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Lamonster Garage - Road Ready Gear - Jump Start / Power Pack Review
I got this new power pack and as always, decided a review was appropriate!
Thanks Lamont... This unit blows my more expensive PPS unit away!
Bob
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Nice video Bob! Good to know this thing really works!
White 2013 Spyder RT Limited. BajaRon Swaybar, Custom Dynamic Third Brake Light. Ultimate Custom Black and White seat with driver and passenger back rest. Gloryder Led Wheel lights.Custom Dynamics Led Bright sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright sides.
2016 F3 Limited Intense Red Pearl. Lidlox, BRP Driver Back Rest, BRP Passenger Back Rest,Fog Lights, GPS, Signature Light! Custom Dynamics LED Bright Sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright Sides.
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happy old fart
Originally Posted by finless
I got this new power pack and as always, decided a review was appropriate!
Thanks Lamont... This unit blows my more expensive PPS unit away!
Bob
Thanks again for valuable information. You are quite an asset to us all.
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I used mine to help another cyclist in a parking lot down at Spyderfest. He was headed of to buy one of his own for his 2 wheeler....<G>
Safe Rides,
David and Sharon Goebel
Both Retired USAF Veterans
2018 Anniversary Edition RT Limited
Baja Ron ultimate swaybar. Vredestein tires, Baja Ron Front Shock Pre-load adjusters, Pedal Box, See my Spyder Garage
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Thanks Bob......these independent reviews are invaluable
Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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RT-S PE#0412
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Live, Love, and Ride! God Bless!
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Ordered mine.
I trust anything recommended by Lamont and Finless Bob.
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Lamonster Gear Power Pack to Canada
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Originally Posted by finless
I got this new power pack and as always, decided a review was appropriate!
Thanks Lamont... This unit blows my more expensive PPS unit away!
Bob
Thanks for the video, however I do have a couple of practical questions.
1.) Just curious, how long will this unit hold a full charge if not used immediately after charging? (few days, a week or two, a month, etc.)
2.) Also, if keeping on board on my F3S in the front compartment under the hood, how stealth is it to remain in a sealed compartment, AND if the unit is sitting out in the sun, will that adversely affect the unit?
Thank you in advance for your response.
Have an amazing weekend everyone!!!
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SpyderLovers Founder
We have a fixed shipping rate for out of country and we are the only company I know that will adjust the shipping to benefit the customer without asking. If it cost us $30.00 to ship that's what we charge you. You would be credited the $20.00. We don't make money on shipping, it cost us money to ship. There is no such thing as free shipping, somebody has to pay for it.
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SpyderLovers Founder
Originally Posted by SpyderHands
Thanks for the video, however I do have a couple of practical questions.
1.) Just curious, how long will this unit hold a full charge if not used immediately after charging? (few days, a week or two, a month, etc.)
2.) Also, if keeping on board on my F3S in the front compartment under the hood, how stealth is it to remain in a sealed compartment, AND if the unit is sitting out in the sun, will that adversely affect the unit?
Thank you in advance for your response.
Have an amazing weekend everyone!!!
I think they told me it will hold a full charge of 6 months. You should get up to 30 jumps out of one charge.
As far as your second question. Anything electronic should be kept out of the heat when possible. I keep mine in the saddle bags with no ill effect. I would think the trunk would be fine too.
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Shipping Costs from USA to Canada
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SpyderLovers Founder
We just refunded a customer $50.00 because he placed two orders and one was for a $79.00 product. He placed them at different times but we were able to get both orders in one box. He never asked for a refund, we just gave it to him. I'm sure many of our customers can back up the fact that we do that. What really is a problem is your duty and customs fees. There's nothing we can do about that.
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Originally Posted by TicketBait
Got my interest finless Bob. Guess I should have one just in case-
here is a link for others to order as well from LaMonster Garage. http://www.lamonstergarage.com/1000a-battery-jump-pack/
Even a video to watch that Lamont spells out all the features in under 6 minutes!
Also shows how to hook it up on the newer RT's
below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsxt...ature=youtu.be
My question would be to show how to get to the battery on a 2010 RT or each of the models for that matter. Mine is somewhere under the seat.
Maybe a video could be done where there is each model to show the battery location for us newbies
Since no one else has addressed this if you do a search on You Tube you will find a finless bob video on replacing the battery on a 2010-2013 RT. Also if you raise your seat you will see on the right side a post sticking up. That is your negative post. On the left side straight over from the negative post you will see another post and that is your positive connection. Jump from those to posts. Just remember right = negative left = positive.
One last caveat. DO NOT try to loosen or otherwise fool with the negative post. It will just spin on you. I have seen posts here where people made a special wrench to hold the hidden nut,but I could never make that work. I'm betting most other people can't either, so you have to take everything apart to tighten it back up. LEAVE IT ALONE. Don't ask how I know this
Enjoy your Spyder and the adventure riding it and learning to maintain it is.
