Air Pump

[ncff07]

I thought I'd pass this along since it has been discussed in another thread about tire pressures and pumps/pump fittings to get the nozzle on the stem ok. I was going to buy just a plain portable air tank to keep for my bike/truck/car/mower since I got rid of my air compressor after we quit racing. While looking at what Walmart had I noticed a tiny 12v portable air pump for $9.99 so I got that instead of a $40 tank that I'd have to fill up at the gas station and take back home when needed. I had my doubts how good it would be but I tried it today and it did better than i thought it would. Its a little slow but faster than what it says at inflating a flat full size tire in 14 minutes. I adjusted pressure in both bike tires, inflated 4 mower tires and checked my truck tires in 15 minutes. It goes up to 50 psi has a built in gauge and small LED light on the bottom and an on/off switch. The hose is flexible and i had no problems getting it on the bike tires at all and it threads onto the valve stem. The cord is pretty long I had it plugged into my truck and stretched out the window and it reached across the top onto the far side of the mower without a problem and has a small case to keep it in too. Comes with a football/basketball/etc needle and an adaptor to use it on pools toys and stuff. And NO I dont work for Walfart just liked how the thing did. :lol:

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[5th_bike]

Sweet, my made-in-china foot pump-with-pressure-meter just broke (consists of crappy/cheap stuff), it is so much easier to just plug something in.

Hm, I wonder though, how long this one will last... May I presume it is made in China ?

[ncff07]

Where its made im not sure i didnt pay attention to that. Its in my truck when I go out tomorrow I'll look and see. Its the "Slime" brand though and carried by walmart and was cheap so youre probably right.

[Scheezo]

Most of what we use today is made in China so I wouldn't question the quality based on that alone. Great find tho! I'm going to grab one and let my dad know as well.

[dhgeyer]

I did a little research on this topic before my cross America ride. The Slime pump is reported as not bad and generally a good buy. But, if you want something that will last for years in hard use, then you want the $100.00 version, called the Cyclepump. In addition to being very rugged and reliable, it has several electrical fittings, including alligator clips and the universal motorcycle connection that's used by battery tenders. I bought this unit and took it with me to California and back. I checked and/or adjusted my tire pressures every day. Obviously this product costs about 10 times as much, but it's a lifetime unit. Made in USA. Link below.

http://www.bestrestproducts.com/c-10-cyclepump.aspx

[alantf]

Most of what we use today is made in China

Yes - and just wait until the manufacturing companies in EVERY other country in the world have folded, & the little slitty eyed people have us by the balls. Then we'll see REAL inflation, when it becomes a case of buying their goods at whatever price they decide to charge, or going without!

I was watching a programme a few nights ago. It seems that even now, the money they're collecting is being used to fund their nuclear arms race.

I bought a packet of frozen smoked haddock the other day. Caught in the Atlantic, PACKED IN CHINA, then shipped to England, from where it was shipped to Tenerife. Seems like they're even going to control the world's food, bit by bit. Just hope I'm not around to see it, when these commies achieve world domination by financial means. The Russians couldn't do it by force, but the Chinese sure as hell will be able to do it by stealth.

:tdown: :curse:

[3-D Video]

... the little slitty eyed people have us by the balls.

As a suggestion, Alan, you might want to direct that kind of remark to the "Hot Topics and Open Discussion" section of the forum. That is, after all, the only place where I'd feel comfortable replying to you in a manner that seems suitable.

[Moedad]

I did a little research on this topic before my cross America ride. The Slime pump is reported as not bad and generally a good buy. But, if you want something that will last for years in hard use, then you want the $100.00 version, called the Cyclepump. In addition to being very rugged and reliable, it has several electrical fittings, including alligator clips and the universal motorcycle connection that's used by battery tenders. I bought this unit and took it with me to California and back. I checked and/or adjusted my tire pressures every day. Obviously this product costs about 10 times as much, but it's a lifetime unit. Made in USA. Link below.

http://www.bestrestproducts.com/c-10-cyclepump.aspx

I have that pump too.

[alantf]

As a suggestion, Alan, you might want to direct that kind of remark to the "Hot Topics and Open Discussion" section of the forum. That is, after all, the only place where I'd feel comfortable replying to you in a manner that seems suitable.

I was just replying to part of a post, on a subject that I feel very strongly about. It seems that everyone is euphoric about cheap goods today, with never a thought for the future.

