RaYzerman19
Go Wings!
I have a Doran TPM system on the FJR and like it. I've had others on past bikes. I was looking for a TPMS for the Wee, and was wondering what new systems are out there. Here is an interesting one from Hawk's Head.
Advantages, small sensors, user-replaceable batteries, wireless remote display, displays both PSI and temperature.
https://www.prlog.org/12065857-hawkshead-tpms-systems-launches-new-motorcycle-tire-pressure-monitoring-system.html
https://www.tpms.ca/
Visit their website and check out the T-shaped metal valve stems, which seem to be very convenient, i.e., you don't have to remove the sensors to air up your tires. Also, on the Feej in particular, there is very little clearance to the front brake calipers, therefore, not possible to mount the Doran sensor externally, especially with Doran's angled metal stems. With the T-shaped stems one should be able to (I will convert at next front tire change). I prefer external mount so one can change sensors easily if need be, and for winter storage, remove the sensor to preserve battery life (they transmit continuously as long as there is air pressure, and don't transmit at 0 psi). And all that hype about possibility of sensors being stolen, forgedaboutit, who would care about your valve caps.
While I was shopping, I think I found the identical system on ebay, direct from Hong Kong or China... search Lexinmoto TPMS...... for significantly less $$. (I paid $106 w/free shipping).
I received it in a week, and opened the nicely made box. Looks like quality materials and finish, user manual printed on decent paper. The sensor caps screw off with some effort to get at the batteries for replacement. There is a very thin O-ring seal, that gets fully encapsulated and won't leak. The kit comes with two spare O-rings (you may never need), and two allen keys to install the set screw locks onto the valve stem. I have not installed this system yet nor ridden with it (it's winter!) but will update with a further review in the spring. I plan to mount the display in a prominently visible spot on my dash shelf.
Playing with the remote display, there is an audible beep, vibration and flashing display if tire pressure or temperature goes beyond the limits you program. But I would say you may not hear it while riding, see the backlight in bright sunlight, but may see the black LCD display flashing. You can just put the remote in your pocket, and feel the vibration alert, but you won't be able to monitor the readings.
On the Doran, there is a bright red flashing LED for alerts, which is hard to miss. You do have to push a button to see tire pressures (no temp. feature).
Anyway, if you're on a budget and want ease of install and use............... there are other cheap Chinese ones out there, but this one looks better to me.
Advantages, small sensors, user-replaceable batteries, wireless remote display, displays both PSI and temperature.
https://www.prlog.org/12065857-hawkshead-tpms-systems-launches-new-motorcycle-tire-pressure-monitoring-system.html
https://www.tpms.ca/
Visit their website and check out the T-shaped metal valve stems, which seem to be very convenient, i.e., you don't have to remove the sensors to air up your tires. Also, on the Feej in particular, there is very little clearance to the front brake calipers, therefore, not possible to mount the Doran sensor externally, especially with Doran's angled metal stems. With the T-shaped stems one should be able to (I will convert at next front tire change). I prefer external mount so one can change sensors easily if need be, and for winter storage, remove the sensor to preserve battery life (they transmit continuously as long as there is air pressure, and don't transmit at 0 psi). And all that hype about possibility of sensors being stolen, forgedaboutit, who would care about your valve caps.
While I was shopping, I think I found the identical system on ebay, direct from Hong Kong or China... search Lexinmoto TPMS...... for significantly less $$. (I paid $106 w/free shipping).
I received it in a week, and opened the nicely made box. Looks like quality materials and finish, user manual printed on decent paper. The sensor caps screw off with some effort to get at the batteries for replacement. There is a very thin O-ring seal, that gets fully encapsulated and won't leak. The kit comes with two spare O-rings (you may never need), and two allen keys to install the set screw locks onto the valve stem. I have not installed this system yet nor ridden with it (it's winter!) but will update with a further review in the spring. I plan to mount the display in a prominently visible spot on my dash shelf.
Playing with the remote display, there is an audible beep, vibration and flashing display if tire pressure or temperature goes beyond the limits you program. But I would say you may not hear it while riding, see the backlight in bright sunlight, but may see the black LCD display flashing. You can just put the remote in your pocket, and feel the vibration alert, but you won't be able to monitor the readings.
On the Doran, there is a bright red flashing LED for alerts, which is hard to miss. You do have to push a button to see tire pressures (no temp. feature).
Anyway, if you're on a budget and want ease of install and use............... there are other cheap Chinese ones out there, but this one looks better to me.
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