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Old 03-26-2009, 06:02 PM
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How many people leave your bike on the battery tender all the time? I have been just putting mine on it once a week for 4-5 hours. Should I just leave it connected when the bike sits because sometimes with the weather it is 2-3 weeks before a nice day comes along.
 
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Old 03-26-2009, 06:06 PM
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I unplug before a ride, plug back to bike on return. Have had great results with the Tender!
 
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Old 03-26-2009, 07:01 PM
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If I know that I will not be riding for a while, I plug it in. If it has been more then 3 or 4 days, I will plug it in.
 
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Old 03-26-2009, 09:11 PM
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When I put mine up for the winter I plug in the tender & leave it until spring.
 
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Always on,everytime I bring it back,just a habit now
 
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THanks guys...mine is now on the tender.
 
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Old 03-26-2009, 10:55 PM
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A Proper Tender ( not a charger ) will shut itself off when battery reaches desired voltage so can leave it on all the time not riding and more than likely get quicker starts and longer Battery Life...
 
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Old 03-27-2009, 07:52 AM
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All the time during the winter, if I know I'm not going to be on it for a couple of days in the summer I will put it on then as well.
 
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I use mine all the time, winter and summer.
 
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My alarm is a constant small drain so yes tender on 'cept when I know it is going back out in a short bit.
 


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