Tire pump suggestions

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Hey dudes and dudettes, Whats a good tire pump?

Im tired of paying $1 at a gas station and fighting with the hose to get tangled and weaved in between and wrap around my front tire LOL. Such a fail.... smh

I should probably pick up a bicycle pump or something that works better than a gas station air pump.

What do you guys use??
 
Bicycle floor pump. One of the best investments I've ever made. It really came in handy when I had a slow leak on the car and had to wait a week before I could have it looked at.
 
DemonPig said:
You have a Costco nearby? Go to the tire shop, hoses reach outside, free to use.

At home I use a small electric pump that I plug in to my car's cigarette lighter jack. Places like Canadian Tire have them for $15-20.
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Costco has a free air hose?!

Also, I had one of those 12v mini air compressors but I seemed to have lost it somewhere lol. I just remembered plugging it into my car one time and it blew out a fuse so I never used it lol. Perhaps I should go search for it again.
 
Seven said:
Bicycle floor pump. One of the best investments I've ever made. It really came in handy when I had a slow leak on the car and had to wait a week before I could have it looked at.
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Is it just any generic bicycle wally world / crappy tire ones?

How hard is it to inflate a tire with one?
 
ravensix said:
Costco has a free air hose?!

Also, I had one of those 12v mini air compressors but I seemed to have lost it somewhere lol. I just remembered plugging it into my car one time and it blew out a fuse so I never used it lol. Perhaps I should go search for it again.
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Never had a problem with mine. Hand and foot pumps are a pain in the bum.

Costco does have hoses indeed. Go to the tire shop, park your bike outside and ask one of the guys. It's automatic so tell them what pressure you want. As long as you don't bug them to fill it for you, they'll let you use it.
 
I picked up a 12V "Justin Case" tire pumps from Canadian Tire, here is the link to the product. Listed for $29.99, which is I believe what I paid last year for it.

Despite it having some poor reviews, I find the product works great. Previously I was using one of those "Slime" brand inflators, which died without any warning on me in the middle of topping up my tire pressure once. The compressor in the Justin Case seems much more powerful so I suspect it'll last much longer.

Of course, this is only useful to you if you have a 12V accessory plug available. If not, look into one of the "marine" type (waterproof) ones which can also be found at CT or WalMart. Should be between about $6-15 depending on brand and what it comes with.
 
TekNinja81 said:
I picked up a 12V "Justin Case" tire pumps from Canadian Tire, here is the link to the product. Listed for $29.99, which is I believe what I paid last year for it.

Despite it having some poor reviews, I find the product works great. Previously I was using one of those "Slime" brand inflators, which died without any warning on me in the middle of topping up my tire pressure once. The compressor in the Justin Case seems much more powerful so I suspect it'll last much longer.

Of course, this is only useful to you if you have a 12V accessory plug available. If not, look into one of the "marine" type (waterproof) ones which can also be found at CT or WalMart. Should be between about $6-15 depending on brand and what it comes with.
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Been using it for a while, think im on the third one. Make sure to keep your receipt, they don't last long, well atleast the previous versions didnt. They improved the design on the part you plug in and the hose on the newer ones doesnt break, for now lol
 
+1 for JustInCase compressors.

I went with the digital one. Brought it home, then took it apart just to see what it's made of. Despite the poor soldering job on the socket board the components are legit. Had it for about 2 years now - no issues. I did blew a fuse once, but then again - it was a Honda, so :sleepy1:
 
Just get a 1 gallon air compressor at Canadian Tire. I had slow leaks on two of my snow tires on the truck and was tired of the $1 a shot pumps at the local gas station. The one gallon compressor is usually on sale for about $30 and is really only good for inflating tires as it is too small to run an air tool. I have a bicycle floor pump, but because of the small space between the rim and disks on my wheels, I let out more air than I could get into the tire. The small compressor comes with one of those old style 90[SUP]o [/SUP]fittings that easily allows you to get into tight spots.
 
I've been using the Slime models since 2007 and haven't had a failure yet. :)
 
Protip for you all: At the majority of the big gas stations, if you fill up, call over the intercom or walk inside and request for the pump to be turned on. MOST, can remotely bypass the $1 and turn it on.

Protip 2: either ask them to wait 30 seconds for you to mozy-on-over, or relocate to the pump before asking.
 
Rotten_Ronnie said:
I've been using the Slime models since 2007 and haven't had a failure yet. :)
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I was actually looking at those slime mini compressors. But for some reason they are getting a bunch of bad reviews. You had one since 2007 and still using it now, so it cant be that bad?
 
I used to ride a Kawasaki KLR and I did my own tire changes and flats, at least twice a year or more, and I was using a 300psi Slime compressor, then I found a tire top up at Wally Mart for 15 dollars that would fit under the seat of my Bandit, and be ideal for airing my pressures up after riding off road on the KLR, so I can tell you that it's seen use to top up the car, air up the KLR tires, and a mini van tire that had a flat in the parking lot. It ran for thirty minutes it seemed on that job, and still works. For 15 bucks I definitely got my moneys worth.

They also manufacture a powers ports model that I bought, with many options to power up, including sae connector, battery clamps, 12v cig adapter. It's a bit pricey, but I love gadgets and enjoy the versatility.

I have a foot pump manual that packs up a bit too large for riding, but it scores points for needing foot operation instead of by hand. (Done that too with a dual action bicycle pump)

I have carried CO2 compressed gas cartridges and used them roadside to air up a punctured front on my DR650E, and found one cartridge airs up and the second over inflates and seats the bead. I carry five cartridges for a sport bike tire, as a 170R17 takes a lot more pressure to seat.

What do I want?

There is a hybrid pump that uses both CO2 AND can be used as a hand operated manual pump. One day I may add it to my collection.

The 300psi is my goto as I know it will seat the bead on KLR front tire that needs 150psi at times to seat properly. It's a garage piece as it's too big to fit on the bike.

YMMV.
 
Oh, if you do get a compressor that you want to take on trips, consider removing the plastic case and using just the inards, I did this to a 12 dollar air compressor for a trip on the Trans Labrador Highway, and Thankfully only used it to top up a few tires at our campsite one morning. It packed up into a space about the size of your fist.
 
Well I just went out and picked up a Topeak Turbo Morph mini floor pump.

Seems to do the trick. It also folds up making it pretty small to put in my Ogio for wen I'm on the go.

Only bad thing about this pump is that the hose is just enough length, I wish it were a little bit longer, but oh well.
 
The nylon gear can dry age and crack especially if they use cheap recycled plastics. The motor turns but the pump doesn't. Surprise! No air.
 
ravensix said:
Hey dudes and dudettes, Whats a good tire pump?

Im tired of paying $1 at a gas station and fighting with the hose to get tangled and weaved in between and wrap around my front tire LOL. Such a fail.... smh

I should probably pick up a bicycle pump or something that works better than a gas station air pump.

What do you guys use??
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Ummm air is free at gas stations...the money you put into the slot goes to charity.

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