New compressor

Jetbdude · 11-20-2007, 11:51 AM

The plan is to be able to change tires myself at the track next year. There was a deal on this compressor at Canadian Tire this week so I grabbed one last night.

8 gallon tank with 2.5 hp motor, all the cheap tools on the pics came with it for 200$. Will see how it works in a few months

phobe · 11-20-2007, 11:56 AM

Change tires on what?

SheepOfBlue · 11-20-2007, 11:57 AM

Good brand. Be sure your generator can handle the startup surge (higher than the operating amps). Then a no-mar?

Jetbdude · 11-20-2007, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Change tires on what?

My truck.... I like changing tires on my truck when I do track days with my bike. Helps me relax.

phobe · 11-20-2007, 12:07 PM

You have a bike?

Jetbdude · 11-20-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

You have a bike?

NorthernRR · 11-20-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

You have a bike?

My bike of course.

and he is going to hold the umbrella too

nhfirefighter13 · 11-20-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthernRR

My bike of course.

and he is going to hold the umbrella too

Wait a minute....You want him to hold the umbrella and not V?

ND4SPD · 11-20-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nhfirefighter13

Wait a minute....You want him to hold the umbrella and not V?

I guess that answers the question we've been wondering about all along.

Hammer · 11-20-2007, 06:14 PM

Nice addition. I have used mine at the track on my generator and had no issues. 2500watt

NorthernRR · 11-20-2007, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nhfirefighter13

Wait a minute....You want him to hold the umbrella and not V?

I didn't realize that V was an option...

I figured that an UGLY umbrella girl(JBD) was better than none

SomeStrangeGuy · 11-20-2007, 08:14 PM

Congrats

Just remember the more expensive the air tool - the less air it uses to do the job well and your smaller compressor will thank you for that

Are you getting a cheetah and a tire machine or you just using this to power air tools?

Jetbdude · 11-21-2007, 08:05 AM

The plan is to get, or make a custom tire machine and be able to change tire myself at track days. There was a few track days here this summer that had no tire service at all and it put me in a situation I did not like.

It's no fun to have 4 new tires in trailer and have to ride with tires that you don't trust anymore.

Also don't want to miss anymore sessions because I'm waiting on my tires to be changed.

asiliat · 11-21-2007, 12:08 PM

Good deal. I'm a little strapped for cash, so will have to hold off. Been eying a compressor and tools from Crappy tires for my cars @ home to rotate tires on.

SheepOfBlue · 11-21-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetbdude

The plan is to get, or make a custom tire machine and be able to change tire myself at track days. There was a few track days here this summer that had no tire service at all and it put me in a situation I did not like.

It's no fun to have 4 new tires in trailer and have to ride with tires that you don't trust anymore.

Also don't want to miss anymore sessions because I'm waiting on my tires to be changed.

NoMar with the trailer hitch attachment

Even with zero experience and no video (both of which help a LOT) we were able to swap multiple bikes to rain friendlier tires at Putnam. For a less biased opinion ask Hammer or Kawboy69 as they were there. I believe Seamus also has one.

Jetbdude · 11-21-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

NoMar with the trailer hitch attachment

Even with zero experience and no video (both of which help a LOT) we were able to swap multiple bikes to rain friendlier tires at Putnam. For a less biased opinion ask Hammer or Kawboy69 as they were there. I believe Seamus also has one.

Yeah, I'm interested in one of those for sure. Just a little over my budget but I might go for it anyway

seamus · 11-22-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

...I believe Seamus also has one.

I do. So far (less than a year), I've saved about 1/3 the price of the changer in tire changes.

No matter what you see in the video, it just isn't that easy the first few times you use it.

CBR929RE · 11-22-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by seamus

I do. So far (less than a year), I've saved about 1/3 the price of the changer in tire changes.

No matter what you see in the video, it just isn't that easy the first few times you use it.

I thought you just used your bare hands to slap the tire around a little bet then suggested it would be a good idea to get on the rim.

seamus · 11-23-2007, 09:11 AM

I'm older and more mature now.

11-20-2007, 11:51 AM	#1
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,457	New compressor The plan is to be able to change tires myself at the track next year. There was a deal on this compressor at Canadian Tire this week so I grabbed one last night. 8 gallon tank with 2.5 hp motor, all the cheap tools on the pics came with it for 200$. Will see how it works in a few months Attached Thumbnails __________________ #20

11-20-2007, 11:56 AM	#2
phobe circa 1960 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,629	Re: New compressor Change tires on what? __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

11-20-2007, 11:57 AM	#3
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,384	Re: New compressor Good brand. Be sure your generator can handle the startup surge (higher than the operating amps). Then a no-mar? __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

11-20-2007, 12:07 PM	#5
phobe circa 1960 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,629	Re: New compressor You have a bike? __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

11-20-2007, 06:14 PM	#10
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,892 Images: 1	Re: New compressor Nice addition. I have used mine at the track on my generator and had no issues. 2500watt __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

11-20-2007, 08:14 PM	#12
SomeStrangeGuy no longer ready to mingle. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Bike(s): GS / KLR Posts: 3,808	Re: New compressor Congrats Just remember the more expensive the air tool - the less air it uses to do the job well and your smaller compressor will thank you for that Are you getting a cheetah and a tire machine or you just using this to power air tools? __________________ GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency.

11-21-2007, 08:05 AM	#13
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,457	Re: New compressor The plan is to get, or make a custom tire machine and be able to change tire myself at track days. There was a few track days here this summer that had no tire service at all and it put me in a situation I did not like. It's no fun to have 4 new tires in trailer and have to ride with tires that you don't trust anymore. Also don't want to miss anymore sessions because I'm waiting on my tires to be changed. __________________ #20

11-21-2007, 12:08 PM	#14
asiliat Join Date: 01-10-2007 Bike(s): 2K 929 Posts: 550	Re: New compressor Good deal. I'm a little strapped for cash, so will have to hold off. Been eying a compressor and tools from Crappy tires for my cars @ home to rotate tires on.

11-23-2007, 09:11 AM	#19
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,458	Re: New compressor I'm older and more mature now. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides