FOBO Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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Re: FOBO Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Excellent x2
You've lost a bit from the front?
You've lost a bit from the front?
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It would be interesting to see what the pressure & temperature does from standstill to 60 mph. How much does it change in the real world? Does it actually matter? Or are we all just being anal about it?
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Re: FOBO Tire Pressure Monitoring System
davenowherejones wrote:It would be interesting to see what the pressure & temperature does from standstill to 60 mph. How much does it change in the real world? Does it actually matter? Or are we all just being anal about it?
Absolutely i think we are all being anal about it, in my opinion .......
I only want it for one reason: so when I do a preflight check, I easily see a front/rear partial deflation and possibly prevent an upcoming spill. No other reason....
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That is all I want also. If I had a permanent display I would be watching it too much and not looking where I am going. I also want to cover up my mpg meter on my Honda Forza. Most of the time I do not even turn on my GPS. Too much distractions. If I had more money I would cover up my speedometer.Jge64 wrote:davenowherejones wrote:It would be interesting to see what the pressure & temperature does from standstill to 60 mph. How much does it change in the real world? Does it actually matter? Or are we all just being anal about it?
Absolutely i think we are all being anal about it, in my opinion .......
I only want it for one reason: so when I do a preflight check, I easily see a front/rear partial deflation and possibly prevent an upcoming spill. No other reason....
Re: FOBO Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Hi All,
I have an update. I've successfully installed the FOBO Bike TPMS sensors on my Forza 300. Recall I posted a photo of the rear tire sensor coming very close to the transmission housing. FOBO states they want 1/2 inch clearance with rubber valve stems and 1/4 inch clearance with metal valve stems. I contacted FOBO and explained the sensors won't work on the Forza because of the clearance problem. They were fantastic to work with and suggested using their T-valves ($12 each). My Honda motorsports dealer installed the T-valves and rebalanced my tires. The T-valves are of excellent quality and solved my clearance problem. I mounted the FOBO sensors on the right-angle valve facing the right side (exhaust side) of the bike. They position the sensors away from obstructions and provide the proper clearance. I like having metal valves, and the T-valves allow me add/remove air from my tires without removing the sensors. I have them locked in place with the supplied locking nuts. Below is a photo. I checked the pressure accuracy with a high-quality tire pressure gauge, and the FOBO sensors are right on. I now enjoy seeing the tire pressure displayed on my iPhone before going for a ride. I also have handlebar mount for my iPhone, so I can see the tire pressure during my ride. I've searched for a TPMS and believe I've found the very best option with the FOBO Bike sensors. I highly recommend using them with the T-valves on the Forza 300.
I have an update. I've successfully installed the FOBO Bike TPMS sensors on my Forza 300. Recall I posted a photo of the rear tire sensor coming very close to the transmission housing. FOBO states they want 1/2 inch clearance with rubber valve stems and 1/4 inch clearance with metal valve stems. I contacted FOBO and explained the sensors won't work on the Forza because of the clearance problem. They were fantastic to work with and suggested using their T-valves ($12 each). My Honda motorsports dealer installed the T-valves and rebalanced my tires. The T-valves are of excellent quality and solved my clearance problem. I mounted the FOBO sensors on the right-angle valve facing the right side (exhaust side) of the bike. They position the sensors away from obstructions and provide the proper clearance. I like having metal valves, and the T-valves allow me add/remove air from my tires without removing the sensors. I have them locked in place with the supplied locking nuts. Below is a photo. I checked the pressure accuracy with a high-quality tire pressure gauge, and the FOBO sensors are right on. I now enjoy seeing the tire pressure displayed on my iPhone before going for a ride. I also have handlebar mount for my iPhone, so I can see the tire pressure during my ride. I've searched for a TPMS and believe I've found the very best option with the FOBO Bike sensors. I highly recommend using them with the T-valves on the Forza 300.
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Looks good, I really like you can add air without taking off the sensor. I've had to add air once to mine. We recently had a freak cold snap down here that sent the temperature down 10° or so, what I really like is not only did the app register the drop, But sent me an email saying my front tire was lower than the minimum threshold that I had set.
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‘15 PCX build thread here:
https://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4640
Current: ‘18 XMAX 300 & ‘22 NAVI
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Re: FOBO Tire Pressure Monitoring System
I do check my tire pressure twice a month with a 4$ tire pressure gauge. Pre-ride, usually just visual and feel check, which also gives me chances to see problems on tires, brakes, and what-not. This is cool actually, but I am still on the fence on putting another tech gadget on my scoot that will distract me from enjoying the ride. That's just me...
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Re: FOBO Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Ridiculous... my tire is out of balance but I know it isn't flat. Won't matter much on the scoot but never on a sport bike.
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Re: FOBO Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Anyone have a link to these valves?
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I’ve never gotten two years out of it . I change my batteries about nine months and not worry about it. I had one go out at one year so that’s why I started changing them at nine months.
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Current: ‘18 XMAX 300 & ‘22 NAVI
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My batteries never seem to last but that is probably because my tires go over temp or pressure too easily on my defective Honda Forza maxi-scooter.
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