User Manual

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There is no Conventional battery
for this application. Two of these
batteries have an asterisk (*) at
the end of the part number. In the
guide, this refers to the Battery
Supplier Cross Reference charts
where other branded batteries may
be substituted for the Yuasa battery part number. Which battery
is the best for this application? Any of these batteries are a
good choice for the Magna, however here are some things to
consider. If the engine has been modifi ed, higher compression
or larger displacement, a battery with more starting capacity
like the High Performance AGM would work well. If the bike will
not be operated for long periods of time the AGM or YuMicron
batteries are a good choice. If there is any question about
which battery is best for a specifi c application consult the
Yuasa website (
www.yuasabatteries.com) or contact Yuasa
toll-free at
800-431-4784.
About Sensors
Many powersports vehicles that use Conventional batteries
come equipped from the factory with battery sensors. The
sensors indicate battery electrolyte level by fl ashing a warning
light on the vehicle’s instruments panel—similar to a low fuel
warning light. When the battery sensor light fl ashes it’s time to
add water to the battery. Battery sensors are matched to each
Selecting a Battery
Selecting the right battery is an
important decision as it will
ultimately affect customer
satisfaction. Often times
battery issues, or problems
are caused by the wrong battery f o r
a specifi c application. There are two
sources to fi nd the correct type, size
and capacity battery for an application.
1. Yuasa Battery Specifi cations &
Applications guide (also online at
www.
yuasabatteries.com
)
2. The original equipment (OE) microfi che or online
parts look up data.
Be careful just matching a new battery with what’s installed
in the vehicle—make sure that it is the correct battery or the
same “problem” may be repeated causing the battery to be
replaced over again.
Yuasa may list more than on battery for a specifi c vehicle. For
example, this page from the Yuasa Battery Specifi cations and
Applications guide shows battery replacement information
for a
1983 to 1986 Honda, V65 Magna. Here is how to read
the chart. First fi nd the Motorcycle Applications section and
then Honda. Find the engine size (
110 0 cc). Look through the
list until the VF
110 0 C V65 Magna ’83-‘86 is located. There are
three battery selections for this motorcycle:
■ High Performance AGM—YTX20H-BS*
■ AGM—YTX20-BS*
■ YuMicron—YB18-A
4 Battery Selection & Activation
Battery sensors indicate low
electrolyte level inside a battery via a
warning light. When the light comes
on, it’s time to top off the battery with
distilled water. AGM batteries do not
use battery sensors.
Yuasa’s Battery Specifi cations & Applications guide shows that three
types of batteries are available for a mid-’80s Honda V65 Magna.
Length
Of
Sensor
Acid Level
Max.
Cover
Min.
The length of the sensor is important because it determines when
it turns on the low battery water level warning light. Sensors are
specifi c for each battery and cannot be interchanged.