Time for a new battery?

[Firefighter]

I have a 2000 IS which I ride at least once a week. I have rode the last two days probably 150 miles total. I noticed my cruise control was not disengaging with the front brake lever yesterday so this morning I investigated. I had the key on for maybe two minutes at the most while I was clicking the brake switch on and off. Tried to clean the switch and put it all back together, of coarse the head lights and all lights were on during this time. Once I finished I tried to start the bike, it spun over and tried to start but wouldn't. I tried twice more then noticed the battery was dieing quick. I put my charger on and the engine started right up. Battery is Yuasa YTX14H-BS, installed August 2011. So it's a month away from 3 years old. Sound like it is going bad? Should the battery crank longer than that? I have a volt meter that indicates 14.2 volts on the road. What do you guys think?  Thank you  Firefighter

[Hoser]

Sounds like you ran the battery down while working on your bike, jumped it and it started.  Built back while you rode it and it should be fine.  Would not hurt to put a trickle charger for a few hours, just to get it all the way up. Hoser 

[cutter]

I have had batteries last 2 to 6+ years. Our Texas summers can be hard on them. Just because your volt meter shows 14.2, what is your battery doing under a load when cranking. These girls require plenty of juice when cranking and ya need some leftover for the plugs. The last one I got was from Advance Auto and was a gel battery. Just drop it in and was ready to go.

[98valk]

leave it on trickle charger best would be 2 amp over night. The schaffer brand is the latest battery charging technology,  walmart is were I bought mine.
the alternator is not a battery charger and should never be used as such.

[Firefighter]

Thanks for the responses, I was just asking if two minutes with the key on should cause the battery to die? I would think a good battery would last longer.  Firefighter

[Gryphon Rider]

Your battery should be able to withstand having the ignition on for two minutes and still be able to start your bike.  Confirm that it is time to replace the battery by having it load tested.