The old gal gets a modern TPMS

[chicagorandy]

Like the subject line says, as part of my recent pre-season mods I added a pair of tire pressure monitors with their small handlebar wireless display of pressures and temps. The tiny sensors simply screw onto the Schrader tire valves (must be steel stems, not rubber) and the handlebar mount is a self-explanatory clamp deal. Like most everything in my life post Covid, Amazon was my source. Installation is beyond simple.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BFH9WZ7?ps ... ct_details

[SgtSlag]

Yep, they can be a life-saver. Been running with a set off of e-Bay/China, for a few years now. Be careful setting the temperature limits! I set mine too low, and the thing would not shut up! No idea what realistic temperature limits should be.

If you wear ear plugs while riding, the alarm can be hard to hear, on the highway. Best to visually check it, periodically. Cheers!

[chicagorandy]

2 hour test ride is completed. As a devout ATGATT rider it felt a wee bit too warm for the likes of me at 85F this afternoon. But I'm pleased to report that all new mods worked as expected. Good solid brakes front & rear, dependable clutch friction zone and the new TPMS system works wonderfully. Much better way for arthritic geezers like me mto know their tire pressure, beats scrabbling around on the ground trying to get to the Shrader valves with a tire pressure gauge.

[cushman eagle]

At 72 years old,you got me interested in the TPMS system.
Laying on the floor to check the rear tire pressure is getting harder each year
Is there a unit you like in particular?
I am tempted to order one.

[Nails]

For the one I bought, the Ebay link is dead. Similar-looking ones pop up on top of my searches. I highly recommend replaceable batteries in the sending units, and check the availability of those batteries. Note the unit has been "on" since it was manufactured. Mine were pretty-much dead when I got them, and even a specialty battery store seemed surprised that they actually had a couple.

My receiving unit uses a rechargeable battery that fits an Android charger. I stuck mine on the plastic cover over the handlebar mounts so I can get the whole little cover off the bike with just two easy screws. But now I can also charge it from the bike while eating lunch. It needs to be recharged about twice a year.

I now check my tire pressure every time I get on the bike. It's motion activated, so I check it when I put the key in right next to where it's mounted.

But one downside is that it's even harder to add air because now I have to remove the sending unit. It has a locking nut, so I have to dig out the little wrench.

Mine works just fine with a rubber valve stem. I think that concern of rubber stems being pressurized and thus prone to failure is pure hogwash. These external TPMS hold down the Schrader valve, so the short end of the valve stem (from the bottom of the valve to the cap) would now be pressurized. But that short end already has metal reinforcement to put up with clumsy people smashing it with the air chuck. Most of the valve stem is pressurized anyway.

[GrandpaDenny]

Laying on the floor to check the rear tire pressure is getting harder each year

Why are you lying down to do it? It's SO easy to pop the left saddlebag off and then you have lots of access to the rear wheel. Don't even have to kneel if you don't want to, if you can bend over that far (I can't LOL)

[SgtSlag]

90-degree valve stems help. A lot! Next tire change, swap in some 90's for the valves. You won't regret it: makes them super-easy to access.

I just picked my TPMS system off of e-Bay. Worked well for two years(?), but I suspect my senders will need new batteries, this year. Only way to turn them off, is to pull the batteries. Cheers!

[Nails]

90-degree valve stems help.

If pointed to the right. Mine goes left, god knows why.

[chicagorandy]

"90-degree valve stems help. A lot!"

Yes indeed and I do have a pair of them in my saddlebag top storage bin to use to fill the tires as needed. But for some of us with shyte knees? Getting down to the ground ISN'T a problem, it's that whole getting back up thing that is such an agonizing chore. lol And the TPMS senders save unnecessary trips.

[drtechnology]

coolzie, this is what I use - it has no display uses a BT app on ur phone, but will buzz and make noise when a tire goes +- 3-5 degrees either way

https://www.amazon.com/FOBO-Pressure-Mo ... B07Q21RNNB