Micro-start XP1 Jumpstarter

**jjg3** · 12-07-2013, 01:00 PM

Was looking for farkles for my DR650 on procycle.us and came across this little 'jump starter'.
It's billed as a Personal Power Supply (PPS) that can charge cell phones, laptops, and the kicker, it can jump start a car.

The actual XP1 unit is about 6x3x1 and comes in a case about the size of a late model car owner's manual case. The XP1 unit has 19V, 5V, 12V, and separate 12V jumpstart port.
Had doubts that something this small could do what it claims to do, but what the heck. It's only money. Shopped around and found a deal on amazon for the XP1 at a discount and free shipping from 'Quality Power Inc' and hit the buy button. The day it was delivered I took it out of the box, read the enclosed instructions, and did a quick inventory. It comes with more little adapters (eight 19V with laptop connector and eight 5V with USB) than anyone could use, and will probably serve only to get lost, and large alligators that serve as battery jumper cables, AC and DC input cables to charge the unit.

My purpose in getting it was to see if it would really start a motorcycle. One day at work the DR had a dead battery and I ended up buying a walmart battery to get it home... couldn't push start that big thumper. So anyway, I proceed to take the DR's battery out to see what this little thing can do, right out of the box. Hooked it up with the provided big alligators according to the instructions, flipped the choke and hit the button. DR has not been started for several days and it sits in a cold but not freezing garage. Ambient is about 50f. Bike turned over a bit slower than I'm used to, but it fired up. Turned it off and fired it up again, 4 times. It works. I didn't try it on my truck just because I didn't want to mess with resetting the radio.

Instruction say it can hold a charge for 6-8 months but recommends charging at 6 months. Microstart will join the tire plug kit, compressor, and spare gas in the saddlebag. Will also make it a point to put in the trunk of the car when traveling.

Having never heard of it until I saw it on Procycle, I'm beginning to see them more and more.

Antigravity Batteries website. There's a youtube link on their site showing this thing cranking a Duc several times and then starting a truck.
http://antigravitybatteries.com/microstart/

Out of the box

All the pieces

napom · 12-07-2013, 02:58 PM

Very cool! May end up in my saddle bag too! OOOH the XP-3 is even smaller!!!!

**jjg3** · 12-07-2013, 04:16 PM

I think the XP3 is a better deal. The -1 has more crap than anyone can use. Would have gotten the -3 but got a deal on the XP1 on sale.

12-07-2013, 01:00 PM	#1
jjg3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 94	Micro-start XP1 Jumpstarter Was looking for farkles for my DR650 on procycle.us and came across this little 'jump starter'. It's billed as a Personal Power Supply (PPS) that can charge cell phones, laptops, and the kicker, it can jump start a car. The actual XP1 unit is about 6x3x1 and comes in a case about the size of a late model car owner's manual case. The XP1 unit has 19V, 5V, 12V, and separate 12V jumpstart port. Had doubts that something this small could do what it claims to do, but what the heck. It's only money. Shopped around and found a deal on amazon for the XP1 at a discount and free shipping from 'Quality Power Inc' and hit the buy button. The day it was delivered I took it out of the box, read the enclosed instructions, and did a quick inventory. It comes with more little adapters (eight 19V with laptop connector and eight 5V with USB) than anyone could use, and will probably serve only to get lost, and large alligators that serve as battery jumper cables, AC and DC input cables to charge the unit. My purpose in getting it was to see if it would really start a motorcycle. One day at work the DR had a dead battery and I ended up buying a walmart battery to get it home... couldn't push start that big thumper. So anyway, I proceed to take the DR's battery out to see what this little thing can do, right out of the box. Hooked it up with the provided big alligators according to the instructions, flipped the choke and hit the button. DR has not been started for several days and it sits in a cold but not freezing garage. Ambient is about 50f. Bike turned over a bit slower than I'm used to, but it fired up. Turned it off and fired it up again, 4 times. It works. I didn't try it on my truck just because I didn't want to mess with resetting the radio. Instruction say it can hold a charge for 6-8 months but recommends charging at 6 months. Microstart will join the tire plug kit, compressor, and spare gas in the saddlebag. Will also make it a point to put in the trunk of the car when traveling. Having never heard of it until I saw it on Procycle, I'm beginning to see them more and more. Antigravity Batteries website. There's a youtube link on their site showing this thing cranking a Duc several times and then starting a truck. http://antigravitybatteries.com/microstart/ Out of the box All the pieces __________________ moto photos Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-07-2013, 02:58 PM	#2
napom Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: VA Posts: 566	Very cool! May end up in my saddle bag too! OOOH the XP-3 is even smaller!!!! __________________ 2011 Voyager ABS Thunder Air Kit Power Pro Cobra Tri-Ovals Wrapped Header Pipes Heat Deflectors (from ebay) CB/Rear Speakers Avon grips with Throttle Magic by RACNRAY Shiny Chrome stuff Michelin Commander IIs Kury T/S Mirrors Sagebrush Design tank bib w/pouch Russell Day Long Seat w/Backrest Lots of Miles and Many More Smiles! Blue Knights - Virginia II Ride With Pride Last edited by napom; 12-07-2013 at 03:00 PM.
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12-07-2013, 04:16 PM	#3
jjg3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 94	I think the XP3 is a better deal. The -1 has more crap than anyone can use. Would have gotten the -3 but got a deal on the XP1 on sale. __________________ moto photos
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