Tire plug kit!!

[JayBros]

I had a conversation with Lamont at the SOTB rally about the mini compressor he sold. I'm pretty certain he will share information about it with you should you ask him but I don't believe it's my prerogative discuss here.

 

[tehrlich]

I purchased one of the portable compressors from Amazon just like the one Lamont carries. In less than a year the thing would not hold a charge. The charger does not put out enough amperage to run the unit if the batteries are dead. Searched everywhere to see if I could find a web site for the manufacture to no avail. I figured I didn't have anything to loose so I took it apart (no easy chore) and sure enough one of the four 3.2 volt batteries was completely dead. Another search revealed that you could buy replacement batteries but you had to buy 1000 and have them shipped from China. I now have 4 new batteries on order that are not a direct replacement but I can make them work. Love the little compressor, hope I can get it fixed.

Mine did the same thing. I just would use it plugged into the cigarette lighter. Then, that wouldn't go anymore and tossed it.

It was awesome when it worked.

 

[tehrlich]

I bought this kit and have already used it to plug a tire.

 

[BrianO]

I bought this kit and have already used it to plug a tire.

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How many amps does the compressor draw? The fuse on my powerport is 5amp.

 

[spankym]

lamont air compressor

Last week Lamont answered an on site question i posed to him and said he does not carry hand compressor anymore, said his supplier dropped out of sight.

 

[bcer960]

I am curious, as there is not a lot of room on the bikes (if you are going on an extended trip as we have) I opted for the plug & go with the air cylinders.



yet no one else here has commented on them, is there a reason why??

 

[OlJim]

Compressor

Got the four new batteries today. A hot soldering iron and some Southern Engineering and I'm back in business. I think it runs stronger than it did when new.