Question....what type or brand of air compressor would be recommended for carrying on motorcycle? Also, what type of plugs do you carry? Thanks...John/Sourkraut
Funny, I have this same compressor but its got Honda logos on it. Came with the bike. I have used it 10-15 times for various reasons. Reliable and compact. The only complaint I have is its very easy to get a severe burn from touching the air outlet fitting at the compressor during use. Must get in excess of 200 degrees F.I don't claim to be an expert on the matter. I just use what works for me.
The air compressor I have is made by Slime products. It's a 12 volt compressor that has a 2 wire SAE type connector. It works perfectly for connecting to the battery tender lead wire I have installed on my bike. In the off season this lead connects to the battery for charging/maintaining, or on the road to be used to power the compressor. The other nice feature is that it's sold in a convenient zippered pouch for storage, this pouch also fits nicely in the ST13's left, lockable fairing pocket, albeit snugly.
Here's a link: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Slime-Volt-Tire-Compressor/735134.uts?productVariantId=1653519&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=41-41163621-2&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=50028714&rid=20
I agree with you. It does get hot, unreasonably so. I follow the 5 minute rule, 5 minutes of running and 5 minutes of resting due to the heat. I know this makes it take longer to fill up a tire but I consider this air compressor for emergency use if stranded far from help.The only complaint I have is its very easy to get a severe burn from touching the air outlet fitting at the compressor during use. Must get in excess of 200 degrees F.
Interesting... the one I have been using uses a screw-on chuck.The cheapo Slime compressor I replaced it with works fine except the chuck at the end of the hose is garbage. The pin that holds the thumb lever in place pops out. I've fixed it a few times already. Annoying.
Had to look that one up: http://www.stopngo.com/engine-powered-air-pump-for-motorcycles-5-ft-hose-with-quick-release-lever/Another alternative is to use the air compressor you already have on the bike . . . the engine. Stop & Go has a kit that uses a device called the engine air pump, which fits into one cylinder and uses engine compression to pump CLEAN air, not fuel/air mixture, into the tire, with the engine running (on three cylinders). Takes less than a minute to pump a tire, after plugging the leak, with the other tools in their kit. Fits 1100 and 1300 models. No chance of being stranded because your Walmart compressor died just when you needed it.
Get a cheap 12v compressor with the clamp on chuck and remove the plastic cover, saves a ton of space. I have carried this on my STs for 24 years and it has saved my butt, several times.Question....what type or brand of air compressor would be recommended for carrying on motorcycle? Also, what type of plugs do you carry? Thanks...John/Sourkraut
I've been looking for a short hose with a screw on chuck to replace this one. So far it'd be cheaper to replace the compressor.Interesting... the one I have been using uses a screw-on chuck.
Just wondering how that works on the ST1300 when the plug boots are 2 for 1....can you get the one boot back on with the air compressor stub in there? Just curious...........ff....BTW I carry the cheap Slime pumpQuote Originally Posted by Bush View Post
Another alternative is to use the air compressor you already have on the bike . . . the engine. Stop & Go has a kit that uses a device called the engine air pump, which fits into one cylinder and uses engine compression to pump CLEAN air, not fuel/air mixture, into the tire, with the engine running (on three cylinders). Takes less than a minute to pump a tire, after plugging the leak, with the other tools in their kit. Fits 1100 and 1300 models. No chance of being stranded because your Walmart compressor died just when you needed it.
Have the 1100 here and wasn't aware the 1300 had joined(?) boots. You can't pull one boot at a time on the 1300, say to check for spark at one plug? Stop and Go sells it for both models, so . . . ?Just wondering how that works on the ST1300 when the plug boots are 2 for 1....can you get the one boot back on with the air compressor stub in there? Just curious...........ff....BTW I carry the cheap Slime pump
Yeah the rubber boots are joined, separate caps..........ff1300 had joined(?) boots.