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Water Warrior 2 · 03-28-2011, 12:09 AM

Compressor envy !!!! What next ????

**jonathan180iq** · 03-28-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

I'm having enough trouble just mastering Putting Air In Tires. It's a bitch to get to the nipple on the Strat. Finally got it worked out on the front, still haven't tackled the back. Took me some effing around to get the hose attached. Learned that the connections aren't worth shit without some teflon pipe tape.

I've got a whole garage full of neat tools i lost interest in (table saw, routing table, miter saw, etc.) so I've lost a bit of the tool bug. I focus nearly all of my puttering on the piano at this point.

But I'd be interested in a farkle with a flexible air input doo-jigger and a built-in pressure gauge if amy of you mechanical types can recommend one.

Two major plusses to having the air in the garage: Tires are cold when checking pressure AND, more importantly, tailpipe (and brake discs) is ALSO not skin blistering hot, when effing around under there.

They make angled schrader valves. So if space for filling the tires on the Strat is limited, that might be an option. It's what I did on my scoot. You can even get valves that come out at a 90 degree angle.

Or, like you said, you can get some different jig-a-ma-roos to squeeze in there...

Air chuck with gauge:

alanmcorcoran · 03-28-2011, 01:35 PM

Thanks IQ. What's the brand/model of the air thingie...

**jonathan180iq** · 03-28-2011, 02:29 PM

For that specific one? I have no idea. I just google image-searched "air chuck with gauge".

I'm sure there are more than enough options out there that you can find one to meet your needs.

If all else fails, try Harbor Freight.

5th_bike · 03-28-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

I have no idea.

When are you going to pick up your Kawa Illuminator?

**jonathan180iq** · 03-29-2011, 09:13 AM

I have no idea.
Unfortunately, things didn't work out as I had originally planned. I sold the Metro, no problem and the guy preferred to sell the Kawasaki instead of trade. So, I have my van and I'm still looking for a super affordable bike.

5th_bike · 03-29-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

...still looking for a super affordable bike.

Ouch. Bummer. :sad:
Good luck finding an affordable bike, this time of the year...

**jonathan180iq** · 04-03-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

Thanks IQ. What's the brand/model of the air thingie...

Hey man, checking back in...
I just picked one up at Wal-Mart this evening for $14.88
It was a Campbell-Hausfield

alanmcorcoran · 04-03-2011, 01:58 AM

You mean one of these?

alanmcorcoran · 04-03-2011, 01:59 AM

Iq, ordered the gun, rubber hose and misc connector crap (the plastic hose kit my wife bought was crap.)

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03-28-2011, 02:29 PM	#14
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Newest Toy For that specific one? I have no idea. I just google image-searched "air chuck with gauge". I'm sure there are more than enough options out there that you can find one to meet your needs. If all else fails, try Harbor Freight.
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03-29-2011, 09:13 AM	#16
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Newest Toy I have no idea. Unfortunately, things didn't work out as I had originally planned. I sold the Metro, no problem and the guy preferred to sell the Kawasaki instead of trade. So, I have my van and I'm still looking for a super affordable bike.
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alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Newest Toy You mean one of these? __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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04-03-2011, 01:59 AM	#20
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Newest Toy Iq, ordered the gun, rubber hose and misc connector crap (the plastic hose kit my wife bought was crap.) __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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