Road Test is complete...........

[BoomerCPO]

5 weeks ago the Missus bought me the TireGard System for use on the Scalded Ape. I check my tire pressures every single morning whether I intend to ride or not and I guess the Missus was trying to save me some time/effort.

 

Anyhoooo.....I put everything together from the Kit and slapped it on the bike. I am impressed with this TireGard I have to say. The tire sensors are right on the money and accurate. The Monitor has 26psi Low Pressure default setting....I changed that to 38psi. It is impossible to hear the "beeping alarm" while the bike is running and I am on the road. The Monitor also "vibrates" a warning if Low or High pressure occurs and that works very well if I keep the Monitor in my shirt pocket.

 

Overall I am very happy with knowing the air pressure in the tires with just a push of the button and a glance at the Monitor when on the road.

 

The tire sensor batteries are supposed to last 18 months and the Monitor battery is good for 1 year. Time will tell I suppose. The Monitor is not waterproof but fits easily in my shirt pocket protected from the elements.

 

The TireGard system was purchased at CruiserCustomizing,com and the whole unit is made by Show Chrome Accessories. My Missus paid a little over $150 for it.

 

 

Boomer.........who still checks his tires every morning with a high quality tire guage.

[Bubber]

 

Boomer.........who still checks his tires every morning with a high quality tire guage.

 

 

Not to be a wise a$$ but what have you gained for the $150.00 (see quote)?

 

Would you do it again?

[BoomerCPO]

Not to be a wise a$$ but what have you gained for the $150.00 (see quote)?

 

Would you do it again?

 

If It were up to me I doubt that I would spend that kind of money for something like this. By nature I am very skeptical of "gadgets" especially so when it comes to my scoot.

 

My gain as I see it is that my Missus cared enough about me to do the research and purchase this for me. I suppose that having it on the scoot gives her a small measure of "piece of mind" and I consider that a gain as well. Also,I can see that a slow leak from one of the tires while on the road (for whatever reason) will possibly be detected sooner and allow me to take preventive measures quicker and with more safety to myself.

 

Please know that I am not trying to talk anyone into buying this for their scoot. Just informing folks so that they can make their own choice for themselves.

 

 

Boomer.........who's never gonna reject a gift from his wife.....even when its a fashion-disaster tie with revolting colors.

[Iowawegian]

Well, after all the grief you give her, I hope ya thanked her properly!

[Yammer Dan]

If It were up to me I doubt that I would spend that kind of money for something like this. By nature I am very skeptical of "gadgets" especially so when it comes to my scoot.

 

My gain as I see it is that my Missus cared enough about me to do the research and purchase this for me. I suppose that having it on the scoot gives her a small measure of "piece of mind" and I consider that a gain as well. Also,I can see that a slow leak from one of the tires while on the road (for whatever reason) will possibly be detected sooner and allow me to take preventive measures quicker and with more safety to myself.

 

Please know that I am not trying to talk anyone into buying this for their scoot. Just informing folks so that they can make their own choice for themselves.

 

 

Boomer.........who's never gonna reject a gift from his wife.....even when its a fashion-disaster tie with revolting colors.

 

 

Boomer....... A wise man!!

[BoomerCPO]

Well, after all the grief you give her, I hope ya thanked her properly!

 

I certainly did thank her.....I spared her hairball cat from several airborne journeys across the Living Room.....the Hairball Amnesty Program ends this Sunday.

[Tartan Terror]

Owning a tire shop I have become a fan of the pressure sensors. Not just because its another opportunity to make money. almost every day someone comes in with the light on and sometimes its a flat and others the just were neglegent checking the air regularly. Has saved many a tire so far of those who are just oblivious. On bikes we only have two so a slight change in air can mean alot in handling. Happened to me. Im not as regular in checking the air I should be and the rear tire was about 5 lbs low and boy I felt it. If I had picked up a nail on the road it would give the opportunity to see the drop before you are in trouble rather than get a blow out. Most blowouts happen because of a tire weakened by a leak that runs low and builds up heat. Prevention is much better than the repairs and healing of an accident.

 

I been meaning to get one of these. I guess today is the day!!