LUNA E-PUMP
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tomjasz
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You need a mate to the battery connector. Whichever you have. You could use a splitter with the proper connectors. BTW contrary to claims this is NOT their product, just a years old design Chinese made pump customized with a name emblazoned. $15 free shipping and you sort the connectors from Banggood. Honestly, it's one of the more useless pieces of kit I've purchased. A good quality hand pump or a co2 system is much more convenient in y experience. Of course YMMV
Denis Shelston
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I ordered one. Got it, but have never been able to use it. No connector found. It's in a drawer somewhere....
huh, bummer, I thought I found a very handy tool that would just plug-and-play into a battery and pump a tire within minutes.
it totally make sense to use a bike battery to power the pump, I'm surprised there is nothing else available.
hand pump would take forever to inflate a fat tire. I never used co2, maybe I should learn how to.
it totally make sense to use a bike battery to power the pump, I'm surprised there is nothing else available.
hand pump would take forever to inflate a fat tire. I never used co2, maybe I should learn how to.
tomjasz
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Show what you have for connectors and there may be a solution.
Denis Shelston
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Here we go. Would be great if I could use it. It's small and inflates well, I think....
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tomjasz
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I'm sorry, what I'd wanted to see are the connector from the battery to the motor.
BTW several of us stripped ours down to be even smaller.
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tomjasz
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I used this one with my Vespa 250cc. Expensive but ultra reliable.
Here's a review.
https://bestrestproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/MCNEWS-August-2017-Mini-Compressor-JCW-1.pdf
Here's a review.
https://bestrestproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/MCNEWS-August-2017-Mini-Compressor-JCW-1.pdf
tomjasz
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harryS
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For reference, the bigger one is an XT90 while the smaller ones are XT60. These connectors are mainly seen on do-it-yourself ebikes, which of course is what Luna sells. They intend for you to unplug your present battery and plug in their pump.
Someone with a factory bike will have the battery cables routed tightly near the frame or even inside it, and adding an XT connector mainly adds a point of failure. I would advise against it.
The fumpa sure seems like fun until you run out of battery. maybe on a fat tire bike, which is really the only tire that benefits from a electric pump.
Me, I found an unused CO2 cartridge on the bike path and that got me intrigued on CO2 pumps. I bought a pump, plus a 6 pack of cartidges. Wouldn't you know, the darn pump fell out of my bag, So someoneone will have found it by now.
Someone with a factory bike will have the battery cables routed tightly near the frame or even inside it, and adding an XT connector mainly adds a point of failure. I would advise against it.
The fumpa sure seems like fun until you run out of battery. maybe on a fat tire bike, which is really the only tire that benefits from a electric pump.
Me, I found an unused CO2 cartridge on the bike path and that got me intrigued on CO2 pumps. I bought a pump, plus a 6 pack of cartidges. Wouldn't you know, the darn pump fell out of my bag, So someoneone will have found it by now.
Denis Shelston
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That is the battery connector... There is no other connector. I kinda thought I could remove the battery from the bike, connect the Luna pump to the battery and use it to inflate the tires and then put the battery back...
tomjasz
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While I totally disagree with that conclusion, I wholeheartedly agree that a co2 kit is perhaps one of the easiest. AND it won't cost as much as a 25-year-old single malt. I'm pretty much disappointed in all my other purchases.
(I use the often hated and Luna criticized Anderson connectors. They have nice accessories and are much easier to plug in and unplug. I'd splice in and use a Y rig with a cover on the pump lead. Add some ACF50 for good waterproofing.
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tomjasz
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So the battery has no connector to disconnect from the motor...OK. Then you'd have to splice into the line. Easy with tools and experience. Otherwise, HarryS is spot on. CO2.
In 12 years of city riding, I've never had a need to pump my tires on a ride. But of course YMMV. I must add, early in my eBike days, I over thought and overbought things that seemed cool, but in the end, didn't need. Not implying you don't need it, just sharing experiences.
Not unusual here and on forums especially in winter, to find cool stuff and think I need it. Once riding I tend not to think so much HAHAHAHA!!!!
Denis Shelston
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I got me one of those. Works like a charm. Rechargeable.
Oasser Air Compressor Portable Mini Air Inflator Hand Held Tire Pump 2000mAh with Digital LCD LED Light 12V AC DC Lithium Battery 120PSI 20Litres/Min for Car Bicycle Tires and Other Inflatables P1S
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3LP4LL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QGSFCbC2QH4NH
Oasser Air Compressor Portable Mini Air Inflator Hand Held Tire Pump 2000mAh with Digital LCD LED Light 12V AC DC Lithium Battery 120PSI 20Litres/Min for Car Bicycle Tires and Other Inflatables P1S
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3LP4LL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QGSFCbC2QH4NH
tomjasz
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Looks nice, Please let us know how you feel after using for awhile!
THANKS!!
this one looks like a good alternative to Luna e-pump and no need to mess with wires.
as for inflating/deflating tires on a ride, it's been a few occasions when I'd wanted to lower the pressure when off-roading in sand or snow and then pump it back to normal pressure on the street.
