Topic: AGM Battery for CB750K

[markjenn]

Hi, does anyone have a recent pointer to a source for a "drop-in" AGM battery for a 750K?  I've done a search but many of the places referred to in older threads no longer are selling such a battery.  On Yuasa's site, a YTX14AHL-BS is listed as an AGM that fits, but few vendors sell it and the price is pretty high.  I'm thinking there must be a non-Yuasa AGM that is a lot cheaper, although perhaps not.  My bike is a 71 K1, but except for the Hondamatic, I think they're all the same from 69 to 82.

I really want to get away from wet batteries as I often let my bike sit for a week or three and while I try to put a charger on it, I sometimes forget.  My experience is that the self-discharge rate on AGM's is MUCH better than wet batteries.

Thanks,

- Mark

P.S.  A little more investigation and I see a vendor called Power-Sonic which makes the PTX14AHLBS-FS as applicable which appears to be 1/16" wider and 3/16" shorter which I bet would fit fine.  An Ebay vendor is selling it for $48+shipping.  Anyone try this one?

[KRONUS0100]

battery  stuff usa 61.00 flat.....free shipping.  batterystuff.com is the website.

[78CB750CAFE]

battery's plus has them around $69 for our bikes 12n size 15 amp hours.
they had a $5 or so coupon online last week for in store purchases, check the website to see if there is 1 near you.

[MikeB]

+1 on the batterystuff.com
got one for my 650 , $57.00 shipping included made in china i think but alot cheaper than
what i found around town

this one should fit ?
http://www.batterystuff.com/batteries/motorcycle/sYTX14AHL-BS.html

[eldar]

Got mine from batteries plus for about 60. I got it on a spring sale which should be coming up I would think. Drops right in no problem.

[Really?]

Those are some good prices on those.  I paid $105 shipped for my VR (with a metal jacket) - brand is Odyssey PC680MJ (sadly not for a 750) .  The thing is awesome.  More than worth that price in my mind, 'specially the way I was going though wet batteries.  I might run my VR once every 4 months lately, never put a trickle charger (not getting into a debate of this, lol) and it has had no sign of weakness.  I have had it two years now, expectancy it 8+, from what I have read.

Glad this thread popped up, prolly will get one for the K5.  Now to find or make 4 gauge cables (my choice).

[babyfood1217]

sweet prices.  I might have to get me one of these.  Digging through my rubbermaid tub of bike parts I found my old battery.  I didn't think I still had it.  Good thing it's been in there a while, otherwise it might have leaked nastiness all over, which will lead me into a slightly OT question, afterwhich will revert right back on track. 

slightly OT Q: So these sealed AGMs can be mounted on their sides or whichever way you desire (like a gel in that regard)?

Back on track:  I'm assuming the connections (read 'Terminals') on pretty much all of the AGMs will be the same...

-Chris

[GammaFlat]

The guys at Batteries Plus tell me they can be mounted any which way and I've read it on this forum.  I've not done it.

[cafe750]

Mark, I've got the Yuasa's on the shelf, I'll PM ya a price as soon as I get to work....

[Bob Wessner]

Back on track:  I'm assuming the connections (read 'Terminals') on pretty much all of the AGMs will be the same...

-Chris

If you are referring to their position, I'm not sure that is a safe assumption. Always check to make sure the position matches up to your needs.

[babyfood1217]

I guess I was referring more to the type of terminal/connection they have.  I've found a few batt's that have a spade plug (male) versus the chunk-o-lead type of terminal/stud, but you make a good point too.

-Chris