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1979-1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster/Softail Yuasa YTX20-BS Maintenance Free AGM Battery 270 CCA

Original price $160.95 - Original price $160.95
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The Yuasa YTX20-BS is the sealed AGM replacement for the YB16-B-CX conventional battery used across 1979-1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster, 1984-1990 Softail and FXR models. It ends the acid checks and terminal corrosion of the original flooded battery while adding cranking power.

Fitment

  • Harley-Davidson Sportster (XL/XLH): 1979-1996, including XLH883, XLH1100 and XLH1200
  • Harley-Davidson Softail (FXST/FLST): 1984-1990, including Heritage Softail, Springer Softail and 1990 Fat Boy
  • Harley-Davidson FXR and FX Series: 1979-1994 (FXR, FXRS, FXRT, FXLR and related models)
  • Replaces Harley-Davidson OEM battery 65991-82 / YB16-B-CX

Features

  • 270 cold cranking amps and 18 Ah capacity
  • Sealed AGM upgrade over the original YB16-B-CX flooded battery
  • Minor hold-down modification may be required in some trays
  • Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) separators make the battery nonspillable and eliminate water loss
  • Advanced lead-calcium technology holds its specific gravity more than three times longer than conventional batteries
  • Manufactured in Reading, Pennsylvania, USA

What's Included

  • Yuasa YTX20-BS battery, supplied dry
  • Sealed electrolyte pack (0.93 L)
  • Terminal bolt, nut and brass spacer hardware kit

Installation Notes

Ships dry with a sealed acid pack. Fill with the supplied electrolyte, allow the battery to stand, then charge fully before first installation. Once filled and sealed the battery is permanently maintenance free.

Specifications

  • Voltage: 12V
  • Capacity: 18 Ah (10-HR)
  • Cold cranking amps: 270 CCA
  • Dimensions: 6 7/8 x 3 7/16 x 6 1/8 in (175 x 87 x 155 mm)
  • Weight: 13.9 lb filled