YOU JUST SAVED MY SANITY!!! I have been LOOKING for that cable forEVER! I KNEW something like that existed but couldn't find one and some didn't even believe me when I said it was possible to jump-start the bike using the tender dongle. THANK YOU!!!
I'm glad I was able to help, and save your sanity. Not many people know this is possible, hence the video. Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe
Making use of the th-cam.com/users/postUgkxcJ22tnHH9l1vjdIdEIG27iOG55P7LXI8 reconditioning plan, I just saved 2 auto batteries from being completely junked. The guides were very simple to follow. I wish I would have found this years ago! You may use the guide to recondition any battery type
If it's a battery that no longer hold a charge, I'm afraid there is no way to revive it. If it's just dead because you left the ignition switch out, then start the bike with a booster or jump start it, and either leave it running with a little throttle, or go for a ride for at least 10 minutes. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching 👍
I knew something like this existed but had a hard time forming a proper google question. I have a 2023 Low Rider S and getting to the + terminal on the battery is impossible unless you have the hands of a toddler; you practically have to take the bike apart to swap out the battery. Anyway, thanks for the video!!!
Hey good evening, I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to upload this video. It was very helpful. I followed the link and purchased the connection, works great!
Finally found a use for that dongle that came with my bike. Thanks a million! Its a struggle to gets those clamps on the battery terminals. Especially in the dark
Hi guys, so I was re-doing some electrical and ended up draining the battery. So I thought I would do a video showing my setup for jump starting the bike. I have used it more times than I care to admit. Have you ever had your battery die while on a trip? Take the poll at the 5:51 mark and tell us about it in the comment section. We won't judge, promise!
I left my switch on once when I went on a breakfast run with a group, and when I came out an hour later, it was dead. My bike, the Kawasaki Concours 14, is similar in it being a real task to get to the battery. I already have the tender attachment on the battery. Great idea on splicing the cable for the booster. Due to the booster's size, I may be getting one of these before my upcoming motorcycle camping trip. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks. Glad it was helpful. Yeah, it sucks when that happens. I actually just replaced my unit with a newer model which is awesome. Charges your phone, laptop, games etc. I will be doing a review video when we return from our west coast trip. But here is the link in the meantime. amzn.to/2UsRkFD Thanks for commenting.
I know this video is quite old but I actually did this last summer without knowing this video even existed. Just keep in mind these booster packs put out hundreds of (short burst) amps so having a fuse inline with your battery tender SAE connector will probably blow the fuse every time. One simple work around is to install two battery tender SAE connectors. One for your battery tender with a fuse and the other without a fuse for the jump/boost pack. Also lets say you forget your jumper pack or its dead and you need a jump, if you order/make a SAE to alligator clips adapter you can jump your bike from someone's car/bike.. Well, If they have jumper cables.
Yes, I left a link for the correct cable without a fuse. You also want a heavy gauge cable (I use a 10 awg) to handle that high current without melting. Don't ask me how I know 🤣. Thanks for the comment 👍
My bike has an inline fuse between the plug and battery. It blew the fuse. Good idea with the extra connector. Actually I think I may just replace my inline fuse connector since the new battery tenders are “smart” chargers. I’ll probably be okay without the fused connector. Or, in winter, I can just add the fused one back on for the season.
Mike Great idea. On my adventure rides when I get too far away from home I just park the bike and fly home and return later to continue the journey on more than one occasion I came back to a dead battery. Going to carry one in my backpack so when I get there I’m good to go. I’m a South Florida boy also, Davie
Great video I did the same thing and left my heated gear on while at a friend's house and also dead battery so I ordered the portable battery booster and that's a problem solved neither I or anyone I ride with will be stuck .
Hi, I'm glad it was useful. Here is the link to the cable you need. Please check the polarity (positive/negative)with the device you are using to start the motorcycle. This cable includes an adapter if it is reversed (some devices are backwards) and since there is no fuse, make sure to disconnect as soon as the bike starts to avoid electrical issues.amzn.to/475cRaZ Thanks for watching 👍
Originally I did by modifying the original cable. But it wasn't pretty, so I ended up purchasing a premade cable I found like the one in the link I left in the description.
If it is not fused and at least 12awg, you should be fine. I prefer a 10awg as there's quite a bit of current going through when jump starting, and I have seen cheap, thin cables melt.
