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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 06:48 PM
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I think not...... $8 Schwinn bicycle pump from Walmart wins!!!!!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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Yeah only diff is it wont let air escape and has a rigid air hose otherwise its all you need.
 
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After you unhook your $8.00 pump,how much air is left in the system?Once you use the proper pump,you will throw your Wally World pump in the trash.Been there,done that.
 
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It will void your warranty....
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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Lol..
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Turret_plug
I think not...... $8 Schwinn bicycle pump from Walmart wins!!!!!
$20,000 Harley?.......HA!

I think not...... $200 Acme Chopper from John's Bargain Store wins too!

 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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It will void your warranty....
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:37 PM
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How will un-authorized air void my warranty?????
 
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Originally Posted by 42gunner
$20,000 Harley?.......HA!

I think not...... $200 Acme Chopper from John's Bargain Store wins too!

I had one of those when I was a kid
A Taco 22!
The better one was a Powell Challenger.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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I thought the same thing before I got one, but I finally broke down. There is no comparison. I have even concluded they are worth the price.
 
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