Steelmate TPMS question

[53driver]

Yes.

The Steelmate sensors start transmitting when the wheel is in motion Steve. They become dormant again, after a period of wheel inactivity. Prolongs the battery life in the sensor.

The display unit will "remember" the last recorded tire pressures and temperatures when you turn the bike back on. Once the wheels are in motion again; it will update to the current readings.


I know others have a Fobp TPMS and like it...

....but I like the Steelmate TPMS because I may not always have my I-Phone with me. But the Steelmate TPMS display is always there on the bike.

Got it! Thanks.
I'm a FOBO user and one of the things I like is that I can walk out to the bike, check pressures, and fire up the compressor if necessary, without turning on the bike.
I guess if you don't have a compressor in your shop, then finding out on the way to the service station air compressor is really no big deal.
The system is on all the time, but the batteries last over a year so that's not really an issue.
Yes, it requires a phone/app device. I might have to dedicate an older phone to Isleen and just keep it on her at all times running the app.
Doesn't require cell service, just BT.

Cool.

I learned something today. Thanks Will!
Cheers,
Steve

[DMAGOLDRDR]

Got it! Thanks.
I'm a FOBO user and one of the things I like is that I can walk out to the bike, check pressures, and fire up the compressor if necessary, without turning on the bike.
I guess if you don't have a compressor in your shop, then finding out on the way to the service station air compressor is really no big deal.
The system is on all the time, but the batteries last over a year so that's not really an issue.
Yes, it requires a phone/app device. I might have to dedicate an older phone to Isleen and just keep it on her at all times running the app.
Doesn't require cell service, just BT.Cool.I learned something today. Thanks Will!
Cheers,
Steve

I looked at the FOBO but not having a smart phone pushed me to Steelmate.

One time I actually fired up the bike and pulled it up into 3rd at idle while on the center stand and spun it up to wake up the sensor and check the rear PSI before riding off.

[willtill]

The main reason that I got a TPMS was because of the run flat car tire I mounted last summer. I'm more concerned with watching the tire pressure of it as it gets warmed up; because I am new to the Dark Side of things. And since it's a run flat, I may have no idea that it lost air at all while I'm underway....

[DMAGOLDRDR]

I changed the battery in the rear sending unit and no change, so I swapped rear units from my other Motorcycle and reprogramed them to each bike. Still no change.

The front will update as I roll the bike out of the garage. It should be quick as it is close the readout receiver. BUT the rear still takes 2 to 3 miles before it updates. This only happens on the F6B, my 78 Wing rear readout is also slow to react but not miles like the F6B.
I called Steelmate USA in California but they do not sell this system and have no tech support for it.

I suppose I will live with it for now as I feel it is just a weak system but probably will change systems before to long..

[2wheelsforme]

The Garmin tire pressure monitors also do not transmit until the tire rolls. Additionally the rear is also slower to respond to the readout on the GPS unit.

[DMAGOLDRDR]

The Garmin tire pressure monitors also do not transmit until the tire rolls. Additionally the rear is also slower to respond to the readout on the GPS unit.

Thanks for the added info, good to know.

[98valk]

I changed the battery in the rear sending unit and no change, so I swapped rear units from my other Motorcycle and reprogramed them to each bike. Still no change.

The front will update as I roll the bike out of the garage. It should be quick as it is close the readout receiver. BUT the rear still takes 2 to 3 miles before it updates. This only happens on the F6B, my 78 Wing rear readout is also slow to react but not miles like the F6B.
I called Steelmate USA in California but they do not sell this system and have no tech support for it.

I suppose I will live with it for now as I feel it is just a weak system but probably will change systems before to long..

Thanks for the update.

I'll have to pay more attention to mine and see how long it takes to get a new reading. I'll let you know ...

Antennas are funny magical things and not my expertise. But, I would guess that the power wiring of the receiver plays a part in the reception.

Wrapping/spiralling a wire around and along the power wires (not physically electrically connected) and then running it towards the rear of the bike might aid in the reception of the rear transmitter. Just a wag, and a pita, but a thought ...

Edit: My wiring is easily available. I may give this a try and see if it helps in the next couple of days ...

[DMAGOLDRDR]

Thanks for the update.

I'll have to pay more attention to mine and see how long it takes to get a new reading. I'll let you know ......

I have been wondering if I was the only one with this issue ??

[98valk]

I have been wondering if I was the only one with this issue ??

No useful news on this TPMS. I've been watching and lately, the rear sensor sends a signal while I am backing down the driveway. In fact, before the front sensor sends its signal.

I know at times, one or both of them have been very slow about reacting. Something must move in the sensor when the tire spins. Maybe it is moving easier now that it is hot outside.

I'll keep monitoring and see what happens. When I need new batteries, I'll have a good look inside and see what is going on in there.

As a quick and interesting test, you could swap front and rear sensors without reprogramming them and see what happens ...