Don't Buy A Portable Jump Starter Until You Watch This | Scosche PowerUp 700A | CruisemansGarage.com

I review the PowerUp 700A Portable Jump Starter from Scosche. In my opinion, this is the best jumps starter for motorcyclists because of the quick connect system. Use the links below to order one of the Scosche jump starters.
▽ PowerUp 700A Jump Starter: bit.ly/PowerUp700A
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NOTE: THE QUICK CONNECT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR THE PowerUp 700A
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[@cruisemansgarage]

I just learned that the Quick Connect cable is not longer available for this product. A real bummer!

[@scottytoohotty7617]

Why? I was going to buy it for the quick connect...

[@albertsanchez8007]

Confirmed, can't find it anywhere online. Wondering if the connector itself is proprietary, or is it a certain type with a specific name. If the connector is a certain type, perhaps there's a DIY solution to adapt or make a cable.

[@weekendstogies4980]

If it has a sae connection to my bike that would be ok

[@williamtuff426]

Battery work 101. During installation you should *always* disconnect the negative terminal and leave it disconnected until all other work involving the battery is done. In the video, if your screwdriver happened to contact a metal frame component while loosening (or reconnecting) the positive battery terminal, you would create a direct, unfused, short across the battery terminals. Best case you'd generate a lot of sparks. Most likely you damage the battery and perhaps the bike's electrical system.

[@tropicaldayz]

Great Video, I been searching for a jump start and I had no idea of which one to go with. Finding this video helped made my decision easier. Thank you so much,.

[@lewismingledorff6417]

I can tell you from personal experience on the ‘18 and the ‘21 that what Chris is recommending will work so much better and be so much easier than regular methods. Also it’s so light and easy to carry I can virtually always have it on board. The price is not too much when i consider the ease of use and carry. Of course if you are someone who has never left the switch on….. I ordered Chris’ solution immediately after watching his video. Thank you once again, Chris!🙏👍😎

[@stephensmith60]

Once again... I could have used this a couple months ago when I had to have my G.W. towed for a battery replacement. I just ordered the 300 + Quick Connect. Thanks.

[@jerr515]

Thanks Cruiseman I ordered the 700A and the adapter cord.

[@joes.1858]

Good unboxing review but ya gotta do a functional test to see if it does what they claim. Put it to the test on some dead bikes and cars please.

[@INTHEWIND1833]

Chris, you might check the quick connect to make sure it works. The have been a bunch of them with problems, including myself. To test it, plug the jump starter into the bikes quick connect. You should see a green light on the jump battery. If no green light, she no workie. Will leave you without any way to jump your dead battery, leaving you stranded.

[@fuentesdeagua338]

I’m just going to order mine thanks God I’ve been patient I’ve been searching day and night for the best stuff and I just found it

[@eyesonly4451]

Good find on the Scosche. My added hint is to use a generous dab of Ox-Gard (at Lowe's electrical aisle) on all your battery terminal connectors. Ox-Gard is a conductive grease that will prevent oxidation and especially issues where aluminum-brass connectors come in contact. This grease also makes the whole connector stack more resistant to stray moisture.

[@dabike]

Sold! I just had a battery issue after rolling down my driveway where I normally start my bike. Didn't realize the battery was dead. That's a different story. Had to enlist a neighbor and we struggled to get the bike pushed up my driveway. Replaced the battery and all is good now (use your battery replacement video to walk me thru that job). But this would have been so much easier. Love the way it doubles as a connector for the Battery Tender.

[@raphaelrivera6063]

Those things are great. I have a micro-start. I jumped a couple of cars and trucks with it. Fits comfortably in my saddlebags for long trips.

[@cruisemansgarage]

Very cool!

[@cerleywood]

This is just what I’ve been looking for. It seems like I looked for one a few years ago and couldn’t find one with the pig tail for the battery. With out the pig tail I would have to take off the saddle bags to get the sissy bar off to remove the seat and then the vcm to access the battery. Then put it all back together once the bike starts. By then the bike would probably over heat being air cooled. Not to mention the screws I’d probably lose on the side of the road. Thanks for the video.

