CO2 or small air pump

FJRski_2007 · Dec 31, 2008

So, I’ve been doing some reading about fixing a flat and if people use small pumps or CO2’s and it appears that most people use CO2. Question is: For those of you that used CO2 to fill up a FJR tire, how many CO2’s did it take? Is CO2 worth the money in your opinion? Same web sites say that it takes 4 CO2’s to fill up FJR rear tire, is that true?

Thanks.

Fred W · Dec 31, 2008

FJRski_2007 said:
So, I’ve been doing some reading about fixing a flat and if people use small pumps or CO2’s and it appears that most people use CO2. Question is: For those of you that used CO2 to fill up a FJR tire, how many CO2’s did it take? Is CO2 worth the money in your opinion? Same web sites say that it takes 4 CO2’s to fill up FJR rear tire, is that true?
Thanks.

Most folks (including me) will likely say they prefer a mini-pump to CO2. With CO2, when you are out of capsules, you are walking. With a pump you can use it as much as it takes to get to a full repair. That's important if you have a slow leak.

FJRski_2007 · Dec 31, 2008

I do agree with a mini pump, which do you use? I seen one for $100, which is small, but $100 is little too much.

Silent · Dec 31, 2008

Another vote for mini pump. I keep one under the seat with my patch kit.

Joe2Lmaker · Dec 31, 2008

FJRski_2007 said:
... and it appears that most people use CO2.

It appears to me that more people carry mini compressors

I don't like those little CO2 cartridges.

charismaticmegafauna · Dec 31, 2008

FJRski_2007 said:
Is CO2 worth the money in your opinion?

They're not very expensive -- shop around. Some have un-threaded tops (air gun type?), but the tire-repair type are pretty available.

FJRski_2007 said:
Same web sites say that it takes 4 CO2’s to fill up FJR rear tire, is that true?

Maybe..., especially to get the big rear tire up to pressure with small cylinders? You can get a plugged tire up to enough pressure to ride to an air source, slowly, with less cylinders. And, cylinders come in different sizes.

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Big Shasta · Dec 31, 2008

I have the Slime mini pump and mushroom plugs under the seat of my bikes. Some have bought a cheap walmart tire pump (think it's about 10.00) and takes the guts out of the shell making it really small. Definately pump, no co2....I bet it takes more than 4 for a rear tire.

FJRBluesman · Dec 31, 2008

Although I have used neither yet, I purchased a mini pump.

twistedcricket · Dec 31, 2008

I carry both. Search the forum for Slime compressors...wal-mart and most autoparts stores carry them. I bought a compressor from wal-mart that fits easily in my toolbag for less than $30.

FJRski_2007 · Dec 31, 2008

Found the slime compressor. Walmart has it. $24.99

Thanks for the info.

twistedcricket said:
I carry both. Search the forum for Slime compressors...wal-mart and most autoparts stores carry them. I bought a compressor from wal-mart that fits easily in my toolbag for less than $30.

FJRay · Dec 31, 2008

I carry both. It is just my luck that if I don't cover all the bases then "Murphy" jumps up and bites me in the ass. I also carry extra tools, first aid kit and jumper cables. Never used any of those but I still carry them around.

Ignacio · Dec 31, 2008

There was a very good poll done on this already. 3 to 1 in favor of electric inflators.

FJRski_2007 · Dec 31, 2008

I didnt know that mini pumps are small enough to fit under a seat.

Good to know.

Silent said:
Another vote for mini pump. I keep one under the seat with my patch kit.

Great poll.

What do you all think about that flat tire fix in a can. I guess it's a foam? Or is it better to use plugs?

Ignacio said:
There was a very good poll done on this already. 3 to 1 in favor of electric inflators.

FJRski_2007 · Dec 31, 2008

Is this the one you all use?

https://www.amazon.com/Slime-40001-Power-Sp...3978&sr=1-8

Ignacio · Dec 31, 2008

FJRski_2007 said:
Is this the one you all use?
https://www.amazon.com/Slime-40001-Power-Sp...3978&sr=1-8

Try searching on walmart compressor site:fjrforum.com at Google for a $10 option and mod to tear out the guts.

Randy · Dec 31, 2008

1 cylinder will get you approx 10psi. Enough to get you to an airpump, but, not enough to do a long run. Deal with cylinders once and you'll be looking for a mini compressor.

Lots of options here (For the extra few inches of space it takes up, I'm considering picking up the COMP03 that has the light on it)

Fred W · Dec 31, 2008

This is the one that I have: eBay link Nice little kit.

Bungie · Dec 31, 2008

My bike came with a CO2 kit under the seat. Then, in mid-summer, I came across the slime mini pump on clear out for $29 (stupid canada, everything is 2x more expensive) so I picked that up as well.

Given the laws regarding these things, I'll carry them about for the next few years for no reason whatsoever. Fair trade for those that know the rules.

cota95 · Dec 31, 2008

Bungie said:
My bike came with a CO2 kit under the seat. Then, in mid-summer, I came across the slime mini pump on clear out for $29 (stupid canada, everything is 2x more expensive) so I picked that up as well.
Given the laws regarding these things, I'll carry them about for the next few years for no reason whatsoever. Fair trade for those that know the rules.

Slime pump...what laws??

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