airing up after a trail
10-21-2010, 02:02 PM
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airing up after a trail
do you think a harbor freight aircompressor for tires the 250psi one would be fine to air up after a trail run? i think it would but want to see opinions
10-21-2010, 02:04 PM
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It'd be best if you included a link to the specific one you are looking at, but I'd think so.
On a side note, I shop at Harbor Freight all the time, and love the place!
On a side note, I shop at Harbor Freight all the time, and love the place!
10-21-2010, 02:21 PM
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10-21-2010, 04:19 PM
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It will work, if you have a long, long, long, long time to wait. You want to get a compressor to air up after trails look for something that states the number of CFMs. The more CFM the faster it will air your tires up.
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I wouldn't waste the money. I tried the same thing and it took me 45 minutes just to air up one tire from 15 psi. I'd get an actual compressor (even a small 3 gallon will work) and secure it in the back. Best would be on board air, but not all of us are there yet - I wish I was.
10-21-2010, 04:56 PM
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For $8 it can't hurt to try.
Or call your local shop and ask what CFM they push.
But Rock Toy is right, it may have a max capacity of 250psi, but if thats only at 1 Cubic Foot per Min, its not gonna build that 250 psi very quick at all.
Or call your local shop and ask what CFM they push.
But Rock Toy is right, it may have a max capacity of 250psi, but if thats only at 1 Cubic Foot per Min, its not gonna build that 250 psi very quick at all.
10-21-2010, 04:59 PM
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I've got a 10 lb. C02 setup that works sweet. I need to get a bracket made and find a mounting location so I can start carrying it.
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I wouldn't waste the money. I tried the same thing and it took me 45 minutes just to air up one tire from 15 psi. I'd get an actual compressor (even a small 3 gallon will work) and secure it in the back. Best would be on board air, but not all of us are there yet - I wish I was.
10-22-2010, 08:17 AM
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10-22-2010, 09:55 AM
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I have a 20lb C02 tank with a Harris C02 Reg set at 95psi. By far the best investment i have ever gotten into. Ive used it on the trail with air tools and airing up! It works flawlessly!! I used it all spring and summer and its still pretty heavy!
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