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Engine starter battery pack

Posted by geoff the bonnie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=geoff+the+bonnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 31, 2023, 11:05 am

Just bought a Noco 1000 amp starter that suits up to 6 litre petrol or 3 litre diesels. Good offer on ebay for a B graded one but it was actually brand new in a box. There is also a 20 percent code that finished Today and makes it under 70 pounds for a top quality unit.
I am parking up for 36 days in March when i go out to the Caribbean so it may be helpful if the car battery discharges.
Last long layup with the Nissan and i had a completely dead battery after 29 days.
These little units will also run ipads and phones etc. Supposed to hold charge well and lose charge at about 2 percent a Month so charging is recommended at 12 month intervals. NOCO is a premium brand not like so many unknown names and the price is very low this week.
Sold as B grade but every time i bough a B grade product, it has been brand new unused with a little bit of box damage

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Just looked again Today and he sold over 250 of them and sold out already. At least i got one at half price. There are still other sellers offering good prices though. I bought from, cheapest_electrical, seller on ebay

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Posted by pete__s <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=pete__s' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 31, 2023, 11:25 am, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

I've got one - not the same brand but a battery about the size of 2 mobile phones with pair of croc clips to plug into it. First use was to start a VW Golf that had lain in a garge for 18 months during lockdown.

They are good things to have, mine now lives in its pouch under the car seat.

NOCO.

Posted by The Prodigal <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=The+Prodigal' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 31, 2023, 11:57 am, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

Oddly enough, I've never used mine on any of my bikes... but it's earned me loadsa goodwill from family members and neighbours who've needed it. Someone even bought me two pints of Ruddles County in the pub as a "thank you" gesture.

"Nothing from the past was sad...every incident from the past was laughable
for the simple reason that it was past, and that he had survived it without
mortal damage." (Alan Sillitoe.)

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I had been thinking about one after my Nissan battery failure when collecting my car after a long holiday. Todays price was too good to miss.
Not sure how these companies sell goods as B grade. Maybe they are classed as used and a VAT advantage. My Nextbase dashcam was also B grade but brand new unopened

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Posted by Tonupdave <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Tonupdave' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 31, 2023, 1:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

The beauty of having a garage that houses a car and a cheap smart charger..

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

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Dave, these are for when you are away from home for a Month in a car park. Normally when the car is in use, it needs no charging.
It is also useful if i go out to my new bikes and the battery has discharged. This will start it instantly to go out.
Saves all the old method of jump leads and connecting to a car and the unit will fit in your pocket. It will charge ipads,phones or run inverters in a caravan etc
Just booked 36 nights parking at the port for a reasonable 100 pounds. I was going to get one of the boys to drive there and back but the port parking is very low cost this time. Unlike travel insurance which is over 2000 pounds for the trip abroad with some of the various illnesses i have now. That is a major problem because having Parkinsons disease, i cannot get anyone to insure me. I am going to go uninsured this time.
Booked another sailing for September to Greek islands

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Posted by Beezabryan <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Beezabryan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on January 31, 2023, 3:36 pm, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

....Unlike travel insurance which is over 2000 pounds for the trip abroad ..... because having Parkinsons disease, i cannot get anyone to insure me. I am going to go uninsured this time.

Me puzzled, have you or have you not managed to get travel insurance?
I thought cruise operators insisyed pax had insurance in place, or am I wrong?

BeezaBryan

He knows not where he's going, For the ocean will decide,
Its not the destination, It's the glory of the ride (Edward Monkton, Zen Dog)

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Yes Bryan, you must have insurance so i am trying to see how to get around it. I see people in far worse condition than me so it must be possible. Some of the passengers are over 90 year old in wheelchairs and wearing oxygen masks. I did get insured fairly easily last year for Europe but Mexico,USA and Caribbean, the insurers want a lot of money. Should be my last visit out there and i will stick around Europe.
I booked this trip before i knew about the Parkinsons disease. I am not shaking much yet but possibly had it 3 years.
No cover yet though

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Posted by calidavid <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=calidavid' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 1, 2023, 8:06 am, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

If you must have proof of insurance, even though you are prepared to travel without it, surely you just lie through your teeth saying that you are fit as a flea to enable to get the certificate you need as you have no intention of using it?
No doubt Jimmy will weigh in and say that is illegal.

I also have a useful power pack which turns over my 1100 lump with no problem, although the ruddy bike is in having its rectifier/ regulator looked at again.

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Posted by Beezabryan <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Beezabryan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 1, 2023, 9:13 am, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

I am interested in how you manage Geoff.
There were brokers who would take me on but at unaffordable prices and that was before the not fully diagnosed lung issue.
It may well be that the folks you mention have extremely long pockets.

BeezaBryan

He knows not where he's going, For the ocean will decide,
Its not the destination, It's the glory of the ride (Edward Monkton, Zen Dog)

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Last year, i took out Tesco insurance and declared just a false knee and aneurysm was around 150 pounds for 2 weeks for 2 of us. Last time i visited the consultant for Parkinsons, i explained how insuring was near impossible and he has put on file i have tremors. He told me Parkinsons can only be diagnosed by a brain scan so dont have one ! .No tablets needed yet and i can still carry out some of the tests they do for finger coordination. Most of the P symptoms are not noticed during the day until i rest. Then the hand shaking starts.
To go on this holiday i will just have to have fake cover and not able to claim at all. Its a big risk if i did get ill or have an accident but i can afford to get myself flown back. No more long distance cruises after this. Europe only.
Last year, there was a Welsh couple on board. Woman was 94 and walking and the man was 92 with heart disease and she pushed his wheelchair. Now that must have been expensive cover. Cruises are very worried about covid still and last June, the ship did have a few cases despite all boarding having a clear test 2 days before boarding. They were locked in cabins for 10 days.
I might look into a broker in Exmouth this week for a quote and maybe they can insure for selected problems and exclude some i have.

