MOTORCYCLE - Tire Pressure Monitoring Install

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

ALERT - DON’T BUY THIS UNIT. I bought two of these - both USB charging points broke off the circuit board the first time we tried to charge them. Rendering them useless.

[@hh750x]

Hi! Do you mean that the TPMS damaged something on the bike? I've just bought, and got one of those to install on my NC750X ... but I will not if they are useless ?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Hasse Honda750 - can’t damage the bike. Both units we bought failed when we tried to plug in the charging cable to charge the display unit. Could just be bad luck. We bought the cheapest unit we could find. Lesson learned.

[@hh750x]

Aha, ok. Bad luck and bad units then :(. I've bought exactly the same as you have. I've charged it once and it seems ok. Will see if my unit breaks to. But then I know that they didn't mess anything up on your bikes. Thank you for your answer! I hope you soon will be able to go out riding again.

[@LVBRIP]

Mine failed after 200 km, completely dead. Chinese are getting good at making stuff which looks good, but as unreliable as ever. Does anyone know of a reliable TPMS?

[@luisrodrigues4981]

dont use phone charger it may burn, use a pc usb to charge. Did you buy another?

[@drewiliffe4855]

I have a similar unit to you. The battery in the display lasts for about 1 month but that will depend on how often you turn it on. The wheel sensors last for over 12 months and are easily changed with the tool provided. I was out on a ride in a state forest one Sunday on my KLR650 and noticed that the front tyre was starting to show reducing pressure. I decided to turn around and head back to civilisation. I had to stop 3 times and pump it up with my compressor but it was a slow leak and the 90 minutes to get home wasn't too much of a problem. A quick patch (and a beer in the comfort of my garage) and good to go again. Without the TPM I would have kept going further from home , possibly destroying the tube before I noticed the problem and having to get a replacement tube late on a Sunday, miles from home. Wouldn't the wife have loved that phone call! I still check my pressures as normal (before each ride) and I have kept the lock nuts on. A 12mm spanner fits so I bought a $1 spanner from Bunnings, cut it in half and keep it with my gauge. By the way - the gauge that I trust reads 31psi and the TPM reads 32psi. I installed a similar system on the wife's car and it gives great piece of mind to be able to ensure that she is safe with tyre pressures. For me the best part is being able to check the pressure at a glance and know what is happening as you can see when your tyres have warmed up too. Highly recommend to everyone.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Drew Iliffe - appreciate you sharing your experiences. Thanks.

[@IdealBike]

That's a useful little tool, need to buy one too especially for the longer trips. Thanks!

[@bobfisheruk]

Thanks for the idea. I too have a problem with space on the Bar, So I am impressed with where you located it. I do not have a Welder, but the same can be achieved with a length of threaded bar, washer and lock nut to replace the original bolt, leaving a short length for mounting the unit.👍

[@garthhowe297]

I use similar ones on both my bikes ... work great, takes any hassle/worry out of tire pressures. I removed those locking nuts on the sensors. Like you, I'm not really anywhere that someone would steal them, and the locking nuts might prevent me from being able to fill the tires on the road, if I can't find a tool to loosen them.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Garth Howe - good tip. Don’t know why we didn’t invest in these a long time ago.

[@philippebleau4809]

I don’ know about you guys, but i’m addicted to this channel.

[@tito7320]

That's one of the best extras you can mount on a motorcycle!! It could literaly save your life!!!! You made it right doing a proper suport for the devive because the bracket suplyed with the TPMS is very weak and snaps iwhen you least espected

[@taebert]

Looks like a 1/4”-20 bolt. In spite of the best cameras coming from either Japan or Germany, it is the standard for tripod mounts.

[@ccooper8785]

Good review, thanks. Fleabay here I come having not spent ("invested") enough money on extras for my NC (if I ignore the shad seat, mudguard extender, chain oiler, racks, top box, panniers, screen extender, lower pegs, rad guard etc etc etc). To think that the only things I was intending to buy were hand & engine guards and these are the things I have not bought...

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

C Cooper - ha! I can identify.

[@Scott-xx6ih]

I had same one on my CB500X for more than one year and it was acurate and long life sensor's battery. But pls pay attention on the rubber cover on usb port ,it's fragile and easy to break. Once you lost it , the monitor will not be rain proof.

