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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 05:24 PM
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picked up this little gem at costco. portable power bank and 12 volt jump starter. perfect size to carry in bag or trunk on your bike. clamps are “bike sized” too! can charge ur phone or other digital items as well, only has a cigarette lighter type adapter, not sure why there isnt a wall charger. because you just never know when it will happen to you. bought one for the wife n daughter to carry in their cars too.


 

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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 05:27 PM
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Guy at work has one and that little box will jump a car with no problems at all. I was amazed when i saw him use it to jump his truck.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 06:18 PM
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dont leave it on the bike during the summer take it off the bike after riding each day.. but i got mine at harley different brand. yours is most likely a better unit
 

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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 07:16 PM
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dont leave it on the bike during the summer take it off the bike after riding each day.. but i got mine at harley different brand. yours is most likely a better unit
are you saying don't leave it in the saddle bag? Thanks
 
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 07:23 PM
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Yep. gave away my jumper cables years ago.
Every car I own has one.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 07:58 PM
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are they hard bags or soft?? mine was kept in the rear trunk of my ultra classic and the heat made the batteries balloon and broke the case never even looked at it until i needed it. but iam here in the FL sun everyday all day
 

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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 08:07 PM
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My wife gave me one about 2 years before I needed it.
I had charged it and threw it in the swingarm bag. Got to my destination after riding 1.5 hours
and my battery was to low to start the bike. Bad Voltage regulator.
After 3 failed attempts to push start I remembered the jump pack was in the bag.
Pulled the seat, clipped it on and Vrooom.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 08:18 PM
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yeah i saw one of those in an autoshop catalogue.......said to myself i must get one of those before i have to push my harley...........and you know how the old sayin goes.........
 
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Pick up a remote harness for it so all you have to do is plug it in instead of pulling the seat and digging for the battery. Check Antigravity on Amazon there's several configurations that may match your plug in socket.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 08:37 PM
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I got this one at Harbor Freight a couple months ago, comes in a nice case and good reviews at HF. Regular $79, I may have paid $59 during one of their frequent sales. I switch it from car to bike depending on which I am taking.


 
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