sks rookie pump - embarrassing question

jon1981 · 23-05-2011 9:37pm #1

hi,

I got a new bike with all the bits and bobs and i was just looking at the pump and i dont see how it fits the valve? anyone got this pump can shed any light on how I use it? do i need to buy any adaptors?

cheers!

happytramp · 23-05-2011 9:41pm

Looks like the valve should be reversible (pull/twist it off and put it in the other way) to give you the two different attachments.

BostonB · 24-05-2011 1:10pm

What pump what valve?

kona · 24-05-2011 2:38pm

As mentioned.

1.Unscrew the cap thats at the top of the Pump.

2. Use a screwdriver or a pliers or if your lucky your fingers to pull the rubber part out.

3 Along with this will be a plastic attachment behind.

4 Now.

MTB(schrader) - You need to put the Thin pointy part on the plastic through the small hole on the rubber.

Racers(Presta ) You need to put the fat plastic part into the big hole on the rubber.

5. Re assembly is reverse to dis assembly.

Or you could maybe RTFM.

jon1981 · 24-05-2011 3:58pm

I didnt get the manual with it

here is my valve and pump

valve.JPG

kona · 24-05-2011 4:15pm

Have you followed the steps above?

TinyExplosions · 24-05-2011 4:19pm

You have a presta valve. Follow Kona's steps.

jon1981 · 24-05-2011 4:21pm

kona wrote: »

Have you followed the steps above?

yep just did, all is good! one other question, how do you deflate or let some air out of that type of valve?

kona · 24-05-2011 4:24pm

jon1981 wrote: »

yep just did, all is good! one other question, how do you deflate or let some air out of that type of valve?

Unscrew the Nipple part at the top a small bit and push it in. Make sure you tighten it after its re-inflated.

jon1981 · 24-05-2011 4:28pm

kona wrote: »

Unscrew the Nipple part at the top a small bit and push it in. Make sure you tighten it after its re-inflated.

one final question, does that nipple have to be loosened when im pumping it up?

kona · 24-05-2011 4:30pm

jon1981 wrote: »

one final question, does that nipple have to be loosened when im pumping it up?

Yup, give it a push in too before you connect the pump.

jon1981 · 24-05-2011 4:43pm

kona wrote: »

Yup, give it a push in too before you connect the pump.

cheers, cool, fully deflated and inflated... now i wont look like a fool when i have to it on the road or someplace!

kona · 24-05-2011 5:08pm

Those pumps should only be relied on to get you home. They are useless for getting the correct tyre pressure. A Track Pump is needed for that. If you have a racer, you are looking at 120psi + unfortunatley those pumps aint the best at Volumetric efficiency!

BostonB · 24-05-2011 5:36pm

Best thing I ever bought was a decent track pump. Joe Blow.

sks rookie pump - embarrassing question

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