So why aren't the other manufactures who have/use TPS units having issues?They are, the shop where I go is also a Yamaha and Honda shop. The service guy said good thing I have a Kawasaki because Yamaha is not covering the battery in their units, the battery in the Kawasaki unit has a 5 yr guarantee.
When I had my stock front tire changed the service guy talked me into putting Ride-On tire sealant in it. This stuff isn't like slime or other stop leak for tires, it will not coat the rims or destroy them. The police bike that was there having both the sending units replaced also had Ride-On in both tires, we did not have it put back in with the new tires (the cop bike got new tires also) it might have something to do with the sending units showing the LOW BATTERY message. I know a lot of police agencies, trash truck and a lot of other commercial vehicles use this stuff but it might not be good if you a TPMS.
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