Emergency Jump Starter

[ribbert]

Noel, do you need the center stand to dismount the back tire?

If you just need to rotate the back tire to plug a tire puncture (or lube a chain) I use a Snap Jack.
Much easier to carry than the center stand.
http://thesnapjack.com/

I carry CO2 cartridges for tire fill. Need 4 for the back and 3 for the front, so I carry 8.
Years ago I had a bad experience with a compressor running down my battery.

Those jacks are a great thing Pat and as you say, much easier to carry, but on the last two occasions I've had tyre problems I've had to remove the wheel (and tyre) the last time is was the front.

On the last 3 occasions for various reasons the cartridges would not have been enough, although I do carry them.

My 230 CCA AGM battery has given me great confidence in its ability to handle that sort of demand. My old battery never had much reserve when cranking, even when new, and I would start and fast idle the bike (throttle lock) while the compressor was running, fully inflating a tyre from flat was not long enough for the engine to overheat.

I would also think modern compressors probably draw less power than they used to.

With what seems like more tyre trouble than average the last few years, I am yet to use my puncture kit!

Noel

[Pat Conlon]

I am yet to use my puncture kit!

Jeeeze, now you've done it....