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Jun 20, 2012 | 06:51 AM

#11

Notgrownup

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I just took one of my old bulky plastic ones and took the casing apart and carry the guts only....cheap i had it around ...smallest one i found..already used it several times...

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Jun 20, 2012 | 11:33 AM

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Guitar4Him

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I got one of these at Wal-Mart for $10.00. It's been used several times on trips and works great. It's small and easily fits in the fairing glove boxes or your saddlebag.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Slime-Tire...lator/16782755

Jun 20, 2012 | 04:02 PM

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Weatheredge

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...this is what I carry on road trips

http://www.genuineinnovations.com/st...ation-kit.html

Jun 20, 2012 | 04:04 PM

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Weatheredge

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Notgrownup

I just took one of my old bulky plastic ones and took the casing apart and carry the guts only....cheap i had it around ...smallest one i found..already used it several times...

...like your idea got one around here somewhere

Jun 20, 2012 | 04:58 PM

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Notgrownup

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I had 5 of the el cheapos in scattered all over... dismantled it and a plug kit and VOILA....**** you can pick them up around Thanksgiving and x-mas for $5 a pop...

Jun 20, 2012 | 05:05 PM

#16

Texas Fat Boy

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From: ST. Louis

Quote:

Originally Posted by mccstevie

Can anyone recommend a small,quality air compressor to pack on the bike. Saw a small Slime model for $15 today but looked pretty cheap. If I gotta haul it,it better work when I need it.

Buy any cheap small one and try it in your garage before you pack it away in the saddlebag.
If it works at home, it will work on a trip.

Jun 21, 2012 | 10:02 AM

#17

Expat1

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From: Annemasse (border of Geneva-Switzerland) facing Mt-Blanc.

I carry the Slime Sports model:
http://www.slime.com/shop/images/640...931982_lrg.jpg

As it reaches the rear tire pressure (2.8 Atm) it makes a different sound

Jun 21, 2012 | 11:23 AM

#18

Johnny K

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The HD one has been working fine for me for a year - I even use it to inflate the kid's bike tires. The built in flashlight has come in handy once or twice as well.