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Tire inflator, compressor: questions... - quietguy_imp - 01-02-2016
I've had an inexpensive, Walmart-type tire inflator, one with the 12 foot, 12 volt accessory wires and hookup.
It works on my motorcycles, albeit slowly. Part of my issue with it is the fairly short power cord - I have to pull my m/c relatively close to my car to be able to reach the tires. Just not comfortable being close, and it's not what I would call a convenient affair.
I have no electrical outlets anywhere near to my storage building, where my bike is housed, so a 110 unit is not practical. And due to the very short power cord on the little 12 volt unit I have forces me to move my bike outside and next to the car - again, a pain.
So, I guess my first question is - are there "extension cords" available to provide a lot longer "reach" from car to storage building? If not, is there a portable compressor available with a long power cord somewhere? A 60 foot stretch would be good.
Next; Is there a self-contained inflator available, one that may be rechargeable, that would allow me to adjust inflation while the bike is in the storage building?
Any information or suggestions would be helpful - thanks in advance.
... quietguy
RE: Tire inflator, compressor: questions... - nvbobr_imp - 01-02-2016
Here's a rechargeable one that I use on motorcycle trips. Works good.
http://www.hammacher.com/Product/81925?cm_cat=ProductSEM&cm_pla=AdWordsPLA&source=PRODSEM&gclid=CIvUycHmi8oCFYaCfgodBDkGkw
RE: Tire inflator, compressor: questions... - quietguy_imp - 01-02-2016
(01-02-2016, 04:58 AM)nvbobr_imp Wrote: Here's a rechargeable one that I use on motorcycle trips. Works good.
http://www.hammacher.com/Product/81925?cm_cat=ProductSEM&cm_pla=AdWordsPLA&source=PRODSEM&gclid=CIvUycHmi8oCFYaCfgodBDkGkw
Thanks very much, nvbobr! It looks great. Is it accurate?
RE: Tire inflator, compressor: questions... - Pauley - 01-02-2016
Try putting a fused (with the right fuse rating) SAE connector direct to your motorcycle battery and run the inflator off that. If you're just topping off a psi or 2, it shouldn't take much juice out of the battery. Those little 12 V inflators don't take much power.
RE: Tire inflator, compressor: questions... - quietguy_imp - 01-02-2016
Thanks to all of you for your information and suggestions.
I decided to order the following: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000M8U6RM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
RE: Tire inflator, compressor: questions... - nvbobr_imp - 01-02-2016
(01-02-2016, 05:15 AM)quietguy_imp Wrote:(01-02-2016, 04:58 AM)nvbobr_imp Wrote: Here's a rechargeable one that I use on motorcycle trips. Works good.
http://www.hammacher.com/Product/81925?cm_cat=ProductSEM&cm_pla=AdWordsPLA&source=PRODSEM&gclid=CIvUycHmi8oCFYaCfgodBDkGkw
Thanks very much, nvbobr! It looks great. Is it accurate?
Thanks very much, nvbobr! It looks great. Is it accurate?
It reads a couple of pounds on the low side compared to my other gauge.
Tire inflator, compressor: questions... - Cormanus - 01-02-2016
I dunno, you blokes in the US get it easy— http://www.kathmandu.com.au/cycle-floor-pump-dark-blue.html
RE: Tire inflator, compressor: questions... - quietguy_imp - 01-02-2016
That's a way cool pump, Cormanus... I like it.
Now, tell me if you would, what exactly is a "bloke"?
RE: Tire inflator, compressor: questions... - Pete Erickson_imp - 01-02-2016
(01-02-2016, 09:05 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: I dunno, you blokes in the US get it easy— http://www.kathmandu.com.au/cycle-floor-pump-dark-blue.html
That is what I use and I have power in my garage. It only takes a few pumps to top the tires off.
RE: Tire inflator, compressor: questions... - emptysea - 01-02-2016
(01-02-2016, 09:13 AM)Pete Erickson_imp Wrote:(01-02-2016, 09:05 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: I dunno, you blokes in the US get it easy— http://www.kathmandu.com.au/cycle-floor-pump-dark-blue.html
That is what I use and I have power in my garage. It only takes a few pumps to top the tires off.
That is what I use and I have power in my garage. It only takes a few pumps to top the tires off.
+1. Bought a compressor and found that it's way easier to use a good bicycle pump like this one. Plus, a bike much more neighborly when filling tires per-dawn. I'm still going to purchase a portable electric pump for the road.