Motorcycle TPMS Tire Pressure and Tire Temperature Monitor Systems - RRR Tools

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You could also install a simple switch on the power wire and just check the TPMS when "pre-flighting" the bike, which would turn the screen off when riding.
 

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Checkswrecks said:
You could also install a simple switch on the power wire and just check the TPMS when "pre-flighting" the bike, which would turn the screen off when riding.
I am have been considering adding one of these and not just for pre-flight. A fellow Super Tenere rider friend had a serious accident in November while riding 2 up. He got a screw in the rear tire and before becoming aware of the tire losing air, it came off the bead and they went down at highway speed, resulting in injuries to both, with his wife sustaining serious injury. Two weeks ago another close friend was riding with a group and on a straight section of road, they noticed his bike weaving badly and he ran off the road and went down hard. They air lifted him to St Louis, but he never recovered and passed away this morning. A check of his totalled bike showed 10 psi of air in the rear tire.

I'm sure that there may be instances of rapid deflation when you might not have time to react, but OTOH, there surely could be instances when the display going red would alert you in time to avoid such tragic consequences.

I made up my mind this morning to place my order.
 

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Indeed, the ability to have a warning in-route is one of the most important benefits of having a TPMS. A pre-flight check is important but there's no way to know if you're going to suffer a puncture 5 minutes after you've set off. I think many tire failures that people blame on the tires, because they just checked them, were caused by an in-route puncture that was not immediately noticed. What prompted me to install TPMS was the experience I had back on my ST1100. I had been noticing really poor fuel mileage the last tank or two of fuel before stopping for the night. When I departed in the morning, everything seemed OK so I continued until I began to notice a heavy vibration under throttle load coming from the rear of the bike. I feared I had a u-joint going bad until a few miles further when the bike went squirrely on me in a curve - not fun. Of course this happens in the middle of the Nevada desert in the rain! When I got stopped there was zero pressure in the rear tire. Looking back, I believe the poor mileage was caused by the deflating tire the day before. Luckily I had some CO2 cartridges and plugs on board so was able to repair the tire and continue. That's when I noticed my fuel mileage returned to normal.

That bike was so stable with an under inflated tire I had no clue there was a problem until it went to zero essentially. A TPMS system would have told me much earlier there was a problem and spared me the drama and near crash. I would also have still been in a town with a lot more resources should the repair have needed more than a plug or if the tire would have needed replacement.

Keep the system turned on when you're riding!
 

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fredz43 said:
I am have been considering adding one of these and not just for pre-flight. A fellow Super Tenere rider friend had a serious accident in November while riding 2 up. He got a screw in the rear tire and before becoming aware of the tire losing air, it came off the bead and they went down at highway speed, resulting in injuries to both, with his wife sustaining serious injury. Two weeks ago another close friend was riding with a group and on a straight section of road, they noticed his bike weaving badly and he ran off the road and went down hard. They air lifted him to St Louis, but he never recovered and passed away this morning. A check of his totalled bike showed 10 psi of air in the rear tire.

I'm sure that there may be instances of rapid deflation when you might not have time to react, but OTOH, there surely could be instances when the display going red would alert you in time to avoid such tragic consequences.

I made up my mind this morning to place my order.

Good thoughts.
 

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Fred, thanks for your order. Your items shipped today, will deliver Monday.

I'm sorry for your loss. Stories like the two you shared are somehow distanced to most of us until it's someone you know. Some years ago, I was invited to ride with a group of men and women that I had met during a charitable project where volunteers donated time and/or materials to repairing an old house for a disabled man. I couldn't go on the ride due to some conflicts of time, but learned the next day that he lost his leg and his wife in an accident where his bike slide under a truck while he was trying to make a turn. My understanding is that the guys were riding side-by-side and he ran out of room during the turn. To this day, I ride staggered and would never let someone ride beside me.

My Sincere Regards to You and Those Families. Gordon
 

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After watching the video and reading the manual - it is still unclear to me if the display cycles between pressure and temperature. Can you set the pressure display to stay on.
 