[@JeffMarcum]

Great video on what looks like a handy product. The quick connect is the key, especially for those bikes that take some tools and time to get to the battery terminals...such as my VMAX 1700. Like you, I already have the Battery Tender Quick Disconnect installed.

[@cruisemansgarage]

Some other brands have a quick connect, but NOT the SAE adapter for the Battery Tender. That is the secret sauce!

[@robertlewis3336]

What is preventing us from just connecting it to the existing SAE connector already on the bike?

[@cruisemansgarage]

@@robertlewis3336 An SAE connector and wire gauge cannot handle the amps required to jump start the battery.

[@robertlewis3336]

Ordered. Figured if I didn’t and saved my money I would be kicking myself someday stranded on the side of the road. Curious if it would also start my 6.4 L Ford diesel. LOL

[@cruisemansgarage]

@@robertlewis3336 I have seen 6.0 liter in the specs, not sure if 6.4 would work. I would love to know if it would work.

[@allanmacdougall3400]

Need one for the mountain trips / adventures..‼️

[@mikehodges7755]

I have a Rugged Geek , Intelli Boost RG1000 /12V/1000A . Works to start my 2018 Gold Wing DCT Tour very easily from completely dead !

[@johnnybgoode6017]

I have another Jump Starter that has an SAE connector for a Battery Tender. It's the NOCO Genius. The connector is part number GBC009.

[@bertrosschaert1749]

You don’t need to remove the SAE connector. The bulge on the small adaptor cable is just a fuse, normally there should already be a fuse in the current SAE cable. That way you can still use a trickle charger with SAE connector when storing the bike during winter. Just a quick tip from an electrician ;)

[@Hogdriver88]

Nice. I might add some plastic split wire loom over the harness leads to protect them from chafe on the battery retainer bar - that thing has some sharp edges.

[@boricua369fl]

I thought some edge trim may work as well.

[@franksanchez5129]

Love it .

[@kevinrobb86]

There are some that will start vehicles with dead batteries and cheaper ones where the battery needs to have some charge in it for it to jump the vehicle but the trickle charge is something I've not seen before so Ill need to check this out

[@66pheonixpatrick76]

I like that power pack , just need to see if it is available in Australia

[@Magicinstalls]

My 2018 Goldwing battery died in front of a Best Buy. I walked into the Best Buy bought the scosche battery jumper. It only had 50% charge, but it started my bike right up. I did notice it did not have a USB-C charge port on it, so I ended up sticking it in the van. The van has AC outlets I can charge it with. I do have another battery jumper not as good inside the Gold Wing, but I can charge it with a 12 V power supply.

[@GUMP1987]

Cruiseman.... The quick connect kit link is no longer functioning, it sends me to the 300amp portable charger link. I would very much like to purchase it, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. Can you please help. Thank you. I own the 2021 Honda Goldwing Tour

[@bobbass9093]

It does appear the adapter cable will work with other brand battery jumpers. I have one from Costco I have had for 2 years I decided on this one at the time was because it contained a lithium Ion battery

[@scottmurray1682]

Ordered it a while ago and it's installed. It seems odd that the scosche boost light illuminates when the alligator jumpers are hooked up without being on a battery but when it's already connected no boost light illuminates? Does it need a underpowered battery to light the boost light? Have you ever needed it to jump a battery? I'm just preparing for a long ride and wanted to make sure I knew what I was doing in the event of a dead battery. I have a 2018 Goldwing with 10,000mi and the original battery.

[@genequies8731]

Thnx CM, having huge problems ordering accessories from Traxxion. They no longer have a phone person so you have to text with Dan. Frustrating. Can't seem to be able to add dipstick extender to add cart. Glove box lock out of stock.

[@robertlorentz3670]

It appears they don't make the 700 model anymore. Do you know the replacement model?? I'm also looking for the battery / cable connector that plugs into the unit, does it come with the kit or do you have to purchase it separately. As my 2021 goldwing tour DCT battery left me stranded in Canada last month this is a must product for me, thanks for a great video and any information on the new product. Bob L.

[@outlaw699]

I need to get one for my daughter for her car at school.

[@allanmacdougall3400]

Brilliant ..

