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Old May 18, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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Default 12 V Compressor to Store

A couple of years ago i had a flat in Arkansas
and another HOG member stopped in his truck
and helped me out,
with some slime and an air compressor

it came in my mind a compressor would be great
but they are bulky ,
so this is what i was left with after i took
all the plastic off one of those 12v little compressors

it works fine and it will now fit in my lowers compartment



 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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I just bought this kit

http://www.amazon.com/Slime-50001-Po...4225759&sr=8-4

Very compact, comes with a few different 12v connectors including battery tender. If it works if/when I need it, it should be worth it.
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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I use this one works great
http://www.slime.com/product/111/Pow...%2340001).html
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Ya gotta be faster, Ripper.
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by kmdmb
Ya gotta be faster, Ripper.


No I don't, You do not have a picture
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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Did the same thing.
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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Great tip on removing the plastic. If it will fit in my lowers, I'm doing it!
 
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Old May 19, 2010 | 05:59 AM
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i keep the large slime kit in my truck ,
those small slime kits are neat , never seen them before

but i had a spare compressor around so that will do.

thanks
 
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I have one of those spark plug adaptors and 5' of cheap air hose...just remove a spark plug , screw in the adaptor and let the bike pump up the tire.
I now have spoke wheels and tubes, so it isn't too practical anymore.
 
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Old May 19, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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In my past life, I had a BMW K1200LT and installed a Thomas 215 air compressor under the tour pack. It is a small compressor that I bought on Ebay. I carried a 10' air hose with a quick detach connector and simply plugged it into the compressor connector when needed. It worked great. They can be hard to find but may be an alternative. Hope that helps.
 
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