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TPMS for the cost concious rider.
Hi. I would like to have your recommendations for a TPMS, Tire Pressure Monitoring System for those who are concerned about the cost of riding.
Thanks in Adance.
Eckhard
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I have the FOBO system, pick it up from Lamonster - love it
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I know this is not exactly what you asked. But the most economical way would be not to buy one at all. Checking your tire pressures once a month is not that onerous a chore. IMHO
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Once again, Billy beats me to the punch. I checked my Crapendas once a week and do the same with my Federals and Altmax. I have to add air less frequently with the car tires.
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Nice novelty.....
Most understandable on semi's and transport vehicles. Many cars have them built in now to let you know when a tire is low. When they were introduced for the spyder there were issues and in the end many gave them up. I check tire pressure before any long ryde and it take a whole 3-5 min. Not saying you should not go that route but be prepared to be watching it as it all changes for temps altitude etc which you will waste time adjusting for as it will all change back down the road...jmo...
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Amazon, solar charged, for cars but just leave one sensor off. Around 50 bucks. Have had for a while, works great. Nuff Said.
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If you have a Garmin GPS that supports the TPMS, then you can get the tire pressure monitors for a very reasonable price and have an integrated system with your GPS. I have this and I really like it. Very reliable.
Rob
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I bought a Sykik Trike setup which came with 3 sensors. Their phone app is crapp, so I use another vendors, as is their after sales support.
That being said they work well.
I looked at the Garmin ones but it was cheaper to just buy a new bike if the pressure was low
Last edited by askitee; 08-22-2019 at 02:43 AM.
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Originally Posted by robhowen
If you have a Garmin GPS that supports the TPMS, then you can get the tire pressure monitors for a very reasonable price and have an integrated system with your GPS. I have this and I really like it. Very reliable.
Rob
Did you change your valve stems to metal? I want to try the Garmin.. Thanks
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 04-20-2020 at 03:41 PM.
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i bought a set a while ago,similar to fobo i think, and decided to shelve it for various reasons
i am now looking to fit a manually operated vi-air pump for my rear bag,as bike only has schrader valve access and its a pita to check(so i dont)
but i needed a dash mount air pressure gauge...i wasnt happy with things i found on line, so started looking at the TPMS again
fitted to the rear bag only,it was the answer.................so flushed with success,i fitted the other 3 sensors to the tyres
the problem i have is its beyond me to programme.....i cant set the base press(used for the alarm)and i cant change the units to psi,its stuck in BAR...i think thats why i shelved it previously....im ok with BAR,but would prefer Psi....does someone have a 3yr old he/she could lend me for a few minutes to set this thing up?
after powering the display up,i climbed on the bike,only to have the alarm going off at my every movement
so what i now do is press the display into the socket,read the data(albeit in BAR)then pull the display back out a little,effectively switching the unit off(mine dosent switch off auto either)then go ride....i dont need to monitor pressures as i go along,just at the start of the ride is ok for me
i think its a great idea,but only because i can incorporate the air bag
the supplier i bought from($AUD62) is no longer listed but this is the unit:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/External...8AAOSwCKRcwZBw
now i just need to fit the air pump and i can monitor my bag pressure
russ
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bike has endured elect spike (was jump started incorrectly)
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I'm using these from Amazon... CAREUD Motorcycle TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System Wireless Digital Tire Pressure Gauge Tire Leakage Alarming System Waterproof 2 External Sensors Seller Mehart Cheater Hijack, Read Their Feedback
Sold by: Powtary Direct
Haven't had them on for very long but they seem to work well so far.
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Originally Posted by billybovine
I know this is not exactly what you asked. But the most economical way would be not to buy one at all. Checking your tire pressures once a month is not that onerous a chore. IMHO
Bending over or squatting down to check tire pressures can be quite hard for some of us old farts with bad knees and bad hearts. For me, squatting isn't too hard but getting back up is a bitch, and bending over with head below my waist then standing up again I almost pass out. While working on my Spyder, anything down low requires me to get down on my butt or back, then roll over onto my knees and get up slowly. IT IS AN ONEROUS CHORE for some of us.
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
LED headlights LED fog lights (WOW)
2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
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