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Motorcycle Tire Valve Stems ?

Thanks Agemax. I didn't see anybody complaining about them leaking so I think I'll give it a go. Not sure about the adapter idea though, I can see that leaking should it loosen.
 
Yes, I carry one. Modified it with alligator clips to go on the battery. It will do a bike tire from empty OK. A car tire, it will overheat before it is finished, but it is OK for topping it off.

The first one lasted several years, a lot of use. The second one is still going strong. look at the picture of it in the woman's hand, it's about an inch thick, maybe 3" x 4" or so.

The little pressure guage is even fairly accurate.


$12 at Walmart.
 
Thanks. We do have Walmart here though I have never been in one. I guess today will be the first time.
I do have an emergency repair and CO2 kit but this seems practical for other uses.
 
I've been airing up my tires with a manually-operated bicycle tire pump. Most are good for well over 100psi. Way quicker and easier than digging out and connecting a compressor.

Maybe not as easy to stow when you're going on a trip, though. Foot pump, perhaps?
 
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