Tire sensor

[richardbb]

I am thinking of putting tire sensors on my 3 wheels. What kind would you recommend and what kind would you avoid?

Thanks.

Rich

 

[THEREALTRIKKY]

Most of them are pretty reputable, but "pricey".. Big Bike parts offers external screw on styles that replace your valve stem cap and include a "key fob" style receiver that allow you to set your alerts, and they also offer a replacement valve stem style as well. Just depends on what you're looking for! Here's a link to theirs specifically to make it easier on ya!

Big Bike Parts, Inc - Aftermarket Motorcycle Accessories & Parts

 

[87Trike1200]

That's the one - TireGuard Model 13-361A. That's a good price @ $199 - they're usually in the $225 - $250 range. If for some reason they're "out of stock", I believe "MotorTrike" is a distributor for them. I had a 2 wheel version several years ago that had some issues, but my recent 3 wheel model works great. Someone else told me that improvements have been made to more recent models (I personally don't know), I've had ZERO problems with the new one.

 

[Big Red]

I got a cap that changes color to red win tire gets low at our tire shop.
They had them from 25 lbs up to 100lbs Cost me around $25.00 so now i just look at the vale stim and if the green is showing i am at 25 psi on the Air

 

[Konrad]

Last year I installed LED SMART CAP tire pressure monitoring valve caps. These things are put out by the Ride-On tire sealant company and cost $29.95 for a set of two. (I bought two sets so I have a spare.) They are self calibrating when you screw them on the valve stem and if the pressure drops, the very bright LED light in the cap will definitely alert you. No key-fob to carry. I have just made it a habit to glance at my tires every day before I ride. Only once the light was on with a rear tire and sure 'nuf, I was 4 lbs low. Never would have noticed it without that cap! MUCH cheaper alternative to "the other" TPMS!