YuasaYUAM6RH4H YTX14H-BS Maintenance Free H Series AGM Battery with Acid pack

I have bought 2 of these over the last few years. The first one lasted 5 years on a honda quad. An electrical issue is what killed the battery. Dead short in some wiring. The 2nd is still in use. Seems strong and have had no issues. These batteries are also used in Buffalo NY. This means they are in extreme cold for a few months out of the year. The cold does not seem to affect them too much. As I said the first one lasted 5 years and only died because of an electrical issue. I will be buying these batteries again. They ship dry so you must activate them. Simple procedure that lasts a few minutes.IMO these batteries are stronger than the stock battery that came with the quad. I will buy again

After having to deal with a 5 yr old Walmart Everstart AGM that failed from sitting out in the cold unused this winter I went searching for the most OE style battery in the correct form factor for my motorcycle.The great Honda VTX 1300 from 2007 and probably other years uses the 14BS size.Not wanting to gamble with the wide assortment of lithium batteries that are floating around this marketplace I decided on this Yuasa which is a pretty well known brand/company for powersports batteries.Figured this is the closest thing to what was sold with the bike new and I've sold this style to customers when I worked retail auto parts. Pretty easy to install but does require some prep work which may not be for everyone. FIRST, make sure you have a low amp automatic battery charger at home or know someone that can charge this for you. Read all the instructions that come with this battery. I will explain very simple steps here for you all this is what I did.1) open box, remove contents2) read instructions for battery and acid mix3) place battery on flat level surface outdoors (in case acid spills)4) remove foil seal on battery and plastic strip from acid pack top5) flip acid container upside down, line up the holes and push down with firm, even pressure against the battery until the seals are punctured6) allow 20 minutes for acid to drain from tubes into battery7) let sit an additional hour or two for acid to be absorbed or become saturated in the cells/mats/platesTHIS step is the most important according to the instructions8) using firm pressure, slowly push the plastic strip from the acid pack onto the top of the battery9) plug in the battery charger and connect + and - , and let charge for several hours or until the charger turns off or goes into float/maintain mode. I let mine charge overnight in the garage.10) remove from charger and *optional* preferably let sit for another 30 minutes to an hour and check voltage with a meter to make sure it has a good charge. any battery removed immediately from a charger will show a high voltage but the real test is after it sits how much of that was actually a surface level charge vs. a deep charge. this really shows the "health" of a battery as a whole unit.11) wire brush clean terminals and install using included screw and backing nut, tighten with screw driver then snug a little bit more using a 1/4" drive socket to ensure it won't vibrate loose.12) crank the engine and go for a ride!13) remember to remove the battery next winter and store inside!

I can't comment on how well it holds a charge. I actually bought the wrong battery because I didn't realize this appears to be ONLY for motorcycles. I bought this for a Honda Rincon 680 ATV. It does work, and seem to power it just fine, but the problem is I had to install it backwards because the posts are opposite and the wiring harness won't reach over to the other side. Not a huge deal, other than I had to put the screws on the top instead of the side. If I ever have to jump it, it will be a nightmare, but shame on me for not noticing that beforehand.Word of advice, I hate these type of batteries where the screw has an independent thread piece that is removable. I say this because I have a winch attached as well, which adds an extra connection to the battery. With that extra connection the screw is ALWAYS to short to connect to the thread (why the manufactures can't just make it longer is beyond me). The solution I have found that works best is to take a wood shim and break off a small part so that you can put it all the way through the post from one site to the other to hold the threaded part up to the top so the screw can connect to it. I have tried using just about everything and this is the easiest method makes it flat so the screw will connect correctly.Adding the electrolyte is very easy and straight forward. Once added, put the seal cap on, and leave it like the directions say before charging.I see many people leave feedback from FL, GA, or other warm states. I'm in MN and use the ATV in the cold winters for plowing. I need it to start in -20F!! So far no issues with powering hand warmers, lights, and winch. Started in 10F, but will comment on how well it works below 0, that is the real test!Update:This battery is crap! After 10 months with this battery I'm completely dissatisfied with it! 3 times I have had to "jump" it because it will not hold enough of a charge to start my ATV. Used it yesterday, and now today it will not start. And not it isn't the ATV. I can't believe this this and I will be trying to get the warranty for this since it is complete crap!Buy from your local auto parts store because when you are out, do you really want to be stuck somewhere and then think "well I saved a few dollars on this battery." I'm now skeptical if this is really a Yuasa battery or something else marketed as a Yuasa. Don't waste your time or money on this, go to your local store!!!!

I bought the same battery 6 years ago. Charger said battery was having issues so time to replace. I bought the battery that doesn’t have electrolyte in it yet incase it’s damaged in shipping. Instructions are simple. Hold electrolyte flat above cells. Push down evenly to puncture foil and release fluid. let all fluid drain into battery, takes 5 minutes or so. Press cover onto cell and push down evenly to seal.

This is the only brand of battery I use in our ATVs. They come stock on BRP machines as well. Easy to fill/seal. Comes with nuts and bolts to attach battery leads.