I pretty much keep mine plugged in all the time. When I plug it in right after a ride it always seems to take a few minutes to go solid green. Anyone else see this? Normal I guess.

 

I think its just self testing and checking voltages. Mine does the same

 

People on here will tell you otherwise but it's not good on battery's to be constantly charging. That's why when you buy a cell phone a laptop tablet ect .... they tell you to let the battery drain before plugging it in. And if it requires to be constantly on a tender then you need a new battery. You should only be using a tender if it is going to be a while between rides ( 2-3 days is not awhile ) always having it on a tender is going to prematurely wear out your battery.
As to answer your question yes it is normal as the battery has draw as you use it even with an alternator keeping it powered so it would not be at a 100% charge in the few minutes between when you get off the bike and when you put it on a tender

 

The tender has a microprocessor that will not let the battery overcharge.....you can leave it connected all the time.

 

That memory thing only existed for ni-cads. Don't use ni-cads on your bike.

 

^^^^Yup^^^^

 

you have to get the tender ia little time to "think" when you first plug it in. you can leave it plugged in all the time and should if you want your battery to last a long time. the only thing i do is after riding and getting home is i give the bike and battery some time to cool down before plugging it in.

 

There is a good explanation here.

Read the above link. The deltran battery tenders don't have that problem.

 

This. A good one does this.

I leave mine plugged in all the time. Even over winter. And all is good.

 

Is this review one sided?


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