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« on: April 20, 2015, 04:58:06 PM »
Was thinking of throwing a hand pump in the underseat storage of my scoot for emergencies, but will one of those be of any use pumping up the scoots' tires?  I don't mind pumping about, say, 20-30 strokes but don't want a coronary if it's going to take lots more.  This will only be for topping off the tires, which, in my experience, have only ever been down about three pounds at worst.  The kind I am considering is the type that attaches to a bicycle frame and is a long, slender tube.  Thanks.
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Re: bike pump
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2015, 06:26:35 PM »
I keep the following under my seat:

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-12v-portable-inflator-w-digital-tire-pressure/p-02875114000P?sid=IDx01192011x000001&kpid=02875114000&kispla=02875114000P&kpid=02875114000&mktRedirect=y

Been working solid for 3 years now, no problems, think I got it on sale for like $25 bucks, a bike pump is just a little less than that!
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Re: bike pump
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2015, 08:49:27 PM »
Got a bicycle pump from Wal-Mart for less than 10 bucks that works well to top up the tires. I would be reluctant to do more than top up. The 12 volt pumps are great but the cigar lighter type outlets on Kymcos are for just cell phones and such and will NOT run a 12v tire inflator. Ya gotta do what De-dee and others have done and run a #12 wire with a 10-20 amp fuse.

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Re: bike pump
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2015, 11:37:58 PM »
Thanks for the input.  I have one of those 12 volt pumps but figured it would be easier to use a bike pump for adding a pound or two than hooking up the inflator.  I don't have a cigarette lighter outlet on my S8, and figured it would be hooked up directly to the battery.  I'm a little leery about using one as I wonder if it might just drain my battery to use it.
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« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2015, 01:21:08 PM »
on this sight.
I have had motorcycles all my adult life and this is the best repair kit and inflator I have ever used.

Genuine Innovations CO2 Inflator.
If you try one of these you will never go back to pumps.
Small, compact, light weight, and they WORK!.
Two of those 40 gm cylinders are good for a hard fill on any scooter tire.

If any one here has doubts about how well this system works, I suggest you buy the inflator and four 40gm, cylinders, "two to try, and the other two to carry with scoot for emergency tire repairs. Deflate your rear tire at home or in your garage. "Any repair is easier at home than on the side of the road". It will give you experience on how to use and give you peace of mind. Use two of the cylinders to inflate deflated tire. You will see how good this system works and will never have a desire to use compressors or hand pumps again.
Details of my personal kit: Inflator, sticky rope, two 40gm CO2 cylinders, small bottle of soapy water, chalk, needle nose pliers, insert handle.
Sticky rope and insert handles can be purchased at discount stores.
Inflator and cylinders can be purchased at any good bicycle shop.

"Important safety precaution", never carry cans of aerosol or compressed air in direct sunlight, in or on your vehicle. Place under seat or in saddle bags.

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Re: bike pump
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2015, 04:49:00 PM »
I keep a hand-held bike pump in my scooter at all times.  Mostly just use it to add a bit of air that's needed here or there to keep the correct PSI in the tires.  In case of an emergency flat however, it would take you less time to walk home, retrieve a pump, walk back, and pump up the tires vs. sitting there all day and night with the hand-held pump. 

For those emergency moments, I would recommend one of these:

http://www.rei.com/product/851753/genuine-innovations-ultraflate-plus-co2-tire-inflator

http://www.amazon.com/Slime-40001-Motorcycle-Tire-Inflator/dp/B000ET9SB4/ref=sr_1_1/187-8968630-4079434?ie=UTF8&qid=1431622079&sr=8-1&keywords=motorcycle+tire+pump
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Re: search People GT "best tire repair kit IMHO"
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2015, 12:24:46 AM »
on this sight.
I have had motorcycles all my adult life and this is the best repair kit and inflator I have ever used.

Genuine Innovations CO2 Inflator.
If you try one of these you will never go back to pumps.
Small, compact, light weight, and they WORK!.

search: "best repair kit IMHO"

Now that's a great idea if it really works
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Re: bike pump
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2015, 12:53:03 AM »
« Last Edit: May 15, 2015, 12:54:45 AM by bman »

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Re: search People GT "best tire repair kit IMHO"
« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2015, 03:48:17 PM »
Now that's a great idea if it really works

obark, these inflators work good. I sh** you not.
Compact and light weight.
No need for heavy, bulky pumps or wires to run compressor. Besides, most electric pumps that are compact enough to carry on a scoot or motorcycle are not worth a sh** to begin with.
I found out about cheap discount store compressors the hard way on one hot summer day.
I carry rope plugs and insert handle.
Had a flat on rear of my VMax motorcycle. Plugged it, inflated it, rode home. Put on a new tire later.
Had a flat on the rear of my GT at 8000+ miles. Did the same thing.
Both times, sticky rope and CO2 worked great.
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Re: bike pump
« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2015, 12:19:28 AM »
Shoot, I need to get that. Sometimes I go more then 20 miles from home on my scoot and would not be fun with a flat and no repairs on hand
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Re: bike pump
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2015, 12:04:31 PM »
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Re: bike pump
« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2015, 06:23:27 PM »
You sure that it will not blow a fuse
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Re: bike pump
« Reply #12 on: May 24, 2015, 08:09:33 PM »
You sure that it will not blow a fuse

Yes, after using them for 10 years I'm pretty sure they won't blow a fuse.
At least none of mine have.

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Re: bike pump
« Reply #13 on: May 24, 2015, 08:31:52 PM »
Ahh, they will not blow a fuse in a car or pick up but Kymco scooters are fused for cell phones and other low current yuppie devices, mostly 1 amp OR LESS! The electric tire pumps draw about 8 to 10 amps.

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Re: bike pump
« Reply #14 on: May 24, 2015, 08:52:04 PM »
That's what I was thinking
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