WJBertrand
Ventura Highway
Thanks to Gordon at RRR Tool Solutions for making this kit available again.
I knew that fitting the rear sensor was going to be the most difficult due to the narrow gap in the center rib that carries the spokes. A 3/4" wide bastard file did the job widening the gap and only took a few minutes.
Job done:
The front sensor was straightforward to install:
The display was mounted to a bracket I made for my thermometer using heavy duty scotch lok
Once installed and wired up, I found setting the various limits pretty intuitive. The settings for the front tire come up first, in spite of the values appearing in the rear location of the display. I got that wrong the first time through, no problem to re-do it though. I had to extend the red power wire as it would not reach from the left handlebar, where I placed the display, to my power distribution box next to the battery.
I've been running a SmarTire system on my ST1300 for years and it has saved my bacon a few times. No matter how religious you are checking your pressures before each ride, only a TPMS system can warn you of a puncture sustained in the middle of your ride. This gives you enough time to find a safe place to pull over or even to reach a shop.
Road test to come later.
-Jeff
I knew that fitting the rear sensor was going to be the most difficult due to the narrow gap in the center rib that carries the spokes. A 3/4" wide bastard file did the job widening the gap and only took a few minutes.
Job done:
The front sensor was straightforward to install:
The display was mounted to a bracket I made for my thermometer using heavy duty scotch lok
Once installed and wired up, I found setting the various limits pretty intuitive. The settings for the front tire come up first, in spite of the values appearing in the rear location of the display. I got that wrong the first time through, no problem to re-do it though. I had to extend the red power wire as it would not reach from the left handlebar, where I placed the display, to my power distribution box next to the battery.
I've been running a SmarTire system on my ST1300 for years and it has saved my bacon a few times. No matter how religious you are checking your pressures before each ride, only a TPMS system can warn you of a puncture sustained in the middle of your ride. This gives you enough time to find a safe place to pull over or even to reach a shop.
Road test to come later.
-Jeff