Like hulkss, I too use the FOBO system and I like it a lot. While I intend to have metal valve stems installed on my next tire change, I do not have them now and have had no issues with about 3500 miles ridden with them on.
It is really nice to know that my tires are at the pressures I like as soon as I get on my bike. I do have the habit of checking the actual pressure every month or six weeks and have found that these are very accurate.
Not only do I recommend FOBO on a regular basis, I just bought a set for my good friend who is just getting back into riding. Tire pressure is among the most important elements that keep us travelling on the road safely along with brakes and lighting in my estimation.
The one thing about the system I've found is that I needed to mount my phone in my field of view in case there are any alerts. If your tire pressure were to drop while riding, the phone gives an alarm and vibrates, neither of which help much when your phone is in your pocket while riding. It will also display on the phone, which is why I needed the phone in view.
Doc_63, These sensors "Ping" the pressure about every minute or so. if you are within 30' of the sensors they will tell you what pressure you have, rolling or not. I have an updated pressure reading before I even get my helmet on.
Thanks a lot for you help. I always appreciate guys like you taking time to answer a few questions. I know which one to buy now.
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...And furthermore, why hasn't Harley figured out that this is something that would really help riders ride safely? Indians apparently have it now. Would be so nice to have it integrated in the Boom screen, just sayin'.
I have FOBO Bike FOBOBIKE
Works great. I am not using it right now because I will not use it without metal valve stems to support the sensors. Better safe than sorry.
Well, I should have listened. Riding at a little over 80mph on the Turnpike today and my rear tire pressure went flat. Things got real squirrelly, but I managed to keep the bike up and get over to the side. Rubber valve stem ripped almost completely off.
Harley did figure it out, it just will cost you 40k... because its only available on the CVO Street Glide.
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A good tire additive should solve the balance issue (if there is any) I use Ride On additive in all my tires. Its sensor friendly and keeps your tires dynamically balanced all the time.The only other thing to consider would be whether or not having a metal stem, a T, and the sensor would be enough to mess up the balance of the wheels...