12N9-3A vs 12N9-4B for Superhawk

Spargett · Post by **Spargett** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:16 pm

I need to replace my Superhawk's 12N9-3A battery. Unfortunately there aren't any locally. There is quite an abundance of 12N9-4B's though. They seem to be marketed towards the CB160 - CB200's. I checked the stats on the two and the only difference I could see was that the 12N9-4B was barely shorter.

Thoughts?

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 1:52 pm

Try Batteries +. That's where I get my batteries for CL and CBs. There has to bew a few of them in Sac.

Davo

Gunner_CAF · Post by **Gunner_CAF** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:04 pm

I ordered one at Ohio Cycle ($30). It didn't come with electrolite so I took it to the local battery store and had it filled.

Gunner

Spargett · Post by **Spargett** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:21 pm

Thanks for the tips guys. I more curious on a theoretical level. My knowledge of batteries is limited.

eyhonda · Post by **eyhonda** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 10:56 pm

I think the difference between the 'a' & 'b' is the polarity. I got the better quality Yusa YB9B. I plan to relocate the battery, so polarity isn't an issue. Even with the stock wiring setup, the wires were long enough to reach the flipped connections.

Spargett · Post by **Spargett** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:03 pm

Looks like you nailed the difference. Where are you placing the battery? Is this for the CB77 or the 175?

eyhonda wrote:I think the difference between the 'a' & 'b' is the polarity. I got the better quality Yusa YB9B. I plan to relocate the battery, so polarity isn't an issue. Even with the stock wiring setup, the wires were long enough to reach the flipped connections.

eyhonda · Post by **eyhonda** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 4:19 pm

It's specified for a 175 but is dimensionally the same. This version of the battery holds the charge a little longer. All the info is at the Yuasa site. If I'm keeping the bike, I prefer Yuasa. I haven't mounted it yet but it fits in stock battery box. I plan on a cafe seat. So I will make a bracket to mount it under the hump area.