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9 May 2014
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Originally Posted by Pip and Mouse
I've got one of these Portable motorcycle tyre inflator it has a metal casing and comes in a pouch and is available from various outlets (I've no connection with any of them by the way).
It's tough as old boots (some videos about of UK Military using it) and inflates your tyre very quickly. It comes with a couple of options for connecting it and I find the crocodile clips straight onto the battery work best for me (R1200GS Adventure).
I use it frequently to adjust my tyre pressures between one up and two up as one day I'm out on my own, next day my other half is with me and/or we're loaded up. Also used it to reinflate after plugging a front tyre puncture.
However, there's quite a lot of other makes out there - I just chose this one and not disappointed, have used it a lot.
IMHO the sheer effort of using a hand pump would put me off adjusting my pressures most of the time and as for an absolute flat and possibly trying to reseat a tubeless bead with a hand pump - don't really fancy the idea of that.
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Exactly why I carry a compressor. It allows me to quickly adjust tyre pressure for sand and tar. To be even quicker I have 2. One fitted with a Hela jack for the BMW power take off (you have to remap the power take off to the battery as the Bus system wont allow a compressor), and one with a normal 12v cigarette lighter fitting. just plug and pump. Just like going to a brothel: just stick it in, pump, then be on your way.
Im not about to shit there with a manual hand pump and work up a sweat for an hour like a wanker. A good quality small compressor is a good investment. A cheap one is a waste of money and only fills Chinese bank accounts, not your tyres.
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Im not about to shit there with a manual hand pump and work up a sweat for an hour like a wanker. A good quality small compressor is a good investment. A cheap one is a waste of money and only fills Chinese bank accounts, not your tyres.
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What brand compressor do you have? Where was it made?
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11 May 2014
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Originally Posted by Kradmelder
A good quality small compressor is a good investment. A cheap one is a waste of money and only fills Chinese bank accounts, not your tyres.
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SPOT ON!!!
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Originally Posted by mollydog
What brand compressor do you have? Where was it made?
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My personal reliable kit...
Bestrest CyclePump / Tire Inflator: http://www.bestrestproducts.com/c-10...and-gauge.aspx
Neaely Tire Plug Kit (sticky rope): http://www.tirerepairkit.com
Stop & Go Tire Plug Kit (rubber mushroom plugs): http://www.stopngo.com/pocket-tire-p...tubeless-tires
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