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ArmyJoe
11-20-2009, 12:55 PM
I'm getting annoyed with looking for 75-cents every time need to top off the tires. I was wondering how well a heavy-duty bicycle pump would work when adding a few pounds of pressure or if I need to look into an inexpensive air compressor.
RoadHammer
11-20-2009, 01:33 PM
go for a cheap compressor, with the cigarette lighter plug in..
fastfraser
11-20-2009, 01:38 PM
go for a cheap compressor, with the cigarette lighter plug in..


:agree:Carry one on the :spyder2:
tweeder
11-20-2009, 01:49 PM
Wow that sucks having to pay more for air than parking.
SpyderWolf
11-20-2009, 03:14 PM
If you are stopping that often for air, it might also be time to look into using the Ride-On product. :)
Lamonster
11-20-2009, 04:47 PM
:agree:
Dudley
11-20-2009, 06:20 PM
If you are stopping that often for air, it might also be time to look into using the Ride-On product. :)


:agree: Ride-On is Right On! Have had it in my tires since January. No tire will maintaine constant air pressure, but Ride-On greatly reduces the need to "top out". Also, it's great tool for peace of mind riding...no air pump or tire repair kit to carry.
johnboyjohn.pretious
11-21-2009, 08:52 AM
:agree: We have a product in the UK similar to rid on and since installing over a year ago my pressures front and rear have not changed !!
Dont need a pump now.
ArmyJoe
11-22-2009, 11:17 PM
Thanks for the feedback. I think I'm going with the Campbell Hausfeld RP1200. Runs off 12 vdc and less than $20.
Lowflyingowl
11-23-2009, 12:07 AM
Just stay away from the Slime compressors. Blew my power port out the first time I used it -- now I only plug it into my wife's car!;)
sabunim5
11-23-2009, 12:11 PM
Just stay away from the Slime compressors. Blew my power port out the first time I used it -- now I only plug it into my wife's car!;)
If you plugged it into the Spyder accessory outlet, that circuit is only 3 amps. The Slime compressor may draw more current than that, but I'm not sure. :dontknow:
Lowflyingowl
11-23-2009, 11:16 PM
If you plugged it into the Spyder accessory outlet, that circuit is only 3 amps. The Slime compressor may draw more current than that, but I'm not sure. :dontknow:

Slime is supposed to draw only 3 amps, but I've seen many reviews where they are infected with shorts.