Compact air compressor ?

**p38arover** · 15th December 2011, 06:13 PM

Vlad, I was looking at a self-contained rechargeable battery-powered compressor in Aldi today - about $35. I was thinking of it for bike use. The specs say it will inflate a car tyre in 7 minutes.

I can't find it on their website. I'll check it tomorrow.

A friend bought a cheapish 12v compressor and stripped all the plastic off it and has that stuck under the seat of his bike.

**Blknight.aus** · 15th December 2011, 06:30 PM

Ron, its a mattress inflator makes a lot of top air, not much bottom air.

Besides, you'd only buy a broken one.

**Michael2** · 15th December 2011, 07:13 PM

On the SIII I had a fitting that screwed into a spark plug hole (I had to remove a plug), with a hose that had a tyre chuck on it. I think it may have even had a one way valve. Then I could start the car and use the engine cyl as a compressor. It did inflate the tyre with fumes, but it was light, simple and 'old school.' Not much use now that my entire fleet runs on diesoleum. How many cylinders does the bike have?

mike 90 RR · 15th December 2011, 07:57 PM

Just hockey strap this to the bike ......

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**Jojo** · 15th December 2011, 08:28 PM

A few years ago the folks at Overland Journal ran a comparison of compressors for overland motorcyclists. Their conclusion was that the "best in test" was the Extreme Outback Moto Aire, despite its size. The runner up and "value award" winner was a device called ADV Designs Micro Tire Pump. Minimalist, but capable still.
If I were you, I'd have a look at Touratech's choices.
Cheers

**gavinwibrow** · 15th December 2011, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by Michael2

On the SIII I had a fitting that screwed into a spark plug hole (I had to remove a plug), with a hose that had a tyre chuck on it. I think it may have even had a one way valve. Then I could start the car and use the engine cyl as a compressor. It did inflate the tyre with fumes, but it was light, simple and 'old school.' Not much use now that my entire fleet runs on diesoleum. How many cylinders does the bike have?

Was called a Menzel pump if memory serves!

**p38arover** · 16th December 2011, 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

Ron, its a mattress inflator makes a lot of top air, not much bottom air.

No, it's not a mattress inflator. I'll check it today.

**p38arover** · 16th December 2011, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by Michael2

On the SIII I had a fitting that screwed into a spark plug hole (I had to remove a plug), with a hose that had a tyre chuck on it. I think it may have even had a one way valve. Then I could start the car and use the engine cyl as a compressor. It did inflate the tyre with fumes, but it was light, simple and 'old school.' Not much use now that my entire fleet runs on diesoleum. How many cylinders does the bike have?

I have one but it's a Schrader unit. It should not inflate the tyre with fumes as it has it's own read valve to take in fresh air.

ferguson

**clubagreenie** · 16th December 2011, 12:34 PM

I have one of those somewhere and it just uses the exhausted engine gases from one cylinder.

**p38arover** · 16th December 2011, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by clubagreenie

I have one of those somewhere and it just uses the exhausted engine gases from one cylinder.

It draws air into the cylinder through the valve in the unit, then it is pumped out.

This is the unit I saw at Aldi. It is quite light. You can get an idea of the size from my hand.

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