New battery

[J.Moto]

So, yesterday I left my grip warmers on when I arrived at work, and by time I was leaving, the battery was dead. I didn't have the right size allen key to get to the battery, so today I brought one in and tried to jump the bike. No juice. Bump start...no cigar... This is the 3rd time I killed the battery so I am pretty sure it's for good this time.

At least I have the Camino now to bring my bike back home (and I'm going to take time off tomorrow morning to get it insured and registered so I can get it to work, yay!)...'nough side story

If I buy a new battery, does it need to be charged before the first use? Just want to know if I need to plan on buying a battery tender, too... :(

[T140]

New batteries require an initial charge. The shop where you buy the battery should do it for you.

[racinteach]

most have to activate and get charged..get a small battery tender charger and leave it over night I did that the other day..it should charge back up ....

[J.Moto]

You think I could save my battery by sticking it on a battery tender?

Are battery tenders motorcycle specific? About how much do they cost?

[jamsuh]

take your battery to autozone, they should tell you if its toats or not, when you jumped it you didnt have the car running right

[J.Moto]

Thanks for the autozone tip.

I had the car not running, but after several tries, I was said, "What the hell..." I only had contact for less than 5 seconds with the batteries when the car was running though.