[@jesusacovarrubias1390]

Is this unit able to jumpstart a motorcycle that has a Lithium battery? Or is it specific to lead acid batteries?

[@dejonsmall9886]

CXM, I'm getting one for my bike plus 3 more for my other vehicles. Get this, I have jumper cables that I purchased in 1974 that out preforms the crap that selling today. Thicker gauge wire. It's still in service today after 47 years. Go figure

[@shamrockjack3680]

Can this jump starter be used on a my Kawasaki ninja 400?

[@volfan1nga]

If I'm not mistaken you can charge/jump a vehicle through a cigarette lighter port. I think I saw that somewhere.

[@danarussell4246]

I was on the Scosche website and someone asked "Will the PBJ700 damage smaller engines". The answer from Scosche was "The Powerbank is backwards compatible and can jump an engine as low as 4 cylinders and as high as 10 cylinders". I'm concerned the 700 would provide to much power to start my BMW R1200GSA. Not a Honda guy so I assume you have 4 cylinders.

[@robertcraft8945]

I love there phone holders as well

[@piercewade1]

Hi Cruiseman My name is pierce. you do good video’s and the emergence information you have in regards to the Honda Goldwing. I live in Ireland 🇮🇪 and I’m definitely going to buy a new Goldwing but I’m going to hold off until I see what the 2022 bike is going to be like, do you have any information on the 22 yet or do you know when that information is going to be released and what are you hoping for on the new one.👍🇮🇪

[@cruisemansgarage]

I have no advanced information, but I am coming out with a video soon with my wish list for 2022.

[@piercewade1]

Hi cruiseman Many thanks for your quick reply to my question. I will be waiting with anticipation for your comments 👍🇮🇪 Pierce

[@ErnestsTatevosjans]

Can you charge this powerbank from your motorcycle? For example, if I want to travel and I want to charge this powerbank while I am riding from my engine so I can use it in the evening to power my laptop, air pump, and other devices. There is this charger that you plug into a wall, but is there some kind of a USB charger or SAE plug that would charge this powerbank?

[@cruisemansgarage]

Unfortunately, it can only be charged using the AC charger. One of my few complaints. The Fanttik would be a better choice for you because it can be charged using USB-C. amzn.to/3YIQZNg

[@mikejacks1939]

Hi Chris I liked the versatility of the Scosche power 700. are you shipping these to the UK

[@cruisemansgarage]

These are available through Amazon.

[@mikejacks1939]

@@cruisemansgarage Can not find them on UK Amazon or US site.

[@cruisemansgarage]

@@mikejacks1939 bit.ly/PowerUp700A

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

It is a Must have when Traveling,,, you can Take it in the car on long trips How much does it cost $$$$ Thank you for the information Love from Mississippi

[@cruisemansgarage]

I rarely put pricing in a video because that can change over time. The PowerUp 300 is about $79 on Amazon and the PowerUp 700 is about $110. The Quick Connect kit is $25. bit.ly/PowerUp700A

[@DavidSmith-fw6uj]

@@cruisemansgarage looking forward to seeing the other toys 🧸

[@mikejacks1939]

@@cruisemansgarage found it on Amazon via this link but out of stock anyway

[@cruisemansgarage]

@@mikejacks1939 Check back often, they adjust their inventory daily.

[@tomhubbs9646]

I like this. I would like to get one. I can't find the Battery Tender adapter. Can anyone help.

[@cruisemansgarage]

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[@bikerguy5829]

Can you run electric clothing from the adapter cable?

[@cruisemansgarage]

I don’t see why not.

[@spyder2162]

where do i get the sae adapter

[@cruisemansgarage]

I don't think they make it any longer.

[@Iz_Zammit]

Hi, does this work with both agm an lithium batteries?

[@cruisemansgarage]

Good question. I am not 100% sure about that, but I will find out.

[@jesusacovarrubias1390]

@@cruisemansgarageso, did you ever find out whether it works on Lithium batteries or not?

[@mkoehler222]

Won't be getting this one since they discontinued the cable. Indian makes one that has all the adapters.

