VentureFar

I don’t have any experience with tourmaster I can tell you that my personal riding jacket is the joe rocket alter ego 4. I have had all of the alter egos. Since I have always had saddle bags to put pieces in, I have been comfortable down to 28 degrees with the right layers under it. Been in heavy rain and always stayed dry. Love the mesh air flow. Which tourmaster model specifically? VentureFar... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here is one for the ladies exclusively as it is a women’s jacket review so @cowpuc please share this with Tip. You gents might want to read it as my daughter thought it was a good read. . What do you all think of my reviews in general? Easy to read? Informative? Helpful in decision making? Here it is https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2020/07/25/joe-rocket-cleo-elite-jacket-review-mesh-ladies-motorcycle-jacket/ VentureFar... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes to a nail and amen to not wasting time or energy laying down on my back to check the rear pressure. Have I said that too many times? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If your phone is connected to your helmet headset then you will get an audible warning - fog horn or other obnoxious sound of your choice. Honestly, just not having to lay down on my back to check my tirepressure is worth the whole $100 to me. The alerting is gravy.

I just read your reply. Pulled out my phone and saw that my pressure is 36.8 for both tires. Since I am going for a ride tomorrow, I know I don't have to 1. Check them by hand 2. add any pressure I like how easy that was.

Well you are going to have to mount that dedicated monitor on your bars anyway, so why not mount your phone on your bars instead? I believe you will then be able to monitor ALL 6 tires on your phone. Just a thought.

glad it works for you but: Currently unavailable We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. :-( VentureFar... [/color]

Hu gmarshall. rememebr I don’t have stock in FOBO but I will share with you the knowledge gained during my testing and many emails with an engineer at the company. 1 they don’t recommend rubber stems because they can get old and leak. That is something you would want to know is happening and these tpms will show you that since it measures to the tenth of a pound. 2 you only neeed background app refresh and location sharing ON if you want to be notified immediate if a change in pressure. If you don’t feel you need that feature then leave both OFF. FOBO has been doing this for a long time. This is gen two. It works and works well. Personally it is worth $100 for this old body to not have to lay down on my back in the garage only to find out the stem isn’t where I can reach it, roll the bike a little and lay down again on my back. Then I find out I didn’t need to even do that because my pressure is where I want it to be. With the FOBO I know I will need air when I lay down on my back and I will have the air right there to fill and check. For me- that is $100 bucks well spent. notifying me of a nail in my tire will be nice but just gravy. I did a lot of research and I hope you do to. This is the only real time - to your phone - tpms I found. again- you don’t have to have location and app refresh on to get pressure readings on your phone. On an iPhone you can keep the app open and refresh your screen if you want to know how your tires are doing. min an Android you can have the tire pressure overlay on top of any app you have running- map, music etc. as you see I am taking A lot of time answering questions because I truly believe in this product and feel it is worth it for anyone that wants to know their pressures without the hassle. you can let the app be invasive if you choose to and not invasive if you choose to not. thanks for the comments. VentureFar...

Hi Good catch. The editor didn't finish the compliant.... to IP57(sensor) it is waterproof. I asked him to finish that line in the specs This is what it asked for to give you immediate alerts: on the iPhone, background refresh must be on as well as locations services on Always for the FOBO Bike 2 app. The Android smartphone must have Android Service running, ... I use an iphone and turn off location services ALWAYS and BACKGROUND app refresh when I am not on the bike as they do use battery power. When I am going for a ride I turn those on to get ALERTS. If you don't care about low or high pressure alerts while riding then location and backgroud refresh can be off. As I said earlier, just not having to lay on my back to check the rear pressure and not have to get down my my rickety knees for the front pressure are worth the admission price. Good questions. VentureFar...

I have only had them for a few weeks but I am already seeing the benefits. thanks for the reply VentureFar...

Since you are actually going to “touch” your valve stem once a month or less now, fully knowing what you pressure is, I don’t see a need for the extra convenience of the T valve stem. But that’s just me. The screw in process is obviously simple. But when you do the first installation FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. They are Bluetooth and will “compete” to be read by the install app. So put the first one on the FRONT. There is no front or rear unit identified until you register one or the other in the app. Follow the instructions. Then when the front is showing on the app then screw in the rear and install it. You have to “touch” the unit with your phone in the app install process . Don’t have the other unit in your big mitt at the same time Since both will be touching the phone. Keep the second unit on your work bench or several feet away. like I said, this thing works and works well. It will keep you off your back/ knees until needed to be. Enjoy the new free time :-) VentureFar...