When you say "in a manner that seems suitable", I can't tell if you agree or disagree. I just feel sorry for the fools out to make a quick buck. They don't know what they're unleashing.
:skull:

[Sarris]

I have a Craftsman mini compressor. They are normally $139, but are now on sale for $99. I bought mine at the clearance center for $79.

If you ask me, this is a better way to go, as it will do a hell of a lot more than inflate tires. Craftsman Mini Compressor (http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_12602_00915310000P?vName=Tools+%26+Equipme nt&cName=Equipment&sName=Compressors+%26+Air+Tools&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=L1)

I often use mine for my 1/4" air ratchet. Makes life easier!

:)

[Easy Rider]

I have a Craftsman mini compressor.

I've got one similar to that; paid about $60 on sale I think.
It causes a little problem when I try to carry it on the bike though......as I don't have room for my other "stuff". :poke2:

:crackup

[dhgeyer]

I have a Craftsman compressor also, a little bigger model I think. Great for in the garage. Not too much use 2500 miles from home with a screw in your back tire. The Cyclepump or the Slime pump will easily pack for travel, so we're really talking about different tools for different purposes here. I've got a Dynaplug kit, extra plugs, a pencil gauge, and the Cyclepump all packed in the rather hefty Cyclepump bag, and the whole thing fits under the seat of my bike, so I don't even have to burn saddlebag space.

[Sarris]

I use my cell phone call AAA for any problems on the road. I don't want to carry all that crap and I'm way past the "I'm fixin' it myself" phase of life.

BTW, AAA now offers motorcycle coverage ILO having to buy their more expensive RV coverage. FYI......

:)

[Easy Rider]

BTW, AAA now offers motorcycle coverage ILO having to buy their more expensive RV coverage. FYI......

I think that is valuable information as I'm in a similar "place"......if only I could figure out what "ILO" means ????

[JWR]

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[Water Warrior 2]

Most of what we use today is made in China so I wouldn't question the quality based on that alone. Great find tho! I'm going to grab one and let my dad know as well.
Just buy two and give Dad one out of the kindness in your heart.

[dhgeyer]

I use my cell phone call AAA for any problems on the road. I don't want to carry all that crap and I'm way past the "I'm fixin' it myself" phase of life.

BTW, AAA now offers motorcycle coverage ILO having to buy their more expensive RV coverage. FYI......

:)

I've had to call for "the truck" twice now. The first time was for a flat tire back in '03. The other time was an electrical problem on a badly maintained Suzuki GS 500E. The first time it only cost me a few hundred bucks and about 4 hours to get the tire fixed, but I was only 10 miles from a Kawasaki dealership (I was riding a Vulcan 1500 Classic FI). The second time I was up in the White Mountains, in the middle of nowhere, and I waited 4 hours just for the truck to show up. I almost died from boredom. The truck driver, when he finally did show up, told me that they give very low priority to AAA calls, because the negotiated rates are so low. That's one of the reasons I had to wait so long.

The electrical problem I couldn't have fixed no matter what. The place where I got it couldn't even find the problem and took the bike back in trade without beating me up too bad. The tire problem I could have solved temporarily by the side of the road in 5 minutes and been on my way had I been properly equipped.

I found a screw in my rear tire in Fillmore, Utah on my cross country trip in May. Calling a truck to get out of there would have lost me a day, I'm sure. As it was I was mobile again in 5 minutes. I think anyone physically capable of riding a motorcycle is capable of using a Dynaplug kit and a Cyclepump.

If you never really go anywhere on the bike (as in stick pretty close to home), then the AAA route makes sense, as someone can always rescue you so you won't be sitting by the road for several hours. On the other hand, I've learned, if you're going to travel, get a bike with tubeless tires, a plugging kit, and a pump. If you are going to travel on a bike with tubed tires, I would suggest installing Rideon TPS in them before you leave, and carry a pump. Tires are the most likely source of trouble on a well maintained bike. And carry lots of water and a little food.

Good tip about the AAA motorcycle coverage. We've been paying for the RV.

[ncff07]

Sweet, my made-in-china foot pump-with-pressure-meter just broke (consists of crappy/cheap stuff), it is so much easier to just plug something in.

Hm, I wonder though, how long this one will last... May I presume it is made in China ?

Remembered to look earlier and it is made in China and marketed by some company in California.