I have had the low battery warning for the tyre pressure sensors intermittently for over a year now (mainly in cold weather). Then the front one stopped all together.
Due to health reasons, it is time to let my fantastic GTR go to a new owner, and it is only fair that it should be fully working, so I have replaced both batteries on the sensors. Having watched several You Tube vids on the subject, I opted for soldering standard CR2032 batteries direct with short leads. I discovered that it was possible to solder onto the battery case without damaging it. In the process I did kill one new battery by heating it too much, and learnt that three seconds contact with the soldering iron was enough to get a good joint without damage.
Road test complete, and all is fine. Next job is to put the bike back to near standard, so there my be a few bits up for grabs soon, if the new owner is not interested.
It's always sad to hear that health issues force the sale of a bike ...I hope that you are able to continue biking with, perhaps, something lighter and more manageable :smiley:
Good luck
It is a shame because I love this bike to bits, and it has served me well over the years, but I looked back and over the last three years it has only covered 1000 miles, and with the health and age against me I think the big bike days are over. If things improve for me I will look at getting something a bit smaller and lighter.
Some of the scooters they do now are really good ,650 engines easy to ride and look very comfy ,could be tempted when the time comes ,,
Quote from: nightrider on April 27, 2018, 04:06:49 PM
Some of the scooters they do now are really good ,650 engines easy to ride and look very comfy ,could be tempted when the time comes ,,
how right you are, the latest scooters are excellent and really shouldn't be overlooked :yes:
I am tempted with a 650 Burgman if things look up for me!