tucker

I read that once a battery is fully drained, it is a gonner. Any truth to that? i just bought a new battery and I am still having my problems. thanks

1999 RS Venture - 13,000 miles. Dead battery months back. Charged it fully. Went for a ride a week or so later. Bike stalls at stop sign. Get a jump and drive to dealer. Install new battery immediately...no help. They keep bike and run electrical test.....find blown main fuse. I get bike back and take a 2-3 hour ride a week later. No problem. Couple weeks later take another 2-3 hour drive and bike dies. Won't start. I think the first ride drained the battery and the 2nd one killed it. Dealer tells me that screw holding cable on batter was loose and could not find any other problem. Really don't believe them on the loose screw thing. I plan on doing a 2-3 hour ride this weekend and then checking battery to see if holding a charge. Any other thoughts? Tucker