10-19-2010, 01:58 PM | #11 |
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Oops - I meant to say it will help with that. Not I will help with that. I'm a bit too far away to offer you personal assistance.
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10-19-2010, 04:14 PM | #12 | |
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The local mechanics don't want to bother with filling it for me--their hose connection doesn't fit properly in the space allowed. Is there a particular type of guage that works well? It is difficult for e to get it turned over to check... The young man at Walmart this morning finally had to get a pair of pliers to get his connection to work. The crew there agreed that slime would not be a solution..... Suggestions? Lily
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10-19-2010, 04:52 PM | #13 |
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I would love to say that there is this neat trick that you can do, but some things are just hard.
The valve from the factory is not in a convenient place, simple as that. Even so, it is not really that hard for those who are used to dealing with such things, and are just a tad creative. Many people lay the machine on one wheel, or face down, so they can more easily access the valves. There is not much room to work, unless you rotate the wheel so the valve (Just like a car or bike tire) is near the bottom of the machine, sticking below the batteries. Then most any valve end from the compressor or air source will work. For me, I am too lazy for all that, and I moved the valves so they are accessable from the outside, like the gen 1 machines were. I am an electromechanical Engineer, so it was not too much of a stretch for me to deal with factory standard, or modify it as I see fit. Again, I wish I could say to just do this or just do that, but the reality is that the valves require a great deal more effort that would be optimum. I guess the gen 2 machines are slaves to fashion. I have a CO2 pump, but the gas comes out too fast, so it is hard to just ‘top off’ the pressure”. That is for me, with my pump,
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10-19-2010, 05:01 PM | #14 |
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CO2 inflators aren't really a pump, seeing how they just release compressed gas. Just clarifying that so that newbies don't get confused.
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10-20-2010, 02:54 PM | #15 |
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You should also carry a copy of all rules regulations concerning your right to use the Segway as your mobility device.
I know that technically these are not "tools" but someday you may need them. Be Big, AMAC
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10-22-2010, 01:28 PM | #16 |
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I think I have a summary of all suggested:
1. Allen wrench set or quick release tool (for taking apart seg if needed) 2. CO2 pump/device and CO2 cartage's (to inflate tires if flat) 3. Slime (to help seal a tire puncture before adding CO2) 4. Lock (for quick tie-ups if needed) 5. Power cord (to plug in as needed) 6. Plastic bag(s) (to assist in carrying "stuff"- that you don't want to put in seg bag. 7. Manuals (for reference if needed) 8. Copy of rights/ada 9. Cleaner/rags (as needed for cleaning up hands/seg) 10. ?? Did I forget anything? |
10-22-2010, 02:11 PM | #17 |
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My wife insists I take a cell phone with me.
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Carrying a d-ring & bungie cord may be helpful.
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10-31-2010, 11:02 PM | #20 |
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I carry a charging cord, hex wrenches, a strap wrench and a bottle of water in the bag of my i180.
I also have enough money in my wallet for cab fare. Hmmm. Should I check my AAA coverage?
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