What's the least expensive 1st gen Kat600 Battery?

[SlipKid]

Okay, before we go into the "least expensive battery might cost you more in the long run" discussion, I just need a new battery of reasonable quality (by this, I mean equivalent to your average generic Wal-Mart lead acid wet battery) to last a season or two for a bike I want to sell.

In the past, I've usually had these non-sealed type economy batteries last at least 2 years, sometimes more, so I don't have any particular qualms about using one. Question is, who sells one the cheapest?

My local Wal-Mart and Meijer don't carry the battery for the early Kat 600 (Yuasa's battery code is YB10L-B2 for reference), and the Parts Unlimited generic unit I can order at the dealer lists for an msrp of $66.95. JC Whitney sells one for $48.99 with electrolyte included, but you have to add $9 shipping. This is the best I've found.

So, the question is, has anyone found a source that sells for less? I'm going to need a couple of them...

[Kreylyn]

Walmat carried a battery that will work short term for the Kat in the $20 range last year... I do not have the code off hand, but found it by using the cross reference book at the battery department in walmart.

Krey

[GSXfs600]

Okay, before we go into the "least expensive battery might cost you more in the long run" discussion, I just need a new battery of reasonable quality (by this, I mean equivalent to your average generic Wal-Mart lead acid wet battery) to last a season or two for a bike I want to sell.

In the past, I've usually had these non-sealed type economy batteries last at least 2 years, sometimes more, so I don't have any particular qualms about using one. Question is, who sells one the cheapest?

My local Wal-Mart and Meijer don't carry the battery for the early Kat 600 (Yuasa's battery code is YB10L-B2 for reference), and the Parts Unlimited generic unit I can order at the dealer lists for an msrp of $66.95. JC Whitney sells one for $48.99 with electrolyte included, but you have to add $9 shipping. This is the best I've found.

So, the question is, has anyone found a source that sells for less? I'm going to need a couple of them...

Use a 14L-A2, there much less money and are better.

[SlipKid]

Good info on te 14L-A2 battery! I picked one up at Wal-Mart today for $32.95, which is a huge savings over any of the "correct" batteries.

One thing worth noting is that this battery routes the vent tube out the opposite side, so you will have to drill a hole in your battery tray in order to reroute the breather tube. Not a big deal though, especially considering the savings!

[GSXfs600]

Good info on te 14L-A2 battery! I picked one up at Wal-Mart today for $32.95, which is a huge savings over any of the "correct" batteries.

One thing worth noting is that this battery routes the vent tube out the opposite side, so you will have to drill a hole in your battery tray in order to reroute the breather tube. Not a big deal though, especially considering the savings!

I forgot about that, I just stuck the hose on the other side(no drilling needed).

[cmgj]

Does the height matter that it is a taller battery?

[sandman67]

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Walmat carried a battery that will work short term for the Kat in the $20 range last year... I do not have the code off hand, but found it by using the cross reference book at the battery department in walmart.

Krey

I have an 1993 kat 600 I purchased a bettery on saturday for uder 40.00 thier book said one number. I went with the number on my battery 10 L A2 and it fit. good luck.

[cmgj]

I am looking to buy this sealed one! http://www.batterystuff.com/batterie...sYT10L-A2.html

[sandman67]

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Okay, before we go into the "least expensive battery might cost you more in the long run" discussion, I just need a new battery of reasonable quality (by this, I mean equivalent to your average generic Wal-Mart lead acid wet battery) to last a season or two for a bike I want to sell.

In the past, I've usually had these non-sealed type economy batteries last at least 2 years, sometimes more, so I don't have any particular qualms about using one. Question is, who sells one the cheapest?

My local Wal-Mart and Meijer don't carry the battery for the early Kat 600 (Yuasa's battery code is YB10L-B2 for reference), and the Parts Unlimited generic unit I can order at the dealer lists for an msrp of $66.95. JC Whitney sells one for $48.99 with electrolyte included, but you have to add $9 shipping. This is the best I've found.

So, the question is, has anyone found a source that sells for less? I'm going to need a couple of them...

WALLMART iHAVEAN93 KAT600 BOUGHT THE 10L- A 2 and it fit perfectly

[SlipKid]

Does the height matter that it is a taller battery?

It fits perfectly well and has more cranking amps.

[sandman67]

Okay, before we go into the "least expensive battery might cost you more in the long run" discussion, I just need a new battery of reasonable quality (by this, I mean equivalent to your average generic Wal-Mart lead acid wet battery) to last a season or two for a bike I want to sell.

In the past, I've usually had these non-sealed type economy batteries last at least 2 years, sometimes more, so I don't have any particular qualms about using one. Question is, who sells one the cheapest?

My local Wal-Mart and Meijer don't carry the battery for the early Kat 600 (Yuasa's battery code is YB10L-B2 for reference), and the Parts Unlimited generic unit I can order at the dealer lists for an msrp of $66.95. JC Whitney sells one for $48.99 with electrolyte included, but you have to add $9 shipping. This is the best I've found.

So, the question is, has anyone found a source that sells for less? I'm going to need a couple of them...

wallmart under 40.00 I have an 93 kat 600 put in 10L A2 and it fit perfectly.Also gave the old one back, got 10.00 back at custermer service.

[cmgj]

Wow, that is cheap.... great price! I may have to check that out...although it isn't maintance free, correct?

It fits perfectly well and has more cranking amps.

That is tempting...

Although 54.00 shipped from

http://www.batterystuff.com/batteries/motorcycle/sYT10L-A2.html

is a pretty good deal for a sealed...

[aznthundrhed]

i got one from www.apexbattery.com for about $49 with shipping. It wasn't Yuasa but now I'm gonna look into Wal-Mart and see if I can cancel the other one. Get it sooner, thanks guys!

[SlipKid]

wallmart under 40.00 I have an 93 kat 600 put in 10L A2 and it fit perfectly.Also gave the old one back, got 10.00 back at custermer service.

Two of my closest Wal-Marts listed it, but didn't carry them. However, the 14L-A2 was $32.95, plus a $9 core charge that gets refunded when you bring your old battery back. Not a bad deal!

For foture reference, I'd still be interested in hearing if anyone found a cheaper source (than $33) for a suitable battery though!

[HS2020]

Hey Slip long time no see. I can get batteries out of PA from my tire vendor. I can look up a price and give it to you. Is your number still the same or did it change?