I have reviewed these and decided against. As you ride you would need to know your hot and cold pressures for the type of riding. It's a great idea just not on my shopping list. I prefer to check my tyres with a pressure gauge before each ride. This is my preference but sure it will be useful for others.
Just tried the Garmin tire pressure sensor on my Diavel. There is not enough space between the valve and the brake to fit them... so be careful.
I'm so glad I own an old relic that requires manual input. When I check the tyre pressures on the Guzzi I am also subconsciously checking the tyre treads, the condition of the brake discs and calipers, the fork seals, stanchions, shock absorbers, shaft drive seals, etc, etc. If you're too lazy to just check the tyre pressures, how can you keep a weather eye on the general condition of the rest of the bike? Perhaps I worry too much...
How do they "give you warning before a blowout"? On those rare occasions I have had a puncture the handling always gives warning. And if as Gos6 suggests you check your tyre pressures before each ride you should pick up a slow puncture early on.
I keep the receiver unit in the chest pocket of my shirt. If a tyre pressure suddenly drops or the temperature suddenly rises more than a predetermined amount, the unit vibrates noticeably against my left breast. This is a warning to stop and check. I can vouch that it does actually work. It is true that if the pressure drops, it becomes noticeable because of the effect on handling. I prefer some advance warning before it gets to that stage, if at all possible. Of course all this depends on me remembering to bring the unit along. And remembering to turn it on. Which is not guaranteed.
Quick note: the Diavel problem described above applies to Multistrada's as well. You can use it on the back wheel but not on the front wheel. I actually have them, and just keep the front in under the seat except for when I measure the pressure.
Maybe older models are OK but 2014 Multi has an angled valve. The tire pressure monitor will hit the brake caliber.
I was in the garage having a couple of tyres fitted to the car the other week and didn't realise that TPMS is now mandatory by law on all vehicles built after 1st Nov 2012, and must be factory fitted on all vehicles from 1st Nov 2014, and has been part of the MOT since 2012 as well!
The angle of the valve is not fixed. The angled valve can be moved around to a slightly different angle so that the tyre pressure monitor does not touch the brake caliper.
Uh oh. I guess I will just push the valve a bit and put the pressure monitor back. /facepalm And thanks
OK. It's better to do this while the tyre is off the wheel, or at least the pressure has been let down. Not sure it's a good idea to move the valve with the tyre at full pressure.
Sweet I was worried the Garmin sensors would interfere with the wireless key fob or other electronics. Actually getting my bike on Friday, will test without and than with the sensors.
Are you sure? Just seen this on MOTUK (link to follow) "The inspection of the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning lamp only applies to passenger vehicles with: . four or more wheels, and . not more than 8 passenger seats excluding the driver’s seat, and . first used on or after 1 January 2012 The check does not apply to quadricycles. The TPMS warning lamp (as below) will generally illuminate and go off again when the ignition is switched on. If one or more tyre pressures are low, the lamp will remain illuminated. In the event of a system malfunction, the lamp will flash a number of times and then remain on. Vehicles must only be rejected if it is clear that the lamp indicates a system malfunction." MOT Testers Manual - tyres No mention that it nust be fitted, only that it should work if it is fitted as standard.
Yes, I'm sure that what I wrote is correct. There's plenty of sources to confirm this: Tire-pressure monitoring system - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems to be included in MoT from 2012 | Legal Advice | Honest John Kwik Fit Blog - the latest news and views from the motor industry tpms law uk - Google Search etc You might want to check what I actually wrote though as it's not what you think I wrote
I have had no issues with the wireless key on this particular Multi and the sensors. Only thing that still interferes badly with the key is my mobile if I leave NFC on on my mobile.
