Tire Plug Kit/Air Compressor

[Bladedog]

Well, suddenly I'm going to be making a ride from Portland, OR to my home in Lompoc, CA.  I'll be riding with my B.I.L., he'll be on his 'Wing.  I've pretty much got everything I'll need for the trip, EXCEPT a tire plug/repair kit and compressor.  I need to get it THIS week, because I leave for my trip on Friday.  What's the best options out there?  I do have a Wally World, Harbor Freight, and K-fart close by.  Or is there someone online who can deliver in 4 days? 

I've looked at the Stop & Go, but not sure I can get one delivered in time, especially if it has the Co2 cartridges, they won't ship them by air.

[JimL]

I have the Slime Power Sport Smart Spair Kit, it has never failed me...then again....I have never had need to remove it from it's carrying case!  No Co2 cartridges, the compressor works off the battery.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/77/13761/ITEM/Slime-Power-Sport-Smart-Spair-Kit.aspx

[alan]

http://www.newenoughhp.com/track_garage/

Use their toll free number. Check out all their stuff.

[Disco]

Not the cheapest way to go, but really good stuff and easy folks to work with.  Plus, they're right up the road in WA and ought to be able to meet your schedule.

http://www.bestrestproducts.com/c-137-cyclepump-adventure-combo-pack.aspx 

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Your B.I.L. should have a compressor on his wing.  I have the slime compressor kit and it works great. Have used it on everything except my bike. 

[FLAVALK]

I have the Slime Power Sport Smart Spair Kit, it has never failed me...then again....I have never had need to remove it from it's carrying case!  No Co2 cartridges, the compressor works off the battery.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/77/13761/ITEM/Slime-Power-Sport-Smart-Spair-Kit.aspx

Can the Slime pump be purchased locally, say at Autozone, etc, or must it be purchased online?

[FLAVALK]

I have the Slime Power Sport Smart Spair Kit, it has never failed me...then again....I have never had need to remove it from it's carrying case!  No Co2 cartridges, the compressor works off the battery.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/77/13761/ITEM/Slime-Power-Sport-Smart-Spair-Kit.aspx

Can the Slime pump be purchased locally, say at Autozone, etc, or must it be purchased online?

Never mind, found where to buy http://www.slime.com/dealers.html

[Bladedog]

I've seen various slime kits at Walmart and AutoZone.

Now for the big debate: Slime vs. plugs - any difference in reliability?

I do want to go ahead and get a compressor with the kit.  The BIL won't always be on the road with me.  

Update: Ok I went ahead and ordered THIS one from Pashnit:

http://www.stopngo.com/products/plugger/1001.asp


But, I'd still like to get a portable compressor... just to have as backup. Any suggestions?

[gregc]

   I have the Harbor Freight $9.99 one, it isn't fast to fill the Valks rear tire.  Takes about 10 minutes to get 35 lbs in it, but it got me and the wife home from about 60 miles away, after a piece of a stick went thru the rear tire. Took 6 plugs to fill the hole, and 3 stops to refill the tire.   Best 10 bucks I ever spent compared having to be trailer or towed home.

[Ken Tarver]

i have the stop n go, non co2

but i prefer the string plugs and carry them also ( had a stop n go mushroom fail )

the GL1800 Wings don't have an on board compressor if that is what his B.I.L. has

my saddlebag compressor is a $10 campbell/hausfield mini from Wally World....don't let these mini pumps run more that 5 minutes at a time. turn it off and let it cool down a bit, then continue if needed

Ken

[FLAVALK]

I picked up this one today at Harbor Freight for $20. It's a little larger and a lot heavier that the $10 plastic compressors but it is well made and is advertised to inflate a car tire in 3-1/2 minutes. I would estimate the weight to be about 4-pounds

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96068

[Bladedog]

I picked up this one today at Harbor Freight for $20. It's a little larger and a lot heavier that the $10 plastic compressors but it is well made and is advertised to inflate a car tire in 3-1/2 minutes. I would estimate the weight to be about 4-pounds

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96068

Flavalk, does that seem fairly sturdy?  I got the email about that one and it seems like a good price. 

[hubcapsc]

Not the cheapest way to go, but really good stuff and easy folks to work with.  Plus, they're right up the road in WA and ought to be able to meet your schedule.

http://www.bestrestproducts.com/c-137-cyclepump-adventure-combo-pack.aspx 

I tightened a tiedown around a small tubeless tire recently and got it back on the bead with one of
these. No promises it will work on a valkyrie tire 

-Mike

[fudgie]

i have the stop n go, non co2

but i prefer the string plugs and carry them also ( had a stop n go mushroom fail )

the GL1800 Wings don't have an on board compressor if that is what his B.I.L. has

my saddlebag compressor is a $10 campbell/hausfield mini from Wally World....don't let these mini pumps run more that 5 minutes at a time. turn it off and let it cool down a bit, then continue if needed

Ken

My friends 02 wing has a compressor.

