Portable Battery Starter

BillyIndiana

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So here is an interesting question. I have been thinking about getting a portable battery for jump starts if needed. Ya I am a Boy Scout.

Anyway, I have a battery Tender cable on both of my bikes and was thinking I should be able to connect to the cable and jump start without taking the seat off? I know the Battery Tender Cable has a 15 amp fuse in it so I have been searching to see if it will work.

I am not finding anything that tells me I can do this, but I am not finding anything that says I cannot?

Anyone have any thoughts?

motorcycle battery jump - Google Search
 
According to Battery Tender they don't reccommend that due to the potential current draw, cables may fail.
 
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This Weego unit looks like it rocks. There is a cable that connects to the battery tender style connector and when hooked up it provides a trick charge to the battery.

I have no problem taking the seat off while I am on the road, but yes I do.
 
BillyIndiana said:
This Weego unit looks like it rocks. There is a cable that connects to the battery tender style connector and when hooked up it provides a trick charge to the battery.
I have no problem taking the seat off while I am on the road, but yes I do.
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I have had this one for three years . . .
Today I'd go with this one:
 
barbagris said:
A battery tender wire WILL NOT TAKE the amperage if you properly need to BOOST-START. It will smoke.
You can weld with the current from a boost pack. I have done so.
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PULL THE SEAT!!!. I always pack one for long trips. It has worked great on my Audi when there was barely enough juice left to power the dome light.
 
Thanks, the Rocket is one bike I would not want a kick starter on and rolling down hill just seems scary.
 
barbagris said:
A battery tender wire WILL NOT TAKE the amperage if you properly need to BOOST-START. It will smoke.
You can weld with the current from a boost pack. I have done so.
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I just hate to say it but i agree
 
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