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Grum, Thank you for the information provided, it is much appreciated! I noticed also that the Yuasa website also shows the YTZ14S as the correct battery for the VFR1200F, so between this, the Honda microfiche/part number, and your information provided, it must be correct... I was thinking that this battery dropped into the battery box right-side up (bottom first) but if it lays on its back, then I see how the terminals will line up. Thanks again, sir! Eric

Hi everyone, I am hoping someone can help me with a problem I have finding a new battery for my 2010 VFR1200F. I have owned the bike only for two years, now I need to replace the battery. I no longer have the previous battery so can't use it for reference. The Honda microfiche shows the correct battery is a Yuasa YTZ14S (part #31500-MCR-D03AH). However, this battery has a polarity of (+/-) (positive terminal on the left side), while I need a (-/+). The local O'Reilly Auto Parts store could not find a battery in the correct size and polarity. I stopped at the local Honda dealer today and they just gave me the runaround - they did some research and basically told me the correct sized battery with a (-/+) polarity doesn't exist. I even showed them the picture in my owner's manual of the correct polarity. So I don't know what else to do at this point. Can anyone give me some guidance? Thanks much. Eric