I bought a noco jump boost gb40, but doesn’t have sae connector to it. It came with croc plugs. I need the same thing like your connector which can attach to noco to sae connector
The link for the cable to connect to your Noco jump boost is working. amzn.to/3huvb5B just make sure it is a standard EC5 Plug as some companies are now making a proprietary connection.
Thank you. There is one company that does make it, I am currently making another video about it. Look for it in the next couple of weeks. Stay safe my friend.
Most connector types on the batteries are EC5 , the unit im buying has a Male EC5 so you can search SAE to EC5 Female. Im looking into what fuse would be best to have on the sae connector Edit- after looking around it may not be safe to run that much current through an SAE line, looking at norco who makes an adapter specifically for this type of scenario
You are correct. They are mostly EC5 connectors, but I have not had any issues in almost 5 years. As long as you have a thick gauge cable and remove it as soon as the bike starts, you should be fine. Thanks for watching.
I bought a new 2010 ST a couple of years ago. It was a left over model. Maybe you could make some videos on changes to your bike. I enjoy your videos and look forward to more.
Jerry Crafton Aren't they great? Sure, I'll put together a video about my upgrades and mods. It might take a little time as I am working on a few videos, but I'll try and put something together for you ASAP. Thanks for the support.
Thank yo so much, I got one of those but I didn't know how to use because of the cable it comes with, thanks to your amazon link, I think Ill be able to solve the problem.
How did you not blow the 7.5 amp fuse that is inline on your battery tender cord that is attached to battery? Those jump starters are all rated way above the 7.5 amps
Sometimes I see comments on this subject that the polarity is reversed between the SAE and EC5 - is that a concern? I do know there are SAE polarity switching adapters you can get if needed.
That is correct. On my updated video of the jump starter (th-cam.com/video/82G_kGM6-xY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=TO7YidSH_km1aCzK), I touch on the subject. Yes, it is a concern as some of the newer unit do have reversed polarity (and also proprietary plugs, not standard EC5) and the switching adapters do work. But make sure you get a quality one, as I have had some heat up and melt under the high current while jump starting.
@TheJamesConrad No, it has expired. But if you use the link in the video, there is currently a $39 coupon you can click to bring the price to $89 (only $10 bucks more) still a great value. I appreciate you subscribing.
Ah ok. Those are powerlet plugs for our heated gear. I don't think they could hold the amps needed to start the bike. But good thinking. I'll have to try that. Thanks for the comment.
Below you mention that the cable has a fuse, but the product on Amazon you've linked to does not appear to have a fuse. How critical is a fuse if you're going to use the extender cable to start a dead mc battery with a battery pack just as you've showed?
I think I just have misspoke in one comment where I stated that is fused. It is not. I do caution you too check the polarity, and also remove the cable as soon as it starts the bike. Mike
I was going to do this last year, I ended up not because I couldn't find anyone else that did and was afraid that it would melt the small sae plug wires. Thanks for the video, im gonna do it.
Well there you go. Glad to help. Some tips for you. Make sure the sae cable is of a thick gauge. I prefer at least a 10 awg. And disconnect as soon as the bike starts to prevent power leaking back to the booster and damaging it.
Any specific configuration of the charger to make sure the battery is not damaged. like 800A Peak Vs 400A Vs 12000A? would a regular one for a car work for motorcyles?
I keep it at 400A since motorcycles have small batteries and I don't want to fry anything. A car one would work, but I would be cautious if the amperage is very high, make sure you disconnect it as soon as it starts.
@@MRMRS2wheeler Thanks for this video .. this is really great.. I got my first bike and i realized that jump start should be the last option only... I was thinking of using this for winters and at home when the battery is drained but i was advised on not doing this and using a battery charger instead.. I wish there could be portable battery chargers instead.
@Colin M Not sure if it's a new bike but congrats. But I will kind of agree. This method is more for a quick jumpstart if you are stuck. If you are storing the bike for winter, you should have a battery tender (not a charger) on it. It's more commonly known as a trickle charger. The way I have it rigged up, is with the connection of a battery tender (Called an SAE cable) which I use if storing my bike for an extended period (which doesn't happen often) so the same cable serves multiple functions. The booster I use here and many others on the market are made specifically for motorcycles and can be used safely. I have used mine here at home at least a dozen times with no issues. ( I drain it often while working on electrical addons ) A portable charger would take way too long to be convenient enough to carry around as usually it takes several hours to charge a battery to 100%. Hope this clarifies things for you. Ask any questions you might have.
