battery question...

[Crisler, Jon]

So, I bought a battery for the GTS (Yuasa maint. free GRT), about $60 total
with shipping.  Turns out I dont need it, my old battery started working
fine.  Might have been a loose connection, or I did not charge it enough.

Anyhow, the battery is shipped dry.  How long do they last on the shelf if
not filled ?