Out for a ride yesterday heading out of Kirby stephen following some pals of mine, I was having a scroll through the functions on the main screen, when!!!!!!Hello front 42 - rear 35 on the tyre pressure function, so I pulled over and checked the tyre for nails etc, couldn't see anything so carried on to where my mates were waiting, after me going missing. By then the reading was 34. so we investigated further, and there it was a tiny sliver of metal. :shit: We went to a nearby garage to blow it up, and then the plan was for me to take it home, but I couldn't get the garage fitting onto my valve. So I decided to head home (60 miles) and see how things went. I made it home by then 24 psi showing, and the bike still feeling ok. So all in all a good result. :banana: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BUT!!!!!!!!The point I would like to make is, if I had been on a bike without tyre pressure warnings, I could have been in deep :shit: Me and the lads were heading for a place called Blanchland, which is over moorland roads and in the middle of nowhere, and if we had got up there and gone and had some lunch, and then discovered that the tyre was flat, we would have had to try a repair with the kit I carry, or shout for the AA.!!!!!!!!!!!So!!!!!!!!! People complain about modern bikes having too many electronics, and too many gizmos, but I think this early warning system of impending doom is a great addition to a fantastic bike. Well done Mr Kawasaki. :smiley:
Exactly the same happened to me, rear tyre went down with Nail in it, thank god for the TPS.
I was on a motorway in Belgium with no battery life in the phone as well.
Alan
Yep, they are definately useful these TP sensors.
I am probably sounding like a stuck record these days, but I really do recommend that everyone who does not fancy the hassle and ball-ache of a puncture equips themselves with two vital bits of kit:
1) Puncture repair kit - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-AND-MOTORCYCLE-TYRE-PUNCTURE-REPAIR-AND-INFLATION-KIT-/310374812065?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4843c7c9a1 . First time you use it, it will take 45 minutes to repair and re-inflate the tyre. Once you are used to it, 20 minutes max. I have done 9,000 miles on a repaired rear tyre, they work perfectly.
2) 90 degree valve adapter - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-MOTORCYCLE-MOTORBIKE-TYRE-VALVE-EXTENSION-ADAPTOR-90-DEGREE-ANGLE-CAR-BIKE-/221031360708?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item33767ee8c4 . So you can get airlines on our tyre valves.
Martin.
Quote from: MJJ_ZX6RR on June 25, 2012, 09:31:35 AM
Yep, they are definately useful these TP sensors.
I am probably sounding like a stuck record these days, but I really do recommend that everyone who does not fancy the hassle and ball-ache of a puncture equips themselves with two vital bits of kit:
1) Puncture repair kit - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-AND-MOTORCYCLE-TYRE-PUNCTURE-REPAIR-AND-INFLATION-KIT-/310374812065?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4843c7c9a1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-AND-MOTORCYCLE-TYRE-PUNCTURE-REPAIR-AND-INFLATION-KIT-/310374812065?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4843c7c9a1) . First time you use it, it will take 45 minutes to repair and re-inflate the tyre. Once you are used to it, 20 minutes max. I have done 9,000 miles on a repaired rear tyre, they work perfectly.
2) 90 degree valve adapter - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-MOTORCYCLE-MOTORBIKE-TYRE-VALVE-EXTENSION-ADAPTOR-90-DEGREE-ANGLE-CAR-BIKE-/221031360708?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item33767ee8c4 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-MOTORCYCLE-MOTORBIKE-TYRE-VALVE-EXTENSION-ADAPTOR-90-DEGREE-ANGLE-CAR-BIKE-/221031360708?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item33767ee8c4) . So you can get airlines on our tyre valves.
Martin.
Top tip Martin, thank you. :smiley:
Geoff, I learned the hard way as well. The tyre pressure was dropping slowly so we thought we'd carry on and just keep filling up at petrol stations. As you found out, the valve stem is rigid so the airline wouldn't fit. By the time I'd got home I was down to 12psi.
As Martin says, get that repair kit and the 90 degree valve adapter.
One bit of advice if using the repair kit: make sure you are aware of the location of the TPS sensor before you put the attachment in to seal the hole.
Does anyone know if Ulra Seal is ok to put in?I have avoided it on this bike as I did not want to mess up the Tyre pressure sensors, but have heard differing advice that it is fine to use.
I had it on all my old bikes before the Kawasaki and it did work and saved me a couple of times from accidents.
I have had this on previous bikes as well and its saved me, but when i thought about putting it in the GTR i decided not to on the basis anything electrical in the wheel might go pop with all that gunk inside, so far i have not been convinced otherwise.
Alan
I wouldn't risk it tbh. Those TPS sensors are expensive
Quote from: rippers on June 25, 2012, 01:44:51 PM
Does anyone know if Ulra Seal is ok to put in?I have avoided it on this bike as I did not want to mess up the Tyre pressure sensors, but have heard differing advice that it is fine to use.
I had it on all my old bikes before the Kawasaki and it did work and saved me a couple of times from accidents.
Totally and absolutely
DO NOT USE Ultraseal or any similar product. A friend of mine with a GTR put Ultraseal in his tyres and the TPS is knackered, while the likes of Ulltraseal or similar products are good at dealing with punctures it will ruin your TPS. For me I would rather have the TPS working and carry around a puncture repair kit.
Kind regards
Steve
Quote from: routemaster on June 25, 2012, 07:35:36 PM
Totally and absolutely DO NOT USE Ultraseal or any similar product. A friend of mine with a GTR put Ultraseal in his tyres and the TPS is knackered, while the likes of Ulltraseal or similar products are good at dealing with punctures it will ruin your TPS. For me I would rather have the TPS working and carry around a puncture repair kit.
Kind regards
Steve
+! don't use it ! :nono: :nono: :nono:
And whilst we are on te subject of 90 degree tyre adapter they are great but MUST not be left on the machine after use :nono:[/b
Re Ultra seal, thanks for the feedback. You have confirmed what I suspected to be the case re the Tyre pressure system.
Thanks.
Guys, before you pack the 90 degree adapter in your kit, make sure it works !! Not ALL of them work on our bikes with the TPS.
In fact, here in SA I still cannot find one that works.
Deon