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Wanderer · May 27th, 2017, 02:12 PM

Recently, I needed a little blast of high pressure(30-80psi) compressed air to remove the pistons on my old Yamaha Virago front brake calipers. I don't have an air compressor and I didn't want to buy one for this small job.

I realized that I had an old tire inflater air tank that has been sitting around in my garage for years now. So, I went down to Harbor Freight and bought a rubber tipped air hose trigger and quick release fittings kit for $15 dollars.

I then cut the existing tire filler from the old air tank and clamped the quick release fitting on the old tank air hose.

Now I can fill tires with it or attach the air trigger to do things like blow out jets in my carburetor, clean off dirt or metal shavings or have compressed air in limited amounts when needed.

A full air tank with about 100psi in it has lasted me several projects and has kept me from having to buy an air compressor. I then just go refill it when I need gas.

I hope you find this tip helpful.

May 27th, 2017, 02:12 PM	#1
Wanderer ninjette.org member Name: Ruben Location: Arizona Join Date: Sep 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 and 1991 Yamaha Virago XV750 Posts: 228	Here's a tip for anyone that sometimes needs a small amount of compressed air! Recently, I needed a little blast of high pressure(30-80psi) compressed air to remove the pistons on my old Yamaha Virago front brake calipers. I don't have an air compressor and I didn't want to buy one for this small job. I realized that I had an old tire inflater air tank that has been sitting around in my garage for years now. So, I went down to Harbor Freight and bought a rubber tipped air hose trigger and quick release fittings kit for $15 dollars. I then cut the existing tire filler from the old air tank and clamped the quick release fitting on the old tank air hose. Now I can fill tires with it or attach the air trigger to do things like blow out jets in my carburetor, clean off dirt or metal shavings or have compressed air in limited amounts when needed. A full air tank with about 100psi in it has lasted me several projects and has kept me from having to buy an air compressor. I then just go refill it when I need gas. I hope you find this tip helpful.
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