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Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:28 pm
by f90x
cheers steve, i think i'll go for the first one coz it's cheaper and i've already spent a small fortune this month.
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:32 pm
by Boxered
as long as you have some way to re inflate the tyre?
Steve
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 9:44 pm
by f90x
hmmm, didn't think that through. i'm guessing i'll need more than the 3 cannisters.
edit
8-9lbs per canister. i shall need some spares. should be enough to get to a gas station slowly though.
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:03 pm
by Boxered
on longer trips I carry a neat little compressor, made by slime
like this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goldwing-Harl ... 19c423c782
Steve
Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 10:25 pm
by f90x
hhmmmm, a bit late to get one for this trip but next time...
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:12 pm
by f90x
Steve, did you get yours from the UK. I am loath to spend £35 on carriage. More than loath actually, i'm just not doing it.
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:06 pm
by slparry
f90x wrote:
Steve, did you get yours from the UK. I am loath to spend £35 on carriage. More than loath actually, i'm just not doing it.
I've got one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ring-Autosmot ... 3a79090a8a
they're also badged by the RAC as their own too. It's quite a compact unit and fits in the pannier hardly taking any room really
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:22 pm
by f90x
slparry wrote:f90x wrote:
Steve, did you get yours from the UK. I am loath to spend £35 on carriage. More than loath actually, i'm just not doing it.
I've got one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ring-Autosmot ... 3a79090a8a
they're also badged by the RAC as their own too. It's quite a compact unit and fits in the pannier hardly taking any room really
Thanks for that Steve, it looks alright. I saw one oin Halfords today but it was just a bit too big. I only use a bagster tank bag and a 32 ltr ventura so space is at a premium. Don't suppose you have the dims do you?
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:24 pm
by f90x
Don't worry. Found it on Amazon with all the spec. too big I'm afraid.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ring-Automotive ... compressor
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:04 pm
by Boxered
f90x wrote:
Steve, did you get yours from the UK. I am loath to spend £35 on carriage. More than loath actually, i'm just not doing it.
Yes mate, I bought it from my local dealership bout 4 years ago I think, £25 back then, but I have seen them for sale in dealers since.
Steve
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:24 pm
by nab 301
f90x wrote:Don't worry. Found it on Amazon with all the spec. too big I'm afraid.
You do realise that all those compressors have similar internals . The large plastic box they're mounted in isn't required

( although I've used and carry a mini cycle type pump ...)

Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:31 pm
by Boxered
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 4:36 am
by dave the german
Boxered wrote:So removed the fairing panels tonight, and then removed the plastic front cover and look what came out
I can't make out which seal has blown but the plastic seal cover is particularly soaked in oil
and my rear tyre is going to take some cleaning
and the eagle eyed amongst you will have spotted the nail in the tyre that was just there to pour salt on my wound
Steve
Have you got access to some road traffic film remover? I've got some stuff from work which removes oil a treat. I'm into Skem thurs fri and sat nights if you can get to Pimbo
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 5:15 am
by Blackal
Think I'd want to do a bit of research on the net regarding oil impregnating of tyres - just in case the grip is compromised even after cleaning/buffing.
Al

Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:46 am
by Boxered
[/quote]Have you got access to some road traffic film remover? I've got some stuff from work which removes oil a treat. I'm into Skem thurs fri and sat nights if you can get to Pimbo [/quote]
Thanks for the offer Dave, My mate has already given me some, but thanks for the kind offer
Steve