Re: smarttire does anybody use it ???and if so do u like it
superjett said:
I am thinking about installing this device on next tire change and what to know if it is worth it !!! :chat:
As the previous posts have indicated, it's an outstanding addition to the bike...any brand of bike! The one installed on our Wing has worked great but I do have two cautions for you to keep in mind.
1) As previously mentioned, tire changes are a more delicate operation once the tire sensor is installed. I had one sensor trashed by a rally vendor during a new tire installation...even after I clearly showed him the sensor location stickers on the rims. Damage is most likely to occur to the front sensor due to the wheel being physically narrower than the rear. I normally swap out my own tires at home but damage to the tire while on the road required replacement at the rally...which brings up the next point.
2) The SmarTire system is no magic bullet to solve all your tire whoas. It's reliability to give accurate pressure readings can cause you to get complacent with checking the tire condition. You will get the tire pressure status each time you start rolling for the first time and at the push of a button at other times. However, on a regular basis you MUST get on the ground and put the ol' eyeballs on the tire condition. As we all know, not all damage to the tire rubber results in immediate loss of pressure. That's where the visual inspection comes to play. My own problem in the previous paragraph was a cut in the tread of an "experienced" tire which looked nasty, causing me to question the risk of the long ride home from the rally. A visual inspection of the tire found a condition that did not present the needed triggers for the SmarTire system to throw a caution light in this case.
I would urge you to install it on your bike. The added safety factor and tire awareness makes for more pleasant travels.