FOBO TPMS

[Pampurrs]

I got my FOBO TPMS system delivered today (Amazingly fast 5 day delivery from this company in Malasia), and installed it. It works great and I love it so far. Thanks Finless Bob for standing up to this bitch and telling her why she should get this.:bowdown:

:shemademe_smilieam

 

[PrairieSpyder]

What's a FOBO TPMS?

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I was afraid to ask. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:


Cruzr Joe

 

[cuznjohn]

tire pressure monitoring system

 

[Pampurrs]

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

 

[finless]

This:

And this after 6 months:

Bob

 

[Commander]

How is that compared to the one for the Garmin 590?

 

[Pampurrs]

Bob

Finless Bob, I love you for all your great advice and wonderfully helpful videos. Thank you so much for getting me hooked on FOBO TPMS.

:shemademe_smilie:But honey, you need a pedicure. Just sayin' :roflblack:

Pam

 

[krazykat]

Were these not the units someone posted about a while back warning not to install these on rubber valve stems?

 

[Pampurrs]

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

 

[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!

 

[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.

 

[Pampurrs]

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

 

[Dragonfly]

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.

 

[Dragonfly]

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.

 

[pitzerwm]

Have them on my bike and van lots of miles and no issue.

 

[SpyderWalter]

I have the FOBO and like the ability to know exact pressure instead of eye balling the tires during pre ride check list
SpyderWalter

 

[LoveMyRyde]

This looks like a great Christmas present idea for myself :clap:.

 

[finless]

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

 

[Bogie]

Does anyone know if I can add 2 additional sensors for my 622 trailer as well? 5 total.


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