On the road flat repair

replay13 · 03-20-2012, 07:28 PM

What is everyone taking with them for flat repair, or are you waiting for a tow truck?

I have a Kuryakyn Power Point cigarette lighter socket mounted on the handlebars of my Nomad. I have it wired straight to the battery with its supplied 10 amp fuse.

I noticed that most all the small air compressors was fused for 15 amps. So I picked up a really small Slime 40020 top off compressor at Walmart for less then $10, I figured I could cut off the plug and put clips in it to hook straight to the battery if I had too.

It came with a 15 amp fuse in the plug. I had a couple 5 amp glass fuses so I swapped it out to the 5 amp fuse. I let air out of my back tire to 25 lbs and ran the little compressor for about 10 mins, the tire was up to 45 lbs and the 5 amp fuse never blew.

So I took off my seat and pulled the 10 amp fuse in the Kuryakn line and hooked up my amp meter there. It was only drawing 2 amps pumping into a tire with 40 lbs. I guess they fused the compressor at the line size or a little high. I know any electric motor will have a higher draw on start up, but it started so fast that I couldn't see it on my meter.

Anyways I have some peace of mind on long trips for less then $15. The air compressor and another $3 for a Slime tire plug kit at Walmart.

James

**markclark57** · 03-20-2012, 07:34 PM

I would use a cel phone, a tow truck, and a new tire.

Rotorboy · 03-20-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by markclark57

I would use a cel phone, a tow truck, and a new tire.

+1

**cnc** · 03-20-2012, 07:47 PM

I have a fused lead for my battery tender, so I put the same type of plug on my compressor. No need to remove the seat.

george james · 03-20-2012, 07:59 PM

I'm like op, i have compressor and plug kit. They came 2 my rescue during rush hour on freeway around DC last summer, don't ride w/o it now.

cactusjack · 03-20-2012, 08:22 PM

I have a Slime tire inflator, a tubeless tire repair kit, a cell phone, a credit card and roadside assistance.

blowndodge · 03-20-2012, 08:48 PM

I'm just going to curl up on the side of the road and cry!

AlabamaNomadRider · 03-20-2012, 08:54 PM

I have the Slime compressor and a plug kit in my saddlebag. Power supplied by a pigtail hooked directly to the battery. Available anytime I might need it. So far never had to use it.

dholmer · 03-20-2012, 11:19 PM

Has anyone ever tried the tire repair kits from J.P. Cycles that use a CO2 cartridge to fill the tire up after you plug it? Seems it should work just as well as an air compressor..

**Top Cat** · 03-20-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dholmer

Has anyone ever tried the tire repair kits from J.P. Cycles that use a CO2 cartridge to fill the tire up after you plug it? Seems it should work just as well as an air compressor..

How many co2 cartridges does it take to inflate a tire?

cactusjack · 03-20-2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

How many co2 cartridges does it take to inflate a tire?

More than you get in one of those kits.

**Jared** · 03-20-2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dholmer

Has anyone ever tried the tire repair kits from J.P. Cycles that use a CO2 cartridge to fill the tire up after you plug it? Seems it should work just as well as an air compressor..

I used to carry one on my road bike, but never really thought about using one on the bike. It would probably work just fine.

**Rasta** · 03-21-2012, 07:48 AM

I have been looking to get a compressor. I looked into the Slime 40020 top off compressor at Walmart and they have it for less than $10.So I am going to get that....I do have a plug it!

**cnc** · 03-21-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

I'm just going to curl up on the side of the road and cry!

Then you could be known as Blowntire.

Netnorske · 03-21-2012, 09:05 AM

The plug kit I bought came with three CO2 cartridges. They suggested I buy a couple more, so I carry five all together. I'm thinking that my cell phone and a call to AAA would actually work better...but I guess in a pinch it's better than nothing....

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03-20-2012, 07:28 PM	#1
replay13 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 224	On the road flat repair What is everyone taking with them for flat repair, or are you waiting for a tow truck? I have a Kuryakyn Power Point cigarette lighter socket mounted on the handlebars of my Nomad. I have it wired straight to the battery with its supplied 10 amp fuse. I noticed that most all the small air compressors was fused for 15 amps. So I picked up a really small Slime 40020 top off compressor at Walmart for less then $10, I figured I could cut off the plug and put clips in it to hook straight to the battery if I had too. It came with a 15 amp fuse in the plug. I had a couple 5 amp glass fuses so I swapped it out to the 5 amp fuse. I let air out of my back tire to 25 lbs and ran the little compressor for about 10 mins, the tire was up to 45 lbs and the 5 amp fuse never blew. So I took off my seat and pulled the 10 amp fuse in the Kuryakn line and hooked up my amp meter there. It was only drawing 2 amps pumping into a tire with 40 lbs. I guess they fused the compressor at the line size or a little high. I know any electric motor will have a higher draw on start up, but it started so fast that I couldn't see it on my meter. Anyways I have some peace of mind on long trips for less then $15. The air compressor and another $3 for a Slime tire plug kit at Walmart. James __________________ Kawasaki 2010 Nomad 1700 Southern Oregon Vance & Hines slash cut slip-ons Cobra Powerpro CVT Thunder Air Kit, stock cover Kuryakyn Power Point 12v adaptor Cobra Luggage Rack Grasshopper back rest Tomtom GPS Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-20-2012, 07:34 PM	#2
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	I would use a cel phone, a tow truck, and a new tire. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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03-20-2012, 07:47 PM	#4
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	I have a fused lead for my battery tender, so I put the same type of plug on my compressor. No need to remove the seat. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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03-20-2012, 07:59 PM	#5
george james Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: eastern nc Posts: 308	I'm like op, i have compressor and plug kit. They came 2 my rescue during rush hour on freeway around DC last summer, don't ride w/o it now. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-20-2012, 08:54 PM	#8
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	I have the Slime compressor and a plug kit in my saddlebag. Power supplied by a pigtail hooked directly to the battery. Available anytime I might need it. So far never had to use it. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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03-20-2012, 11:19 PM	#9
dholmer Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 267	Has anyone ever tried the tire repair kits from J.P. Cycles that use a CO2 cartridge to fill the tire up after you plug it? Seems it should work just as well as an air compressor.. __________________ 2006 Nomad KawaNow #01849
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03-21-2012, 07:48 AM	#13
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,697	I have been looking to get a compressor. I looked into the Slime 40020 top off compressor at Walmart and they have it for less than $10.So I am going to get that....I do have a plug it! __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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03-21-2012, 09:05 AM	#15
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	The plug kit I bought came with three CO2 cartridges. They suggested I buy a couple more, so I carry five all together. I'm thinking that my cell phone and a call to AAA would actually work better...but I guess in a pinch it's better than nothing..... __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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