What do you carry for pumping your tyres up with?

[young1]

I carry tubes and levers but nothing, as yet, to pump a tyre up with.

What do you all recommend?

What do you use?

How long does it take to pump a tyre up with a push bike pump?

[Crim]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/133071-12v-tyre-pumps?highlight=pumps

carry a MTB pump myself but only ever used it to "top up" out and about (use a compressor at home)

[young1]

Thanks Crim

[dino3310]

i use a mini MTB pump to, only takes a few minutes to pump it up.
most trips i just take a patch kit unless its an over nighter with luggage and ive got some room for tubes other wise i just use the patch kit.

[Waipukbiker]

I carry one of these http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Best-Buy-Mini-12V-Air-Compressor.aspx?pid=340145#Cross , Cheaper than a double acting hand pump, I wanted to install a power socket anyway so this gave me an excuse to do it. Works fine.

[pete-blen]

DRC mini foot pump ====> http://www.drcproducts.com/tool/d59-30/all_image/pv01.jpg
http://www.drcproducts.com/tool/d59-30/index.html

[fridayflash]

looks good ross, roughly how big is it?
i usually carry a doubleaction mtb pump, along with a 21" tube and one long and one short levers....lean the bike against a stump or fence post or on the ground isde style:devil2:

[timg]

I always had tyre levers, puncture repair kit, MTB pump and a spare 19" tube (19" tube will stretch for a 21" front and work for a 17" rear). MTB pump is fine and doesn't take long to inflate a tyre. Current toy is tubeless so I have a CO2 repair kit but still carry the MTB pump to back or top up the cartridges. Cheers.

[Woodman]

2 tubes, patch kit, 2 tyre levers and a mtb pump. Always.

[Skiwi]

C02 canisters for my bike, and a mini hand pump for my riding companions if they need one :msn-wink:

[Waipukbiker]

looks good ross, roughly how big is it?
i usually carry a doubleaction mtb pump, along with a 21" tube and one long and one short levers....lean the bike against a stump or fence post or on the ground isde style:devil2:

Length is 130mm
Width is 70mm
Height is 120mm

Its very light and only designed for a short duty cycle but just dont let it get too hot.
I carry a 21" tube in a fender pouch and 2 long and 1 short levers (came as a set) The short lever has a clip to hook it around a spoke. As for getting the wheels off the ground, Its called a center stand.

[fridayflash]

yes ive seen that centre stand...very trick! :2thumbsup

[cynna]

the two punctures i have had were both when i had no spares with me. seen in a mag the cable tie trick so used a few large cable ties together and rode home. got me there but wasnt good for the tyre or tube. tyre was stuffed anyway since a spanner on the track went thru it. the next time didnt even have cable ties but still managed to ride home

back to the question i now always carry a small mtb pump and some gas cannisters. never had a puncture since

[Eddieb]

2 way MTB pump will get a DR wheel to a bit over 20psi without any real sweat, enough to ride out on.

I used to carry a 12v compressor but they tended to not work when needed and couldn't be relied on. I guess the bumping around on the bike isn't good for them.

[brp]

I always had tyre levers, puncture repair kit, MTB pump and a spare 19" tube (19" tube will stretch for a 21" front and work for a 17" rear). MTB pump is fine and doesn't take long to inflate a tyre. Current toy is tubeless so I have a CO2 repair kit but still carry the MTB pump to back or top up the cartridges. Cheers.

So you don't have to take the wheel off, patch it externally ?

Thought the cartridges were a oncer, you got ones with a two way valve ?

[Skiwi]

So you don't have to take the wheel off, patch it externally ?

Thought the cartridges were a oncer, you got ones with a two way valve ?

Cartridges are a oncer, he will be referring to topping up the tire after doing the bulk of the work with the canister

[TLDV8]

Still using a Slime pump,seats beads no problem,check it over once a year.
Not sure when I got it, 2008 maybe,still going great used it a couple of weeks ago.

Picture is when it was new.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c345/manurewa/Slime.jpg

[Bass]

Still using a Slime pump,seats beads no problem,check it over once a year.
Not sure when I got it, 2008 maybe,still going great used it a couple of weeks ago.



Same here, also bought 2008, lotsa work on lotsa bikes (mostly other peoples), never missed a beat, never been opened to inspect.

[Gravel Man]

I always carry a DRC mini foot pump. Have used it several times & it works well.
Always carry front & rear tubes, levers & patch kit.

Cheers G.M.

[Padmei]

I just carry a cell phone with Nordies number on speed dial. Buggered if I'm getting my hands all dirty.

