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Which air compressor?

Thu May 01, 2014 9:41 pm

I am going to need an air compressor to pump up my motorcycle tyres.
My bike is likely to be either a ZX-6R or R6 and will be pumping up track tyres (if that makes any difference).
Compressors come in a variety of capacities, flow rates and power engines and I don't know what I will need.
I don't know what types or brands are of a decent quality either so if you know about air compressors, please let me know.
Below are a few links from some I've found that may or may not be OK:

http://search.supercheapauto.com.au/sea ... compressor

http://www.bunnings.com.au/search/produ ... compressor

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LION-PRODUCT ... 3a8abb6e52

Thank you in advance!

Re: Which air compressor?

Thu May 01, 2014 10:26 pm

Um not really sure why you "need" a compressor to pump up your tyres Nico. .....

Unless your actually changing your tyres on their rims all you need is a normal pump. I've got a $20 pushbike pump......

Re: Which air compressor?

Thu May 01, 2014 10:30 pm

The one I have is simular to this but there are better ones on the market.
Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 52&alt=web

Re: Which air compressor?

Thu May 01, 2014 11:02 pm

Get a decent pressure guage and a pushbike pump! All you need ;)

Re: Which air compressor?

Fri May 02, 2014 9:15 am

I have a Michelin foot pump.
It pumps up Dunlops ok but the Guage is only accurate on Michelins.

Don't need compressor.
Just a good universal guage

Re: Which air compressor?

Fri May 02, 2014 9:30 am

Oh, I will be changing the tyres myself.
Also, I will want to airbrush stuff.

Re: Which air compressor?

Fri May 02, 2014 11:14 am

I've got a 20CFM compressor at home, but that's because I use it to power stuff like pneumatic star picket drivers
Also carry a battery operated unit to the track for small increases as the day heats up
Take the rim to the servo to inflate it. If you really want a compressor for that, any cheapie will do the job

Just read the airbrush bit……I dunno shit about that

Re: Which air compressor?

Fri May 02, 2014 12:29 pm

I have one of these 'Project Air' by Spear and Jackson compressors in the garage

runs rattle guns, nail guns, spray guns... and pumps up the tyres :kuda:

http://www.spearandjackson.com.au/attac ... 1373934940.

Re: Which air compressor?

Fri May 02, 2014 12:35 pm

I got one of the supercheap ones on sale 7 or 8 years ago, still going strong. Works for painting & running an air ratchet. I also have a rechargeable batter compressor that I take to the track. There's enough shit in the van for a track day without lugging around a big compressor.
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