Sparky
19 juni 2025
Originally bought a DBPOWER 600A 18000mAh Portable Car Jump Starter back in Nov 2017.That booster is awesome, but it gets occasional use with my motorcycle.While it was possible to use it on the bike, I had to force the clamps against bike frame, in order to get them to reach and clamp onto the battery, due to the size of the clamps. (Z1000SX Tourer)A little research much later after struggling to jump the bike after a long period of not riding, I found these replacement leads.They don't look as sturdy as the originals, but don't let that put you off. Bigger is not always better.I tried them for the first time today. They clamped onto the battery terminals easily, without the need to force anything.Was a little concerned how it would work, as the originals have a button on them to press to start the pulse that allows you to start the vehicle. There would also have been an audible click on and off.My worry was unjustified.. When I connected them to the bike, and to the booster, the two lights on the black box of these cables suddenly made sense. The green 'START' light would pulse on and off.First time i tried starting, the battery still appeared flat. Once i'd realised the pulsing green light replaced the 'click' from the originals, it was easy. You watch the light, and when it goes green, you hit the starter. Bike roared to life.Some instructions may have been useful, but as long as you hit your starter on your bike when the light goes green, you cant go wrong. (Im assuming the 'error' light will be in case of leads being connected backwards.Will be a little harder with a car I guess, because unless its dark, you likely wont be able to see the light from a distance (I used to listen for the click)Instead, just check the leads to see that light pulses on and off every few seconds, then get in and just turn the key, or hit your starter in the car. If it doesn't help on first attempt, randomly try starting again until you catch it while the green light is on (guess work unless you have a second person with you) although i have the originals for the car anyhow, but people do loose or break them.100% worth the money so far. Can't comment on how long they will last, but seeing as its not an every day item, should last for many years if not abused.Not sure how they will cope with the higher ampage of a car battery compared to the bike, but the cable appears to be similar to originals, so looks like they will be just fine.Hope this helps someone