I have used the bottle supplied Yuasa batteries for years without a single issue on multiple sleds. Once you pour the acid in and seal the top they do not leak. Remember they are AGM batteries.

 

Thanks for confirming!

 

Same ^^^ I used those too and had the same worry...But no problems.
Just keep an eye on it for the first little while just in case, but it should be fine.

 

During the pandemic, the battery in my 2018 Blizzard failed. The BRP dealer that I dealt w/ (that had a replacement @ the time) was carrying the YTX20HL too. So far so good. The parts guy said they could get the DS batteries, but the Yuasa/BRP replacements were on back order w/ no idea when they'd be available.

 

I got one from Amazon this summer. Cheaper. $59. Thought oh how a great deal on a AGM. Put it in and find out when I did the gas tank sock and filter it was leaking ! Took it out got my money back on it and bought a Lithium NOCO 20. We'll see if that works when freezing out.

 

When you say you got one from Amazon, was it the YUASA YTX20HL BS (bottle supplied) that leaked after you activated it ?

 

Just confirm that the posts are on the correct sides. I have ordered several of the Parts Unlimited branded YTX20s and the posts were on the wrong sides even though the catalog said they were correct.

If the posts are in correct location I wouldnt think twice about using the Parts Unlimited branded batteries. They have a better over the counter warranty than Yuasa and are considerably cheaper.

 

Just confirm that the posts are on the correct sides. I have ordered several of the Parts Unlimited branded YTX20s and the posts were on the wrong sides even though the catalog said they were correct.

If the posts are in correct location I wouldnt think twice about using the Parts Unlimited branded batteries. They have a better over the counter warranty than Yuasa and are considerably cheaper.

I don't recall any issue concerning the posts when I installed the DS battery in my Blizzard.

 

I prefer and would only use the one that comes with the bottle to fill yourself. Bought one a couple years ago to replace my Factory 2016 battery . That way you know it's fresh and hasn't sat on a Shelf sulfating. I've been there when they put my sleds together and they've always had to fill the battery and charge it. Why would Ski-Doo ship them that way if it wasn't a good thing.

 

Theres no difference in design between the AGM BS and AGM FA battery. After filling the AGM BS battery per instruction you need to let the glass mat fully absorb the acid. Im not sure why they dont offer specific instruction for a angled or sideways mounting.