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Old Apr 22, 2017 | 03:31 PM
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should the trickle charger be flashing green when plugged into an outlet and not connected to the motorcycle
 
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Old Apr 22, 2017 | 03:36 PM
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Mine flashes red.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2017 | 03:50 PM
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It should be turned off if not in use!
 
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Old Apr 22, 2017 | 05:05 PM
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Since there is no cut off switch, I unplug it from the bike and leave it plugged into the power strip where it flashes red till I get done riding. Then I plug it back up where in a short time it turns a solid green till the next time. Been doing this a long time.
 
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Instructions on my tender says to connect to battery first then plug it in ... and to unplug it before disconnecting it from the battery ... when I'm not using them they are unplugged
 
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