AGM Battery options for a 1976 KZ900

Wheelhop
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30 Sep 2022 08:54 #874845 by Wheelhop

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Any recommendations on an AGM battery for a 1976 KZ900? That model KZ900 for 76 and 77 had a "unique" style battery box. The factory recommended battery is a YB10LA2
and they are still available but only in an lead acid type battery with a vent tube.
Johnny Vintage Motorcycle shop in Ohio recommends on their website a YTX12 BS Yuasa "dry" battery that need to be mounted on it's side which I don't like.

1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute)
1977 KZ1000 project
1976 KZ 900
1976 KV 75
1976 Honda Elsinore MT250
1974 Z1 900 project
1971 Honda CT70
2000 ZRX 1100

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30 Sep 2022 08:59 #874846 by Nessism

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I don't think that Yuasa "needs" to be mounted on it's side. Rather, it can be mounted on it's side, if you want.

I'm a fan of Motobatt. Motobatt MB10U will fit your bike, according to info found online.

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Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0

www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know

1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread

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30 Sep 2022 09:14 #874847 by Moose1800

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Here's what I bought a few months ago. Do you have a Bulbs+Batteries store near you? That's where I got mine it's a perfect fit.

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30 Sep 2022 15:03 - 30 Sep 2022 15:03 #874862 by Injected

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Been using KMG brand AGM #YTX14AHL-BS on a few of my bikes with no issues. They are a very reasonable price and seem to last about 5-6 years on average.

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01 Oct 2022 07:41 #874874 by BostonBob

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You can cut/snip the top brace of the battery box to fit the YTX14AHL battery that fit all other year KZ1000's.

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01 Oct 2022 08:39 #874875 by Mikaw

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wrote:
You can cut/snip the top brace of the battery box to fit the YTX14AHL battery that fit all other year KZ1000's.

Yikes. Not with a one year only battery box.

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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02 Oct 2022 20:38 #874933 by Wheelhop

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I agree with Mikaw, I don't want to cut the top out of my one year (ok,maybe 1 & 1/2 years) only battery box! I do have a spare battery box however

1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute)
1977 KZ1000 project
1976 KZ 900
1976 KV 75
1976 Honda Elsinore MT250
1974 Z1 900 project
1971 Honda CT70
2000 ZRX 1100

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04 Oct 2022 07:41 #874995 by Wheelhop

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wrote:
I don't think that Yuasa "needs" to be mounted on it's side. Rather, it can be mounted on it's side, if you want.

I'm a fan of Motobatt. Motobatt MB10U will fit your bike, according to info found online.

Just ordered a Motobatt MB10U - thanks for the link. It was around $95 shipped.

1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute)
1977 KZ1000 project
1976 KZ 900
1976 KV 75
1976 Honda Elsinore MT250
1974 Z1 900 project
1971 Honda CT70
2000 ZRX 1100

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08 Oct 2022 06:57 - 08 Oct 2022 06:58 #875255 by Wheelhop

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MotoBatt battery installed. Fits well, turns out my battery box has been "snipped" on one side in order to fit a larger dimensioned battery. I will take the box out this winter and get that repaired or take a look at the spare one I have and use that one?

1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute)
1977 KZ1000 project
1976 KZ 900
1976 KV 75
1976 Honda Elsinore MT250
1974 Z1 900 project
1971 Honda CT70
2000 ZRX 1100

Last edit: 08 Oct 2022 06:58 by Wheelhop. Reason: grammar

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08 Oct 2022 08:32 #875261 by Mikaw

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Good but sucks also.

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.

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08 Oct 2022 10:57 #875268 by Wookie58

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Don't get why people do this, a big "shit" battery is no better than a smaller "quality" item. "Go figure" ( obviously I'm not shy of a mod or two but to individualise or improve )

1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
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10 Oct 2022 20:07 - 10 Oct 2022 20:10 #875411 by Wheelhop

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Well, I dug out my spare 1976 battery box and it has been altered also. Luckily it should be an easy fix since it is all there and just needs to be welded back together.

1978 KZ 1000B (73 tribute)
1977 KZ1000 project
1976 KZ 900
1976 KV 75
1976 Honda Elsinore MT250
1974 Z1 900 project
1971 Honda CT70
2000 ZRX 1100

Last edit: 10 Oct 2022 20:10 by Wheelhop. Reason: one pic didn't "insert"

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