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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
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07-19-2010, 08:21 PM | #12 |
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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.
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07-19-2010, 09:30 PM | #13 |
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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......
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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.
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