[FLAVALK]

I picked up this one today at Harbor Freight for $20. It's a little larger and a lot heavier that the $10 plastic compressors but it is well made and is advertised to inflate a car tire in 3-1/2 minutes. I would estimate the weight to be about 4-pounds

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96068

Flavalk, does that seem fairly sturdy?  I got the email about that one and it seems like a good price. 

Sturdy? I wouldn't be afraid to take it to a bar fight!  

 It is very sturdy. Only drawback I see is the 4-pounds or so that it weighs.

[..]

Wal Mart sells a compressor for about $12. Small and good enough to inflate a tire.

[FLAVALK]

Wal Mart sells a compressor for about $12. Small and good enough to inflate a tire.

I had one of those and it did inflate a tire (one to be exact) before coming "un-together". It was also painfully slow. The manufacturer recommends that the compressor be allowed to cool after 5-minutes of operation....it takes about 10-minutes to inflate a flat tire. They are better than nothing, but that's about all.

JMHO

[sheets]

Wallyworld throw-away.  Haven't needed it yet, but rather have and not need than to need not have.  Stripped the device out of the plastic case.  Cut off the accessory plug and put on the little clips.  Have the Stop 'n Go plug gun.  I have the "rope" or cord thingies from Harbor Freight.  Never used them.  Am running on a tire with two plugs. (both plugs were at home).  As previously stated; let it cool down when airing up a tire.  Could take awhile.  Beats walking. 

[Andy]

I bought this at Walmart for $50.00.

http://www.slime.com/product/71/Heavy-Duty-Tire-Inflator-(COMP-06).html

Yes I know it's over-kill but it's only 5 lbs and fits in the saddlebag.

[Kendall]

i HAVE STOP AND GO KIT WITH CO2 AIR. I ALSO BOUGHT A SMALL SLIME COMPRESSOR ON SALE AT A LOCAL PARTS STORE (AUTOZONE) FOR $10.00 TO GO WITH IT. sO FAR ITS DONE WELL.

[franco6]

i ve got the small slime pumps, one for each bike, i found squirting silicone lube in the air intake will keep them from over heating
and last longer

[Jean the Black Wolf]

I've got always the stop an go with the Co2 cartridges in the bags of my Dragon but never I open it
in the futur I would buy a small compressor  I think it's a good option
 

[Ken Tarver]

fudgie, your friend must have added the compressor aftermarket

[Psychotic Bovine]

just my 2 cents, but I read it takes about 5 co2 cartridges to inflate a touring motorcycle tire to about 25 psi.

I basically did this:  I bought a cheap air compressor for $10 and took it apart completely.  I used a teflon dry lube on the cylinder walls and the plastic motor/spur gear set and piston rod bushings.  I then reassembled the compressor making sure to locktite all screws.  
I then installed the compressor into a black plastic case from radioshack that was smaller than the original case with an opening for the cylinder head to poke out for cooling.  I am considering putting a small 12v computer fan in the case, also.
total cost was about $20 for compressor, case, and switch.  No idea if it will last longer than any other compressor, but at least I know I did the best I could to make it reliable.

[fudgie]

fudgie, your friend must have added the compressor aftermarket

You know, the more i think about it.... I think he had a compressor plugged into his AC outlet. I think I was wrong! It was 2002. 

[Bladedog]

Decided on the little $10 Husky unit from Home Depot, which has a built-in cooling fan.  It DOES come with a 1 yr warranty, and I like Bovine's idea to trick it out a bit.  Worst case, if it croaks, I'll still have the Co2 cartridges to get me rolling again and I'm only out $10.

[Ken Tarver]

i thought i was wrong one time.............then my wife confirmed it !!   

[MP]

I have the Slime pump, and it works fine.  Throw away the bottle of slime, or use it in your lawnmower tires.  Do NOT use it in the mc tires.  I understand it corrodes the aluminum in the wheel.
MP

[Bladedog]

Ok, me again, one more question:

3496 bulb, is that the brake light, turn signal or both?  I bought the Sylvania headlamp bulb and some extra fuses but am a bit stumped on which turn signal and brake light bulbs to get -  (I'm too lazy to take the thing apart and look tonight)

[Disco]

I believe the 3496 is for the front turn signals and brake and the 3497 is for the rear turn signals.