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FOBO Bike TPMS system?
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Bob Denman
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That looks like an interesting display... :thumbup:
Could the lower tire pressure in the right front have caused the increase in it's temperature?
Could the lower tire pressure in the right front have caused the increase in it's temperature?
finless
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How would I know? I do not have this system yet. Maybe the dragons breath did it?
I just installed the free APP on my phone and set it up. Of course since I do not have sensors, it does not display anything but setup is easy.
The APP works and you can play with it even though no sensors.
Bob
Bob Denman
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pps: My bad.... pps:I thought that you had already pulled the trigger on the system, and we were seeing actual readings from your RT...
finless
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What I plan on doing is since I have a iPod in my trunk dedicated, is rather than hook this to my phone, I will you the iPod.
This way I can pop my trunk open before heading out and just see what the pressures are.
Also since it can bind with more than one device (called sharing), it can also be on my phone.
Then since I have Bluetooth headset which can bind more than one device, I can get warning from the APP about my tires while I am riding!
Pretty slick setup!
Bob
This way I can pop my trunk open before heading out and just see what the pressures are.
Also since it can bind with more than one device (called sharing), it can also be on my phone.
Then since I have Bluetooth headset which can bind more than one device, I can get warning from the APP about my tires while I am riding!
Pretty slick setup!
Bob
HedonismBot
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I was considering http://www.ride-onshop.com/LED_Smart_Cap_TPMS-LED_Smart_Cap_TPMS_Ver_2_for_Autos_SUVs_w_RSA.html. They self calibrate and offer a visual cue as to tire pressure so you can just do a visual inspection rather than getting getting down on your knees to check the pressure (especially that horrible back tire).
finless
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finless
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Yea well.... that's why I am looking into a system like this
Right now I have put into my calendar on my smart phone a reminder to check pressure..... I got complacent!
When I was new to the Spyder I checked it all the time. Not seeing much of a change I just did not freakin do it for long periods and got a surprise when I did!
Bob
Do Spyders use metal valve stems? Every Bike/Trike TPMS system has some type of warning/disclaime about their use with rubber valve stems due to the potential for the rubber valve stem to fail because of the additional weight of the TPMS sensors on top of the stem. The only problem I ever had was removing the Tire Guard TPMS sensor. It loosened up the stem and caused the tire to go flat. Luckily I had a 4-way tire tool and fixed the problem and reinflated the tire.
finless
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Their FAQ says these are only 10 grams nothing there says requires a metal stem.
I guess I will find out. Again they do state support for the Spyder and was tested so..... Again I will find out.
The diameter of these is larger than most so if you think about it, centrifugal force will push the stem out and the sensor will be on the rim thus not flexing the stem that much.
Again I will report back if these have issues.
Bob
$80.00 is "cheap" for bike/trike TPMS systems. TireGuard on Amazon is double that cost. I've seen some @$350.00. Then there's the expense of going to metal valve stems to avoid the liability with rubber valve stems.Wow for $80, I would prefer something a little more high tech
finless
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There are now a BUNCH of TPMS systems on Ebay out of China that are less than $100. They look way to cheap to use though. I did a bunch of research on TPMS system today until I found the FOBO thing. I decided to go for that at $145. I like that I can get tire warnings while riding in my Bluetooth headset without some add-on dash display or getting off the bike to see a blinking LED. I like high tech toys like this so really... this is just a FUN thing to mess with.
The unit should get here by early next week at the latest. Again I will test this and let everyone know the deal.
Bob
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Chupaca
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Come on...
You know the sun sets in the west...:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: and that tire is closest to the sun...:thumbup:
You know the sun sets in the west...:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: and that tire is closest to the sun...:thumbup:
jaherbst
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I thought that you had already pulled the trigger on the system, and we were seeing actual readings from your RT...
Was that your High School Graduation picture Bob? Now I will recognize you at Spyderfest!
Jack
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pitzerwm
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If you read the instructions, the warning doesn't come on until you lose 4# On the front tires while better than nothing is more than I'd like to be down before I realized it. That being said my Beemer warning doesn't come on until the pressure is down 23% That's 8.25%
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