognac RT Limited #5333 (replacement 5/16/2014)
 2018 Champagne RT Limited #1002 (traded 1/31/2018)
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 Originally Posted by krazykat
Were these not the units someone posted about a while back warning not to install these on rubber valve stems?
Why would you not install these on rubber stems? Explain please.
Pam
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Apparently it had to do with centrifugal force forcing valve stem to flex at highway speeds causing leakage and eventual failure. Please watch carefully!
2014 Cognac RT Limited #185 (destroyed in T-Bone wreck 3/21/2014)
2014 Cognac RT Limited #5333 (replacement 5/16/2014)
2018 Champagne RT Limited #1002 (traded 1/31/2018)
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I also did some on-line research a while back and found one of these systems (I can't remember which brand) had installation instructions that specifically said not to install on rubber valve stems. Again, please watch carefully - hope it all works well for you.
2014 Cognac RT Limited #185 (destroyed in T-Bone wreck 3/21/2014)
2014 Cognac RT Limited #5333 (replacement 5/16/2014)
2018 Champagne RT Limited #1002 (traded 1/31/2018)
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Originally Posted by krazykat
Apparently it had to do with centrifugal force forcing valve stem to flex at highway speeds causing leakage and eventual failure. Please watch carefully!
The FOBO sensors are very light, but I will keep an eye on it nonetheless. If it becomes a problem I'll switch to metal stems.
Thanks for the heads up.
Pam
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Installed my FOBO Systems earlier this year and even at 85 mph+ have no noticeable vibrations that I can attribute to the FOBO sensors nor have I had any pressure loss in any of the three tires.
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Originally Posted by Commander
How is that compared to the one for the Garmin 590?
Main difference is the application, the Garmin TPSM needs a Garmin GPS and cost $65.00 each
The FOBO uses any cell phone (except Windows) with Bluetooth 4.0 and cost Less! so for three units is a lot less.
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Have them on my bike and van lots of miles and no issue.
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I have the FOBO and like the ability to know exact pressure instead of eye balling the tires during pre ride check list
SpyderWalter
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2014 RTS - SE6 Cognac (named Josephine).
FOBO, ShowChrome top rack
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2016 Piaggio MP3 500 ABS/ASR
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*All Three Wheels Alla Lovin' Time
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This looks like a great Christmas present idea for myself  .
2011 Spyder RT Limited (Artie)
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Originally Posted by krazykat
I also did some on-line research a while back and found one of these systems (I can't remember which brand) had installation instructions that specifically said not to install on rubber valve stems. Again, please watch carefully - hope it all works well for you.
My video specifically discusses this. It is not going to be a problem on the Spyder.
Bob
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Does anyone know if I can add 2 additional sensors for my 622 trailer as well? 5 total.
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Originally Posted by Bogie
Does anyone know if I can add 2 additional sensors for my 622 trailer as well? 5 total.
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Yes you can! No problem!
Bob
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2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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Originally Posted by Highwayman2013
They're less money than Lamonster charges if you buy them directly from FOBO. I got mine delivered in less than 5 days after ordering. Just sayin'................
Pam
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Originally Posted by Pampurrs
They're less money than Lamonster charges if you buy them directly from FOBO. I got mine delivered in less than 5 days after ordering. Just sayin'................
Pam
Really? I charge what the manufacture told me to charge and I give free shipping. And they ship from a SpyderLover in Springfield MO so it should get there within two days and we support the product. The US distributor is an old friend of mine from the Valkyrie days and he contacted me about carrying these. He's been selling them on my GL1800 board for years along with some other products we will be bringing to market for the Spyder.
http://www.lamonstergarage.com/fobo-...yder-set-of-3/
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SpyderLovers Founder
I just checked your link and I see where they do charge $145.00 for three. We will adjust our price now and give a $5.00 credit to those who all ready placed the orders and we will still offer free shipping. Thanks for pointing this out, I'll be contacting my guy too. 
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