Kevin_56
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Do what Mondo does, just puts the caps on the bike he is riding and mounts the receiver to that bike. One set. Problem solved.but then it will have to be in 'threes'.
Do what Mondo does, just puts the caps on the bike he is riding and mounts the receiver to that bike. One set. Problem solved.but then it will have to be in 'threes'.
Kevin - But I'm lazy ...Do what Mondo does, just puts the caps on the bike he is riding and mounts the receiver to that bike. One set. Problem solved.
And HONESTBut I'm lazy
Agree wholeheartedly...I use plain-old rubber valve stems ( from my local tire store ) and change them at every tire change. Never had a problem when they are changed that often. The UV light doesn't have a chance to "age" the rubber with that frequent a change. I don't trust the rubber seal on the metal stems to last forever. To each his own, I guess.
.. " when the batteries run low the sensor output is off! "
I have heard about that happening from others, too. Might be a good idea to carry some spare batteries, just in case ....or change them at the beginning of each riding season.
" Since this isn't to be seen anywhere I stick with the KISS concept of the simple and plain rubber stems and checking my tire pressure frequently... so far the best fail-safe concept... "
+1, in my case it was almost impossible to add air to the tires (especially the rear) except by using a gas station air chuck - extremely difficult at home trying to use a 12V compressor with the typical "bicycle tire" chuck on the end of the hose. Not sure about the 1100, but air can't be added to the rear on a ST1300 because the brake rotor is in the way. Same considerations when on the road with my Slime compact air pump.JMHO, but the angled valve stems are a "muST have" if you travel at all and might ever need to use a gas station air chuck. Tip: angle the stems to the right side for ease of use with the STeed on the sidestand.
John
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Nothing is fail-safe. So far, can be, a short distance, or never. So far, no problems with the Ariete stems and the screw on caps. The stems have a thread locking compound on the internal nut. I trust that to not loosen. Works on critical fasteners else where on our bikes. The caps could fail, but the benefit for me out weighs the chance.Since this isn't to be seen anywhere I stick with the KISS concept of the simple and plain rubber stems and checking my tire pressure frequently... so far the best fail-safe concept..
Every time with my cars.They are suppose to be replaced everytime you change a tire, but how many actually do that.
Every time with my cars.
Not till I went to the metal stems on the ST.