@@MRMRS2wheeler Thank you for your inputs...Its a Triumph Speedmaster and I am the second owner and my first bike in Chicago. I keep the ignition on Park not realizing it would drain the battery completely. This is a great video. Only i wished we got a portable battery tender so i can use in any location instead of jump start..
On my Victory the battery is hard to access. Especially when a battery typically gives you a problem...worst possible place, weather, etc... Thank You!
My St1300 is the same, which is why I came up with this solution. I am working on an updated video to this, should be out soon. Glad it was helpful. Thanks for commenting.
No, I never had an issue with the fuse. Just make sure the fuse is rated high enough to match your booster's amperage. I think mine is 15 or 20 amps. Hope this helps. Ride safe!
My battery just died and although I've installed a new one plus a battery tender with a pigtail like the one you have, do you think jump starting the bike using the pigtail (which I would of course prefer) will blow out the tender cable fuse? There's a fuse attached to the positive lead which I believe is there to avoid surges going to your battery. Any thoughts?
@@MRMRS2wheeler Thanks for the quick reply. I ended reading more of the comments and found that yeah, it might blow. I think you pointed out that if you install a second pigtail that does not have a fuse with a cable that is thick Entro handle the amps, you can avoid the gator clamps altogether.
I recently had my battery die on my Suzuki SV 650. And I did have an extender cable to the motorcycle battery plugged into a trickle charger when my motorcycle isn’t being used for more than a month. I tried using extender cables from the trickle charger however I noticed that those cables have fuses and so when I connected a battery pack to try to get a jumpstart it wouldn’t work. I ended up having to remove the trickle charge cables and connect directly to the motorcycle battery to get a jumpstart from the battery pack. What is that extender cable that you have connected directly to the motorcycle battery that you pull out to get the jumpstart from the battery pack?
Hi, it's not an extended, it's simply a sae female to sae male cable. There's a link in the description. On the bike, the cable going to the battery is NOT fused. The jumper puts out a high current, so most fuses will blow. Just take care to discontent as soon as the bone starts. Hope this helps
That's a valid concern. The only fuse you could possibly blow, is the fuse on the lead cable that's connected to the battery terminals, that's why I replace that cable to a heavier gauge cable long before coming up with this mod, and have never had an issue. Thanks for the comment. Ride safe
I just checked the links and the one for the cable you need is working. I did update the link for the booster (thank you for the heads up). If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
ronald subillaga I thought I had the links in the description. Somehow they got deleted. I put them back. amzn.to/2XtQR8S Booster amzn.to/2X1bJ2G Cable Thanks for your support.
@@satyambrahmbhatt5839 If that is the cable in my link, it will work fine, as I have the same and I tested it. Since you have a different booster and I'm not familiar with it, just make sure the positive and negative match your booster and wiring on the bike, you can look at the original cable suplied with the booster and check the colors (red positive, black ground). I have another booster sent to me by a company for review, and the polarity was reversed. So BE CAREFUL!!! I would also make sure that it is at minimum 10 awg (that's the thickness) 8 awg is even better, but hard to find. If it is too thin, it can overheat and melt. Also, as soon as the bike starts, remove the cables immediately as current can travel back in to the booster. I hope that helps.
There is no fuse on mine. But, very important. Once the bike starts, disconnect the cable immediate. The power can run backwards into the booster and overheat.
A question on your charging cable. Is the lead that goes to your battery the standard type SAE cable? I don’t know if I needed something more heavy duty or not. Thanks!
Ok. I was just hoping to use the SAE cable I already have attached to the battery for the in-the-bike part. I thought that was what I saw you use. (The part you tucked up inside at the end of the video.) I guess not.
@@bradb2514 to clarify, I did use the cable that was there, but it is a 10 awg cable. It can handle the current. If yours is a thick, quality cable, go ahead. Should be fine.