No. You do not need to remove the tire to install them. Just the plastic valve stem cap. That’s all. they suggest that you have METAL valve stems and actually put two in the box. But not required. VentureFar...

Battery is cr1632 readily available, and extra set comes in the box. The app shows you the battery life. Yes theyhave to be removed to add air but screw in just like the plastic dust cap if you are not using the locking nuts. Just unscrew the “cap” like normal and when done then replace. the T valve is a nice thing because you leave the unit screwed on and use the T off to fill the tire. But you need to make sure you have enough physical space for the T to work. I don’t see a reason go to the extra hassle of installing the T valve. You will be be checking your tire pressure from your phone from now on and maybe once a month or two months will you need to unscrew the unit off. And like I said it is just like the plastic cap you have now. you can see the T on the my-FOBO.com website under accessories . remember to set the UPPER limit to the rating on the side wall. I first set mine too low and got an earful on the freeway about 15 minute in when the rear heated and gained 7#. so I have them set now as 33 low. Optimum 36 and high 44.

Hi all. I am always searching for motorcycle products to review and I came across an awesome one. Take that "emergency" $100 bill out of your wallet and get ready to use it. Even my brother @cowpuc isn't fond of laying down on his back to check the tire pressure on Tweeks. I know I don't look forward to doing it, especially if I have 'nice' clothes on. This is a bluetooth remote tire pressure monitoring system where you see your tire pressure on your phone. Of course you get warnings of leaks, but the real value in my estimation is the weekly check before your Saturday ride or the concern while on the road that some punk let some air out of your tires at the motel.... I hope this is a good read for you. https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2020/07/21/fobo-bike-2-review-motorcycle-tire-pressure-monitoring-system/ VentureFar...

I just went for a 200 mile loop with ALL my stuff. gps giving talking directions, music from my iPhone, tire pressure monitor sounding an alarm because my tires heated and expanded ... and I am taking a solo leisurely Saturday twisty ride. That’s a lot going on when I get a phone call. I said “ignore” to Cardo and went back to my peaceful Saturday ride. I am sure @cowpuc can relate as he rides with the wind in his hair for a speedometer and the stars for navigation. Lots to be said for peace and quiet on a ride. Thanks for the thanks. VentureFar...

I will check into it. I have the Sena Bluetooth helmet on the way, I am told. VentureFar...

True words spoken and Mother please Stop embarrassing me in front of my friends! Your loving son, VentureFar...

Thanks gents! I try to really get to know the product so hopefully accurately report in it. VentureFar... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was at the right place at the right time and I wasn’t shy. I was walking my dog, saw a new neighbor with a dirt bike in his truck bed. I introduced myself and now I get all this good stuff to test :-) I have met all my riding friends by extending MY hand first. try it. It works, you could meet another amazing friend like @cowpuc that way ! VentureFar...

Hello all including my Brother @cowpuc Once again I had the good fortune to be handed a cool motorcycle "thing" to test. I had been using the Sena SMH 10 1st generation for a very long time. It worked but had its limitations of consistency of music sharing with my passenger and a problem handling the wind noise from my wife's 3/4 helmet in intercom mode at freeway speeds. I tested the Sena SF1 entry unit and it is not for our - touring kind of riding. I just finished testing the Cardo Freecom 4+ This thing is great! I am very impressed. Here is my review on ultimatemotorycycling.com https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2020/07/09/cardo-freecom-4-review-motorcycle-bluetooth-communication/ Feel free to ask me anything about my experience. VentureFar...

If you have any questions or want to see photos of screens, I am happy to help. VentureFar...

Make sure you are in 3D mode and the arrow will be in front of you. No way that I have seen to change font. Just brightness which helps with clarity since you can’t make the letters bigger. VentureFar... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Puc my Brother you leave me speechless. VentureFar... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I know the title is sexist but the title area doesn't have enough room for a full gender/ family description..... Like mine always was, I have the solution. I bought one for myself after doing this review. A satellite hotspot for your mobile phone. You can always "send for help" or text that everything is ok or whatever because this little device connects any smart phone to act like a Satellite Phone. Here is my review. I think anyone riding where there is no cell service should have one of these. https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2020/05/19/somewear-global-hotspot-review-the-no-service-alternative/ VentureFar...