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Jump staring a motor bike from a car - advised ?

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  • 16-06-2024 12:22pm
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    worded
    Registered Users Posts: 4,579 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    If you do it properly is it OK to jump a 12V car to a motor bike 9v

    Should the car be running ?

    Also a portable jump starter that intended for cars. Can that be used on a motorbike ? Considering buying one

    Thanks



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    jeremyr62
    Registered Users Posts: 162 ✭✭jeremyr62


    Bikes are 12V. Jumping a bike from a car is the same as jumping a car from a car. It doesn't matter if the car is running or not. A charged car battery will spin a bike engine with no trouble. Portable jump starter = yes on a bike.



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    Del2005
    Registered Users Posts: 18,992 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    It's not good to jump start anything from a car or bike as modern vehicles are full of sensitive electronics. A portable jump starter is the best option and available in lots of places.



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    Sir Galahad
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    Don’t run car engine. Just connect the car to bike and start the bike.



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    Lorddrakul
    Registered Users Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭Lorddrakul


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122267844#Comment_122267844

    +1 for this. Most car batteries are capable of turning over a bike with no assistance.



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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058356113/jump-staring-a-motor-bike-from-a-car-advised

    I have a NOCO GB20 that I use on my bikes, scooters and cars. Got it in Halfords on offer. It's brilliant.

    No point in getting a bigger one imho, too bulky to carry.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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