[@lesbishop7016]

Hi Adrian I had just been looking at the very same unit on Amazon so thanks for the video! Mine is on order and will be fitted when it arrives along with other stuff already delivered in preparation for my Norway trip in June/July!

[@thor8640]

Got the same TPMS mounted for a year and it works great, I like the display of both temperature and pressure. I balanced my wheels though as the sensors do weigh a bit more than the stem cap, better safe than sorry.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

thor8640 - fair enough - you’ve got to do what you are happy with. I’m anal-retentive but not to the extent of thinking I needed to re-balance the wheels. 🤪

[@theperson7718]

The cheapest one you could find hey? It's amazing how little you value your life and your wife's life. Nothing but the best for me........

[@robertdumais4428]

I’d love to see a video showing how you set the parameters. I have the same unit and can’t figure out the screens.

[@moreorlesdone1497]

Great stuff. I got the same unit for last Xmas and love it. Cheap insurance and works well.

[@edgarbleikur1929]

Couldn't ask for more really, you do serve us viewers very well my friend... Had a front flat on the CB500X last year, plugged 3 times over 24 hours touring Thailand, to no avail, eventually being replaced after much faffing about looking for front axle Allen key and then a replacement tyre... Scary times with a front constantly going flat. Gave my Phuket bought 12v tyre pump a good work out lol. Would've been a treat to monitor the leak rather than by loss of control of an already slow moving CB500X lol

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Edgar Bleikur - thanks mate. That sounds nasty. Fronts are so much worse than a rear flat.

[@edgarbleikur1929]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff on big Thai roads too boot!!

[@HuskyRides]

Nice tire pressure monitoring system.. i used the mounting of the little unit as an idea to mount my dashcam screen :), great!

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

HuskyRides - good idea.

[@davesy6969]

I bought something similar but 12v not usb several years ago but there was no way of charging or replacing the batteries on the wheel sensors. Worked brilliantly then the battery went in the front wheel sensor after 3 months then the rear wheel went after 6 months.

[@kratoz_858]

It is replaceable. You use the tool to hold the bottom end and loosen the top cap on the sensors.

[@ronboe6325]

Full marks! If you didn't, I'd recommend some blue thread locker just to be on the safe side. Another damn reason to learn how to weld! :D

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Ronald Boe - welding is fun and hobby tig welding is easy to learn. But I’ve found once you own a tool you find many uses for it you didn’t think of before owning the tool 😃

[@DougRansom1]

I bought a similar unit last year. I gather the pressure isn’t updated if the wheel doesn’t move. However, the unit just displays the last known reading with no indication the data is stale. So I am never sure if the unit has read the sensors recently. Could be days old for all I know looking at the display. Does your unit also present stale data?

[@Benisfunny6859]

Hi Adrian, very infomative video as usual, I enjoy all your videos, could you please send me a link of where to purchase this unit, all the ones I looked at are in bar, but I prefer psi, thanks a lot for your time

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Freeway DS - you will probably find the ones you are looking at also can display in psi. This is the one I bought. www.ebay.com.au/itm/Motorcycle-Wireless-TPMS-Tire-Pressure-Monitor-External-Pressure-w-2x-Sensors-/392365507055

[@Benisfunny6859]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Thank you very much

[@hlukufarmmechanic2497]

Hey!.. Nice unit for a tyre pressure monitor.. My current bike is a cbx 250 & I'm forever trying to get the correct pressure. Its always either too high or too low.. Too bad, now my front tyre is showing xtra wear in the middle.

[@p.santos6644]

GENIUS !!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

P. Santos - hmmm. That might be overstating it a little. But thanks 🤪

[@kitko33]

Hello. I got a similar unit (let's face, they're all the same inside) and while pairing worked well and the readings are correct, the rear sensor gives me low pressure warning although it's at 42 PSI while the low is set to 38 and the high to 46 (38-42-46). The front sensor (34-36-40) is working fine. When I swap the sensors, the alarm stops although the rear sensor SHOULD set the alarm as it measures 36 on the front wheel. I tried to reset the unit but the method described in the manual (when on the dF screen, hold Select button) doesn't work. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@edwardparker9499]

Thanks for the info! I immediately ordered it for my bike through Amazon and got one day free shipping.

[@fredrikwessel9765]

Thx for your great set of videos. Watching them convinced me into getting an NC up here in Norway. Now if the snow would just go... Ever thought about changing the horn on the NC? Cheers

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Fredrik Wessel - thanks mate. No. Won’t be changing the horn. Never use it as there is zero need where we ride.

