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[bbrown]

It sure is quiet.  Not a word out there on the new models.  When does the California EPA post their engine information?

[FLY-DOG]

A tire pressure monitoring system similar to the one required on passenger cars would be a waste of time and money IMHO.  Those systems don't alert you until the actual tire pressure drops to less than 75% of the cold tire inflation pressure recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle.Jerry

Not exactly true for all cars........  My wife's 2007 Mustang GT500 works that way but it's older technology.   All 3 of my newer Dodges, 2010 Challenger SRT8, 2012 Laramie Longhorn, and 2013 Durango Citadel not only warn you of a low tire but you can monitor the current pressure in all 4 tires at the same time by selecting that setting.  My 2009 Kawi Concours 1400 also has factory TPMS that will give you the exact tire pressure reading both the front and rear tire simutaneously as well as a warning when the a tire is low.  I liked it so much that I have my 2012 CVO SG set up that way via my Garmin 590LM by just screwing on their proprietary valve stem caps on my front and rear tires and synching it via the GPS's bluetooth.  The advantage of this system is that I can program in the "normal" tire pressures and also program in the pressure at which I want to receive the warning as well as monitor the current tire pressure if desired. I can't remember how much extra the Garmin TPMS monitors were, but I think around $69 or $70 each on top of the cost of the GPS.

[Fired00d]

Not exactly true for all cars........  My wife's 2007 Mustang GT500 works that way but it's older technology.   All 3 of my newer Dodges, 2010 Challenger SRT8, 2012 Laramie Longhorn, and 2013 Durango Citadel not only warn you of a low tire but you can monitor the current pressure in all 4 tires at the same time by selecting that setting.  My 2009 Kawi Concours 1400 also has factory TPMS that will give you the exact tire pressure reading both the front and rear tire simutaneously as well as a warning when the a tire is low.  I liked it so much that I have my 2012 CVO SG set up that way via my Garmin 590LM by just screwing on their proprietary valve stem caps on my front and rear tires and synching it via the GPS's bluetooth.  The advantage of this system is that I can program in the "normal" tire pressures and also program in the pressure at which I want to receive the warning as well as monitor the current tire pressure if desired. I can't remember how much extra the Garmin TPMS monitors were, but I think around $69 or $70 each on top of the cost of the GPS.

So as not to this thread when you get a chance (and have had ample time to test it) start a thread in the Electronics board of what you think/like/dislike about the Garmin 590LM. Can't remember reading anyone else having one yet and it would be nice to hear some real world feedback.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[bbrown]

So as not to this thread when you get a chance (and have had ample time to test it) start a thread in the Electronics board of what you think/like/dislike about the Garmin 590LM. Can't remember reading anyone else having one yet and it would be nice to hear some real world feedback.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

THANKS

[FLY-DOG]

THANKS

Sorry, didn't mean to jack the thread. Will post my opinion on the 590LM when I've had a little more time with it..........over and out!

[King2013]

I liked it so much that I have my 2012 CVO SG set up that way via my Garmin 590LM by just screwing on their proprietary valve stem caps on my front and rear tires and synching it via the GPS's bluetooth.

Just a curious and maybe even stupid question, but won't those caps add a slight amount of weight causing the wheels to be unbalanced?
Have you noticed any vibration at speed?

[bbrown]

Any one know when and where the dealer meeting is this year??

[grc]

Just a curious and maybe even stupid question, but won't those caps add a slight amount of weight causing the wheels to be unbalanced?
Have you noticed any vibration at speed?

Typically the difference in weight between the stock caps and the ones used by the monitoring systems is very slight, as in less than a half ounce.  You would need to be a very sensitive person to notice any difference in vibration levels.  And of course the next time you install tires you would have them balanced with the new caps in place anyway.

Jerry

[bbrown]

Any one know when and where the dealer meeting is this year??

Also wondering if there will be a new bike night at the Harley Museum ??  usually around labor day weekend??

[Grizzly]

Any one know when and where the dealer meeting is this year??

It's in Nashville, TN

[bbrown]

It's in Nashville, TN

Date???

[Kosmic Ken]

I would like to see an integrated tire pressure monitor system. With the new radios, it could be integrated and display a warning to notify the rider.

If the monitor system didn't work any better than the one in my Ford Flex it would be of little use. I had a tire drop 16 lbs. before the monitor showed me the tire pressure was low. The car had only 5,000 miles so the system was not old. Stick with a good tire pressure guage and use it!

[Classic Beast]

I have the monitoring system in my CTSV (Cadillac) it works perfect

[skippy]

Has anyone herd talk of a new bike for 2015  the Street Rod 

[dartman]

Has anyone herd talk of a new bike for 2015  the Street Rod 

Harley had a street rod model in 06 and 07 Harley-Davidson VRSCR Street Rod Ive never seen one on the road was similar to Fords Edsel, in sales, I cant imagine them reusing that name, but who knows?