Quick KZ400 Battery Question

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Quick KZ400 Battery Question

08 Sep 2015 11:48
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I am about to replace the battery on my 78 kz400 and I can't find it in the manual, what are the volt/amp requirements for my starter motor? Thanks,
Adam

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Re: Quick KZ400 Battery Question

08 Sep 2015 12:03
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It would be the same # as your old battery
what model KZ 400 do you have,,A, C, D, ??
look at your old battery for a # like, 12N5-5-4a
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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Re: Quick KZ400 Battery Question

08 Sep 2015 12:39 - 08 Sep 2015 12:39
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KZ400.com -->> Manual -->> 1978-81 -->> Page 1 - 33 Specs and adjustments.

Yuasa 12N 12A-4A-1 (12V 12 AH).
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Re: Quick KZ400 Battery Question

08 Sep 2015 21:20
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I've always been an advocate for using the biggest battery you can fit. Your CCA or reserve capacity can't be too high - you'll just be paying a little more for it. The way I see it, after a few years and the battery starts getting a bit tired, a bigger battery will still be cranking fine.

I use a 220CCA lithium in my KZ250.
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Re: Quick KZ400 Battery Question

10 Sep 2015 08:23
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Awesome, Thanks everybody!
-Adam

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