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LowEndTorque said:
Something like the below looks useful. Had anyone had experience with it?

Tyre Inflator Hose
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Having used clamp style hoses like this - they are hit and miss. Some are great, some are useless and just leak air. I had one with a digital gauge with my old air compressor and it was fantastic.

Sold the air compressor as cordless electric tools had come such a long way. Nowadays, I use a 12V 15A PSU with a cigarette socket and my standard car pump. Pumps the tyres up in seconds.
 
Fireskull said:
I don't use this one but use a battery powered one with the same flexi screw on hose, but if you get one of those get one of these, makes it quick release, those with the flexi hose make it easy to attach to front wheels with a vertical valve.

Tinkber 3-Piece Brass Tyre Valve Pump Clips - Locking Air Chuck with Secure Seal, Schrader Valve Thread Adapter for Cars/Vans/Motorcycles, Durable Metal Air Compressor Accessories : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

Buy Tinkber 3-Piece Brass Tyre Valve Pump Clips - Locking Air Chuck with Secure Seal, Schrader Valve Thread Adapter for Cars/Vans/Motorcycles, Durable Metal Air Compressor Accessories at Amazon UK. Free delivery on eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
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Do these just slip on to the angled valves, and you clip them after attaching the compressor? Post filling air detach the compressor and then detach by unclipping these extenders.
 
LowEndTorque said:
Could you please help with how that setup works? I imagine it is by connecting the Draper pressure checking gauge to the compressor. I am wondering if I can do it with my car one.

Could you share a pic when possible please. This isn't urgent though. Just exploring options on what others do. :)

Thank you as always!
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Just like this - the connectors are standard PCL quick connectors. I should add that I've also put 90° angled valves on the rims as well

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LowEndTorque said:
Thank you mate.. Yes, mine does have angled valves on the rims. :)

Edit: Is it this one please.
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I got the inflator/gauge as an all in one direct from Amazon:

Draper 20bar Pistol-Grip Digital Tyre Inflator | 1/4 Inch BSP Male Adaptor | 65 mm Gauge | Clip-On Connector |300psi Air Tool | 91313 : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

Draper 20bar Pistol-Grip Digital Tyre Inflator | 1/4 Inch BSP Male Adaptor | 65 mm Gauge | Clip-On Connector |300psi Air Tool | 91313 : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive
www.amazon.co.uk

but your link looks really similar to the end mine has.
 
LowEndTorque said:
Which tyre inflator do you guys use please? I have the Ring one for my car and I am currently using it for the Blackbird. However, it is difficult to use it on the front wheel due to the size of the discs despite having the angled valves. I always tend to lose couple of PSIs while disengaging the inflator. It is not as bad on the rear wheel.
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I used to use a stand up cycle pump, but got a cheap rechargeable inflator similar to this and one of these
 
Scort said:
I used to use a stand up cycle pump, but got a cheap rechargeable inflator similar to this and one of these
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Cheers. I will be exploring more on portable tyre inflator for motorcycles. I did find some nice compact ones when doing random Google search. But I don't do long distances yet due to family priorities. A 3 year old and a newborn is more than enough to keep me busy. :D
 
Fireskull said:
I don't use this one but use a battery powered one with the same flexi screw on hose, but if you get one of those get one of these, makes it quick release, those with the flexi hose make it easy to attach to front wheels with a vertical valve.

Tinkber 3-Piece Brass Tyre Valve Pump Clips - Locking Air Chuck with Secure Seal, Schrader Valve Thread Adapter for Cars/Vans/Motorcycles, Durable Metal Air Compressor Accessories : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

Buy Tinkber 3-Piece Brass Tyre Valve Pump Clips - Locking Air Chuck with Secure Seal, Schrader Valve Thread Adapter for Cars/Vans/Motorcycles, Durable Metal Air Compressor Accessories at Amazon UK. Free delivery on eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
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I have ordered these Cheers.. :)
 
Any things should look for in a helmet? Noticed some have sun visor, are they suitable for glasses wearers or will get in the way (or need to try out ) Yellow tint could help I found that with cycling.

