AGM Battery options for a 1976 KZ900

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AGM Battery options for a 1976 KZ900

30 Sep 2022 08:54
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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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Re: AGM Battery options for a 1976 KZ900

30 Sep 2022 08:59
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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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Re: AGM Battery options for a 1976 KZ900

30 Sep 2022 09:14
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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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Re: AGM Battery options for a 1976 KZ900

30 Sep 2022 15:03 - 30 Sep 2022 15:03
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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.
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
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Re: AGM Battery options for a 1976 KZ900

01 Oct 2022 07:41
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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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Re: AGM Battery options for a 1976 KZ900

01 Oct 2022 08:39
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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.
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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Re: AGM Battery options for a 1976 KZ900

02 Oct 2022 20:38
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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 
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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
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Re: AGM Battery options for a 1976 KZ900

04 Oct 2022 07:41
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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.
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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Re: AGM Battery options for a 1976 KZ900

08 Oct 2022 06:57 - 08 Oct 2022 06:58
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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
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Re: AGM Battery options for a 1976 KZ900

08 Oct 2022 08:32
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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
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Re: AGM Battery options for a 1976 KZ900

08 Oct 2022 10:57
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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 )
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Re: AGM Battery options for a 1976 KZ900

10 Oct 2022 20:07 - 10 Oct 2022 20:10
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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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