@@MRMRS2wheeler Preview, intro, repeat the things you said and did in the preview... That's not what I look for in an instructional video. Just show the trick. This video is damn near perfect. Look how many views (and likes) it has. th-cam.com/video/-2h0mqLnB6Y/w-d-xo.html
I would first check and make sure your polarity is not reversed. Some boosters are made backwards. Second, how big is the fuse on the battery tender? Most don't have fuses, so that may be your problem. Mine doesn't. Let me know. Mike
Bonus advice, if you have the alligator clamps that come with the jumper you can connect positive cable to starter bolt and negative to a ground bolt or something so you don’t have take everything off. Just hope you can get to the starter bolt easily. ;)
Great tip, thanks. On my bike I don't have ready access to the starter bolt, so leaving the sae cable connected to the battery is the easiest solution and it works great Thanks for watching 👍
I bought one of these thinking it would come in handy and today I needed it….. needless to say it did not work for me. Would absolutely not jump my 2007 Campagna T rex. I was truly heartbroken. Luckily it was at a Powersport shop and the helped. The battery on the rex is virtually impossible to get to so they did some connection to the starter and fired it up for me so I could get home. I do t want to say this product is crap but it definitely did not work for me!!!!
Sorry to hear it didn't work for you. Couple of questions. What brand did you buy? Enough amps for your T Rex? Was it fully charged? What type of connection went to the battery? What gauge cable? Did you see any difference when connected? Lights come on? Instrument panel, etc? Some of these units need a little time to charge the battery a bit before jumping it. Let me know, maybe I can help you troubleshoot it
I only came across your video today. I have to say I loved it for the info and the way you mod the wiring to suit your needs. Top class! Thank you!
Thank you so much. I appreciate that. Glad to have you here.👍
YOU JUST SAVED MY SANITY!!! I have been LOOKING for that cable forEVER! I KNEW something like that existed but couldn't find one and some didn't even believe me when I said it was possible to jump-start the bike using the tender dongle. THANK YOU!!!
I'm glad I was able to help, and save your sanity.
Not many people know this is possible, hence the video.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Ride safe
Making use of the th-cam.com/users/postUgkxcJ22tnHH9l1vjdIdEIG27iOG55P7LXI8 reconditioning plan, I just saved 2 auto batteries from being completely junked. The guides were very simple to follow. I wish I would have found this years ago! You may use the guide to recondition any battery type
If it's a battery that no longer hold a charge, I'm afraid there is no way to revive it. If it's just dead because you left the ignition switch out, then start the bike with a booster or jump start it, and either leave it running with a little throttle, or go for a ride for at least 10 minutes.
Hope that helps.
Thanks for watching 👍
Finally, somebody put something up for a hard to reach battery and how to get around it
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching 👍
I knew something like this existed but had a hard time forming a proper google question. I have a 2023 Low Rider S and getting to the + terminal on the battery is impossible unless you have the hands of a toddler; you practically have to take the bike apart to swap out the battery. Anyway, thanks for the video!!!
Hey good evening, I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to upload this video.
It was very helpful. I followed the link and purchased the connection, works great!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching
Finally found a use for that dongle that came with my bike. Thanks a million! Its a struggle to gets those clamps on the battery terminals. Especially in the dark
It sure is. Glad you found the video useful.
Exactly what I was looking for! Immediately ordering the cable adapter. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for commenting.
Hi guys, so I was re-doing some electrical and ended up draining the battery. So I thought I would do a video showing my setup for jump starting the bike.
I have used it more times than I care to admit.
Have you ever had your battery die while on a trip?
Take the poll at the 5:51 mark and tell us about it in the comment section. We won't judge, promise!
Great vid Mike!
You’ve addressed most common issue with an hassle free solution !
Keep up your kind work 🤗
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it 😊
i got those leads on all my vehicles, and i got one of those battery jumpers. I am totally gonna make that quick-connect like you did.
That's great. Glad it helped you out.
Thanks for watching.
I left my switch on once when I went on a breakfast run with a group, and when I came out an hour later, it was dead. My bike, the Kawasaki Concours 14, is similar in it being a real task to get to the battery. I already have the tender attachment on the battery. Great idea on splicing the cable for the booster. Due to the booster's size, I may be getting one of these before my upcoming motorcycle camping trip. Thanks for sharing!
We've all been there. It really is a simple yet effective solution. Glad it was of help.
Ride safe
Awesome video! I had this same problem last weekend, but out in the middle of nowhere. I'm ordering a starter today. Thank You.
Thanks. Glad it was helpful. Yeah, it sucks when that happens.
I actually just replaced my unit with a newer model which is awesome. Charges your phone, laptop, games etc. I will be doing a review video when we return from our west coast trip.
