Looking for a *good* TPMS system to put on the bike but, man, I'm really disappointed with what's available. Here are my thoughts o nthe kits I've looked at; anybody have a suggestion?
I'm leaning towards the Murph's kit. Hawkshead would be in the running but I don't like such long intervals between pressure updates.
Doran 360M - $200
This is fairly popular with the GL1800 crowd and appears to be a well-made and good performing unit, however, the receiver is a big bulky box and although tire pressure readings are available you have to press a tiny button to see them. The normal readout on the display says "ON"... because Doran feels that displaying the pressure readings is a rider distraction. Huh? Dumb IMO. I think a rider having to reach for that tiny button is a bigger distraction than simply having the pressures displayed in the first place. Next, Doran's sensors only transmit pressure values to the receiver every 6 minutes... this is too long between updates IMO. Lastly, when Doran sensors die you can't change the battery, you have to repurchase the whole sensor; guys are reporting 1 to 3 year service life of the sensors which is far too short. My OEM car sensors are approaching 10 years. Tire temperature is not monitored, just pressure.
Show Chrome TireGard - $160
The sensors used on this kit transmit pressure readings continuously as long as the bike is in motion... and tire temperature in addition to pressure is given... but the receiver is a delicate non-waterproof pocket fob with really bad reliability. Several people report failures within a year, and subsequent failures of replacement units. Further, I've seen reports fo Show Chrome being difficult to deal with in honoring warranties for this device.
Murph's Kit Tire Watch - $184 (made by LDL Technology)
These sensors transmit every 1 minute and transmit both pressure and temperature... but temperature is only given in degrees C with no option to convert to F. These sensors also cannot replace the battery; a whole new sensor must be purchased.
Kisan Tire Alert - $250
Complicated setup that requires mounting "pickup" transceivers to read the sensors. So far I haven't been able to find a retailer that has a Goldwing specific kit.
Hawkshead Moto Track 2 - $159
Sensors only transmit every 5 minutes... but batteries can be replaced. The receiver is a battery operated pocket fob so if you have this turned on constantly during a ride, I don't see it lasting long. However... I guess you can let the receiver go to sleep and just rely on it waking up if a low pressure alert occurs.