Accu Pressure Valve Caps

[ShinySideUpAZ]

What is the interest? I have these caps on my truck and they are very solid, metal construction. They can be purchased in many different pressure levels.

GREEN when the tire pressure is adequate - within 3 pounds of the rated PSI.
YELLOW if tires approximately 4 pounds under inflated.
RED when approximately 10 pounds or more under inflated.

Available in PSI Ratings of:
26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40, 44 PSI

I would recommend buying the 44 PSI for our application?

Here is the pricing structure:

The caps are purchased in sets of 4, therefore 1 set will cover 2 bikes.

1 Set $12.95 Per Set + S/H
2 Sets $11.95 Per Set + S/H
3-4 Sets $10.95 Per Set + S/H
5 - 9 Sets $10.41 Per Set + S/H
10 - 19 Sets $9.86 Per Set + S/H
20 - 49 Sets $7.50 Per Set + S/H
50 - 99 Sets $7.00 Per Set + S/H

This is not special pricing, anyone can get it providing it is their first order and they have the quantities. I we decide to do a group buy I or someone else would have to place the order, recieve them, split up the packs, then reship them to the individuals. The other option is for local riders get together and put an order in.

Here is a link to the Manufacture http://www.accupressurecaps.com

[Fred]

Buyer Beware. Had these on my car until the clear plastic end blew out and rapidly deflated the tire. glad I did not have them on the bike. I asked around and found similar stories.

[ShinySideUpAZ]

I have heard stories of other Cap systems, mostly the ones from Legacy Manufacturing. The ones I had heard failing were the one with the plastic bodies. I called Accu Pressure and asked them. Their response, they are guaranteed for one year, but they did not have any complaints of failures. The do recommend replacing the caps every 12 to 18 months. This is the only Safety Cap manufacuture that indicates on their website as being acceptable for motorcycle use. It seems to me that if failures were common or expected they would not advertise motorcycle applications.

[curmudgeon]

I wouldn't take the risk. Not worth having a blow out just to save a few minutes of time measuring the pressure.

Phil

[tommyboy]

I have them on both of my cars. Have not had any leaks. I carry a cyclepump with me at all times, so if it deflates, I can reinflate it. I have not yet put them on the ST1300, but have considered using them since my cars have turned out OK.

[sherob]

I had these on my ST. The plastic cap can pop off, but the metal portion stays on and will not deflate... now that being said, they never, ever changed color on me :eek: I would check anyway and I was low :( I will not put these on my GW :(

Just one persons experience with them ;)

[dteel]

I've been using them for about a year now and I can't report any problems. They work as advertised for me.

[SteveST1300]

All I can say is SMarTire!

[dteel]

Yep, there's a $12 solution and of course there's the $180 solution.......

[SteveST1300]

The $180 dollar solution lets you know on the fly that everything is ok. And it is very accurate.:03biker:

[racer1735]

I religiously check my tires (on both bike and car) every Saturday morning. If there is a 3 lb. pressure drop, I know theres more of a problem than just my lack of checking. If you check once a week, the caps won't tell you anything you don't already know.

[dteel]

The $180 dollar solution lets you know on the fly that everything is ok. And it is very accurate.:03biker:

Steve, I can't argue that the SmartTire is a very good solution. I know it's a better solution. I also can't argue that a Lamborghini is a better car than my Dodge Colt.

I would submit to you that for many where the $180 solution really isn’t in the budget this month, the $12 solution would be a good substitute and much better than a sharp stick in the eye.