Tire inflator, compressor: questions...

[quietguy_imp]

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. :blush:

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

 

[nvbobr_imp]

Here's a rechargeable one that I use on motorcycle trips. Works good.

http://www.hammacher.com/Product/81...=PRODSEM&gclid=CIvUycHmi8oCFYaCfgodBDkGkw

 

[quietguy_imp]

Here's a rechargeable one that I use on motorcycle trips. Works good.

http://www.hammacher.com/Product/81...=PRODSEM&gclid=CIvUycHmi8oCFYaCfgodBDkGkw

Thanks very much, nvbobr! It looks great. Is it accurate?

 

[Pauley]

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.

 

[quietguy_imp]

Thanks to all of you for your information and suggestions.

I decided to order the following: Amazon.com

 

[nvbobr_imp]

Here's a rechargeable one that I use on motorcycle trips. Works good.

http://www.hammacher.com/Product/81...=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.

 

[Cormanus]

I dunno, you blokes in the US get it easy— http://www.kathmandu.com.au/cycle-floor-pump-dark-blue.html

 

[quietguy_imp]

That's a way cool pump, Cormanus... I like it.

Now, tell me if you would, what exactly is a "bloke"?

 

[Pete Erickson_imp]

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.

 

[emptysea]

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.

 

[flynrider]

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.

I bought this one.

Amazon.com

Fits under the seat and can be powered directly from the battery.

 

[Pauley]

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.

I bought this one.

Amazon.com

Fits under the seat and can be powered directly from the battery.

I bought this one.

Amazon.com

Fits under the seat and can be powered directly from the battery.
That's the same one I carry around in my tail bag. I tested it in the garage once, but have not used it "for real" yet.

 

[emptysea]

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.

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 pump is much more neighborly when filling tires per-dawn. I'm still going to purchase a portable electric pump for the road.

 

[Cormanus]

That's a way cool pump, Cormanus... I like it.

Now, tell me if you would, what exactly is a "bloke"?

QuietGuy, I think you would call a 'bloke' a 'guy'. I'm afraid I'm resolutely Antipodean.

 

[quietguy_imp]

That's a way cool pump, Cormanus... I like it.

Now, tell me if you would, what exactly is a "bloke"?

QuietGuy, I think you would call a 'bloke' a 'guy'. I'm afraid I'm resolutely Antipodean.

QuietGuy, I think you would call a 'bloke' a 'guy'. I'm afraid I'm resolutely Antipodean.
I was joking with you, Cormanus... I know what a "bloke" is, my friend.

Sorry... didn't mean to throw you off kilter.
One acronym I don't know is; "MTC"

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[emptysea]

MTC are my initials and also shorthand for EmptySea

 

[quietguy_imp]

I see... Thank you, sir.

 

[Cormanus]

No worries, QG.

 

[Desert viper_imp]

I use my permanently mounted Battery Tender lead and plug in the 12v female receptacle then plug in my air pump...

 

[quietguy_imp]

My Slime rechargeable compressor should be here Monday latest...