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#62 ·
Had to hold it right next to the sidewall for several seconds and be sure that you are 180 degrees from the stem. I was a little surprised how close the proximity had to be. But, once in the right place, it worked fine.
 
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I actually considered getting a PVC tube and gluing a cap on one end, and having a screw on cap on the other, and inserting an air stem into the end. That way I could drop in the sensor in the tube, pressurize it a little, activate the sensor, and check it out before installing it to be sure it worked and read pressure before going through all the effort of installing it. But, as it turned out my sensor that I installed worked fine. However, I may still do this for future installs. It wouldn't tell you the condition of the battery. But, at least you could check the functionality.
 
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Caprock said:
I actually considered getting a PVC tube and gluing a cap on one end, and having a screw on cap on the other, and inserting an air stem into the end. That way I could drop in the sensor in the tube, pressurize it a little, activate the sensor, and check it out before installing it to be sure it worked and read pressure before going through all the effort of installing it. But, as it turned out my sensor that I installed worked fine. However, I may still do this for future installs. It wouldn't tell you the condition of the battery. But, at least you could check the functionality.
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Yeah, good idea. I installed them without testing. I'll have to get the bike up on the jack so I can easily spin the wheels.
Hopefully I didn't install dead units.
 
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Did you install 1 or 2? I can’t believe both would be bad. Is your battery in your activator new? Hopefully, you are just not getting close enough.
 
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Caprock said:
Did you install 1 or 2? I can’t believe both would be bad. Is your battery in your activator new? Hopefully, you are just not getting close enough.
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I installed two, but I just need some time to play around with it. I only briefly tried to activate the front sensor while the bike was parked in the garage. Once I get it up in the air I’m sure it will be easier to get the tool in the sweet spot.
 
#67 ·
I have that same learner tool for many years and used it twice a year and battery was always dead after first use or too low to work proper so after use just removed the battery and ive had the battery for years now. Its a great tool but batteries seem to get eaten up if left in unit
 
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Mr.Xtreme said:
I have that same learner tool for many years and used it twice a year and battery was always dead after first use or too low to work proper so after use just removed the battery and ive had the battery for years now. Its a great tool but batteries seem to get eaten up if left in unit
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I’m pretty sure the battery is new but I will check the voltage level.
Thanks
 
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Caprock said:
Dave,
that's the one that I used, and it worked fine.
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I too have that same tool,but for some reason, I couldn't get mine to work either,and I followed the directions that came with the tool,plus the procedure shown in the shop manual.If ya don't mind sharing how ya did it,could ya just brief me on what ya did?? Maybe I misunderstood the directions since I've never done this before!! Thank you!! Dave!!!
 
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MilwDave said:
Is this the tool you used to wake up the sensors? View attachment 627922
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Yes,it looks like that but make sure it is th one for GM cars. You must be 180 to the fire stem and put the top of the learning tool up on the side of the tire, not against the rim. Make sure you got a strong 9v battery installed. Dean
 
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Be sure that you guys are entering the learn mode on your bike for the correct tire. After you are in learn mode, you have a limited amount of time to activate the sensor. If you don't get it activated quick enough you may need to enter learn mode again until you do. Just keep the tip of the activator next to the sidewall as close to where the TPMS sensor resides in the wheel as possible and hold it there for a few seconds. Just remember that the learn function on your bike and the output emitter on the activator both will time out and are only on for a limited time, so be fairly quick.
 
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#72 ·
Do you have a link to the sensors?
Caprock said:
Now that I found, and had success with the sensors that I purchased from AliExpress, you can buy 6 of the OEM type sensors for the same price as stem mounted sensors that you mentioned. Each should last 3-4 years, so that would get you 9-12 years of use, and be able to rely on the bikes pressure display, and not have to ignore the tire pressure warning you get if you don't have the sensors. But, if your bike doesn't come stock with TPMS, your option is a good one.
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Caprock said:
If you do a search for "2412417 indian motorcycle tpms sensor" you can usually find a few sources. Here is another AliExpress vendor selling them. Car TPMS Sesnor For 2015 Indian Roadmaster Motorcycle TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor 2412417|Tire Pressure Alarm| - AliExpress
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This is where I got mine. Takes a few weeks to show but installed one on my front tire and it learned and works just fine. Waiting to see how long they last but for this price I figure ever other tire change should work just fine for me. Dean
 
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If it makes any of us feel any better, I was just googling and BMW OEM sensors go for $233 each.....
 
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I would bet that the battery built into the TPS sensor will last longer than a CR2032 battery. And either would require breaking the bead on the tire to change.
 
#79 ·
Even the dealership tried to get mine working with their tool ,but NO SOAP.So now, they can keep em cause they're more trouble then they're worth,not to mention "pricy"!! I've been running two wheelers now for close to 70 consecutive years and never had a TPMS on any of those bikes and never had a problem.So, do I need em now??? Absolutely NOT!!! Dave!!!
 
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Davetac1 said:
Even the dealership tried to get mine working with their tool ,but NO SOAP.So now, they can keep em cause they're more trouble then they're worth,not to mention "pricy"!! I've been running two wheelers now for close to 70 consecutive years and never had a TPMS on any of those bikes and never had a problem.So, do I need em now??? Absolutely NOT!!! Dave!!!
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Yeah when I first got the TPMS learning tool from Amazon I was at the Indian service shop for a tire change (this was before I bought the tools to do my own). Somehow we got on the subject of the TPMS and the service manager stated that the tool from Indian was over $600! I smiled and stated I was able to do the same thing with my $20 learning tool from Amazon. You should have seen his face! :giggle: Dean
 
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