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Old Mar 8, 2021 | 11:21 AM
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Does anyone carry a portable jump starter with them? If so what u got? My bike starts like crap in the cold. It was in the twenties and I had a hard time firing up.I don’t want to get stranded at work if it sits out all day.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2021 | 11:52 AM
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Any of these should start a bike no problem but it's still good to see how they perform under pressure:
 
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Old Mar 8, 2021 | 12:03 PM
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I carry one in the farm and one in the bike.ibrecentky bought this one for the car, and had to use it almost immediately. Started our 3.7 liter v6, without even a small breadth. And still had 90% capacity left.

TACKLIFE T8-Newer Model 800A Peak 18000mAh Car Jump Starter with LCD Display (up to 7.0L Gas, 5.5L Diesel Engine), 12V Auto Battery Booster with Smart Jumper Cable, Quick Charger(Yellow)
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if your bike starts like crap in the cold, you should check out your charging system, and battery health. And make sure you are starting it in neutral With the clutch pulled in, and aren’t running too heavy of motor oil.

Oh yeah, I also have this one. I misplaced it in the garage, and just recently found it. So, I haven’t charged it in over 2 years, and it’s still at 3/4 capacity. Abd it has started sever bikes, cars, and a pickup truck.



 

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Old Mar 8, 2021 | 12:51 PM
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Thanks fellas
 
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Old Mar 8, 2021 | 01:54 PM
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Micro-Start XP-10. had it for some time it works does more than just jump start. and I have used it on people cars on the road also.

 
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Old Mar 8, 2021 | 02:06 PM
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I have a power pack in my two cars, boat, and motorcycle......they have saved me at times.
Bought mine at Costco.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2021 | 03:42 PM
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I carry one of these;

 
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Old Mar 8, 2021 | 04:16 PM
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Yep. I carry a Weego N22 for that exact reason. Reaper starts hard in the cold, and used to kick back and destroy starter clutches regularly.

It works perfectly, and Reaper starts right up in the cold, now.

https://myweego.com/product/weego-22-refurbished/

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This is what I have in the cars and bike.

Bolt Power D29 900 Amp Peak 12-Volt Car Battery Jump Starter with 18000mAh Power Bank Portable Charger For Heavy Duty Trucks, SUV, Compact Cars And Mo
In the bike, I attached a cable that connects to the battery and comes our between the driver and passenger seat (backrest slot). This way, in case I do need a jump, I don't have to take the seat off.



 
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Old Mar 8, 2021 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by cycle7447
This is what I have in the cars and bike.

Bolt Power D29 900 Amp Peak 12-Volt Car Battery Jump Starter with 18000mAh Power Bank Portable Charger For Heavy Duty Trucks, SUV, Compact Cars And Mo
In the bike, I attached a cable that connects to the battery and comes our between the driver and passenger seat (backrest slot). This way, in case I do need a jump, I don't have to take the seat off.

I have a similar cable for Reaper, and an adapter that has an SAE connector on the end, so I can use it for my Battery Tender, too. Just unplug the adapter, and plug in the Weego, when I need to.

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