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Fla_rider
07-20-2020, 06:39 PM
Just to be clear we can’t use these on the new Goldwing right?

http://my-FoBo.com

Fla_rider
07-21-2020, 12:43 PM
Just jump right in you old farts!

rdbonds
07-21-2020, 01:42 PM
Hi John. I'll bite. :)

I don't have a new Wing (I still have a 2014 F6b), but for the sake of discussion, what about the product seems to indicate you can't use it on the bike? Is the the mass, physical clearance, or some other concern?

Kind Regards,
rdbonds

2wheelsforme
07-21-2020, 01:50 PM
Maybe ask over at https://www.gl1800riders.com/forums/ they love talking about the new wing.

Fla_rider
07-21-2020, 03:50 PM
I see the new FoBo comes with a metal tee stem, I don’t remember having that on my 2014 F6B.

2Wheelsforme- why is that? The two bikes are practically the same?

wjduke
07-21-2020, 06:11 PM
The new wings have TPMS already

Fla_rider
07-21-2020, 07:55 PM
Yes and no duke, it monitors the tires and when it gets low it lets you know, but you don’t know tire pressure

wjduke
07-22-2020, 05:29 AM
Yes and no duke, it monitors the tires and when it gets low it lets you know, but you don’t know tire pressure

Really? I thought it would. I’ve seen videos where guys look at the pressure before they ride. I never saw it in person though.

SeaSteve
07-22-2020, 08:41 AM
I can't imagine the Bluetooth signal interfering with the OEM TPMS so the only question would be physical clearance for the sensors on the stem of the tires.

Fla_rider
09-10-2020, 09:01 AM
Update: I've had the FOBO now for about 3 weeks, if I am in range of the bike I can call up the exact pressures of each tire along with temperatures. It has preset alarms that will alert me when something isn't right. For now, life is good!

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F6Pilot
09-10-2020, 03:24 PM
I installed the FOBO2 on my 2013 a week before the rally. It is a nice system and makes monitoring easy...however...I am now experiencing consistent air loss in both tires. I have removed and replaced the caps numerous times, tightening them both snug and "gorilla" tight with the same results. Additionally, mine did not come with the T valves as indicated. I apparently must order them separately which was disappointing.

willtill
09-10-2020, 09:26 PM
Yea, those T-Valves are pretty much a "must" when using exterior mounted TPMS sensors. Makes adding air (when necessary) much easier.

I had to source the T-valves separately when I ordered my Steelmate TPMS sensors/system as well.

F6Pilot
09-10-2020, 09:44 PM
I agree with the ease but am struggling with the thought of paying $32 for a couple of valve stems....

willtill
09-10-2020, 09:50 PM
I agree with the ease but am struggling with the thought of paying $32 for a couple of valve stems....

That's with shipping costs from the Philippines I presume? I believe that's where I ordered mine from about 5 years ago. Bought three of them.

https://my-fobo.com/accessories

F6Pilot
09-10-2020, 09:58 PM
I actually did not see those on the FOBO site. I had just run a search for FOBO T valve and Wingstuff was the first link. They want 15.99 each.

Thanks for the link to the others.

Cali261
09-11-2020, 10:27 PM
Update: I've had the FOBO now for about 3 weeks, if I am in range of the bike I can call up the exact pressures of each tire along with temperatures. It has preset alarms that will alert me when something isn't right. For now, life is good!

7704

Do you know what the top temperature range should be on the rear tire? I’m running the original Stones with 41 in the rear tire and I’m wondering at what temperature the alarm should go off.

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