Putting air in a touring bikes tires

Originally Posted by MegaGlide

That one have any kind of water-in-the-air issues?
That's bad for guns.
Birthday's Tuesday...

All compressors have water in the air issues...

Use oil in guns every time.

Get an oil/water separator...

[fxr4mikey]

Originally Posted by Rock

Mega told me to purchase my own air canister from Walmart. I'll put a 90 degree end on it. I tell ya. That gas station stuff is out. Brake disk in the way. You can't gear to the rear at all!

FXR

[hornrocker]

Originally Posted by MegaGlide

So, if you keep it emptied, do you get any water when you're just using a nozzle to blow crud out of something?
It is truly worthless to me if you do.
But I want it.

I've never "noticed" any water when using it to blow things off, but to be honest I've not really looked for any.

I've used it to blow off my hands and clothing, and didn't "feel" any water.

[fxr4mikey]

Originally Posted by Ol Mike

Gas station?
don't you guys know you risk voiding your warranty if you don't use genuine "Harley Air?"

Put a little mark on the side of your tire below the stem. just watch it as you back the bike up until the stem appears.

[hornrocker]

Originally Posted by 8-Ball

All compressors have water in the air issues...

Get an oil/water separator...

Agreed, even when using a separator you'll get some.

The only way to really eliminate the majority of water in air lines from compressors is to install a "dryer."

[fxr4mikey]

Originally Posted by MegaGlide

So, if you keep it emptied, do you get any water when you're just using a nozzle to blow crud out of something?
It is truly worthless to me if you do.
But I want it.

anytime you compress air, you're gonna get moisture .... it comes with the territory .......... I've always understood that the reason the valve is on the tank is so that you can drain the tank, this keeps the tank from rusting out from the inside ..........

even if you drain the tank, and then start the compressor again ......... you will have a certain amount of moisture in the air .... that's what happens when you compress the air

Originally Posted by MegaGlide

So, if you keep it emptied, do you get any water when you're just using a nozzle to blow crud out of something?
It is truly worthless to me if you do.
But I want it.

Just don't use it only rainy days.

Mine doesn't have a water problem mainly because the storage volume is only about a gallon size tank. The thing really warms up from the friction of compressing the air and the air is hot and dry so as long as you run it for awhile first it should be alright for dusting off guns --- but I would still wipe them down with a silicone cloth before putting them away.

A thought... (you'd have to check clearances with calipers)



http://www.revzilla.com/product/mc-e...led-valve-stem





http://www.ezaccessory.com/ProductDe...e=506&click=35

[thrasher]

All I ever use is a bicycle pump. Have a great air compressor, but its not even worth cranking up just to top off the motorcycle tires.

I carry a small bicycle pump in the saddle bag for emergency.

I am beginning to wonder if this thread a cleverly camouflaged thread about how wide white wall tires go flat and need air all the time???

Jus' thinkin

[Type O]

Originally Posted by Rock

Dude. How do you get the stem where you can get to it. I got no problems bending. but I feel like I'm about rip the stem out trying to pull it to the side. The gas stations here only have that straight hose for the cars.

use an air compressor with the proper tool WA la air in air in tire .its like magic

[Crazy Larry]

I always leave then tank drain cracked open on my air compressor.. It's only about 25 gal tank..
I have seen one of these after the event, blow apart from corrosion on the inside.. VERY NASTY power..

On another note, the local stealer is offering Nitrogen for the tires.. Is not as reactive, (expand and contract) to temp changes and such..

[Thorns]

I keep this in my saddle bag -

[dzlfitr]

Just couldn't leave this thread with 43 posts.
Not with a good concience.



dzlfitr

Originally Posted by dzlfitr

Just couldn't leave this thread with 43 posts.
Not with a good concience.



dzlfitr

cool move !