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Just incase you need another one - I run FOBO2 with the metal T-valves. Love them. I got the T-valves cheap from a Goldwing website. Cyclemax has 'em even cheaper now.
Last edited by Ultra103; Dec 19, 2023 at 05:01 PM.
I also use the FOBO Bike 2 and in short
You either get one that goes INSIDE the tire and then you can use your rubber valve stems
OR
You get one that goes ON TOP of the valve stem and then you CANNOT use your rubber valve stems
it MUST be metal to support the weight of the sensor on top of it while spinning "FAST"
Rip, Tare, Break goes the rubber valve stem and SPLAT goes you if you don't ...
by the by if you do the Bike 2 or something similar get the Tee valves or you will wish you did.
Your phone is the monitor and the bike does not have to be moving or even running for it to give you the pressure reading on the FOBO Bike 2 at least
I also use the FOBO Bike 2 and in short
You either get one that goes INSIDE the tire and then you can use your rubber valve stems
OR
You get one that goes ON TOP of the valve stem and then you CANNOT use your rubber valve stems
it MUST be metal to support the weight of the sensor on top of it while spinning "FAST"
Rip, Tare, Break goes the rubber valve stem and SPLAT goes you if you don't ...
by the by if you do the Bike 2 or something similar get the Tee valves or you will wish you did.
Your phone is the monitor and the bike does not have to be moving or even running for it to give you the pressure reading on the FOBO Bike 2 at least
Have you had a rubber stem failure that was caused by the FOBO monitor?
NO, but it seems others have. I don't believe everything I read on the internet but,
it makes since (at least to me) and I take no chances with my tires (only the single most important safety thing on a two wheeled vehicle)
Which is WHY I have a TPMS in the first place !
I use metal valve stems (as recommended by the makers of the TPMS) just so I don't have to experience that bit of unpleasantry.
Here is a quick reference for you 702 (NOT from FOBO but they say the same more or less, took me about 20 seconds to find this)
"Can you use a TPMS with rubber valve stems?
Yes, TireMinder standard transmitters may be used on higher quality rubbervalve stems. However, we highly recommend brass or stainless steel valve stems due to the fact thatrubber valve stems deteriorate rather quickly."
NO, but it seems others have. I don't believe everything I read on the internet but,
it makes since (at least to me) and I take no chances with my tires (only the single most important safety thing on a two wheeled vehicle)
Which is WHY I have a TPMS in the first place !
I use metal valve stems (as recommended by the makers of the TPMS) just so I don't have to experience that bit of unpleasantry.
Here is a quick reference for you 702 (NOT from FOBO but they say the same more or less, took me about 20 seconds to find this)
"Can you use a TPMS with rubber valve stems?
Yes, TireMinder standard transmitters may be used on higher quality rubbervalve stems. However, we highly recommend brass or stainless steel valve stems due to the fact thatrubber valve stems deteriorate rather quickly."
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Thanks, yes. I know what the internet says. I wondered if you had a problem because you seemed so insistent that metal valves were required. I've run FOBO's on both my bikes with rubber stems for quite a while with no issues, right or wrong. However, I did order the metal t-valves this morning.
Thanks, yes. I know what the internet says. I wondered if you had a problem because you seemed so insistent that metal valves were required. I've run FOBO's on both my bikes with rubber stems for quite a while with no issues, right or wrong. However, I did order the metal t-valves this morning.
I had a rear tire deflate instantly while going 80 when a Garmin TPMS moved the rubber stem enough to have it strike the rear brake caliper on my 2005 Ultra Classic. I switched to t- valves and never looked back. I will say that the Garmin cap is heavier than the FOBO and the rim was from a 2007 Street Glide which has a good angle to where the stem is so centrifugal force allowed it to move. The rims on my 14 Limited are almost if not straight from the center of the rim so little to no side to side movement at speed. I've put close to 4,000 miles on the Limited with speeds over 80 without a problem but over time who knows so I will be switching to the metal valves when I can. New tires so it's not gonna wait for the next set. Added bonus to the t-valves is the easy to get to for filling and not having to remove the FOBO to hear the alarm
I have had the FOBO Bike 2 system on my 2014 FLHTK for years. No issues. I did also buy metal valve stems that have been sitting in the box for just as many years. No issues at all on the stock rubber stems.
It does NOT need a cellular connection to work. Bluetooth only.
TireGard- screw on existing valve stems, 6032 battery I think, change to metal stems at a tire change if you want. Has it's own display mounted to the bar , 1 AAA battery. Change batteries once year. Fairly accurate, also around $100 or so.
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No issues at all on the stock rubber stems.
