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sorchilla
Jun 9th, 2008, 5:25 pm
Does anyone have or used the Doran Tire Pressure Monitor. I've read the reports on the Smart Tire Pressure system but had not heard anything on this one till I saw their ad in this months BMWONA. Here's their link:http://www.doranmfg.com/motorcycle-tire-pressure-monitoring-systems.htm
Motomadman
Jun 9th, 2008, 7:36 pm
Whats up with the red thumb down did BMWONA give a bad review.
Eric_R
Jun 9th, 2008, 11:27 pm
A buddy runs the Doran RV system to monitor his towed Honda. He has had it for several years and swears by the system.
I don't think the stem mounted sensors look very good. They are pretty big on his SRV. I don't think that they would look very good on an LT.
Just my $.02
Gino
Jun 10th, 2008, 12:57 am
I don't think the stem mounted sensors look very good. They are pretty big on his SRV. I don't think that they would look very good on an LT.
Just my $.02

I took a quick look at the install manual - the kit comes with everything needed to mount the sensors inside the wheel (tubeless only or course!).

One issue I see is battery replacement - they are listed as "non-rechargeable" - I wonder what the life expectancy is?

I DO like the display better than my Smarttire - the yellow "low tire pressure" warning light is a little hard to see on the Smarttire... the Doran low pressure warning light looks HUGE and BRIGHT.
Colyn
Jun 10th, 2008, 2:32 am
There are rumours here in South Africa that Tyre Monitoring gadgets is going to be made compulsory.
LAF
Aug 6th, 2008, 5:10 pm
Doran battery life is 5-7 years. Replacement sensors are 25 each if needed.
Sharkey
Aug 6th, 2008, 10:30 pm
I put a set on my bike. They work great so far. I just put a new front tire on so I put it inside. Will do the same on the rear when I change it. Easy to do just change valve stem that they supply and screw on sensor.
LAF
Aug 7th, 2008, 5:56 am
I put a set on my bike. They work great so far. I just put a new front tire on so I put it inside. Will do the same on the rear when I change it. Easy to do just change valve stem that they supply and screw on sensor.
Mine should be here tomorrow. That is why I resurrected the thread. I called and wanted to know how long the sensors lasted and then how much to replace them.

Happy to hear you like yours.