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If like most it has a translucent casing, you can hold it up to the light. If you see white "stuff" on the plates, it's over. Lead acid stored in the cold sulfate quickly and although some chargers profess to "fix" them, it is very unlikely to work if you can see the sulfate.If you do get it fully charged, it will go down quickly. I recommend replacing it with an AGM battery and if the bike is stored in an unheated place, bring the battery in the house over the winter - not as important with AGM but still a good idea.
If like most it has a translucent casing, you can hold it up to the light. If you see white "stuff" on the plates, it's over. Lead acid stored in the cold sulfate quickly and although some chargers profess to "fix" them, it is very unlikely to work if you can see the sulfate.
If you do get it fully charged, it will go down quickly. I recommend replacing it with an AGM battery and if the bike is stored in an unheated place, bring the battery in the house over the winter - not as important with AGM but still a good idea.