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TPS Battery
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 7:15 pm
by Our Gee
Does anyone please know what is the expected "Tyre Pressure Sensor" battery life.
Thank's. (R1200RT Twin Cam)
Re: TPS Battery
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:19 pm
by T6pilot
On the ADVRIDER forum I think they indicated 4-5 years, there is even pictures posted of someone who removed the old batteries from the unit and installed new ones
TPMS units are in the $130 price range each, while new batteries are $8 for four,
Guy used a Modelers knife to carve out old batteries, installed two new ones in each unit, then sealed the unit with silicone,
Re: TPS Battery
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 10:33 am
by David.
Ditch the TPS & replace with conventional tyre valves for a fraction of the cost.
Re: TPS Battery
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 2:15 pm
by timminator
DaygloDavid wrote:
Ditch the TPS & replace with conventional tyre valves for a fraction of the cost.
I was thinking the same. [size=2px]When mine finally die, I think I would be tempted to just leave them alone and use an old-fashioned tire pressure gauge. I just don't want an annoying fault message on the display for the rest of all time.[/size]
Re: TPS Battery
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 2:33 pm
by T6pilot
My riding buddy recently picked up a new 16RT, riding it home from the dealer at 70mph he got the dreaded yellow triangle. By the time he got the bike to the shoulder of the road yellow had turned to red. A piece of construction steel had pierced the brand new rear PR4GT, he did not feel any difference in riding quality of bike until almost stopped. He's now a total believer in the TPMS system
Re: TPS Battery
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 2:44 pm
by David.
Having experienced a couple of rear punctures without TPS, the feeling on the bike was that something wasn't right, therefore pulled over & checked the tyre.
Re: TPS Battery
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 3:06 pm
by johnesherman
Our Gee wrote:
Does anyone please know what is the expected "Tyre Pressure Sensor" battery life.
Thank's. (R1200RT Twin Cam)
Just to provide an answer to the question: see generally,
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?25336-Tire-Pressure-Monitor-Battery
Re: TPS Battery
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 3:08 pm
by Casbar
T6pilot wrote:
My riding buddy recently picked up a new 16RT, riding it home from the dealer at 70mph he got the dreaded yellow triangle. By the time he got the bike to the shoulder of the road yellow had turned to red. A piece of construction steel had pierced the brand new rear PR4GT, he did not feel any difference in riding quality of bike until almost stopped. He's now a total believer in the TPMS system
I had a similar experience, got the triangle before I noticed anything wrong. I'm sold on it, love the gadget. Its like all gadgets, we have all done without but if you have it, use it. Had many a discussion about ABS, again if its available I would rather have it than not, even though I have ridden 40+ years without such luxuries
Re: TPS Battery
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 3:10 pm
by Casbar
Forgot to add, had the tyre replaced and it was balanced with no issues and I still have TPS
Re: TPS Battery
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 3:30 pm
by David.
timminator wrote:When mine finally die, I think I would be tempted to just leave them alone and use an old-fashioned tire pressure gauge. I just don't want an annoying fault message on the display for the rest of all time.
If the TPS is defective (flat battery) or there is a system error, the general warning light shows yellow.
Re: TPS Battery
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2016 9:59 pm
by guest2360
DaygloDavid wrote:
If the TPS is defective (flat battery) or there is a system error, the general warning light shows yellow.
And I suspect if you take them out that warning light will be there forever.
Re: TPS Battery
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 1:07 pm
by falconmick
Having had the unnerving experience of front tyre puncture, I think TPS is a lifesaver. Better to let the bike tell you that you have a slow leak rather than lose handling and control. Is your life and family worth more than a few quid for TPS?