But here is the link in the meantime. amzn.to/2UsRkFD
Thanks for commenting.
Have a dead battery now and have one of those jump starters in my truck. Definitely ordering those adapters. 👍🏼
Oh that sucks.
Those adapters do come in handy.
I know this video is quite old but I actually did this last summer without knowing this video even existed. Just keep in mind these booster packs put out hundreds of (short burst) amps so having a fuse inline with your battery tender SAE connector will probably blow the fuse every time. One simple work around is to install two battery tender SAE connectors. One for your battery tender with a fuse and the other without a fuse for the jump/boost pack. Also lets say you forget your jumper pack or its dead and you need a jump, if you order/make a SAE to alligator clips adapter you can jump your bike from someone's car/bike.. Well, If they have jumper cables.
Yes, I left a link for the correct cable without a fuse. You also want a heavy gauge cable (I use a 10 awg) to handle that high current without melting. Don't ask me how I know 🤣.
Thanks for the comment 👍
My bike has an inline fuse between the plug and battery. It blew the fuse. Good idea with the extra connector. Actually I think I may just replace my inline fuse connector since the new battery tenders are “smart” chargers. I’ll probably be okay without the fused connector. Or, in winter, I can just add the fused one back on for the season.
Thank you for the wonderful and informative content. This is an EC5 to SAE connection if you are curious.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks a lot.
It's really help!!!
Mike Great idea. On my adventure rides when I get too far away from home I just park the bike and fly home and return later to continue the journey on more than one occasion I came back to a dead battery. Going to carry one in my backpack so when I get there I’m good to go.
I’m a South Florida boy also, Davie
That’s actually a great idea. Never thought of pausing and returning to complete a ride. I’m glad this video could help you out.
Thanks for watching
THANK YOU!!! I could not find a charger with a pigtail. Excellent idea
Glad it was helpful.
Thanks for watching
Not on a trip, in the garage. It would be nice to have something like this on a trip though. Thank you for sharing!
Harley Girl75 Better in the garage than on the road.
Thanks for commenting.
Ride safe
Great video I did the same thing and left my heated gear on while at a friend's house and also dead battery so I ordered the portable battery booster and that's a problem solved neither I or anyone I ride with will be stuck .
Philly .D it offers great peace of mind. Did you rig something to the battery, or you just use the jumper clips?
I set mines up the same way you did yours with the battery attachment for easy access.
Hi im so thankful for ur video. Can you tell me where to buy the wire that is already fixed to the battery 🙏
Hi, I'm glad it was useful.
Here is the link to the cable you need. Please check the polarity (positive/negative)with the device you are using to start the motorcycle. This cable includes an adapter if it is reversed (some devices are backwards) and since there is no fuse, make sure to disconnect as soon as the bike starts to avoid electrical issues.amzn.to/475cRaZ
Thanks for watching 👍
@@MRMRS2wheelersure but i cant see the link 😅
@@_existed_8050 sorry here: amzn.to/475cRaZ
@@MRMRS2wheelergreat 🙏 oh ya if there is fuse and without fuse is there a difference ? Or is it just meant for extra protection 😅
@@_existed_8050 with a fuse it’s problematic because the high amperage needed to start the bike will blow the fuse every time.
Did you use the wires from the jumper cable leads? What did you have to downsize the wires to fit the trickle charger?
Originally I did by modifying the original cable. But it wasn't pretty, so I ended up purchasing a premade cable I found like the one in the link I left in the description.
I already have a battery tender cable on my bike, need to get one of these cables for my jump kit.
If it is not fused and at least 12awg, you should be fine.
I prefer a 10awg as there's quite a bit of current going through when jump starting, and I have seen cheap, thin cables melt.
I bought a noco jump boost gb40, but doesn’t have sae connector to it. It came with croc plugs. I need the same thing like your connector which can attach to noco to sae connector
The link for the cable to connect to your Noco jump boost is working. amzn.to/3huvb5B just make sure it is a standard EC5 Plug as some companies are now making a proprietary connection.
Great idea with the wire adaptation! I wonder if someone makes it 🤔
Thank you. There is one company that does make it, I am currently making another video about it. Look for it in the next couple of weeks.
Stay safe my friend.
If thats going into the battery tender which normally or should have a fuse doesn't it blow the fuse on the tender?
