Tire inflation, side of the road
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I've only carried AND used the "Slime" 12v pump so I can't comment on CO2 cartridges. I don't have any kind of 12v "accessory plug" on my '85 FXRS so I cut that plug off the pump cord and put small alligator clips on it. I clip it directly to my battery. Over the years...I've needed it once and it was sufficient to get me home without any problem. Using it to fill a rear tire takes a little time but if you're flat...you ain't going anywhere anyhow...YOU GOT TIME.
Coupla times a year...when I'm going through my "carry gear"...I pull it out, hook it up and make sure it works.
Coupla times a year...when I'm going through my "carry gear"...I pull it out, hook it up and make sure it works.
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southerncannuck (11-12-2021)
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I've only had two bikes with alloy rims and carried electric pumps on both of them.
On a trip and short of space? My logic was leave out something I want to take with me that think I need. In it's place, pack something I hope I don't need but will really wish I have should I get a leaking or flat tire.
With spokes, I don't carry anything because I'm too damn old and beat up be changing a tube on the side of the road.
On a trip and short of space? My logic was leave out something I want to take with me that think I need. In it's place, pack something I hope I don't need but will really wish I have should I get a leaking or flat tire.
With spokes, I don't carry anything because I'm too damn old and beat up be changing a tube on the side of the road.
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Holy air pump Batman...you carry that thing on the bike ? I carry the hd branded one that plugs right into the battery tender lead. Used it once for myself on the side of the road and a bunch of times just to top off the tires. It's a little pricey compared to others but j had a 50 dollar gift certificate to burn so it was perfect.
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Ridethemountains (11-12-2021)
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Holy air pump Batman...you carry that thing on the bike ? I carry the hd branded one that plugs right into the battery tender lead. Used it once for myself on the side of the road and a bunch of times just to top off the tires. It's a little pricey compared to others but j had a 50 dollar gift certificate to burn so it was perfect.
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Years ago, knocked an atv tire off the bead, 7 or 8 miles from the truck. 4 canisters of CO2 only got a partial reseat. It was pucker power for the next hour and half. I did make it out of the woods, however, I purchased a 12 volt compressor after that. My Limited has a plug kit and Slime air compressor. I have used it twice; once for me and once for a friend. I am not a fan of CO2. Too much work and they might not seat the bead.
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I carry a Cycle Pump Expedition and EZ Gauge with me, which I have had since 2008, and have used many times over those years.
Cheers!
Cheers!
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