[@Butzy621]

That looks like a 1/4X20 thread. Super common even in Asian markets. Great vid. May have to be a copy cat. 3 bikes though.....🙂

[@Rob-on5tz]

A nice additional mod to add to the bike. After watching a few videos of the NC750 here and on other channels, it's only reinforced my liking towards this motorcycle. Looking to purchase in the new year. Keep up the great content. Cheers. Rob in UK.

[@micmo1977]

Love your videos! Does this work with standard valves or do you need to change to full metal ones? I had previously looked at the Garmin ones to go with my GPS but they would only work with full metal valves.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Michael Moir - works with any valve type. Lots of adventure bike riders in Oz use them on tube-type tyres too.

[@micmo1977]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Cheers for the quick reply. Ride safe! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@richardvalitalo3670]

The rubber will flex & fail, so I've heard.

[@cameronmcrae4719]

"stands up like a dog bollock".....too funny!

[@aGentleUser]

And it comes with a thermometer ?! Or just the thermometer of tireair? That would make it much more interesting, because having to mount a display just for the pressure... I love my relatively clean handlebar. Let us know how long the sensors last, and what battery they need, CR123A ?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Marek - thermometer? No. It measures the temperature at each valve.

[@aGentleUser]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff , yes noticed that after looking at some similar on amazon, a pity that :)

[@markgoggin3677]

Thank you Adrian, another great video 👍

[@drdoolittle5724]

Being one of your highest paying subscribers this vid only just popped up! Have you ever replaced the system? Greetings from the Isle of Man!

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Replaced? No. I had a nice cup of tea and a good lie down till the urge passed 😁

[@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger]

Nice install! And good vid, looks like a very useful piece of kit. Let us know how the battery life is :)

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

CaptainCranky - thanks. The sensor batteries reportedly last 12 months. The display is rechargeable so don’t care how long it lasts but should be pretty long as you can turn it off when not riding.

[@MrWhothefoxthat]

there's an old saying, buying cheap works out twice as much.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Very true.

[@GeorgetownRider80]

How can you change from Celsius to Fahrenheit. Mine didn't come with instructions

[@terryliao8436]

I have a steelmate TP90 internal sensor model. think it's good and better then external sensor ones :)

[@CB-xj4jr]

Does the unit goes to sleep or you have to turn it on and off ? How about the accuracy ? Is the display well visible during the day ? Like always, I love your technical videos. Thanks for finding more stuff for me to add on.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Claude Boulet - have to turn it off at the end of the ride if you want to conserve battery. Accuracy. Mine reads 2psi less than the gauge I have been using. Display is easily visible in daylight. I’d probably turn it off at night.

[@3goldfinger]

Won't it throw the balance out.

[@brucefleming1743]

Michael Andersen that’s what I was wondering too

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

No. The sensors way half a poofteenth so they don’t effect balance.

[@LVBRIP]

Thanks for the videos. I bought a TPMS the same, and it's failed after about 200 km- completely dead. Is your one still working?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Robduino Ash - no it isn’t. The recharge plug broke so cannot recharge. I pinned s comment about this soon after posting this video.

[@returnrider4952]

Ahhhh I've been waiting for you to post this before I buy one :-) Seems like a good little piece of kit. Surely I "need" this for my bike :-) I love your mounting method as well - very, very clever. I have room on my bars tho. I'm not so old that I need heated grips.... Ha ha ha ha... jokes. Hope you're well. Cheers David.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Return Rider - we are fine thanks. I retired at the end of last year so yes I’m old - and loving it. Hope you are enjoying going to work this week while I laze around doing bugger-all. But I see there is no respect for the aged! 😢

[@returnrider4952]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff ha ha ha... you have both my respect and admiration. Totally forgot you were retired... thanks for rubbing it in :-/

[@crunchers9]

You set a 21 psi warning for the back? Why so low? I would have thought to go with maybe 36 psi, which would indicate an issue, if I was still checking my pressure every few weeks or so.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

crunchers9 - I will be looking at the actual pressures from time to time while riding so believe I will see a pressure drop. Can’t hear the beeping when doing 100km/hr anyway.

[@danielsaid2042]

how accurate are they?

