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YB16CL-B Century Motorcycle Battery

YB16CL-B Century Motorcycle Battery

$135.00 AUD
$135.00 AUD
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Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Model YB16CL-B Conventional Motorcycle & Powersport Battery
Voltage 12V
Capacity 220 CCA | 19 Ah
Dimensions (LWH) 175 x 100 x 175 mm (Total Height: 175 mm)
Weight 6.13 kg
Terminal Type Type A Powersport Terminal

The YB16CL-B Conventional Motorcycle and Powersport battery is engineered to meet original equipment (OE) standards, delivering robust starting power and consistent performance. Designed explicitly for older-generation personal watercraft, marine craft, ATVs, and cruisers with moderate electrical demands, this low-maintenance power cell gives riders maximum control over product lifecycle. Built with heavy-duty materials, it provides reliable cranking stamina to handle harsh Australian outdoor conditions, from coastal jet-skiing to regional trail riding.

Perfect for riders who demand:

  • ✓ A high-capacity 19 Ah original equipment replacement for watercraft, quad bikes, and cruisers
  • ✓ Solid cranking performance (220 CCA) for dependable, prompt engine start-ups
  • ✓ A rugged, maintainable casing layout that allows direct control over electrolyte levels

Key Features & Benefits

Cast Grid Plates

  • • Heavy-duty cast grid patterns significantly boost internal grid and plate durability
  • • Amplifies current output to generate a strong 220 CCA starting threshold
  • • Minimises plate warping or active material shedding caused by engine vibration stress

Lead Antimonial Alloy

  • • Specialised lead-antimony grids secure substantially higher recharge acceptance
  • • Resists internal electrical breakdowns across long periods between watercraft outings
  • • Stabilises grid composition to extend the operating life of classic electrical loops

Polyethylene Separators

  • • Advanced polyethylene materials deliver outstanding resistance to acid corrosion
  • • Envelope design stops internal plate-to-plate contact to safeguard against early short circuits
  • • Optimises overall cell fluid distribution to ensure steady current density pathing

Low-Maintenance Engineering

  • • Clear casing level markers offer rapid visual tracking of internal cell fluid heights
  • • Removable fill plugs enable easy topping up to maximise potential product lifespan
  • • Rugged overall architecture safeguards active elements against marine and trail shocks

Advantages & Considerations

Advantages

  • ✓ Generous 19 Ah capacity provides excellent reserve power for classic setups
  • ✓ Comprehensive 18-month warranty tailored for consumer powersport security
  • ✓ Type A heavy-duty terminal blocks allow flat, secure bolt-down cabling layouts
  • ✓ Solid 6.13 kg weight profile delivers reliable physical heft and plate stability

Considerations

  • • Maintainable conventional setup requires periodic distilled water level top-ups
  • • Shipped dry; requires activating with electrolyte acid solution prior to first installation
  • • Must be installed strictly in an upright position; not suitable for tilted or side-mounted trays

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lifespan of this powersport battery?

With regular usage and careful seasonal maintenance, this conventional battery typically provides an operative lifespan of 2 to 4 years. Total longevity depends on maintaining correct fluid levels, preventing overcharging, and utilising off-season storage chargers.

Is this battery maintenance-free?

No, this is a traditional low-maintenance conventional lead-acid battery. To maximise plate health, you should inspect the cell fluid regularly against the casing indicators and top up with pure distilled water as needed.

What vehicles/applications is this battery compatible with?

The YB16CL-B is widely formalised for older models of personal watercraft (PWC) and jet skis, larger multi-purpose ATVs, quad bikes, and classic touring motorcycles requiring a Left-Hand Positive 12V 19Ah layout.

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

Store the battery in a cool, dry indoor environment out of direct climate extremes. Ensure it is charged up completely before leaving it idle, and hook it up to a compatible smart tender charger like the CC6121.2 periodically to counteract natural self-discharge trends.

What is covered under the warranty?

This powersport battery includes an exceptional 18-month warranty. It protects against internal operating failures caused directly by factory material anomalies or structural build faults, subject to the conditions listed on the attached warranty statement.

Battery Compatibility Guide

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YB16CL-B
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