[@Rickc45308]

Came across this video. I clicked on the link for the quick disconnect. I didn't see the quick disconnect. Did they stop selling this item? Please help lol Thanks

[@cruisemansgarage]

Well, after reading your comments, I did some digging and learned that they have in fact discontinued the quick connect. As a result, I may end up having to remove this video, or, re-edit the video to clarify.

[@Rickc45308]

Thanks for the fast response

[@michaellynch2559]

The only problem with using the proprietary Scosche connector on the battery terminals and then using the SAE adapter for a trickle charger is that you no longer have an SAE connector on your motorcycle for use with electric vests or other items that use SAE connectors. And leaving the SAE adapter cable on the motorcycle is not an option as there are now too many and too long of wires to hide behind the plastic on my motorcycle. Why not just have an SAE connector cable that plugs into the charger pack and then onto the SAE connectors used for the trickle charger?

[@cruisemansgarage]

The SAE connector cannot handle the output of a jump starter, or so I was told.

[@ostbob4108]

OOPs, I see that they do provide huge terminal clamps...

[@mikejacks1939]

Yes I bought a booster a couple of years ago but sent it back because the clamps wear useless for a bike battery and way to short which is even an issue with lots of cars these days

[@bikerguy5829]

How far can you ride your bike after jump starting it?

[@cruisemansgarage]

Typically, you can ride indefinitely, but when you turn the bike off, the battery will most likely be dead again, at least that has been my experience.

[@tomboyd224]

@@cruisemansgarage It would depend on why you had to jump-start the bike in the first place! If the dead battery was caused by a charging system problem (think worn or stuck GL1500 alternator brushes), the bike would die as soon as the jump-starter was removed.

[@michaelhoare5291]

Looks way more expensive than a set of jump leads. Especially when you'd expect a battery to last for around 4 years give or take. Batteries generally do let you know when they're on the way out although, I agree, not always. One had me once and I just jumped it off a friendly motorist. The elephant in the room Chris is that the product is a battery and the key with any battery is that performance and reliability is maintained by using "cycling" it. My garage is full of cordless power tools that are testament to this. I'd say that if you are going to carry a spare battery might as well carry a much cheaper spare bike battery and wire in via a smart relay to keep it charged. The product is an expensive, and will over time become an unreliable, solution to a very simple and very infrequent problem solved by jumping.

[@markmarcelis]

I used one for jumping postal vehicles for over 6 years. Same one n never let us down

[@alp3781]

I do think you could find better and more powerful, cheaper. I do follow reviews before ordering anything, however you need to watch those reviewers who get a coupon for leaving a 5 stars reviews. For starting a bike, any one capable starting 4 cyl car should be fine. Most of them are made by the same factory and just skin them differently.

[@FOREVERGREEN_MUSIC]

I have this same charger and it does not have a wall charger. You have to charge it using a car cigarette port. Super annoying. It takes forever to charge that way.

[@alp3781]

@@FOREVERGREEN_MUSIC Get yourself the Hulkman 85 or 85S. Fantastic unit.

[@ostbob4108]

After all of that you still couldn't jump a fellow biker if all he had was a battery terminals to connect to.

[@bubblehead7680]

I don't know why not. If you have the kit on your bike it still has the jumper cables.

[@stefanflorea9455]

You not sure about this that or the other; Is this an evaluation of our patience? Is over your capability liver alone.

[@chrisc6874]

there are much cheaper ones that work great

[@davem5333]

Negative terminal then positive? NO NO NO NO. A thousand times NO. Disconnect the negative (ground) terminal BEFORE you touch the positive terminal. Make your connections to the positive terminal, then reconnect the ground. This will eliminate the possibility of short circuiting the battery and possibly causing an explosion. You should know better.

[@JT-xb6bg]

Audew 2000amp. That is all

[@hswing11]

if this product is so good WHY is it not listed on 5 review sites? Makes you think twice on what you see and hear..........

[@johnvaleriewelbers2995]

🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦

[@kevinhildum9186]

You're telling us about this jump starter but you didn't read the instructions and you don't know what certain things do. So what kind of review is this an uninformed one.

[@TerryKontopoulos]

In AMAZON have 20% negative reviews as the starter fails in many cases... Better make an actual test a couple of times first before you start recementing it... Looks just an advertising to me!...