A good air compressor in probably one of the most useful tools for a motor cyclist , not just for checking tire pressure but lots of other uses as well.
I use this for all tire inflation, but especially on the CB: [url=https://www.amazon.ca/Ryobi-P731-Function-Inflator-Compressor/dp/B006NKLHOY/ref=asc_df_B006NKLHOY/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292954213126&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7558543868774568019&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000858&hvtargid=pla-570811110475&psc=1]Here. It is incredibly convenient, reliable, and lightweight.
Since the link is likely to go stale, a sample pic is included.
Speaking of air compressors, I bought a Sears unit back in the 70's and still have it. I use it for power tools, tire inflation, and blow drying. The equivalent is at this link,
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-gallon...ockType=G2 . Cost about $120 It will last forever, change oil every few years.
Craftsman tools have a lifetime warranty but I'm not sure where one would go for repair/ replacement considering the dire straits Sears is in right now.
Lowe's maybe? They recently started selling Craftsman tools.
I like that Ryobi unit and have toyed with getting one.
I saw an online review where the complaint was that the battery soon wore down after only short use. Others were quite positive.
What's your experience with the battery?
(01-28-2019, 05:25 AM)Rocky_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I like that Ryobi unit and have toyed with getting one.
I saw an online review where the complaint was that the battery soon wore down after only short use. Others were quite positive.
What's your experience with the battery?
I have had the unit for a few years now and had no problems. I read the reviews before buying it and Home Depot is pretty good about standing behind their products - at least here in Canada. Nevertheless, there have been no worries.
I have used the silver and black Ryobi batteries in the unit and none have unexpectedly gone flat. The black batteries suck, but they have worked. I do recommend the silver lithium.
It is so convenient - use it on the CB, the bicycles, and the cars. It is fast and accurate to within one pound pressure. I just adjust and put an extra pound in my program setting. The wife even uses it on her car. No complaints. A great purchase.
(01-28-2019, 12:18 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (01-28-2019, 05:25 AM)Rocky_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I like that Ryobi unit and have toyed with getting one.
I saw an online review where the complaint was that the battery soon wore down after only short use. Others were quite positive.
What's your experience with the battery?
I have had the unit for a few years now and had no problems. I read the reviews before buying it and Home Depot is pretty good about standing behind their products - at least here in Canada. Nevertheless, there have been no worries.
I have used the silver and black Ryobi batteries in the unit and none have unexpectedly gone flat. The black batteries suck, but they have worked. I do recommend the silver lithium.
It is so convenient - use it on the CB, the bicycles, and the cars. It is fast and accurate to within one pound pressure. I just adjust and put an extra pound in my program setting. The wife even uses it on her car. No complaints. A great purchase.
I have had the unit for a few years now and had no problems. I read the reviews before buying it and Home Depot is pretty good about standing behind their products - at least here in Canada. Nevertheless, there have been no worries.
I have used the silver and black Ryobi batteries in the unit and none have unexpectedly gone flat. The black batteries suck, but they have worked. I do recommend the silver lithium.
It is so convenient - use it on the CB, the bicycles, and the cars. It is fast and accurate to within one pound pressure. I just adjust and put an extra pound in my program setting. The wife even uses it on her car. No complaints. A great purchase.
Thanks for that GO. Much appreciated
Just got myself an Air Hawk Cordless Digital Tyre Inflator, cost £50. Battery life is given as 15 mins and it pumped my front tyre from 32 to 36 in less than a minute, so quite happy with that. It did a 225/17 car tyre from 22 to 36 in about 5 mins
Ok, from an roi perspective that £50 is around 100 forecourt visits, but the simple convenience of having a handy air pump outweighs that I reckon. Plus it goes into my backpack with no issues, bonus!