TPMS System Recommendations

[Kevinch]

How many Freewheeler and/or TriGlide riders are using a TPMS? I was trying to look into them but can't easily find much information. The Garmin system comes up quickly, but Nancy doesn't have an aftermarket GPS on her TG. There is the FOBO system, but she doesn't mount her phone on the handlebar; it's usually in the Tour Pac. (Still might be an option). I know I saw one model - don't know which it was now - that said it wouldn't fit on a Harley with dual front brake rotors.

Anyone using a system they really like?

 

[radismukes]

How many Freewheeler and/or TriGlide riders are using a TPMS? I was trying to look into them but can't easily find much information. The Garmin system comes up quickly, but Nancy doesn't have an aftermarket GPS on her TG. There is the FOBO system, but she doesn't mount her phone on the handlebar; it's usually in the Tour Pac. (Still might be an option). I know I saw one model - don't know which it was now - that said it wouldn't fit on a Harley with dual front brake rotors.

Anyone using a system they really like?

I haven't used it, but looks interesting

https://www.amazon.com/Show-Chrome-...6&sr=1-4-fkmr0&keywords=motorcycle+trike+tpms

 

[MDF48]

FOBO

I have been using the FOBO system on my 16 TGU for about a year. I have been pleased with them and found them to be pretty accurate when compared to a high quality air gauge I own. I can tell you that the FOBO will not work on the front TGU wheel with the stock air stems. The FOBO will not clear the right side caliper. Also, it is recommended to use metal valve stems when adding these units. Some people stay with the rubber valve stems, but you better keep an eye on them.

I had my TGU wheels chromed by Sport Chrome and when I mounted my tires on the chrome rims I used Chrome metal valve stems. If you get a metal 90 degree stem and turn it "in" toward the center of the rim, it will clear the right side caliper as well as the left side. I used the type that mount on the inside with a nut. The second pic is a rear tire with the same 90 degree valve just to get it a little farther away from the road.

PS...sorry for the large pics, should have resized them I guess. Also, the third pic is the front wheel before being chromed and with the stock valve stem. You can see the FOBO will hit the caliper and destroy it and the stem most likely.

 

[Kevinch]

I have been using the FOBO system on my 16 TGU for about a year. I have been pleased with them and found them to be pretty accurate when compared to a high quality air gauge I own. I can tell you that the FOBO will not work on the front TGU wheel with the stock air stems. The FOBO will not clear the right side rotor. Also, it is recommended to use metal valve stems when adding these units. Some people stay with the rubber valve stems, but you better keep an eye on them.

I had my TGU wheels chromed by Sport Chrome and when I mounted my tires on the chrome rims I used Chrome metal valve stems. If you get a metal 90 degree stem and turn it "in" toward the center of the rim, it will clear the right side rotor as well as the left side. I used the type that mount on the inside with a nut. The second pic is a rear tire with the same 90 degree valve just to get it a little farther away from the road.

PS...sorry for the large pics, should have resized them I guess. Also, the third pic is the front wheel before being chromed and with the stock valve stem. You can see the FOBO will hit the rotor and destroy it and the stem most likely.

Thank you for the response & definitely the pics - they really helped me understand the clearance issue & how you mounted the stems. FWIW, I would not even consider running any external stem mounted sensor on a rubber valve stem - it would have to be metal.

Is it difficult to add air to the front tire with the valve positioned in that manner? I can imagine in your own garage you might be able to experiment with different air hose chuck set ups to find something that gets in there easily, but would it be hard to reach with the hose at the gas station when away from home?

 

[radismukes]

As before I can't speak to this product, but it might help with position and adding air issue.

http://wingstuff.com/products/37222-t-valve-optional-accessory-for-fobo-tpms?from_search=1

 

[MDF48]

OK.

Kevinch, I don't have any problem with the front or rear tires when using my shop air hose. I roll the front tire forward or backward to get the end of the stem at about the 1 to 1:30 position.

I put a nice padded mat on the floor kneel down with my knees on the mat. I bring the end of the air hose chuck in from the left side between the same spokes that the FOBO is mounted between on the right side, then I hold the FOBO valve stem with my left hand and press the chuck on the valve stem to add air. I hold the stem to keep it from accidentally moving when I press the air chuck on it

If you will notice, the HD rims have the valve stem mounted on rims in an area that is "slanted", not a flat surface. The post above shows the "T" type that lets you add air from the side without taking the FOBO off. I have no experience with it, but it appears that it would be hard to use on the front tire without hitting the right side caliper.

The rear tires are actually a little harder to air up. I can still get the end of my air hose chuck (even with the 1/4 inch quick connect on it) in at an angle enough to add air.

 

[hogcowboy]

As before I can't speak to this product, but it might help with position and adding air issue.

http://wingstuff.com/products/37222-t-valve-optional-accessory-for-fobo-tpms?from_search=1

You wouldn't happen to know of a 3 way Schrader valve would you? I might be able to use this if I could step down the wheel side to another Schrader.

 

[tfdeputydawg]

http://www.ride-on.com/smartcap.html

While ordering the TPMS order the RideOn sealant also:

http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html

 

[Tomswede]

Nice wheels

Great feedback , I'm considering adding this and didn't realize there would be a interference issue, thanks, Oh, and I like your moto that experience is the best teacher, unless of course you are testing parachutes,

I have been using the FOBO system on my 16 TGU for about a year. I have been pleased with them and found them to be pretty accurate when compared to a high quality air gauge I own. I can tell you that the FOBO will not work on the front TGU wheel with the stock air stems. The FOBO will not clear the right side caliper. Also, it is recommended to use metal valve stems when adding these units. Some people stay with the rubber valve stems, but you better keep an eye on them.

I had my TGU wheels chromed by Sport Chrome and when I mounted my tires on the chrome rims I used Chrome metal valve stems. If you get a metal 90 degree stem and turn it "in" toward the center of the rim, it will clear the right side caliper as well as the left side. I used the type that mount on the inside with a nut. The second pic is a rear tire with the same 90 degree valve just to get it a little farther away from the road.

PS...sorry for the large pics, should have resized them I guess. Also, the third pic is the front wheel before being chromed and with the stock valve stem. You can see the FOBO will hit the caliper and destroy it and the stem most likely.

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[Kevinch]

http://www.ride-on.com/smartcap.html

While ordering the TPMS order the RideOn sealant also:

http://www.ride-on.com/motorcycle-formula-mot.html

Thanks for the links - I hadn't seen this system. But - I wouldn't be ordering the sealant, thank you!