Good news for lazy people like me. Checking for your tire pressure on a motorcycle is a thing that you must do on a very regular basis. Under or over tire pressure not only can cost you more petrol, but is very unsafe. But it's a hassle to check the tire pressure. Knowing myself and my laziness, I've even installed a wireless tire pressure system on my BMW, but I haven't been able to do it on the Ducati. And I usually don't check it.... bad boy!
Well, for people like me, Goodyear  is coming with a solution that is heaven sent. It's a totally self-contained self-inflating tire technology called Goodyear's Air Maintenance Technology (AMT). This very smart system sits inside the tire, and is not connected in any shape to the vehicle, so no pumps, hoses or wires.
Inside the tire is a regulator system that checks the tire pressure. If it gets too low, it opens up a valve to the outside air into a pumping tube. The air is pushed through this tube to the tire itself via an inlet valve. It uses the kinetic energy from the tire deformation while it rolls over the road (so it's only used when driving).
The bad news is that the invention is going to be used initially for commercial trucks, but I wouldn't be surprised to see this system roll out (pun intended) to all their tires. So hopefully in a few years, motorcycle can be equipped with this self-inflating system. I sure hope so.
For more info on the Goodyear AMT, click here
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The TyreSafety organization is saying that motorcycle accidents caused by defective tires has increased by 28%!!!
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The European Commission don't have enough on their plates. They are passing a law that will make it mandatory in 2012 for all new vehicles to have on-board a tire monitoring system.
There's no mention if this includes motorcycles, but if it doesn't, it's only a matter of time. | Friday, October 12th, 2007 - LED Tire Pressure Warning System
Checking your tire pressure is a pain, and you need to remember to do it every few weeks. You could install a wireless gauge, which is handy, but expensive.
Here's a good and reasonably cheap solution; the LED Tire Alert Valve. US$ 21.95 for four valves.
Works on motorcycles, and installation takes seconds. | Tuesday, December 5th, 2006 - Tire Watch - Technology Serving Bikers
A comprehensive review of the "Tire Watch" product, a wireless monitoring device of your tires pressure and temperature (and outside temperature).
Want to save your life, and save money on your gasoline bill ??
You may want to invest in this product. | Wednesday, September 29th, 2004 - Pirelli Introduces Self-Inflating Motorcycle Tire
Pirelli introduce a self-inflating motorcycle tire (tyre). |
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