[Skiwi]

I just carry a cell phone with Nordies number on speed dial. Buggered if I'm getting my hands all dirty.
I have mates like this, they're great because you seldom have to buy your own beer because they owe you by the time you turn up at the pub;)

[TLDV8]

Same here, also bought 2008, lotsa work on lotsa bikes (mostly other peoples), never missed a beat, never been opened to inspect.

That screen name rings a bell,I'm guessing it was for your Australia trip in 08. (iirc)

[Waihou Thumper]

Still using a Slime pump,seats beads no problem,check it over once a year.
Not sure when I got it, 2008 maybe,still going great used it a couple of weeks ago.

Can you buy these still in NZ?

[Ocean1]

Can you buy these still in NZ?


http://www.motosport.com/NZ/motorcycle/slime-tire-tools

[Waihou Thumper]

http://www.motosport.com/NZ/motorcycle/slime-tire-tools


Thanks for that, quite pricey with shipping...$115

[Skiwi]

Thanks for that, quite pricey with shipping...$115

It'll feel cheaper when your on your knees at the side of the road ;)

[Bass]

That screen name rings a bell,I'm guessing it was for your Australia trip in 08. (iirc)

Bingo. We met up at the camp ground in Darwin I believe

[Bass]

Thanks for that, quite pricey with shipping...$115

Got mine out of the US. In my hands for about $NZ65 IIRC, but that was in 2008. Couldn't find an equivalent in NZ back then. It does come in it's own robust pouch with all feasible electrical connections and a basic pressure gauge however.

[Waihou Thumper]

It'll feel cheaper when your on your knees at the side of the road ;)

Yep, you are right there. I have some CO2 cartridges and some slime goop but touch wood, never have had to use these....:clap:

[ADVGD]

I've recently completed this article which should make for interesting reading on the topic

Link > Equipment to deal with punctures on the trail when adventure riding (http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/372/equipmet-for-fixing-punctures.php)

http://www.adventureguide.co.nz/articles/12/372/images/trail-puncture.jpg

[dino3310]

if i lean my pig over like that it takes about 30 kicks to get the biarcth started again

[ADVGD]

if i lean my pig over like that it takes about 30 kicks to get the biarcth started again

http://www.polarisquad.co.uk/shop/images/5214/?350,240,0,,100,2667879739

:bleh: :bleh: :bleh:

[mattsdakar]

http://www.polarisquad.co.uk/shop/images/5214/?350,240,0,,100,2667879739

:bleh: :bleh: :bleh:

Piss off!!!

[ADVGD]

Piss off!!!

Outbursts of electric start jealousy, you should see your doctor about that :p

[Jjgres]

Small bicycle pump, spare tube, irons, patch kit. I get a lot of flats.

[R650R]

http://www.motosport.com/NZ/motorcycle/slime-tire-tools

Thanks for the link, got one on sale and some desperately needed new gloves. Shipping only $16 which is amazing for Ex USA and got here in 5 days :)

[Jizah]

Is this the same as the motosport one? If so it's much cheaper. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ET9SB4/

[Waihou Thumper]

Is this the same as the motosport one? If so it's much cheaper. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ET9SB4/

Bloody looks like it....I am gonna get one of these. Nice spotting! :)
Except they don't ship it to NZ......Bloody Amazon!

[CrazyFrog]

Same Slime unit on eBay, works out around $80 NZD landed here, these guys ship quickly, i've bought stuff off them before.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Slime-40001-Motorcycle-Tire-Inflator-Compressor-0363-0019-/331070486915?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d1556b983&vxp=mtr#ht_1811wt_881

[Waihou Thumper]

Same Slime unit on eBay, works out around $80 NZD landed here, these guys ship quickly, i've bought stuff off them before.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Slime-40001-Motorcycle-Tire-Inflator-Compressor-0363-0019-/331070486915?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d1556b983&vxp=mtr#ht_1811wt_881

Looks like this is the older version? the newer model is also sold by the same guy...I think for $5.00 more you get Slimed....or a bottle of it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Slime-Moto-Spair-Flat-Tire-Repair-Kit-w-Sealer-Pump-50001-0363-0020-/261335367727?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cd8cd402f

Thanks for that Wade..:) Happy New Year to you and the family matey!

[Jizah]

Bloody looks like it....I am gonna get one of these. Nice spotting! :)
Except they don't ship it to NZ......Bloody Amazon!

I ordered one. Got it sent through Youshop, cost NZ$22 for the shipping.