Great question. I bypassed the fuse to avoid that problem. You could technically put a high amperage fuse, but that would defeat the purpose.
Can these cables be used on a GoldWing? (Cable to booster and cable battery)
@@jamesquah9733 sure. As long you have a positive and negative post on the battery, it will work on any battery.
Most connector types on the batteries are EC5 , the unit im buying has a Male EC5 so you can search SAE to EC5 Female. Im looking into what fuse would be best to have on the sae connector
Edit- after looking around it may not be safe to run that much current through an SAE line, looking at norco who makes an adapter specifically for this type of scenario
You are correct. They are mostly EC5 connectors, but I have not had any issues in almost 5 years.
As long as you have a thick gauge cable and remove it as soon as the bike starts, you should be fine.
Thanks for watching.
I bought a new 2010 ST a couple of years ago. It was a left over model. Maybe you could make some videos on changes to your bike. I enjoy your videos and look forward to more.
Jerry Crafton Aren't they great? Sure, I'll put together a video about my upgrades and mods. It might take a little time as I am working on a few videos, but I'll try and put something together for you ASAP.
Thanks for the support.
Thank yo so much, I got one of those but I didn't know how to use because of the cable it comes with, thanks to your amazon link, I think Ill be able to solve the problem.
Glad I was able to help. Ride safe.
How did you not blow the 7.5 amp fuse that is inline on your battery tender cord that is attached to battery? Those jump starters are all rated way above the 7.5 amps
I didn't use that cord. I purchased a heavier gauge cord that can handle that current. I can look for the link if you need.
Thanks for watching. 👍
great video! many thanks for posting this!
Glad it was useful. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍
Great video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Sometimes I see comments on this subject that the polarity is reversed between the SAE and EC5 - is that a concern? I do know there are SAE polarity switching adapters you can get if needed.
That is correct. On my updated video of the jump starter (th-cam.com/video/82G_kGM6-xY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=TO7YidSH_km1aCzK), I touch on the subject.
Yes, it is a concern as some of the newer unit do have reversed polarity (and also proprietary plugs, not standard EC5) and the switching adapters do work. But make sure you get a quality one, as I have had some heat up and melt under the high current while jump starting.
@@MRMRS2wheeler Excellent - watched and subscribed! BTW I guess that discount code on the Halo Bolt doesn't work anymore?
@TheJamesConrad No, it has expired. But if you use the link in the video, there is currently a $39 coupon you can click to bring the price to $89 (only $10 bucks more) still a great value.
I appreciate you subscribing.
how did you make the connection
Which connection? To the battery?
@@MRMRS2wheeler yes I have the battery connector already in place. I just need to find a booster that can connect to it.
@@alessandroauger7871 if you look in the description, there is a link to the cable that works with most boosters. Just double check the polarity.
I wonder if you can use the heated grip plug to get power to the battery
Not sure I understand. The heated grips are connected straight to the battery. Which plug are you talking about?
@@MRMRS2wheeler the plug on the motorcycle with the yellowish cap
@@MRMRS2wheeler refering to the video on the mods you need. At 8:47, there are 2plugs , looks like f 15 amp written on it.
Ah ok. Those are powerlet plugs for our heated gear. I don't think they could hold the amps needed to start the bike.
But good thinking. I'll have to try that.
Thanks for the comment.
@@MRMRS2wheeler Ok cool. So it could be used for a slow trickle charger connection.
Below you mention that the cable has a fuse, but the product on Amazon you've linked to does not appear to have a fuse. How critical is a fuse if you're going to use the extender cable to start a dead mc battery with a battery pack just as you've showed?
I think I just have misspoke in one comment where I stated that is fused. It is not.
I do caution you too check the polarity, and also remove the cable as soon as it starts the bike.
Mike
I was going to do this last year, I ended up not because I couldn't find anyone else that did and was afraid that it would melt the small sae plug wires. Thanks for the video, im gonna do it.
Well there you go. Glad to help.
Some tips for you. Make sure the sae cable is of a thick gauge. I prefer at least a 10 awg. And disconnect as soon as the bike starts to prevent power leaking back to the booster and damaging it.
Any specific configuration of the charger to make sure the battery is not damaged. like 800A Peak Vs 400A Vs 12000A? would a regular one for a car work for motorcyles?