[@mikemccurdy8504]

Nice one Adrian :) Do you reckon those bolts could have been soldered together instead of welded?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Mike McCurdy - soldered! Hmmm. Possibly. You would have to try it to see if it was strong enough - but it doesn’t need to be very strong so should work.

[@mikemccurdy8504]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff Thanks Adrian, that's pretty much what I thought. Probably better than gluing ;)

[@chimpskij]

@@mikemccurdy8504 If you don't want to weld, I'd suggest using a threading tool with a threading die such as M6 to get useful threading on the other end. Or just buy ready-made bolts and nuts in 1/4-20 unc threading.

[@MrGysz]

I have an exactly same type of TPMS as watched on video. But I have an issue after I replaced the batteries in the sensors. Sensors don't communicate with the main unit. Could somebody help me, what to do?

[@kentpachi143]

there is a similar one with solar panel so you dont need to charge it

[@antoniocordeiro2528]

Hi, don't you need to check the dynamic balance of the wheels?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Antonio Cordeiro - no. The caps only weigh 13/64th of a poofteenth

[@tomkitchen2764]

Thanks for that, iv'e bought the same one .

[@alanchew4393]

Hi..how do I change the psi to bar reading? I lost my manual

[@Ekol98]

Left button when you press it will show either bar or psi when you see that press on Right button than you'll be able to make changes. Hope it's helpful.

[@Fiatmannen1]

Easy system, however I see 3 issues. 1 Easy to steel or sabotage. 2 A hassel to have to charge. 3 Inconveniance to have to use tools when filling upp with air in tires.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

bravojonas - 1. yes easy to steal. But not steel. 2,3. Not a hassle to “charge”. Just leave off the lock nut (which I have subsequently done) and it’s no different to removing a conventional cap.

[@paulplex]

Oooo, do you have a link to the model you bought?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

www.ebay.com.au/itm/Motorcycle-Wireless-TPMS-Tire-Pressure-Monitor-External-Pressure-w-2x-Sensors-/392365507055

[@giannhslakiss]

Useful gadget,nice job thank you.

[@jamessmoth8683]

I wonder how much the sensor throws the balance of the wheel off?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

James Smoth - doesn’t weigh enough to effect balance. But there is nothing to say you couldn’t balance yours if you are concerned.

[@mechanick1000]

instead of welding 2 together you could of cut the bolt head off and run a die down it twice to get the correct thread

[@Scott-xx6ih]

Hey bro, you need a mount bar above your bike's screen. You had too much gears on handle bar.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Tried that. Hated stuff above the instruments. Too much vibration and glare.

[@carlosraposo5296]

I have got a cheaper version that it s just the valves and work with an app so i have the information on my phone, i think it is better because i have the phone conected to the Bluetooth system on the helmet and got those alerts directly to me, even at high speeds where you will ear the alarm. I consider money well spend.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

carlos raposo - yes. I looked at those but didn’t want to be bothered with the phone connection etc. but I can see how it would be better for you.

[@Fiatmannen1]

A link to that system?

[@CraniumSlows]

Bravo!

[@maxpower4798]

I cant pair. Does someone know how to pair?

[@guzziryder6566]

Any of them use a phone app instead of more stuff all over my limited spaced dash I like this one but no more bolton gizmos plz

[@sandwaves5642]

And u have have obviously ballanced the wheels after...

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Sand Waves - no need to rebalance. The sensors weigh half a poofteenth. That sort of weight isn’t going to effect balance.

[@Fiatmannen1]

Never balanced a bikewheel. Never needed it.

[@Wabbit1961]

IDK about you but I'd have just used velcro. Welding? Wtf dude. Plus, my method you just put the unit in your pocket when you leave the bike or lock it in a glove box or hard case. They're all made in China. You can get one on eBay for $28 that charges magnetically on the bike. No USB port to go bad or leak water. And it also has a clock.

[@denkkk]

Do dog bollocks stand up down under??? :D

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Depends on the type of dog!

[@philiplaurell1163]

If you want to watch a guy making a bracket, this is the clip for you. If you want useful information on TPS, look elsewhere.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Ha! Correct

[@andyreisch6755]

what another waste of time. HOW DO YOU SET THE PRESSURES, NOT INTERESTED IN HOW TO MOUNT IT

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Can’t please everyone. The manual tells you how to set the pressures. But it doesn’t give any hints as to how to mount it 🤣