Yasko
Senior Member
Can someone recommend me a tested hand held tire pump that I can carry on the bike?
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Just about any bicycle tire pump will work just fine. You can get the CO2 type units, or the manual pump ones. I use a very old Specialized Air Force 4 pump(it's about 10 years old). It's a bit slow, and attaching it to the valve stems can be a bit of a pain, but it's better than miles of extension cord and the loud electric pump. :thumbup:
Here's some that will work :
Hurricane Quick Shot Pro CO2 Inflation System - Bike Pumps
Topeak Mt. Rocket Al Mini Pump - Frame Mount Pumps
How many Co2s to fill a motorcycle tire?
More than I'd like to carry.
Plus it's kind of a 1 and done fix - If you still have a slow leak after using all of your cartridges to fill the tire 50 miles outside of civilization, you're not really any better off than someone without a pump.
That's my thought. I've pumped up a car tire with a hand pump before, I never want to do it again, but it is possible. I'd just stick with something I know will work for that rare occasion I need it.
I'm really sounding like an old curmudgeon. Go with technology, what do I know?
Ah, I use the small pumps for maintaining tire pressure. Like when they're down 1-5psi. Any more than that and it's not worth the effort.
For fixing a flat, you can get a small electric, but it will take it's toll on the battery, so best to do it while the bike is running. I've got this one :
Slime 40001 Motorcycle Tire Inflator : Amazon.com : Automotive
It comes with leads that you can wire up to the battery, much like a tender. In fact, it's the same type of connector as tender leads.
For fixing a flat, you can get a small electric, but it will take it's toll on the battery, so best to do it while the bike is running. I've got this one :
Slime 40001 Motorcycle Tire Inflator : Amazon.com : Automotive
It comes with leads that you can wire up to the battery, much like a tender. In fact, it's the same type of connector as tender leads.
I always hate having to pay for air at local gas stations .
Pay for air ! I hope thats a joke.
Wish it was! I've seen places charging up to $1 for it.
Pay for air ! I hope thats a joke.
Pay for air ! I hope thats a joke.