I keep it at 400A since motorcycles have small batteries and I don't want to fry anything. A car one would work, but I would be cautious if the amperage is very high, make sure you disconnect it as soon as it starts.
@@MRMRS2wheeler Thanks for this video .. this is really great.. I got my first bike and i realized that jump start should be the last option only... I was thinking of using this for winters and at home when the battery is drained but i was advised on not doing this and using a battery charger instead.. I wish there could be portable battery chargers instead.
@Colin M Not sure if it's a new bike but congrats. But I will kind of agree. This method is more for a quick jumpstart if you are stuck. If you are storing the bike for winter, you should have a battery tender (not a charger) on it. It's more commonly known as a trickle charger. The way I have it rigged up, is with the connection of a battery tender (Called an SAE cable) which I use if storing my bike for an extended period (which doesn't happen often) so the same cable serves multiple functions. The booster I use here and many others on the market are made specifically for motorcycles and can be used safely. I have used mine here at home at least a dozen times with no issues. ( I drain it often while working on electrical addons ) A portable charger would take way too long to be convenient enough to carry around as usually it takes several hours to charge a battery to 100%.
Hope this clarifies things for you.
Ask any questions you might have.
@@MRMRS2wheeler Thank you for your inputs...Its a Triumph Speedmaster and I am the second owner and my first bike in Chicago. I keep the ignition on Park not realizing it would drain the battery completely. This is a great video. Only i wished we got a portable battery tender so i can use in any location instead of jump start..
On my Victory the battery is hard to access. Especially when a battery typically gives you a problem...worst possible place, weather, etc... Thank You!
My St1300 is the same, which is why I came up with this solution. I am working on an updated video to this, should be out soon.
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for commenting.
Did you have a problem with tender wire fuse blowing?
No, I never had an issue with the fuse.
Just make sure the fuse is rated high enough to match your booster's amperage. I think mine is 15 or 20 amps.
Hope this helps.
Ride safe!
MR & MRS 2wheeler ok thanks
@@kennethgacek2144 Sure, anytime.
My battery just died and although I've installed a new one plus a battery tender with a pigtail like the one you have, do you think jump starting the bike using the pigtail (which I would of course prefer) will blow out the tender cable fuse? There's a fuse attached to the positive lead which I believe is there to avoid surges going to your battery. Any thoughts?
It will depends on the amperage of the fuse. If it's high enough, it might not blow.
@@MRMRS2wheeler Thanks for the quick reply. I ended reading more of the comments and found that yeah, it might blow. I think you pointed out that if you install a second pigtail that does not have a fuse with a cable that is thick Entro handle the amps, you can avoid the gator clamps altogether.
@@DoroteoVilla that's true. I only have three cable without a fuse installed and use that for everything.
I recently had my battery die on my Suzuki SV 650. And I did have an extender cable to the motorcycle battery plugged into a trickle charger when my motorcycle isn’t being used for more than a month. I tried using extender cables from the trickle charger however I noticed that those cables have fuses and so when I connected a battery pack to try to get a jumpstart it wouldn’t work. I ended up having to remove the trickle charge cables and connect directly to the motorcycle battery to get a jumpstart from the battery pack. What is that extender cable that you have connected directly to the motorcycle battery that you pull out to get the jumpstart from the battery pack?
Hi, it's not an extended, it's simply a sae female to sae male cable. There's a link in the description.
On the bike, the cable going to the battery is NOT fused. The jumper puts out a high current, so most fuses will blow. Just take care to discontent as soon as the bone starts.
Hope this helps
Great Video. Im gonna buy one of these for "just in case"
They do come in handy. Thanks for watching.
People you will blow the fuse in the tender. Not sure why he didn't edit this video.
That's a valid concern. The only fuse you could possibly blow, is the fuse on the lead cable that's connected to the battery terminals, that's why I replace that cable to a heavier gauge cable long before coming up with this mod, and have never had an issue.
Thanks for the comment.
Ride safe
well done .great idea thank you
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the comment.
Yes!! Thank you!!
Glad it helped 👍
Good one Mike!
Thanks Peter.
The links are expired in Amazon
I just checked the links and the one for the cable you need is working. I did update the link for the booster (thank you for the heads up).
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Do you have the link for that plug or where can I buy this
ronald subillaga I thought I had the links in the description. Somehow they got deleted. I put them back.
amzn.to/2XtQR8S Booster
amzn.to/2X1bJ2G Cable
Thanks for your support.
