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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