Tire inflation opinion

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Wee van Cleef

Discussion Starter · 10 mo ago

Can anyone tell me about this pump? A guy has a used one for sale locally. It's heavy and draws a lot of power I noticed. And he wants a premium price for a used piece of gear.

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thirdofthree

· #2 · 10 mo ago (Edited)

Can't speak to the pump.

Nealey plugs have a great reputation, as do their inexpensive and compact tools.

I'm not a fan of the screwdriver-style handle on the Nealey tools, but that's a personal thing. While larger (all not that much larger if you remove the needles for storage), I like the robust T-handles on the Safety Seal kit, which also has great plugs.

Edit to add: Both Nealey and Safety Seal plugs do not require separate glue (which as @Spec mentioned below) many other options need.

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Motopundit

· #3 · 10 mo ago

A friend of mine has one. Compact and very well made but they ain't cheap.

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Spec

· #4 · 10 mo ago

I just buy Slime pumps, smallest one. Plug it in to make sure it works. Haven't had much opportunity to fix flats. Wood.knock.on

Nealey Plugs work great best thing is they don't need a tube of glue. That's the weak link with other string type plugs, the glue is always dried up when you need it!

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PerazziMx14

· #5 · 10 mo ago

If you take the housing off most of the mini tire inflators, you'll find they are all about the same. Personally, I like the DynaPlug micro inflators as they are as compact as you can get and are not a lot of money.

I plugged a tire a few months back and inflated it with the Dynaplug. It ran for 10 or 12 minutes to inflate the tire. It was cool to the touch. Buddy of mine was impressed as he has a high dollar pump that after inflating a tire you could like a Marlboro off it because it's so hot.

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Motocanada

· #6 · 10 mo ago

PerazziMx14 said:
If you take the housing off most of the mini tire inflators, you'll find they are all about the same. Personally, I like the DynaPlug micro inflators as they are as compact as you can get and are not a lot of money.

I plugged a tire a few months back and inflated it with the Dynaplug. It ran for 10 or 12 minutes to inflate the tire. It was cool to the touch. Buddy of mine was impressed as he has a high dollar pump that after inflating a tire you could like a Marlboro off it because it's so hot.

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i have the same and swear by it

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Wee van Cleef

Discussion Starter · #7 · 10 mo ago

7 ozs for the Dynaplug. Now that's nice. What plug kit? I was looking at the carbon ultralite.

Motorpsychology

· #8 · 10 mo ago

PerazziMx14 said:
If you take the housing off most of the mini tire inflators, you'll find they are all about the same. Personally, I like the DynaPlug micro inflators as they are as compact as you can get and are not a lot of money.

I plugged a tire a few months back and inflated it with the Dynaplug. It ran for 10 or 12 minutes to inflate the tire. It was cool to the touch. Buddy of mine was impressed as he has a high dollar pump that after inflating a tire you could like a Marlboro off it because it's so hot.

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I wanted to buy the Dynaplug pump, but nobody had them when I wanted to buy, so I got this one on Amazon.
Been very happy with it. It will fill a rear tire from 0 psi (as long as the bead is seated) but it gets pretty warm. It reads 4psi low vs my dial air gauge. Don't know if it will light a Marb, I quit smoking in '09.

I carry a Dynaplug Pro aluminum tire repair kit, never had to use it yet. It also comes in stainless steel.

stickerbush

· #9 · 10 mo ago

I have a very early version of the CyclePump, it is a bit heavy but has been reliable and indestructible for years. I no longer carry it regularly, got a much smaller pump that works ok.

The CyclePump tire gauge is the bomb. I highly recommend it.

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ratbikerandy

· #10 · 10 mo ago

Stop N Go is a great 12v compressor for motorcycles.
It has 3 types of connections to the bike:
12 volt cig. lighter
SAE plug (battery tender)
Alligator clip direct to battery

Has a good gauge and screw on air chuck. I have been using mine for years and highly recommend.

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outdoorgb

· #11 · 10 mo ago

I'm rolling the dice with this one... 289 g or 10 oz.
I tried it on my bike and pick up... worked fine.

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ocoas

· #12 · 10 mo ago

Do not recommend the Dynaplug Pro .
I have it and have used it. They don’t hold.

Brockie

· #13 · 10 mo ago

I am not comfortable with a rechargeable pump. In my experience such items that are not used regularly and recharged are often discharged when you need them.
Use something that connects to your bike battery. I KNOW that mine will work when needed, even though it has been sitting unused under the seat since I bought it.

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RCinNC

· #14 · 10 mo ago

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Wee van Cleef

Discussion Starter · #15 · 10 mo ago

ocoas said:
Do not recommend the Dynaplug Pro .
I have it and have used it. They don’t hold.

What do you recommend?

strom_r0m

· #16 · 10 mo ago

I'm planning on packing a small mountainbike hand pump for my trip as suggested here. No risk of electric failure in case I ever need it.

PerazziMx14

· #17 · 10 mo ago

strom_r0m said:
I'm planning on packing a small mountainbike hand pump for my trip as suggested here. No risk of electric failure in case I ever need it.

I suggest you pick a hot humid summer day in full sun on an asphalt driveway deflate your rear tire then pump it up with the hand pump.

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strom_r0m

· #18 · 10 mo ago

PerazziMx14 said:
I suggest you pick a hot humid summer day in full sun on an asphalt driveway deflate your rear tire then pump it up with the hand pump.

I get it. As it's for emergency use only though I guess I can live with it. I hope I won't ever regret saying this

PerazziMx14

· #19 · 10 mo ago

strom_r0m said:
I get it. As it's for emergency use only though I guess I can live with it. I hope I won't ever regret saying this

Yep all the mini pumps are all for emergency use and in an emergency I want something that is not making things worse.

Brockie

· #20 · 10 mo ago

IMO compact bicycle pumps are not designed to pump in one session the air required to inflate a motorcycle tire. The outlet end gets very hot very quick.

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