Battery for electric gloves and jacket liner - Page 3

Weldangrind · 12-20-2013, 12:16 AM

FWIW, there are some excellent bible apps for your iPhone, which negates the need to carry your Palm.

katoranger · 12-20-2013, 09:16 AM

I had the youversion app. Need to have a data connection to use it.

FastDoc · 12-20-2013, 11:13 AM

I have the Olive Tree and One Year Bible apps on the cellphone.

I still like my antique Palm because all my notes and highlights are in it for the past 7 or so years I have been using it. No big deal, but I kind of like it.

katoranger · 12-20-2013, 02:35 PM

If it works.

Weldangrind · 12-21-2013, 12:20 PM

I have an old Dell Axim PDA laying around; perhaps that would be a good use for it.

FastDoc · 12-21-2013, 08:32 PM

Report:

I used the battery pack with the gloves and jacket liner today on the YZ. I used the elements about 1.5 hours. It was pretty warm today (40's) so only ran them at part power.

I used up 60% of the battery power.

About what I expected but less than I hoped for. It will work for me.

SpudRider · 12-21-2013, 08:42 PM

Thanks for the good report, Doc.

I seriously doubt you will find a stronger battery for your heated gear than the Micro-start. In addition, this device can jump start your cars, motorcycles, and airplane. The Micro-start also has a great flashlight, and it will recharge you cell phone, as well as power almost any other battery operated device you can imagine.

The Micro-start also costs much less than the Gerbings battery you were initially considering.

FastDoc · 12-21-2013, 09:27 PM

That's a fact! I like it.

That was the good news. Bad news is I changed the tire on the YZF for a new 952 and its flat. I think I pinched it with the rim lock. Rats. I've had it with home tire changes.

FastDoc · 12-21-2013, 09:29 PM

One small disadvantage of this battery is the plug fits into the side of it, which makes it a little bit harder to put it into your pocket. Hard to describe, but if you look at the picture on the website, you will see. Perhaps I could find a 90° adapter. As it is, sometimes the plug will pull out because of bad geometry while it is in my pocket. Not a big problem.

SpudRider · 12-21-2013, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

That's a fact! I like it.

That was the good news. Bad news is I changed the tire on the YZF for a new 952 and its flat. I think I pinched it with the rim lock. Rats. I've had it with home tire changes.

Do you use a tire changing stand? I don't want to jinx myself, but I change a lot of motorcycle tires, and I have never pinched a tube.

SpudRider · 12-21-2013, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDoc

One small disadvantage of this battery is the plug fits into the side of it, which makes it a little bit harder to put it into your pocket. Hard to describe, but if you look at the picture on the website, you will see. Perhaps I could find a 90° adapter. As it is, sometimes the plug will pull out because of bad geometry while it is in my pocket. Not a big problem.

You can certainly find a plug with a 90 degree angle. My Heatcore jacket has a plug with a 90 degree angle, and it would work great with the Micro-start.

SpudRider · 01-11-2014, 04:35 PM

I just learned the Micro-Start XP3 employs lithium cobalt batteries.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...7#post23192837

According to the experts, one should observe the following precautions. Lithium cobalt batteries should be charged in a safe place, and should not be charged while unattended.

I'm sure you won't have any problems, but it's best to observe these precautions.

Have you used your Micro-Start XP3 lately? Do you have an update for us?

FastDoc · 01-11-2014, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Do you use a tire changing stand? I don't want to jinx myself, but I change a lot of motorcycle tires, and I have never pinched a tube.

I do not, I use the floor and curse words.

FastDoc · 01-11-2014, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I just learned the Micro-Start XP3 employs lithium cobalt batteries.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...7#post23192837

According to the experts, one should observe the following precautions. Lithium cobalt batteries should be charged in a safe place, and should not be charged while unattended.

I'm sure you won't have any problems, but it's best to observe these precautions.

Have you used your Micro-Start XP3 lately? Do you have an update for us?

I am pleased to say I have no update because.....

It has not been cold enough lately to need the electrics on the YZF. Praise God a mild winter so far. Mild temps, no white $#@&.

Indeed I rode the Yamaha 3 hours today and it was near 60 degrees, at least it was in town. Sunny, but very windy though. Oh well, good enough for me :-)

FastDoc · 01-11-2014, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I just learned the Micro-Start XP3 employs lithium cobalt batteries.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...7#post23192837

According to the experts, one should observe the following precautions. Lithium cobalt batteries should be charged in a safe place, and should not be charged while unattended.

I'm sure you won't have any problems, but it's best to observe these precautions.

Have you used your Micro-Start XP3 lately? Do you have an update for us?

Interesting. I have observed that the battery does not get particularly warm during use or charging.

12-20-2013, 12:16 AM	#31
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12-20-2013, 11:13 AM	#33
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I have the Olive Tree and One Year Bible apps on the cellphone. I still like my antique Palm because all my notes and highlights are in it for the past 7 or so years I have been using it. No big deal, but I kind of like it. __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-20-2013, 02:35 PM	#34
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	If it works. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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12-21-2013, 12:20 PM	#35
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I have an old Dell Axim PDA laying around; perhaps that would be a good use for it. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-21-2013, 08:32 PM	#36
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Report: I used the battery pack with the gloves and jacket liner today on the YZ. I used the elements about 1.5 hours. It was pretty warm today (40's) so only ran them at part power. I used up 60% of the battery power. About what I expected but less than I hoped for. It will work for me. __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-21-2013, 08:42 PM	#37
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for the good report, Doc. I seriously doubt you will find a stronger battery for your heated gear than the Micro-start. In addition, this device can jump start your cars, motorcycles, and airplane. The Micro-start also has a great flashlight, and it will recharge you cell phone, as well as power almost any other battery operated device you can imagine. The Micro-start also costs much less than the Gerbings battery you were initially considering. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 Last edited by SpudRider; 12-22-2013 at 12:52 AM.
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12-21-2013, 09:27 PM	#38
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That's a fact! I like it. That was the good news. Bad news is I changed the tire on the YZF for a new 952 and its flat. I think I pinched it with the rim lock. Rats. I've had it with home tire changes. __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-21-2013, 09:29 PM	#39
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	One small disadvantage of this battery is the plug fits into the side of it, which makes it a little bit harder to put it into your pocket. Hard to describe, but if you look at the picture on the website, you will see. Perhaps I could find a 90° adapter. As it is, sometimes the plug will pull out because of bad geometry while it is in my pocket. Not a big problem. __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-11-2014, 04:35 PM	#42
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I just learned the Micro-Start XP3 employs lithium cobalt batteries. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...7#post23192837 According to the experts, one should observe the following precautions. Lithium cobalt batteries should be charged in a safe place, and should not be charged while unattended. I'm sure you won't have any problems, but it's best to observe these precautions. Have you used your Micro-Start XP3 lately? Do you have an update for us? __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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