I'll be going to a motorcycle accessories shop next couple of weeks, maybe pickup some leathers as well depending if they're on sale.
 
hornetstinger said:
Any things should look for in a helmet? Noticed some have sun visor, are they suitable for glasses wearers or will get in the way (or need to try out ) Yellow tint could help I found that with cycling.

I'll be going to a motorcycle accessories shop next couple of weeks, maybe pickup some leathers as well depending if they're on sale.
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Yes, a decent Sharp rating: https://sharp.dft.gov.uk/ and a good fit are imperative. Ideally go somewhere and get help with finding the correct size and shape for your head.
 
hornetstinger said:
Any things should look for in a helmet? Noticed some have sun visor, are they suitable for glasses wearers or will get in the way (or need to try out ) Yellow tint could help I found that with cycling.

I'll be going to a motorcycle accessories shop next couple of weeks, maybe pickup some leathers as well depending if they're on sale.
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Definitely go somewhere and try various different helmets on. You'll find the ones that suit your head shape best quite easily that way.

You don't need to have leathers - textiles have come a long way. They also provide much more manoeuvrability than leathers and would be better suited for a first time rider. Same thing with gloves - get gloves that give you good feedback through the hands. Gloves that make your hands numb to sensations will make learning to ride harder.
 
hornetstinger said:
Any things should look for in a helmet? Noticed some have sun visor, are they suitable for glasses wearers or will get in the way (or need to try out ) Yellow tint could help I found that with cycling.

I'll be going to a motorcycle accessories shop next couple of weeks, maybe pickup some leathers as well depending if they're on sale.
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As suggested above you have to personally try them as that is the best. My instructor during my DAS lessons did wear glasses and had a drop down inside visor for his helmet. Although his was a Modular helmet (one where the jaw can be flipped up).

If you can get a fit for an L size and M size both, get the M size. With usage the helmet lining will shape up with your face. Saying with experience. Always look for best fit. You can get decent helmets for sub £150.

Tinted visors only during day time and not at night.

P.S. - Do not overspend on your riding gear until you have swung a leg over a bike for CBT and future. One does not need top tier stuff for lessons. All of this is moot if you can afford top tier stuff go for it.
 
Buy the helmet that fits and isn't the cheapest of the cheap. An ill fitting £1k helmet will give less protection that a perfect fitting £100 helmet. In my opinion don't bother with leathers they're hot, heavy, a pain in the arse to wonder around in if you stop off somewhere and need more upkeep than textiles. You can get some very very good textile kit these days.
 
LowEndTorque said:
P.S. - Do not overspend on your riding gear until you have swung a leg over a bike for CBT and future. One does not need top tier stuff for lessons. All of this is moot if you can afford top tier stuff go for it.
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+1 for this.

I spent £50 on a 2-piece textile set from Fleabay. Did me perfectly whilst i did my DAS.

Once done and I'd bought my first big bike, only then did i fork out for a decent set of leathers.
 
tom_e said:
Buy the helmet that fits and isn't the cheapest of the cheap. An ill fitting £1k helmet will give less protection that a perfect fitting £100 helmet. In my opinion don't bother with leathers they're hot, heavy, a pain in the arse to wonder around in if you stop off somewhere and need more upkeep than textiles. You can get some very very good textile kit these days.
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I've noticed that with casual leather jacket, opened zip, literally sweating in a few minutes.

would white leathers help?

I do have buffalo textile jacket and trousers they don't have connector zip to join the two. I've seen a oxford belt thing but unsure if that mates with the buffalo jacket. Next time I go to motorbike shop I'll take my jacket, and need to get my casual jacket zip repaired (she repairs leathers)

Mates recommended flip up helmet (I wear glasses)
 
hornetstinger said:
Mates recommended flip up helmet (I wear glasses)
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Full face helmets are the best in protection. Flip up helmets are not bad by any means and perhaps will be convenient for your glasses. They are slightly heavier than full face ones.

If one has a crash with the helmet jaw flipped up, then safety area compromised is about 25%.

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