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Fred, there are 4 modes available and you just press the FUNction key once to change.

Mode 1 is 3 seconds tire pressure/3 seconds temperature - alternating
Mode 2 is tire pressure - continuous
Mode 3 is tire temperature - continuous
Mode 4 is bike system voltage - continuous
Tire Sensor voltage is displayed when the FUNction key is held for more than 3 seconds.

On Modes 1~3 and the Sensor voltage display, the Top is Front and Bottom is Rear.

I hope this will help. You can read and print a full copy of the Owners Manual from my website. Just go to the same page and you'll see a PDF is there.

Best Regards, Gordon
 

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Question do you Gordon. When I held the function button for 3 seconds to check the sensor voltage, I couldn't figure out how to get the display back out of that mode. Pressing function again for another 3 sec. didn't work, nor did a short press. I ended up turning off the key to get it to exit that mode. Is that the only way?


-Jeff
 

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Gordon,
I have the M202 unit on my Tenere, just today took it for first ride of the year and all my display will show is pictured. Unit has been in service just under 2 seasons. Any suggestions? Does this indicate both sensors have dead batteries?
 

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Trasbeck,

I want you to try the reset procedure first. With the power on, release air in each tire to below 20 psi (do front first, then rear). This will send an urgent signal to the display and should remind the display of the sensor ID. If you get a flashing Red, then you can air the tire to normal and repeat for the rear.

An "E1" is a dead sensor battery. An "E2" is a blocked signal or weak battery. The Reset should get you going.

Now the bad news - Those batteries are 4 years old or more. The M202 is an old design, not manufactured since 2012. No matter when you bought it, those batteries have at least 4 years on them. The sensors work 24/7 regardless of whether the bike is running or not. The 202's transmit at 315 MHz and are not compatible with the new, updated M203's which transmit at 433 MHz. I don't carry any parts or components for the old M202 systems. All of my inventory is the M203 and manufactured in November of 2015 or later.

If you've done the reset and you still have problems, come back to me. I will get you in touch with the Sales Manager at the factory who can/will sell you replacement sensors for approx $85 delivered. If you want to upgrade to the new M203 and a full 2-year replacement warranty from me, I have these on sale with free shipping. While I am the US Authorized dealer for Orange Electronic, I had nothing to do with the M202 systems nor those retailers who did and still are selling the old systems.

You can contact me through my website's mail or by private message here. I will make sure you get service.

Best Regards, Gordon/RTS
 

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Ilbikes said:
Guys, I need a couple Tenere owners to install my TPM Systems. I need step by step install photos, comments, and an evaluation of the product, then it's performance.

I'll provide a discounted price on the TPMS or give you "store credit" for tools - which ever you prefer. I think you'll love the system, but I need to get a Tenere or two up on my site. If these don't meet expectations, me and everyone here need to know. I've used the older M202 system for 4 years and until my front tire's sensor battery died. I now have the M203 and like it even more with the added features and longer battery life. The fact that I'm the Authorized US dealer for these and will sell and replace your sender/sensors due to tire changer, crash, or other damage and be your warranty service dealer - Priceless!

Here is the one we did on a friend's Gold Wing -

http://www.rrrtoolsolutions.com/articles/honda-gold-wing-tpms-tire-pressure-monitoring-system-installation/

And my ST1300 here -

http://www.rrrtoolsolutions.com/articles/motorcycle-tpms-tire-pressure-monitor-system/

Thanks, Gordon
Gordon, if you're still needing someone to do and install documentation I'll be happy to help you out.
I'll pm you my contact info.

Been looking for a TPMS for my Tenere for a while now. I like the inside the rim monitors.

Clifford
 

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If you're still needing someone,I'd be happy to write up an install on my S10. I have the 202 on my FJR and have wished for a long time for something similar for my LT and now the Tenere. I'll PM my contact info...
 

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Old thread I know, but Gordon are you still about? Need some replacement sensors but don't see how to order just the sensors at your site. Front one is flashing 2.6V. Only got two years out of it, expected 3.
 
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