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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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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.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:16 AM
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i got the HD one, ya i paid more but what ever. comes in a pouch so it wont get beet up in the bottom of the bags. havent used it yet.
think i paid $35 for it.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:38 AM
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the slime's fitting will not fit on my current bike, works fine on the older bikes--- and with touring space at a premium it is small.

I figure I'll make up a hose adapter so I can use the slime on the new bike.

mike
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:49 AM
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i have a j&p hand pump. same as HD. think it was $15cheaper. used it twice
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 04:43 AM
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I carry the Slime model, works fine on both my bike 2010 & 2012 SGs
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 04:59 AM
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I have the Slime one. Little slow on tires, works great on the air shocks if you need to add a little air on the road tho. Mine has worked both times I've used it and it fits pefect in the lowers glove box.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 05:41 AM
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o00_s00_i02

Do some researching, this is what I have and it got good reviews on a few of the sites that test MC accessories, helmets, etc...In operation, it doesn't jump & bounce around on the ground like other units.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 05:50 AM
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I got the H-D one. The pouch fits the hard bag perfectly, it plugs into the battery tender pigtail, has a built-in light and has a little extension hose to make it easy to use under the bike.
 
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Go to a bicycle shop and get CO2 cartridges and an inflator. It will take 4 or 5 cartridges to inflate a mc tire. Much more compact to carry.
 
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Originally Posted by Fastmover
Go to a bicycle shop and get CO2 cartridges and an inflator. It will take 4 or 5 cartridges to inflate a mc tire. Much more compact to carry.
I went the CO2 route also, got the larger size only need to pack 2 of them. If I get a flat tire thats enough to fill it once I use my plug kit that is also needed if you plan on doing the repair on the road.
 
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