checking air in rear tire.

[jlreeves]

Originally Posted by roadhawg

Yes, it is a pain in the azz checking air pressure, especially the rear tire!
Smart cap seems like a good idea to me!
So I just ordered some on Ebay. $34.95
I will let you all know how they work out.

I got a set of these and installed them on my bike. Basically set the tire pressure and install the caps. They will flash red if PSI goes <> 4 psi from where they were when installed. Battery supposed to last 3 years and will flash yellow if they need changing. Battery is user serviceable. requires a secuity key to remove them. The caps dont stick out on either front or back of the wheel on my Nomad. I havent noticed any wheel balance issues since installing them. They say to use a drop of oil when installing as anti seize. Probably could use teflon tape also. They also offer some sort of roadside coverage for towing, fuel and battery jumps for a year. So far so good.

[jlreeves]

Follow up. The front was just wide enough to barely rub the inside of the front brake caliper housing. I was able to rotate the stem a little and it resolved the issue. Stay tuned.

[jlreeves]

Uh oh, just checked and front tire was flat. Looks like the sensor has developed a leak. Rear is fine. I have sent a warranty replacement email. I will follow up on their customer service shortly. Stay tuned.

[Murphy]

Interested to hear the results.....

[scott2007nomad]

Originally Posted by jlreeves

Uh oh, just checked and front tire was flat. Looks like the sensor has developed a leak. Rear is fine. I have sent a warranty replacement email. I will follow up on their customer service shortly. Stay tuned.

So was the light flashing red?

[jlreeves]

Yes, the light was indeed flashing red. That at least proves the things work.

I talked to their engineer today and they are going to send me a replacement unit. He thinks that the front brake caliper struck the cap, cracking the top and allowing it to leak. I was told to turn the metal stem and verify clearance.

New one is on its way. I will let you know what I had to do to install it.

[roadhawg]

I also installed the LED caps.
So far so good.
What I dont like about em is that you have to have a special key to get them off or on.
So, should you ever lose that so called "anti theft lock/key", you are in deep shit as you would have no way to get caps off should you need to put any air in tire.

[mrbreeze]

could you keep the key in the saddlebag? or perhaps safety wire it to the bike somewhere?

[jlreeves]

If you read on their site, it says you can get them off be squeezing the sides with a channel lock. I dont know if it screws them up or not. Im going to carry some standard caps just in case. The key is so small I am afraid Im going to lose it.

Did you have any scrubbing of the cap on on the inside brake caliper housing up front? I think thats what got mine. I rotated the stem a little and it clears just fine.

I was also worried thet it would cause some tire wobble but I havent noticed anything.