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Century YTX14AHL-BS motorcycle battery — black AGM VRLA case with raised Type A terminalsThree-view line drawing of a battery terminal, front, side and top, showing a round post in a square body, labelled Terminal Type – Century batteryPlan outline of a six-cell battery case with the negative marked at the left end and the positive at the right

Century

YTX14AHL-BS Motorcycle Battery — 220CCA 12Ah AGM

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12V 12Ah AGM motorcycle battery with 220 cold-cranking amps, in the YTX14AHL-BS case. Fits Honda VT500 Shadow, VT700 Shadow, Yamaha XV500 Virago, XV700 Virago and other small-to-mid cruiser builds.

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Fits small-to-mid cruisers taking the YTX14AHL-BS case.

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The Century EverRide YTX14AHL-BS is a 12V 12Ah AGM motorcycle battery that cranks small-to-mid cruisers at 220 cold-cranking amps. It fits Honda VT500 Shadow, VT700 Shadow, Yamaha XV500 Virago, XV700 Virago and other builds that take the YTX14AHL-BS case.

The case measures 133 by 90 by 164mm and weighs 4.42kg. Lead-calcium cast grid plates pack 12Ah into that tall, narrow footprint and cut gassing and self-discharge compared with older antimony plates. AGM VRLA construction seals the acid between glass mats, so there is no spill and the battery mounts on any angle. Terminal Type A posts sit on the standard motorcycle layout, negative on the left and positive on the right.

Ships dry-charged. Fill with the supplied acid pack, let it rest and heat-seal the lid before first fit, following the Century EverRide user manual. Charge on a dedicated AGM-profile charger (Century's CC6121.2 is the matched unit). A straight automotive charger will boil off the electrolyte and shorten the life.

  • AGM VRLA sealed — mounts on any angle, no spill
  • 220 cold-cranking amps — reliable starting for small-to-mid cruisers
  • Lead-calcium grid — low self-discharge, lower gassing
  • Vibration-resistant — built for V-twin cruiser vibration
  • Maintenance-free — sealed caps after dry-charge activation
  • Terminal Type A — standard motorcycle polarity, negative left

Electrical

Voltage: 12V

CCA: 220A

Capacity: 12Ah

Chemistry & Construction

Technology: AGM VRLA

Grid alloy: Lead-calcium

Activation: Dry-charged

Physical

Dimensions: 133 × 90 × 164mm

Weight: 4.42kg

Terminal type: A

Length133mm
Width90mm
Height164mm
Weight4.42kg

Ships dry-charged with a sealed acid pack. Fill, let the battery rest, then heat-seal the lid per the Century EverRide user manual before fitting. Allow about an hour.

VRLA sealed construction allows mounting on any angle; keep the vent clear.

Terminal Type A, negative on the left end and positive on the right.

Century EverRide user manual

Fits small-to-mid cruisers taking the YTX14AHL-BS case.
Honda VT500 Shadow, VT700 Shadow
Yamaha XV500 Virago, XV700 Virago
Honda Shadow 600 (VT600C)
Suzuki Intruder VS700 / VS800
Kawasaki Vulcan 500 (EN500)
Lithium-only bikes (needs AGM-rated regulator)

Q: What does AGM actually mean?
Absorbed Glass Mat. The acid is soaked into glass mats between the plates instead of sitting as free liquid, so the battery is sealed, cannot spill, and resists vibration.

Q: What does CCA actually mean?
Cold Cranking Amps. The current the battery delivers for 30 seconds at -18°C while holding above 7.2V. The YTX14AHL-BS is rated at 220CCA.

Q: What does Ah actually mean?
Amp-hours. The reserve capacity with the engine off. 12Ah means roughly 12 amps for one hour, or one amp for 12 hours, before flat.

Q: Does it ship ready to install?
No. It ships dry-charged with a sealed acid pack. Fill, let it rest and heat-seal the lid per the Century EverRide user manual before fitting. Activation takes about an hour. A battery shop can do the activation for a small fee if you'd rather not.

Q: Can I mount it on its side?
Yes. The AGM construction is sealed; mount on any angle without spilling. Keep the vent clear.

Q: Will my existing charger work?
Only if it has an AGM mode. A straight automotive charger pushes voltage too high for AGM, which boils off electrolyte. Use a smart charger with an AGM profile; Century's own CC6121.2 is the matched unit.

Q: Which bikes take a YTX14AHL-BS?
Small-to-mid cruisers needing 220CCA in a 133 × 90 × 164mm case. Common fitments include Honda VT500 Shadow, VT600C Shadow, VT700 Shadow, Yamaha XV500 Virago, XV700 Virago, Suzuki Intruder VS700/VS800, and Kawasaki Vulcan 500 EN500.

Q: How long will it last?
Typical motorcycle AGM batteries last 3-5 years with regular use and a charger kept on during long storage. A trickle charger over winter adds years.

Q: What's the terminal type?
Terminal Type A. Round posts on the standard motorcycle layout, negative on the left and positive on the right.

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