The two times I've used my slime pump I was on my old BMW K1100LT and I ran the motor just to be on the safe side. The battery on the BMW is about twice the size of the one on the FJR so if I need the compressor, I will run the motor. The idea of creating one problem while trying to fix another would make for a terrible day.I've been carrying the $10 Home Depot Husky unit on trips for a couple of years and it must work cuz I haven't had a flat.Yet.
Question for all youse who have used a mini-compressor: do you run the m-c motor to charge the battery while using the pump? Will the m-c generate enough juice at idle to keep the battery up? Or will the battery support 5 to 10 minutes of pumping?
BTW, I still carry 3 CO2 cartridges just in case. Like condoms, you never know.
pete
You're not gonna run that off the plug in your glovebox are you? If you have another plug somewhere on your bike and I'm making stupid assumptions, then nevermind. IF you are gonna run it off your glovebox plug, you might wanna search that before you do it.
Just picked up this one today . Should fit under the seat and work off the powerlet plug. 10 bucks . Not bad.
