2020 doesn't show tire pressure?

[RideCaptain]

So I just sat on a friends 2022 XR.  His screen shows tire pressure, mine does not.
What am I missing?

[bobdave]

does yours have tyre pressure monitors fitted? If not it won't show tyre pressure.
I have a gen 2 without tyre pressure monitors so I don't see it on mine. Makes changing tyres easier !

[RideCaptain]

I just bought this 2020.  I "thought" it had everything.  I have the lights, the grip heaters, "Dynamic Pro"... so I thought that also included the TP system.
It saved my butt twice over the years on other bikes, and I'm glad I can always do a quick tire pressure check.  Hoping I need some sort of software upgrade?

[Mach1na]

It's not just a software update.

You need the TPMS control unit, and TPMS sensors fitted to reach wheel. This then needs enabling in ISTA+.

[RideCaptain]

I saw the parts on ebay from a parted out bike with 6000 miles on it.. and then I bought a generic TPMS for under $100 that will also tell me tire temp. It will be visible all the time, which I think is great. I'll see how that works, if I don't like, I'll get the parts and run it through the internal system I guess. Nothing to lose - Amazon will gladly take it back.  :)   Should be here later today, I'll let you know.

[smithy]

Originally Posted by RideCaptain

I saw the parts on ebay from a parted out bike with 6000 miles on it.. and then I bought a generic TPMS for under $100 that will also tell me tire temp. It will be visible all the time, which I think is great. I'll see how that works, if I don't like, I'll get the parts and run it through the internal system I guess. Nothing to lose - Amazon will gladly take it back.  :)   Should be here later today, I'll let you know.

I believe the tyres have to come off to fit the genuine sensors....they're "inside" the tyres.

Lord Knobrot

[RideCaptain]

Yeah, guessing it is like my other bike, internal sensors.  On my Concours, you can't change the battery in them...so it is $150/sensor every 2 years...plus the labor because I don't do tires. :)  I'll try this solution - should be here in a few hours...I'll post results.  :)

[SimonUK]

Originally Posted by RideCaptain

Yeah, guessing it is like my other bike, internal sensors.  On my Concours, you can't change the battery in them...so it is $150/sensor every 2 years...plus the labor because I don't do tires. :)  I'll try this solution - should be here in a few hours...I'll post results.  :)

these 'replace the valve cap' generic tire pressure monitors have been fitted before, but if I remember correctly it was a bit of a crap-shoot whether the monitor hit the caliper while rotating, so keep an eye out for that.

[capt cf]

Originally Posted by smithy

I believe the tyres have to come off to fit the genuine sensors....they're "inside" the tyres.

Lord Knobrot

Confirmed..  there's a little sticker on the rim showing you where the sensor is so you don't damage them when you change the tires.  We'll see how I manage pretty quickly here since I am coming up on a tire change.

[Wildhaus]

As a soon-to-be S 1000 XR owner (1st July) whose machine will have TPM fitted and who has never before owned a bike with them, the latter part of this thread has been helpful, thank you. 

 

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