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Can you jump start a car from motorcycle?

It is possible to jump-start a car from a motorcycle, but it's not as straightforward as jump-starting a car from another car. Here's how to do it:

1. Make sure the motorcycle battery is in good condition and fully charged. If the motorcycle battery is weak, it won't be able to provide enough power to jump-start the car.

2. Connect the positive terminal of the jumper cables to the positive terminal of the motorcycle battery.

3. Connect the negative terminal of the jumper cables to an unpainted metal surface on the car, such as the engine block.

4. Start the motorcycle and let it run for a few minutes to charge up the car battery.

5. Try to start the car. If the car doesn't start, let it charge for a few more minutes and try again.

Here are some additional tips for jump-starting a car from a motorcycle:

* Use heavy-duty jumper cables that are rated for the amperage of the motorcycle battery.

* Be careful not to touch the positive and negative terminals of the jumper cables together, as this could cause a spark.

* If the car doesn't start after several attempts, there may be another problem that needs to be addressed. In this case, you should take the car to a mechanic.