Quick YTX 14BS question

fat boy · Jan 29, 2009

Ordered a new WestCo battery YTX 14BS got delivered today but comparing it to the old battery it's about 1/2 inch bigger:dunno Just want to know if this is normal on the 14bs battery? Do i need to change the starter solenoid if this new battery fits?

Thanks
Matt

fat boy · Jan 29, 2009

Forgot to say which bike. It's gonna fit an '03 RSVR

p.ludlow · Jan 29, 2009

fat boy said:
Ordered a new WestCo battery YTX 14BS got delivered today but comparing it to the old battery it's about 1/2 inch bigger:dunno Just want to know if this is normal on the 14bs battery? Do i need to change the starter solenoid if this new battery fits?

Thanks
Matt

Mine was 12mm taller on my 2001 RSV1000R, fitted no problem.Just need to fit longer bolt in battery holding pate.:biggrin

danish ep · Jan 29, 2009

I believe the battery is taller.

Don;t think you need change anything it just has more 'starting power' or cold cranking amps?

fat boy · Jan 29, 2009

Cheers guys, i've just found the SEARCH button :doug so it's a :thumbup for the taller YTX14bs

tony.tt.rsv · Feb 2, 2009

is it ok to fit one of these to a 06 rsv just about to order one

tony.tt.rsv · Feb 2, 2009

by the way is the varta ytx14 any good

petrolpete · Feb 2, 2009

Battery

tony.tt.rsv said:
by the way is the varta ytx14 any good

Varta are Good, Yuasa are also good (fitted as standard to most Jap Bikes).
I have in the past had good service from MDS battery.
I think I got my last one from Halfrauds (they had 10% off) and it was a Yuasa they now stock Bosch.
HTH.
Pete

colinpp · Feb 2, 2009

Tony

I fitted the Varta back in November and the bike fires up first time every time. Can recommend it. It is a bit of a tight fit however as it's about 1cm taller than the original fitment but all makes of the same capacity are pretty much the same size.

tony.tt.rsv · Feb 2, 2009

nice one just ordered thanx for your info

Badger · Feb 2, 2009

If you have any doubts about your battery do yourself a big favour and buy one of these YTZ14S-BS

A303 · Feb 2, 2009

fat boy said:
Do i need to change the starter solenoid if this new battery fits?

Thanks
Matt

For 25 quid, well worth it.

cheesy1 · Feb 2, 2009

Badger said:
If you have any doubts about your battery do yourself a big favour and buy one of these YTZ14S-BS

just got one of them meself

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