mtworks
30+ Posts
Looks like It’s time for a new battery, but in the mean time, can I use one of those little battery jump packs hooked up thru my factory battery tender plug, to boost my tri glide without damaging anything?
Jump starting my trike
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Jack Klarich
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No, that is too much amperage for that wire
You can put a jumper cable hot lead on the main starter lug and ground the other clamp on the frame, or you can under the RS cover jump the reverse motor relay with a hot lead and ground the frame
You can put a jumper cable hot lead on the main starter lug and ground the other clamp on the frame, or you can under the RS cover jump the reverse motor relay with a hot lead and ground the frame
Wouldn’t it be easier just to go out and get a new battery and be done with it??
The battery tender connection usually has a 3 amp fuse inline and will blow if you try and use it to jump.
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Burnerboy
If you try to jump start it by another vehicle (car or truck) besure the car is shut off and not running
Ronnie
3/4/22
Ronnie
3/4/22
please explain that one...
The charging system(alternators) on cars and trucks with the engine running can sometimes over power a motorcycle charging system… Better safe than sorry…
Jack Klarich
Gold Member
Too high of amperage from a running vehicle
The charging system(alternators) on cars and trucks with the engine running can sometimes over power a motorcycle charging system… Better safe than sorry…
i have heard that before but i think the old wives are at it again
i agree better safe that sorry but got a hard time believing anyone is sorry..
if the jumping battery is not almost dead already how is it going to over power or have too much amps???
watch the volt meter or better yet an amp meter or amp meter on a battery charger charger / alternator will only put out what a battery will take... it will reduce the output as battery come fully charged
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Burnerboy
Wife's tail OR no Wife's tail, Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy even take the chance, if the charg'n vehicle (shut off) does start your bike than your all set...you ride off into the sunset, w/a smile on your face, without a problem.... BUT if you allow the charg'n vehicle to be running, and yea blow your electrical system, than you know we were right.. (and your in for a $$$ expensive repair/plus a tow'ing bill)
Some of us r just trying to help you out here!!
Ronnie
3/6/22
Some of us r just trying to help you out here!!
Ronnie
3/6/22
It’s not the 14 volts going into three scoots system that hurts , it’s the 80+ AMPS that does the damage :gah:
A wise man learns by his mistakes ! “But A truly wise man learns by the mistakes of others!….Charging car to bike..Turn off the cars engine!..
headheaded
300+ Posts
I have a Audew jump pack i carry just in case i listen to the radio to long.
Exzackerly, You can lead a horse to water , but you can’t make um drink ……:Shrug:
I had a 78 sportster I ran a one wire Chevy alternator. It was ugly, but it worked no problem. Stock battery.
I carry a jump box just in case I need it or, can help others.
In addition, I installed this on my battery - now, if I need it, just plug the box in here
In addition, I installed this on my battery - now, if I need it, just plug the box in here
where did you find that ?? And is the wire heavy enough ?
And is the wire heavy enough ?
where did you find that ??
The answer is yes, they are heavy enough - this is exactly what they are made for. It also comes with a connector, so you can attach it to your tender and charge from there
24" EarthX Quick Connect Cable for easy charging/jumping your battery! (earthxbatteries.com)
Thanks for the link
My pleasure.
I actually got two - one for my house generator 8700 unit. This generator can pull most of my house and sits outside under the deck (sheltered mostly from the weather.
During the winter here, even with a trickle charger, that little battery sort of drains a bit. It is OK during the warmer weather.
So, if I go outside to start it, and the battery is wesk, I simply hook up my jump and, away she goes.
Able to keep my generator in garage.. Runs whole house ,if elec goes out Just wheel it out the garage door. It has a battery back-up to open..
My garage is on one side of the house and the power box is on the other side. From my back shelter, I have a cable that runs into the system, start the generator and flip the switches.
Generator will power everything except the central air. My Generac is about 13 years old and runs on gasoline. Cost me about $800 back then. About $400 to have it connected with transfer switch. Thought that was much better than the $10,000 they wanted for the auto connect unit.
Worried that my old unit would fail, I purchased another one that is 10K - dual fuel, gasoline and propane. That new on is in the garage because the old Generac is still running strong. I start them once a month for about 10 minutes - did that yesterday
My panel is just inside the Garage door. Run the cord out the door,fire it up & close the door. Cost about the same for switches & install. If I ever have to replace, I will go with the auto system ,now available for natural gas. Much easier for old farts like me.
My panel is just inside the Garage door. Run the cord out the door,fire it up & close the door. Cost about the same for switches & install. If I ever have to replace, I will go with the auto system ,now available for natural gas. Much easier for old farts like me.
Hopefully, you will not have to replace it.
I looked into the natural gas one that is automatic...well, hold your back pocket - that thing installed is about $13,000. My sister in Virginia has one and several folks in our neighborhood has them.
We lose power maybe 3-4 times per year. Since mine is already outside, it is just a matter of hitting the switch.
Were you able to order that cable?
Have not ,still need to decide what pocket charger to get
Got the cable ordered... not sure which jump pack though. One place I looked the 1500 was OUT. Is this preferred ??
I have one of these - this way, can also use it on my truck if needed.
MegaWise 2500A Peak 21800mah. - Look at Amazon
Thanks
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