BTW for any other newbie the above information only applies to 2010-2013 RT.
Happy TRAils/NSD
Paul
2012 RT L
AMA 25 years Life Member
TRA
PGR
Rhino Riders Plate #83
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TOI
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Shipping Refund
Originally Posted by Lamonster
We just refunded a customer $50.00 because he placed two orders and one was for a $79.00 product. He placed them at different times but we were able to get both orders in one box. He never asked for a refund, we just gave it to him. I'm sure many of our customers can back up the fact that we do that. What really is a problem is your duty and customs fees. There's nothing we can do about that.
That is EXCELLENT! I have no reason to doubt you ... way too many people "out there" praise you and your items.
PLEASE NOTE: There are no duties payable as long as the items are manufactured in Canada, USA or Mexico. That is one of the "up" sides of NAFTA.
Customs fees are only payable IF the items are shipped by a courier such as UPS, FedEx, Loomis, DHL, etc.
That is why I always, always, always ask the vendor to ship by USPS. Yes, it takes longer. But only Canada Customs looks at the item and if the value is low enough, they don't charge any GST (Federal Sales Tax for you folks in the USA) and let the package go straight to the mailman. Summit Racing in Ohio is a classic example for me. They normally use UPS. But if I call and ask for them to use USPS and tell them why, they have always responded accordingly.
With that in mind, you may wish to show on your website HOW you are planning on shipping. If it's by courier (as mentioned above) the Customs clearance fees charged by those same companies often is around $40 to $50. GRRRRRRRR!
Thanks again!
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SpyderLovers Founder
Originally Posted by MurrayBrown
That is EXCELLENT! I have no reason to doubt you ... way too many people "out there" praise you and your items.
PLEASE NOTE: There are no duties payable as long as the items are manufactured in Canada, USA or Mexico. That is one of the "up" sides of NAFTA.
Customs fees are only payable IF the items are shipped by a courier such as UPS, FedEx, Loomis, DHL, etc.
That is why I always, always, always ask the vendor to ship by USPS. Yes, it takes longer. But only Canada Customs looks at the item and if the value is low enough, they don't charge any GST (Federal Sales Tax for you folks in the USA) and let the package go straight to the mailman. Summit Racing in Ohio is a classic example for me. They normally use UPS. But if I call and ask for them to use USPS and tell them why, they have always responded accordingly.
With that in mind, you may wish to show on your website HOW you are planning on shipping. If it's by courier (as mentioned above) the Customs clearance fees charged by those same companies often is around $40 to $50. GRRRRRRRR!
Thanks again!
Good info, thank you
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Originally Posted by Lamonster
We just refunded a customer $50.00 because he placed two orders and one was for a $79.00 product. He placed them at different times but we were able to get both orders in one box. He never asked for a refund, we just gave it to him. I'm sure many of our customers can back up the fact that we do that. What really is a problem is your duty and customs fees. There's nothing we can do about that.
Yep, I will certainly back up the fact that you do that Lamont, as you have done it for me, along with using every possible option to ensure shipping costs are kept to a minimum. I have absolutely NO issues with your shipping practises and charges to ship to Aus. No need to change it.
Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Bob, again another very nice demonstration and review, thank you.
As I was watching this I thought that i have watched Bob's videos and have never seen his face. It reminded me of Wilson, the never seen neighbor on Home Improvement TV show. At that time your voice started sounding like that of the actor on the show, scary, eh?
Then we got toward the end of the video and your face popped on the screen, I was actually shocked. You ruined all of the suspense.
Oh well, no harm no foul, just a little fun for your efforts.
Joe
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Originally Posted by SpyderHands
Thanks for the video, however I do have a couple of practical questions.
1.) Just curious, how long will this unit hold a full charge if not used immediately after charging? (few days, a week or two, a month, etc.)
2.) Also, if keeping on board on my F3S in the front compartment under the hood, how stealth is it to remain in a sealed compartment, AND if the unit is sitting out in the sun, will that adversely affect the unit?
Thank you in advance for your response.
Have an amazing weekend everyone!!!
It uses lithium batteries so storage is along time! I would say to check it's charge every 4-6 months.
Lithium batteries do not like a lot of heat. Direct sun on the unit for several hours would be a no no.
What happens is they lose capacity and peak discharge capability (the internal resistance of the battery cells goes up).
Bob
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Received
I received mine in the mail yesterday. All charged up and on the Spyder. Best case scenario is I never need it for my own. Have been with a few other Harley riders that I ride with that we have had to push start. Insurance for me on solo rides and will save my back and legs on rides when others need a jump and I have one ready to go.
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