79 KZ650 Battery Options/suggestions/preferences?
- Ozzel94
-
Topic Author
- Offline
- User
-
Registered
- Posts: 5
- Thanks: 0
79 KZ650 Battery Options/suggestions/preferences?
19 May 2009 14:04
I've got a 1979 KZ650 SR and was wondering if anyone has any advice on batteries before I purchase a new one. I'm personally a fan of maintenance free ones AGM ones but haven't come across any for this bike. Google searching has turned up a few AGM and or Gel cell batteries that cross reference with the Yuasa YB10L-A2 number... such as....
Scorpion ( www.batterystuff.com/batteries/motorcycle/sYT10L-A2.html )
or
Xtreme Volt ( www.bikebatts.com/product_info.php?products_id=26 )
I'd like to stay away from wet batteries, mostly cause I'm lazy and forget to check on them
I know Odyssey makes great (but expensive) batteries but none of them seem like they'd fit without some decent modifications to the battery box.
So any thoughts or experiences on various brands/types? Thanks
-JC
Scorpion ( www.batterystuff.com/batteries/motorcycle/sYT10L-A2.html )
or
Xtreme Volt ( www.bikebatts.com/product_info.php?products_id=26 )
I'd like to stay away from wet batteries, mostly cause I'm lazy and forget to check on them

I know Odyssey makes great (but expensive) batteries but none of them seem like they'd fit without some decent modifications to the battery box.
So any thoughts or experiences on various brands/types? Thanks
-JC
1979 KZ650SR
1969 CB350
1993 KLX650C
1998 VFR800
1969 CB350
1993 KLX650C
1998 VFR800
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- The Garbone
-
- Offline
- User
-
Registered
- User is Currently waiting for his bailout check..
- Posts: 80
- Thanks: 0
Re: 79 KZ650 Battery Options/suggestions/preferences?
19 May 2009 16:48
Batteries are a consumable item and the price of both seem good.. I suggest you go with the one that you feel fits your needs best. Chances are that in 3 to 5 years it will need replacing anyhow.
2007 Royal Enfield Iron
1979 KZ650 & Hack
1949 Ford 8n
1979 KZ650 & Hack
1949 Ford 8n
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Patton
-
- Offline
- KZr Legend
-
Registered
- Posts: 18568
- Thanks: 2101
Re: 79 KZ650 Battery Options/suggestions/preferences?
19 May 2009 19:19
Maintenance free batteries for some models may be available at or ordered through AutoZone. They have a catalog with motorcycle bike battery applications for many various bike makes and different models.
My Z1 maintence free battery came from AutoZone two or three years ago, and continues performing well. Will buy another whenever this one gives up.
Good Luck!
My Z1 maintence free battery came from AutoZone two or three years ago, and continues performing well. Will buy another whenever this one gives up.
Good Luck!

1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
KZ900 LTD
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Hounddog09er
-
- Offline
- User
-
Registered
- KZ 1100 spectre
- Posts: 22
- Thanks: 0
Re: 79 KZ650 Battery Options/suggestions/preferences?
19 May 2009 20:10
i got a gell cell from batteries plus here in portland about 3 years ago now and even after sitting for a while now it still has lots of life in it.
Braden
Braden
1998 kx80
1982 Kz1100 D1 Spectre
1982 Kz1100 D1 Spectre
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
- Ozzel94
-
Topic Author
- Offline
- User
-
Registered
- Posts: 5
- Thanks: 0
Re: 79 KZ650 Battery Options/suggestions/preference
20 May 2009 11:44
Thanks for the advice, I'll try one at random and see how it works
Either a AGM or gell, whatever catches my fancy. Ya know they probably all come from the same factory anyway


1979 KZ650SR
1969 CB350
1993 KLX650C
1998 VFR800
1969 CB350
1993 KLX650C
1998 VFR800
Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
Moderators: Street Fighter LTD