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Old Jan 1, 2018 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Nomadmax
Bicycle pump to top off. Six gallon compressor when I mount a tire.
I use a pancake but I never thought of a bike pump...thats something to make things much easier.....mine locks on the valve stem....thanks
 
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I use a little DeWalt pancake. I have a larger compressor for larger jobs.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2018 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by From_Behind
Not a good idea to keep a compressor like that full. Moisture inside leads to rust, leads to quite a large firecracker. LOL!
Yup, this. There are warnings about this in the manual. Every time I drain mine a little bit or water comes out. Apparently they rust on the inside. A guy in my town saw one literally blow through a roof.
 
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Originally Posted by guitarfish
Yup, this. There are warnings about this in the manual. Every time I drain mine a little bit or water comes out. Apparently they rust on the inside. A guy in my town saw one literally blow through a roof.
Guess I've been lucky for 40 some years. I do drain 3 or 4 times a year or when I remember to. In retrospect it may be a better idea to leave it non-pressured until needed.
 
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For tire I use a portable 6 gallons air compressor.
 
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I've been using a Black & Decker Air Station on the bike and my car for years. The old one finally died so I just got a new one for $35 on Amazon.
 
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Originally Posted by guitarfish
What do you use for tire inflation?
I use air
 
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I have the little Harley electric pump, I keep on my bike and use that when needed.
 
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In my garage: 5 gallon Craftsman compressor which is fast and easy. Same compressor is used to blow dust and bugs out of battery region, grills (fairing lowers), and air filters.


I need a small compressor to carry on the Limited but haven't researched what's really good. Open to ideas.
 
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