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YB14L-A2 Century Motorcycle Battery

YB14L-A2 Century Motorcycle Battery

$119.00 AUD
$119.00 AUD
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Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Model YB14L-A2 Conventional Motorcycle Battery
Voltage 12V
Capacity 170 CCA | 14 Ah
Dimensions (LWH) 134 x 89 x 166 mm (Total Height: 166 mm)
Weight 4.44 kg
Terminal Type Type D Motorcycle Terminal

The YB14L-A2 Conventional Motorcycle and Powersport battery is specifically engineered to satisfy original equipment (OE) requirements, delivering dependable starting power and high-calibre performance. Optimised for classic motorcycles, vintage cruisers, and older powersport platforms with smaller engine displacements and limited electrical loads, this left-hand positive battery offers riders total control over product lifecycle. It combines traditional engineering with robust local durability to easily withstand demanding Australian climate changes.

Perfect for riders who demand:

  • ✓ A precise left-hand positive original equipment replacement for classic and vintage touring bikes
  • ✓ Superior charge acceptance and reliable cranking amps for prompt, trouble-free engine ignitions
  • ✓ A durable, low-maintenance design allowing custom control over electrolyte retention levels

Key Features & Benefits

Cast Grid Plates

  • • Heavy-duty cast grid structure provides increased internal grid strength and durability
  • • Boosts cold cranking performance (170 CCA) to offer highly responsive engine starting power
  • • Protects active material paste from shedding under high thermal or high-rev vibration profiles

Lead Antimonial Alloy

  • • Specialised lead antimonial plate chemistry ensures substantially higher charge acceptance
  • • Optimises charge restoration and stability during routine urban riding journeys
  • • Extends the overall working service timeline of vintage powersport electrical systems

Polyethylene Separators

  • • Premium polyethylene separator material provides exceptional internal corrosive resistance
  • • Enhances overall envelope durability to protect internal plates from premature short circuits
  • • Delivers superior electrolyte retention across the cells to preserve battery output

Low-Maintenance Control

  • • Transparent outer casing allows for simple scannable visual checks of fluid level depths
  • • Removable terminal caps enable precise top-ups to successfully extend operational life
  • • Vibration-resistant build protects internal plates across regional or suburban roads

Advantages & Considerations

Advantages

  • ✓ Dependable 14 Ah capacity provides ample auxiliary stamina for traditional cycles
  • ✓ Generous 18-month warranty coverage protects your consumer powersport investment
  • ✓ Manageable 4.44 kg build preserves factory front-to-rear chassis weight tracking
  • ✓ Standard Type D terminal blocks allow clean, vibration-secure hardware clamp fitting

Considerations

  • • Maintainable layout requires routine inspection and periodic distilled water top-ups
  • • Features a Left-Hand Positive layout; do not confuse with the right-hand positive variant
  • • Must be mounted in an upright position; not engineered for heavily tilted or inverted positions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lifespan of this motorcycle battery?

Under regular riding regimes and with appropriate seasonal storage habits, this conventional powersport battery generally delivers a lifespan of 2 to 4 years. Total longevity relies heavily on tracking fluid levels, alternator charging condition, and off-season battery care.

Is this battery maintenance-free?

No, this unit is a traditional Low Maintenance conventional layout. It features a maintainable profile where electrolyte levels should be checked periodically against the upper/lower casing indicators and topped up with pure distilled water to prevent plates from drying out.

What vehicles/applications is this battery compatible with?

The YB14L-A2 is optimized for older style motorcycles, classic touring cruisers, vintage scooters, and light ATVs with standard electronic loads requiring a 12V 14Ah configuration with a Left-Hand Positive terminal layout.

How should I store this battery during the off-season?

Store the battery in a cool, dry place out of direct contact with harsh elements. Ensure it is entirely charged before placing it into storage, and connect a compatible multi-stage smart tender charger like the CC6121.2 or CC1206-XLi periodically to counteract natural self-discharge.

What is covered under the warranty?

This powersport battery includes a reassuring 18-month consumer warranty. It protects against internal operational failures caused directly by factory material anomalies or structural build errors, subject to the conditions detailed on the attached statement.

Battery Compatibility Guide

Direct Replacement Models

YB14L-A2
CB14L-A2
12N14-3A-L
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