Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) - Page 2

landman · 08-24-2014, 03:36 PM

love my concourse 14,seems to me if they come as standard equipment on a 15k concourse then kawi could make them standard on their 1700 Vulcans.

**JD Hog** · 08-24-2014, 04:41 PM

Thanks Mark for that info I just ordered a set for my bike

Snake Ranch · 09-03-2014, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HeyJoe

I'm doing some research on TPMS - I'm a little tired of maneuvering my skoot to hand-check the TP every time I go out for a ride. Has anyone done any looking-into on this forum?

I purchased a TPMS from a company called DORAN. It was more money than some, right at $200.00. Installs easy enough. I made my own mounting bracket for my handle bars because of some other items I mounted there. But it comes with everything you need to mount the system. The system is easy to calibrate. I have had to do that only one time, and it has been over a year since I installed it. It works great and is spot on for the pressures it reports on the screen. The sensors can be mounted inside the tires on the valve stems which they provide, or on the out side. I recommend the inside, because it will make your life soooo much easier.

http://www.doranmfgstore.com/Categor...e-85d5bdd464dc.

Check it out. I run 44 psi front and 46 psi rear. This last weekend my wife and I went to Oregon. 750 miles round trip. I have a digital temp gauge with the sensor mounted in front of the headlight inside the faring. Up through the central valley I saw temps as high as 125 degrees in the sun on the interstate. The same day at about 10:30 at night in the pass area on hwy 97 between Weed and Klamath Falls, Oregon it was down to about 48 degrees. The tire pressure in the heat of the day went up to 50 in the front and 55 in the rear. If your tire pressure is low to start with, you can overheat the side walls and cause a blow out. Gives me peace of mind.

ponch · 09-03-2014, 04:57 PM

If you get a TPMS that goes on the valve stem, replace the valve stems with metal ones.

It was an option on my model bike, but I can't install it as a dealer installed option. BMW won't release the computer changes that would make it work even if I put the parts in. Their new bikes come with it now pretty much standard. Even though I haven't had a flat with this bike, it would be a nice option to have.

Snake Ranch · 09-05-2014, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ponch

If you get a TPMS that goes on the valve stem, replace the valve stems with metal ones.

It was an option on my model bike, but I can't install it as a dealer installed option. BMW won't release the computer changes that would make it work even if I put the parts in. Their new bikes come with it now pretty much standard. Even though I haven't had a flat with this bike, it would be a nice option to have.

The metal valve stems come in the kit from DORAN.
http://www.doranmfgstore.com/Categor...e-85d5bdd464dc.

ponch · 09-05-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Snake Ranch

The metal valve stems come in the kit from DORAN.
http://www.doranmfgstore.com/Categor...e-85d5bdd464dc.

Not with all kits.

**jjg3** · 09-05-2014, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ponch

If you get a TPMS that goes on the valve stem, replace the valve stems with metal ones.

Heard this as a matter of routine but have never heard of first hand experience of a failure due to a rubber valve stem. I've used the TireGard (valve cap type) on several machines, with the exception of the tubed DR650, all had rubber valve stems. In 8 years and many thousands of miles there's never been an issue. I now have 2 sets so I don't have to transfer them to the bike of the day.
During ownership of an R1100RT, I replaced the stems with metal only because they were a part of the TireWatch TPMS that I'd gotten just to have the transmitter inside the tire and to test the system (from MurphsKits). The TireWatch was a cleaner setup once installed, but a pain having to take the tire off to install, and then the metal valve stem on one leaked requiring removal and installation on a different rim to get it to work. The TireWatch transmitter batteries were also not intended to be user replaceable, but rather the transmitters were suppose to be replaced when the batteries died (which mine did in less than 2 months of use). Murph replaced the unit free and it was still working when I sold the Beemer and gave the TPMS with it. The TireGard cap type batteries are much easier.

I did have a problem with a similar (but much less robust) valve cap type system that I put on a Tacoma (with rubber stems). The transmitters actually corroded to the valve stems and required cutting the valve stems to get them off. No such issue with the TireGard.

BTW, a riding partner with a Connie replaced his rubber valve stems with metal... but in less than a couple years went back to rubber because the metal valve stem rubber seals deteriorated and leaked. He also uses the TireGard.

YMMV

ponch · 09-05-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jjg3

Heard this as a matter of routine but have never heard of first hand experience of a failure due to a rubber valve stem.

I have, that's why I mentioned it.

27vulcan · 09-09-2014, 07:45 PM

This sounds interesting , do you have to have your wheels re-balanced with the monitors on?

smokey · 09-10-2014, 07:59 AM

Just put the doran on mine, changed the rubber valve stem to metal on the front, so far no problems at all, easy to program and no balancing of the wheels needed as I have that liquid balancer in both wheels.

**jjg3** · 09-11-2014, 01:57 PM

Does the Doran have any instruction regarding use with a sealant?

Work4crown · 04-01-2015, 03:29 PM

Has anyone seen or tried the FOBO Bike TPMS? I'm thinking of trying it. It costs $100. and uses my phone as a display. Since I aleady have my phone waterproofed, powered and mounted to my handlebars it seems ideal. Comments?

https://my-fobo.com/Product/FOBOBIKE#download+app

smokey · 04-01-2015, 04:24 PM

Well I have had no problem with the doran and the only thing is that when it is cold like it is now it will of course read below the set minimum, I did change to the balancing beads, but apart from that it holds up to use and is working great.

ponch · 04-01-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Work4crown

Has anyone seen or tried the FOBO Bike TPMS? I'm thinking of trying it. It costs $100. and uses my phone as a display. Since I aleady have my phone waterproofed, powered and mounted to my handlebars it seems ideal. Comments?

https://my-fobo.com/Product/FOBOBIKE#download+app

Make sure you have steel stems for the air valves.

**minst7877** · 04-01-2015, 07:50 PM

http://www.doranmfgstore.com/ItemFor...e-85d5bdd464dc

A corrected link for the Doran kit

DC

08-24-2014, 03:36 PM	#16
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smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	Just put the doran on mine, changed the rubber valve stem to metal on the front, so far no problems at all, easy to program and no balancing of the wheels needed as I have that liquid balancer in both wheels. __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220
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27vulcan Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: nh Posts: 4	This sounds interesting , do you have to have your wheels re-balanced with the monitors on?
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Work4crown Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Walworth, NY Posts: 55	Has anyone seen or tried the FOBO Bike TPMS? I'm thinking of trying it. It costs $100. and uses my phone as a display. Since I aleady have my phone waterproofed, powered and mounted to my handlebars it seems ideal. Comments? https://my-fobo.com/Product/FOBOBIKE#download+app __________________ 2001 Kawasaki Nomad 1500 FI 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold) 1983 Honda V65 Magna (Sold) 1984 Honda Nighthawk 700SC (Sold) John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Last edited by Work4crown; 04-01-2015 at 03:34 PM.
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smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	Well I have had no problem with the doran and the only thing is that when it is cold like it is now it will of course read below the set minimum, I did change to the balancing beads, but apart from that it holds up to use and is working great. __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220
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