What are your opinions as to the better method to air up a tire after plugging it, CO2 cartridge or 12v pump?

 

For me, pump. I have one in my FLHTK.
I never had good luck with CO2 while dirt biking.

 

I carry whichever I have room for. CO2 cartridges, I have them but have never used them, but the size makes them the first pick if space is limited. I have one of those small bicycle hand pumps that do work and are pretty small.

 

12v pump. If you misalign the co2 cartridge or have a poor seal and lose the gas you are pretty much SOL.

 

I’ve used the CO2 cartridges on bicycle tires. But, I’d think it would take a lot of those little cartridges to fill a motorcycle tire. I carry a 12v pump other than when I touring…due to lack of space. And while touring I have one of the fix a flat aerosol cans, that are about the size of a beer can. But, I’ve never used one.

 

bicycle type hand pump is what I have, but if I could find a super small 12v pump, that'd work too...

 

i have the co2 cart but, i have never used them. dont have room on the bike for a pump. not going to put saddle bags on a Fatboy so i will find out

 

Countless times I've used to help roadside repair and holds a charge for months and have never drained the battery. At least 5 buddies have since made a purchase

 

12V pump. Years ago I carried Co2 cartridges but had reservations that they held enough to bring the tire up to a safe operating pressure. Should have tested them but never did.

 

12v pump here, fits in the swingarm bag with a jump pack, zip ties, fork lock, cable lock, head rap and some other stuff.
I need to get a small med. kit.