Tire pressure monitors

TrapperAH1G · 12-04-2020, 08:37 PM

Looking at Careud and Sykik brand systems. Anyone have tpms other than OEM and care to comment on pros and cons?

Thanks

**Sabre-t** · 12-04-2020, 09:04 PM

Other than for Concours or Ninjas, I didn't think Kawi made TPMSs.

I'm not a big fan of internal TPMS sensors like Kawi makes. If you have to change the battery, you have to take the tire off the rim. I have used the TireGard TPMS system with external sensors for years. It doesn't connect to your phone like some do, but I really don't care about that.

The only thing I don't like about it is that there is no simple way to mount the receiver so that it is clearly visible all the time, and the receiver is not weather proof. It vibrates if the pressure gets out of the range you set for each tire, but I can't even feel my phone vibrate in my jeans, so I would never feel the little receiver vibrate when I'm riding. I have it hanging from a RAM mount for my phone and I check it regularly while I'm riding, but I have to grab it and turn it so I can see it to check it.

Monkeyman · 12-04-2020, 11:05 PM

Sykik sux. I've got a FOBO 2 on my Can Am Spyder RT. Works flawlessly.

DragonLady58 · 12-05-2020, 02:01 AM

With Monkeyman, using 2 sets of the FOBO2's, work perfectly.....

**smokier** · 12-05-2020, 07:48 AM

@TrapperAH1G, what @DragonLady58 and @MonkeyMan said. FOBO 2's...

Ride safe,
Smokier

Ponitail · 12-05-2020, 08:20 AM

I have the TireGard TPMS on my Voyager and love it. Mine is mounted on the handlebar between the risers, right below the stereo. It's mounted on a ball so I can easily position it where I can see it the hole time I am riding. You can set high and low pressures on it, and if it gets out of range it will flash. If you're riding at night and want to know what your pressures are, just tap a button and it lights up for about 5 seconds. The monitor takes a AAA battery and the sensors take button batteries. They're marked 1 & 2 and you just screw them on in place of the valve stem cap.

**Sabre-t** · 12-05-2020, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ponitail

I have the TireGard TPMS on my Voyager and love it. Mine is mounted on the handlebar between the risers, right below the stereo. It's mounted on a ball so I can easily position it where I can see it the hole time I am riding. You can set high and low pressures on it, and if it gets out of range it will flash. If you're riding at night and want to know what your pressures are, just tap a button and it lights up for about 5 seconds. The monitor takes a AAA battery and the sensors take button batteries. They're marked 1 & 2 and you just screw them on in place of the valve stem cap.

You must have the version that is designed to mount on the handlebar. I forgot about that version. I only have the fob version, which I have had for a long time. If I need to buy another one, I will probably get the mounted version.

TrapperAH1G · 12-05-2020, 11:18 AM

Thanks All. Appreciate it.

Ride safe, stay healthy and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

DragonLady58 · 12-05-2020, 03:37 PM

FOBO 2's....slaves to my phone, sends audible signals over the phone, which are heard thru my Sena, without flashing lights and all, which the app does also have....
Its a win-win situation....
I have my sound setup when my pressure goes down it sounds like the Enterprise at general quarters....over my headset. Only wish they had a good pic of a bagger on the pics....

TrapperAH1G · 01-13-2021, 07:20 PM

Quick update. Got the Sykik and so far they're doing all that I want/need. I don't have a smart phone....belligerent old codger that refuses to be drawn into the 21st century, so can't use those that need one.

Got about a hundred miles in today, felt great.

Take care, ride safe.

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12-04-2020, 11:05 PM	#3
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12-05-2020, 02:01 AM	#4
DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	With Monkeyman, using 2 sets of the FOBO2's, work perfectly..... __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride!
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12-05-2020, 07:48 AM	#5
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12-05-2020, 03:37 PM	#9
DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	FOBO 2's....slaves to my phone, sends audible signals over the phone, which are heard thru my Sena, without flashing lights and all, which the app does also have.... Its a win-win situation.... I have my sound setup when my pressure goes down it sounds like the Enterprise at general quarters....over my headset. Only wish they had a good pic of a bagger on the pics.... __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride! Last edited by DragonLady58; 12-05-2020 at 03:43 PM.
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12-04-2020, 09:04 PM	#2
Sabre-t Join Date: May 2015 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 838	Other than for Concours or Ninjas, I didn't think Kawi made TPMSs. I'm not a big fan of internal TPMS sensors like Kawi makes. If you have to change the battery, you have to take the tire off the rim. I have used the TireGard TPMS system with external sensors for years. It doesn't connect to your phone like some do, but I really don't care about that. The only thing I don't like about it is that there is no simple way to mount the receiver so that it is clearly visible all the time, and the receiver is not weather proof. It vibrates if the pressure gets out of the range you set for each tire, but I can't even feel my phone vibrate in my jeans, so I would never feel the little receiver vibrate when I'm riding. I have it hanging from a RAM mount for my phone and I check it regularly while I'm riding, but I have to grab it and turn it so I can see it to check it.
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12-05-2020, 08:20 AM	#6
Ponitail Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 150	I have the TireGard TPMS on my Voyager and love it. Mine is mounted on the handlebar between the risers, right below the stereo. It's mounted on a ball so I can easily position it where I can see it the hole time I am riding. You can set high and low pressures on it, and if it gets out of range it will flash. If you're riding at night and want to know what your pressures are, just tap a button and it lights up for about 5 seconds. The monitor takes a AAA battery and the sensors take button batteries. They're marked 1 & 2 and you just screw them on in place of the valve stem cap.
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12-05-2020, 11:18 AM	#8
TrapperAH1G Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: West Central Washington Posts: 194	Thanks All. Appreciate it. Ride safe, stay healthy and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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01-13-2021, 07:20 PM	#10
TrapperAH1G Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: West Central Washington Posts: 194	Quick update. Got the Sykik and so far they're doing all that I want/need. I don't have a smart phone....belligerent old codger that refuses to be drawn into the 21st century, so can't use those that need one. Got about a hundred miles in today, felt great. Take care, ride safe.
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