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Vol4Life · 12-26-2012, 10:14 AM

So a family member bought me a Black Friday special because she heard me complaining about having to drive to a gas station to add a couple lbs of air to my bike. It's a cheapo but all I want to do is keep my tires at the correct inflation.

Will a .3 HP, 2 gallon, electric compressor work for this? I can trade up as it came from Lowe's - any recommendations?

Thanks

**Wood Welder** · 12-26-2012, 10:31 AM

For what you just described, yes that unit will do the job just fine....However, If you want a unit that is less noise then oil lubed are better. Oil-less air compressors are very noisy.

Vol4Life · 12-26-2012, 10:35 AM

What about leaks from the oil-lubed compressors?

**Wood Welder** · 12-26-2012, 10:39 AM

I've never had a problem with that. Always make sure the vent is in good working order and properly seated and it will serve you well.

472viper · 12-26-2012, 11:13 AM

The general rule for air compressors is buy the biggest one you can afford because once you get into using them they are never big enough.

Sure, the one you got now will inflate tires, but if you think you'll ever be tempted to buy air tools, you'll need much bigger.

I always buy oil lubed compressors, I think they last longer.

mfile2000 · 12-26-2012, 01:10 PM

My cheapo works great for that, and my nail gun (light use one). BUT check a few different tire pressure gauge readings against each other and you might be surprised how different they are.

Vol4Life · 12-26-2012, 01:19 PM

I'm not running any air tools so I guess I will give it a go. And my garage space is limited so no room for a heavy duty model.

I'm still using a $1.99 gauge that fits in my shirt or back pocket.

t-man403 · 12-26-2012, 01:31 PM

Same topic came up on the Valkyrie site the other day.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/ind...c,50403.0.html

Two Red Ryders · 12-26-2012, 06:03 PM

Because it was a present your pump will tend to bring you a bit of extra joy.

grunt69 · 12-26-2012, 06:10 PM

@ my age, any pump brings me a lot of joy!

12-26-2012, 10:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vol4Life VR Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King, North Carolina Posts: 169 Thanks: 20 Thanked 26 Times in 17 Posts	Air compressor So a family member bought me a Black Friday special because she heard me complaining about having to drive to a gas station to add a couple lbs of air to my bike. It's a cheapo but all I want to do is keep my tires at the correct inflation. Will a .3 HP, 2 gallon, electric compressor work for this? I can trade up as it came from Lowe's - any recommendations? Thanks

12-26-2012, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wood Welder Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 10,563 Thanks: 935 Thanked 562 Times in 457 Posts	For what you just described, yes that unit will do the job just fine....However, If you want a unit that is less noise then oil lubed are better. Oil-less air compressors are very noisy. __________________ Thickness can't be measured! VR WESCALERO MEMBER

12-26-2012, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Wood Welder Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 10,563 Thanks: 935 Thanked 562 Times in 457 Posts	I've never had a problem with that. Always make sure the vent is in good working order and properly seated and it will serve you well. __________________ Thickness can't be measured! VR WESCALERO MEMBER

12-26-2012, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
472viper Senior VR Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: So. Dak. Sioux Falls Posts: 23,720 Thanks: 749 Thanked 1,508 Times in 1,189 Posts	The general rule for air compressors is buy the biggest one you can afford because once you get into using them they are never big enough. Sure, the one you got now will inflate tires, but if you think you'll ever be tempted to buy air tools, you'll need much bigger. I always buy oil lubed compressors, I think they last longer. __________________ 2006 M50/C50/109fender/ SE 50 wheels and HD bags 2007 1600 Kawasaki ClassicSOLD 2008 FLHX Street Glide 105th Anniversary #1387 USAF 1973-1977 SoDak ANG 1977-2010 Run my fingers across the bars of his cage and make the little monkey dance

12-26-2012, 06:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Two Red Ryders Senior VR Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 472 Thanks: 11 Thanked 56 Times in 48 Posts	Because it was a present your pump will tend to bring you a bit of extra joy. __________________ The United States of America, founded on the principle that "all men are created equal; with unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Red & Black C50

12-26-2012, 10:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Vol4Life VR Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King, North Carolina Posts: 169 Thanks: 20 Thanked 26 Times in 17 Posts	What about leaks from the oil-lubed compressors?

12-26-2012, 01:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
mfile2000 Senior VR Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 3,954 Thanks: 688 Thanked 412 Times in 325 Posts	My cheapo works great for that, and my nail gun (light use one). BUT check a few different tire pressure gauge readings against each other and you might be surprised how different they are.

12-26-2012, 01:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Vol4Life VR Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King, North Carolina Posts: 169 Thanks: 20 Thanked 26 Times in 17 Posts	I'm not running any air tools so I guess I will give it a go. And my garage space is limited so no room for a heavy duty model. I'm still using a $1.99 gauge that fits in my shirt or back pocket.

12-26-2012, 06:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
grunt69 Senior VR Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fair Oaks Ranch Texas Posts: 1,914 Thanks: 201 Thanked 232 Times in 133 Posts	@ my age, any pump brings me a lot of joy!

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