Tires pressure captor

Electrolyse

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Hey,

I wanted to install tires pressure captors but my dealer just called me to tell me the YAHAMA pressure captors does not fit on my bike (!?)
What captors you have on your bike , I would like something reliable and I'm going to order the same.

thanks, Stéphane
 

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As far as read around here you might have to do some cuts in the rims to make space for them. Search the forum for “TPMS” there’s a few posts about this.
 

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I can’t help you more. Like you I wanted to instal a tire pressure monitoring system but after some issues about rubber stems vs metal stems; unbalanced tires, cutting rims and frequent system faults I backed away. It’ll may depend on the ones you buy. Wait for more experienced users to step in.
cheers
Paulo
 

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I can’t help you more. Like you I wanted to instal a tire pressure monitoring system but after some issues about rubber stems vs metal stems; unbalanced tires, cutting rims and frequent system faults I backed away. It’ll may depend on the ones you buy. Wait for more experienced users to step in.
cheers
Paulo
thank you Paulo, in the others hand I think I can live without ;)
 

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I have the screw on TPMS caps as well, looks identical to the unit your posted, just sold under a different brand on Amazon.

Been using mine for about 4 years, works great. The rechargeable battery in the main unit used to last 3-4 weeks between charges, but these days I have to plug it into the usb port on the bike every week or two.

Absolute must have.

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Thank you for all your comments guy, I bought almost the cheapest one, no delivery charge so 35 USD, I'll see what will happen but for this price I don't have any expectation :)

 

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i have had this steelmate fitted for 3 yrs now with no issues other than a battery change in the sensor and its spot on accurate

rob
 

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i have had this steelmate fitted for 3 yrs now with no issues other than a battery change in the sensor and its spot on accurate

rob
woa, something you dont have to recharge .... that is exactly what I need thank you Rob, I'm gonna cancel mine and get that one instead.
 

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woa, something you dont have to recharge .... that is exactly what I need thank you Rob, I'm gonna cancel mine and get that one instead.
yep,

the unit is on my handlebar by the front master cylinder its wired into the front brake switch so soon as you turn ignition on it comes on straight away. every second it switches from front tyre to rear tyre pressures, green bar at top is front tyre then green bar at bottom is rear tyre and i have only had to change the battery in the sensor once in 3 yrs on rubber stems as well no issues great value £50
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I was using my Garmin TPMS with my OEM rubber stems. I had nothing but problems with odd readings, low air warnings, losing readings, change battery alerts, etc. I called Garmin and was told I'm not only taking a chance of stems tearing but they bounce around so much that the readings will never be accurate. This went on for over 5500 miles and 2 sets of tires.

I want to make clear it is extremely unsafe screwing on any of these "stem mounted" TPMS on a rubber pull through valve stem. You are just asking for a failure. I got away with it for almost 6,000 miles. It is simply not worth chancing a sudden failure with a torn stem.

At my 6,000 mile service and tire change to the Michelin Road 5's, I installed the Circuit Performance VS33 Shorty Black Bolt-in Valve Stems. These are a direct bolt in replacement for the stock crappy rubber ones. Just make sure you use a little grease on the rubber and don't over tighten them. They come 4 to a pack.


The only drawback to these is if you damage them or have any issue while riding you have to remove tire to install. I solved this by always keeping a few of the Colby Valve Permanent Valve Stem Replacements in my tool pack. These install from outside of the wheel.



Since swapping to the metal stems I have had very few issues with my TPMS. Once it boots up and connects with the GPS I'm golden for the rest of the ride.
 

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With all due respect, sounds like Garmin blowing smoke up your ass to cover for the poor performance of their product. ;)

My cheap chinesium screw-on ones have performed accurately and safely for over 30K miles. Obviously YMMV.
 

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With all due respect, sounds like Garmin blowing smoke up your ass to cover for the poor performance of their product. ;)

My cheap chinesium screw-on ones have performed accurately and safely for over 30K miles. Obviously YMMV.
totally agree,
i think 3 yrs 18000 miles hot weather cold uk winter weather loaded up and my wheels were checked at the UK mot test 2 weeks ago my valves are like new

I know grumpy a UK member on here that introduced me to the steelmate ones has been running his now for nearly 5 yrs with no issues
 
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ballisticexchris

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With all due respect, sounds like Garmin blowing smoke up your ass to cover for the poor performance of their product. ;)

My cheap chinesium screw-on ones have performed accurately and safely for over 30K miles. Obviously YMMV.
Well then answer my question as to why they are working now that I switched to a metal stem? I noted the poor performance before switching to a metal stem and now the issues have all but disappeared.

I have been dealing with Garmin products for over 10 years now and they have been nothing but honest and forthcoming in regards to their products. It is stated clearly in bold print on the instructions to not mount the TPMS caps on rubber stems. I took the risk and was lucky to have not had any issues other than erroneous readings.

IMHO, it is not worth the risk of a preventable catastrophic failure at the risk of best ending up stranded with a flat, or at worse injury or death.
 

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Just to prevent any stupid issues and because those metal valves are pretty cheap , I will install them in 5 or 6000km when I will change the tires
 

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Well then answer my question as to why they are working now that I switched to a metal stem?
"....now the issues have all but disappeared. "
"Since swapping to the metal stems I have had very few issues with my TPMS."
My chinesium cheapies have never failed, always giving a consistent and accurate (within 1-2 psi) reading.....I'm happy with them and am merely sharing my experience. I get it, myself and everybody doing same are taking a risk. Appreciate the sound advice NOT to do so, just stating my experience and that I am comfortable with the risk. To each his own.......


PS: Not being a dick, Chris...just kinda bored today and in the mood for some keyboard warrior sparring. I'll go eat a Snickers now. ;)
 
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ballisticexchris

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No worries we all assess risk. No doubt some of those cheap off brand TPMS caps are better than what I have.

I got the Garmin ones because they interface with my 595LM GPS. Hell I think mine are made in China too!!
 

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Obviously Chris' is the way to go for safety, but can't the rubber ones be sleeved with some reinforced hose to avoid movement and then fit the cap...if movement is the issue?
 
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