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Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 1, 2023, 10:40 am, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

Blimey Geoff, are you sure this is all worth it? Mind you I'm somebody that has never liked holidays so wouldn't understand anyway.

The oldest rocker in town!

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Posted by 6TDen <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=6TDen' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 1, 2023, 12:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

I'm with you Jerry, so many places of interest to go to here without travelling the World. Personally I'd settle for a day out to Southend right now.
Den

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Posted by 6TDen <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=6TDen' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 1, 2023, 11:56 am, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

I am confused, doesn't take much really, but you haven't been diagnosed with Parkinson's from what you say so why would you be obliged to declare it? Just do what you normally do and should you be unfortunate to require repatriation as a result of something unrelated so be it. If it is later found to be related that will be a surprise to you but at least you will be home.
Den

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Den, that will be my plan. Not officially diagnosed on any paperwork at the NHS. Just investigations. They do, however ask if you have had appointments in the last 2 years. Jerry, i booked this long cruise a long time ago before i had various problems. I would not book one like this again. I previously used a specialist insurer and declared all the illnesses and the cost was reasonable. I will have to leave any mention of the P disease out.
Just spoke to my Brother in Law. He cannot insure due to pacemaker fitted and his wife had cancer 15 years ago plus the age of over 70. Us old people will not be able to travel much longer

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Posted by Tonupdave <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Tonupdave' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 1, 2023, 12:40 pm, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

No good for me I would need a big trunk as I take eight pills a day two twice a day plus skin cream thats applied to the body once every other day ..and shortly going for an Alzhiemers test ..

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

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Posted by MadMike <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=MadMike' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 1, 2023, 1:35 pm, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

All this health talk is getting me very worried. It seems to be that motorcycling has always been described as dangerous, but nobody has ever warned me about all these consequential illnesses.

Should I consider giving up playing with, and riding, motorcycles?

Other opinions may be available but this one is always correct.

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Posted by Beezabryan <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Beezabryan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 1, 2023, 1:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

Should I consider giving up playing with, and riding, motorcycles?

Put such thoughts out of what goes for your mind Michael.

BeezaBryan

He knows not where he's going, For the ocean will decide,
Its not the destination, It's the glory of the ride (Edward Monkton, Zen Dog)

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Posted by Tonupdave <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Tonupdave' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 1, 2023, 1:57 pm, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

The older you get like old Bikes bits keep falling off

...its at the point I can't ride or drive and if I shut my eyes I fall over which is a bugger as I don't drink .. also have trouble as I stand up I've forgotten what for ..

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

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Posted by Lannis <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Lannis' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 1, 2023, 2:46 pm, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

Isn't all the stuff that GTB is describing specific to "cruises" from the UK?

No one has ever prevented me from going overseas over my health or any required insurance....?

Lannis

At no time in history have the people forcing other people into compliance been the good guys.

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Not many tablets Dave. I take 6 in the Morning, 2 at Midday, 2 at about 5 pm and 5 more at night. Plays havoc with my sleep as some are made from Opiates and i can often be found flying around the bedroom at 2 am. Been trying to get enough for my long holiday and normally i am limited to 112 of the Tramadol in my posession. Then there is the Gabapentine which also has limits and i take 5 of them a day. Apparently, the young people buy them and take with drinks so they can also fly much better

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Posted by calidavid <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=calidavid' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 1, 2023, 2:54 pm, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

One of the reasons of staying employed at 75, Geoff, is the travel insurance provided by my company for my wife and I. Previous medical history ignore, two heart attacks, a stroke and osteoporosis etc. between us. Worth a fortune.

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Nice cover Dave.
Lannis, the cruise company insist on cover. If i land by plane in Barbados to get on a ship, i still need it. I am landing by plane in Malta September and then boarding a ship. Insurance certificate is examined before boarding along with covid certificates and a covid test done just before boarding. Last covid test had to be in a chemist and cost 60 pounds for them to sign it as done. I think i might be holidaying more in the UK in the next few years. Strange that i could stay overseas in a hotel and not have to have insurance. Maybe its the high cost the ship Docctor charges starting at over 300 pounds to say you have a headache, here are some paracetamol. Never made a claim on travel insurance as i tend to do safe things in Foriegn lands

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Posted by spriddler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=spriddler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 1, 2023, 3:45 pm, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

If I may return to the subject............

Just bought a Noco 1000 amp starter that suits up to 6 litre petrol or 3 litre diesels.

take it on the cruise Bonny Geoff. With 1000 amps current capability it would be handy as a defibrillator.

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Posted by Beezabryan <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Beezabryan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 1, 2023, 5:14 pm, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

BeezaBryan

He knows not where he's going, For the ocean will decide,
Its not the destination, It's the glory of the ride (Edward Monkton, Zen Dog)

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Might make a great Tazer as well

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Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 2, 2023, 12:18 pm, in reply to "Re: Engine starter battery pack"

The oldest rocker in town!

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