BestRest Products Cycle Pump Review

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ballisticexchris

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WOW wow wow!! I can't say enough good about this pump. This is a case of you get what you pay for. I took it out to the garage and did the first test. I flattened the front and rear tires by removing valve core. Reinstalled cores and timed it. I started the bike and started the pump. It took just over 4 minutes to pump rear to 42psi and just over 2 minutes to pump up the front to 42psi.

This is the first time in many years using an electric pump on motorcycle tires. I have had so many crappy experiences watching other guys using anything from the 20.00 slime pumps to gutted and jury rigged pumps. In almost every case I end up breaking out either my bike pump, CO2's, or both. I did a lot of research and actually talked to the owner and manufacturer of this pump. It comes with a lifetime warranty and is very rugged. Even after pumping up 2 tires back to back, I could still hold onto it. The case was warm but not hot.

I got mine with the optional gauge. The case is aluminum with rubber armor and the switch is protected from drop damage. All brass clip on attachments and valves, HD rubber hose, SAE (battery tender plug) Cig/BMW adapter, and alligator clips.

The pressure gauge is all brass housing and is dead balls on accurate. It has a bleeder valve for letting out air.

Reason I chose this pump is because I do not like to fiddle and screw around when doing repairs. I want something that's durable and works each and every time. I like this pump so much I might even use it instead of my bike pump for airing up tires before hitting the pavement.

I still can't believe I allowed him to "up-sell me"!! I also ended up buying his combo tubeless/tube patch kit for 50 bucks. David the owner assured me it was worth the money. After buying it I was thinking what the hell am I spending 50 bucks on a tire repair kit for. I looked up the brand of glue/patches/plugs he sold me. I can assure you he is not getting rich on this kit. Even in bulk these plugs and patches are not only expensive, but very high quality. The glue will stay good even after opened for a year or more. The reamer and plug install tool is way better quality than the cheap crappy Monkey patch ones from Pep Boys. Think big rig truck quality when getting this kit.

I'm overall very pleased with this purchase. And best of all It's made here in the USA!!

In the words of forum member Twinrider: "Buy once cry once".
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magic

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Yes, Dave has a nice line of products. I have the CyclePump, bead breaker, motorcycle recovery kit, and some tire changing tools. Try the BeadGoop, it makes tire mounting easier. Check out some of his videos on tire changing and motorcycle recovery. I think they are on his website and you tube.
 
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Nice link. I’ve been using a electric air compressor that I bought when I had a Jeep Trailhawk. It’s too big to carry on the bike and would pop the circuit but it is very handy.

I have a bunch of CO2 and a plug kit just in case for the road but doubt I’ll ever need it, but it’s best to be prepared.

It’s amazing how much we can spend on accessories for this class of motorcycle.

I think many would just call AAA


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STenitus

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Well I'm almost sold but need a Cycle Pump owner to attest to the freshness of the air their unit produces!
 
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I looked at the site. I was shocked at the $45 price tag on the first aid kit.

As a former combat medic, I would strongly suggest building your own first aid kit and taking a good first aid course that’s more specific towards trauma.

Most first aid kits lack almost anything for much other than cuts and scraps.

You can make great triangle bandages from decent fabric obtained at the hobby shop or used shirts that have been cleaned, cut and ironed to make them more easily packed. Almost everybody has a belt or something for tourniquet, then a small tube of basic iodine and rubbing alcohol.

That chart can be memorized from the Internet but the class gives you basic practice but not anything a group of riders couldn’t practice. An air splint is affordable and compact but using sticks works too, just have a roll of duct tape and or several yard if Kevlar twine. A cheap investment that goes a long way. With the twine you can substitute electrical tape which is more practical to carry in your tool kit. 4” x 4” gauze are nice but forget the sterile stuff. In the field clean beats nothing or not having enough. Cut fabric works excellent too. You can pick up military training bandages for cheap online. Although not sterile they are sanitary as are ladies sanitary napkins, which were made to absorb blood. Anyhow just my $0.02.

That’s a pretty pricy pump. I think in a pinch I might opt for the better version on slime. I can’t recall the brand name but one that turns into gel rather than liquid.

I get that some things are worth their weight in gold. Experience and training are two of them.



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Don in Lodi

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Well I'm almost sold but need a Cycle Pump owner to attest to the freshness of the air their unit produces!
It pumps Spring air better than it pumps Summer air... You do change your air for each season, right?
 

elricfate

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I looked at the site. I was shocked at the $45 price tag on the first aid kit.

As a former combat medic, I would strongly suggest building your own first aid kit and taking a good first aid course that’s more specific towards trauma.
I 100% agree with more training, especially trauma based. I would also say that the Motorcycle Operator Medical Kit from Rescue-Essentials is absolutely worth the $48 you pay for it. Even moreso if you pay out of extra HSA funds at the end of the year.

For those who don't know: https://www.rescue-essentials.com/motorcycle-operator-kit/
 
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