Power Sport tire Inflator?

[warsw]

I just received my Slime tire inflator. Like a dummy I deceived to read the owner's manual. Now I have two questions.

1. In the instructions for proper use section, it states: the compressor is not designed for use on high pressure tires such as truck tires, yet the compressor is rated for pressures up to 300lbs.

2. In the caution section, it states: Do not run vehicle while compressor is operating. Engine must be turned OFF.

Neither of these statements make any since to me. Can someone shed some light, if there is any? I will probably never approach any high pressures beings this is for my bike but I always leave the motor running when using the battery to run accessories. I’m confused again. :confusedsmiley:

 

[JimLor]

Hmmmm, I got mine just the other day and didn't notice those two "don't." That's what ya get for reading the directions! I can't imagine why it says not to run the engine...sorry

 

[c2insa]

turning the engine off is the standard comment for any kind of work on a vehicle. CYA, I'm sure. The comment about high pressure truck tires relates to the fact that the sheer volume of air required to take a large tire to high pressure level will take more than the alotted 6 minutes of run time and cause the unit to overheat and cause damage.

 

[feliz]

My instructions don't have those warnings, only not to use it too long, I think over six minutes!! I received mine about a month ago and think it's the best thing since apple pie.

 

[cota95]

Got mine last year and no mention of vehicle running. Slick unit, if you've got the 06 it fits right under the seat

 

[V GER]

....... if you've got the 06 it fits right under the seat .......

Unfortunately, NOT the AE

:angry03:

 

[ionbeam]

I'm sure the electric motor in the pump produces a lot of electrical 'noise' as it operates. If the key is ON or the engine running, the electrical noise from the pump could confuse or damage electronics as it runs. If at all possible you shouldn't run the pump with the key on. If you have a bike with no ECU & breaker point ignition, don't worry about running the pump any time.

 

[cgknight]

Any problem with the compressor blowing a fuse?

 

[wfooshee]

It will blow the fuse for the socket in the glove box if you try to use that. Wire up another socket with a larger fuse (and associated larger gauge wiring) to handle the compressor, or do like I did and wire it permanently to a fuse box somewhere on the bike. Mine's under the seat, and the compressor lives in front of the taillights.

 

[yamafitter]

I have a nice, small, stripped down compressor that I picked up from AeroStith and I power it with an adaptor I made that plugs into my Powerlet outlet that is wired directly to the battery. I have it fused for 10 Amps if I remember correctly.

I made the mistake of trying the compressor from the outlet in the glovebox and did blow the fuse. I have not got around to repairing it as of yet. I want to pick up a Fuzebox and replace my current auxiliary fusebox over the winter.

 

[FJR Flyer]

I have a battery tender lead with the SAE connector, so the compressor plugs right in with a direct feed from the battery. It will blow the fuse for the glove box cigarette lighter circuit.

 

[RaYzerman19]

These little compressors will start smoking if used too long at one time. Leaving the engine off means lower voltage so they don't run overspeed and burn out. I have seen many folks burn up various little compressors leaving them on too long trying to blow up an empty car tire, etc.... I'd stick with the 6 minutes max and shut her down to cool off.

I've had a small Airman for 5 years, use it for top-offs only, 3 or 4 minutes at a time at the most. Changed to SAE connector to plug into the Battery Tender harness.

 

[Jetpilot5]

I have a battery tender lead with the SAE connector, so the compressor plugs right in with a direct feed from the battery. It will blow the fuse for the glove box cigarette lighter circuit.

Any problems with blowing the stock size Battery Tender fuse? It's only 3 amps.

 

[HotRodZilla]

I have a battery tender lead with the SAE connector, so the compressor plugs right in with a direct feed from the battery. It will blow the fuse for the glove box cigarette lighter circuit.

Any problems with blowing the stock size Battery Tender fuse? It's only 3 amps.

Yup...3 amps will blow, but the tender fuse should be 7.5...Same as what came with the Slime Pump.

And what's with resurrecting a 4 year old thread? Holy crap! How do you guys even find this shit??

 

[SacramentoMike]

I've never had a problem with an old thread being resurrected; after all, questions like this keep coming up, and there's lots of good info buried under all the dust and cobwebs. And for my two cents worth, I've got a Slime pump that I've had for years. Fits under the seat on my '05 just perfect. There's a pigtail from my battery with the same connector as the pump and the battery tender, so that's a good solution for me.

The one time I had a problem with the pump was at a Lee Parks workshop where he had everybody deflate their tires to 30 psi or so before doing the cornering practice. When the course was over and it was time to ride home from San Mateo we had to air up again. Only a few of us had pumps, so we shared. After a few tires--not sure of the number--it just stopped working. Everybody else had to find a gas station. It just got hot and went on vacation. After it cooled off it's been fine ever since. So no more 5-bike fill-ups, and no big car/truck tires for the Slimer.

 

[Jetpilot5]

I have a battery tender lead with the SAE connector, so the compressor plugs right in with a direct feed from the battery. It will blow the fuse for the glove box cigarette lighter circuit.

Any problems with blowing the stock size Battery Tender fuse? It's only 3 amps.

Yup...3 amps will blow, but the tender fuse should be 7.5...Same as what came with the Slime Pump.

And what's with resurrecting a 4 year old thread? Holy crap! How do you guys even find this shit??

Battery Tender website claims the ring terminal harness fuse is 3 amps. I'm not home where I can check it right now but even if it is too small it would be no big deal to carry a bigger fuse to slip in on the rare occasion that you want to use the tire pump.

https://batterytender.com/accessories/ring-terminal-harness.html

 

[HotRodZilla]

Mike, That's supposed to be part of the magic with the Slime pump. It won't burn out, it'll just stop when it gets too hot...Which is a good thing.

FWIW, I love my Slime Pump, but I wouldn't touch my trucks big BFGs with it.

 

[jcrouch]

Glad to see this come up as I just got a slime pump also after puncturing two rear tires within a week. I emailed slime to ask what the current draw is and got shined on. I, too, see where they caution one not to run the motor, which brings the question of current draw back up. Will the motorcycle's battery hold up for 5 minutes or so? I could calculate it if I new what the pump uses. The FJR manual says run the engine if you're going to pull more than 30 watts (2.5 amps)or you'll run down the battery. The last thing you need after repairing your flat is not enough crank to get started up. Pumps are inherently electrically noisy devices, so I get that the bike's electronics are vulnerable. What say you?

Jay

 

[puppychow]

Field tested today. Power sport tire inflator, pumped the FJR's rear tire from 0 psi to 42.5 psi no heating issues or failures. Left the engine on.

Works great!!