Gr8 can u connect this cable to the battery tender cable that comes with the bike?
You sure can! Works great 👍
@@MRMRS2wheeler Thank you.. the cable says voltage 1-48V Current: within 60 A ... SAE to EC5 Adapter cable.. should i order? I have a HOG Booster..
@@satyambrahmbhatt5839 If that is the cable in my link, it will work fine, as I have the same and I tested it. Since you have a different booster and I'm not familiar with it, just make sure the positive and negative match your booster and wiring on the bike, you can look at the original cable suplied with the booster and check the colors (red positive, black ground). I have another booster sent to me by a company for review, and the polarity was reversed. So BE CAREFUL!!!
I would also make sure that it is at minimum 10 awg (that's the thickness) 8 awg is even better, but hard to find. If it is too thin, it can overheat and melt.
Also, as soon as the bike starts, remove the cables immediately as current can travel back in to the booster.
I hope that helps.
Very helpful tnx.....
Glad I could help 😃
Does the SAE cable need an inline fuse or would doing this blow that?
There is no fuse on mine. But, very important. Once the bike starts, disconnect the cable immediate. The power can run backwards into the booster and overheat.
A question on your charging cable. Is the lead that goes to your battery the standard type SAE cable? I don’t know if I needed something more heavy duty or not. Thanks!
The cable type is a standard sae. But you want a heavy gauge cable to handle the high current. 8-10 awg. Preferably 8 awg. Thinner one will melt.
Ok. I was just hoping to use the SAE cable I already have attached to the battery for the in-the-bike part. I thought that was what I saw you use. (The part you tucked up inside at the end of the video.) I guess not.
@@bradb2514 to clarify, I did use the cable that was there, but it is a 10 awg cable. It can handle the current. If yours is a thick, quality cable, go ahead. Should be fine.
Got it! Many thanks!
@@bradb2514 glad to help
I honestly couldn't make it through enough of the video to see your solution.
Hi, what’s the reason you couldn’t make it through the video?
@@MRMRS2wheeler Preview, intro, repeat the things you said and did in the preview... That's not what I look for in an instructional video. Just show the trick. This video is damn near perfect. Look how many views (and likes) it has. th-cam.com/video/-2h0mqLnB6Y/w-d-xo.html
@@riparianlife97701 I appreciate the feedback. I'll make a note of that, and make changes accordingly.
I need that cable do they sell it anywhere?
The link is in the descrption buudy.
Ride safe.
Is the cable to the battery fused?
Yes it is.
If your battery is good just hook your battery tenderer and it’ll get ya running quickly
That is true if you're home. My solution is portable for those times when you are out on the road and have a dead battery.
Ride safe!
That’s awesome
Thanks 👍
I tried this (3times) and it didn’t work. It just blew the fuse on the battery tender connector……
I would first check and make sure your polarity is not reversed. Some boosters are made backwards.
Second, how big is the fuse on the battery tender? Most don't have fuses, so that may be your problem.
Mine doesn't.
Let me know.
Mike
I would be Leary if direct a usb with the interface between them.
Not sure what you mean
Bonus advice, if you have the alligator clamps that come with the jumper you can connect positive cable to starter bolt and negative to a ground bolt or something so you don’t have take everything off. Just hope you can get to the starter bolt easily. ;)
Great tip, thanks. On my bike I don't have ready access to the starter bolt, so leaving the sae cable connected to the battery is the easiest solution and it works great
Thanks for watching 👍
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And fertig ist das Kaffee ☕
I don't understand that. Care to translate please?
I bought one of these thinking it would come in handy and today I needed it….. needless to say it did not work for me. Would absolutely not jump my 2007 Campagna T rex. I was truly heartbroken. Luckily it was at a Powersport shop and the helped. The battery on the rex is virtually impossible to get to so they did some connection to the starter and fired it up for me so I could get home. I do t want to say this product is crap but it definitely did not work for me!!!!
Sorry to hear it didn't work for you. Couple of questions.
What brand did you buy?
Enough amps for your T Rex?
Was it fully charged?
What type of connection went to the battery? What gauge cable?
Did you see any difference when connected? Lights come on? Instrument panel, etc? Some of these units need a little time to charge the battery a bit before jumping it.
Let me know, maybe I can help you troubleshoot it