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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ => Topic started by: grmarks on January 30, 2017, 11:24:49 AM
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I was undecided about whether I should get the Hollywood Electric's carbon fibre tank cover or a 2017 new tank with lockable cover.
I decided to go with Hollywood Electric's cover. The black carbon fibre sure does look good with the red SR tank.
Having received it I wanted to make it waterproof, but that turned out a bit harder than I thought it would be.
1) first step to installing it was to space it forwards a bit (I used 5 washers behind both tabs). I first drilled holes for self tappers, but it was hard to get the holes in the exact spot. First attempt and the cover was crooked. So I removed the tank and I had the first holes as a guide to file them out to fit small bolts and align the cover. I used a dremel for the job (nice and easy).
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received and installed.
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Looks very nice installed on the bike.
before and after shots.
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The first steps to making it waterproof was to cut off the locking cable. I found that when I ride the bike the cover poped up about 1/2 inch from the wind getting under it.
I replaced it with a metal bracket.
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The metal bracket
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The next step was to glue vinyl to the underside of the OPEN lid.
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Next step was to make a 3D printed piece to go around the front lock
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The final step was to stick closed cell foam around all the edges (including under the back piece, had to remove the tank again to do this)
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The finished product - but waterproof now.
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Nice job!
Having seen the Hollywood Electrics carbon fiber in person, you definitely made the right choice! Plus the weight savings isn't something to scoff at... It adds up. The most noticeable difference is in the weight of the front plastic fender and Hollywood Electrics carbon fiber one I found... Wow.
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Damn that looks sexy with the red tank.
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Very nice looking. I've made a section on the wiki for these: http://zeromanual.com/index.php/Zero_Aftermarket#Cosmetic_Bodywork (http://zeromanual.com/index.php/Zero_Aftermarket#Cosmetic_Bodywork)
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I recon seeing how good the carbon fibre cover looks that there would also be a market for a replacement lid on the 2017 tanks. Or at least a stick on panel over the top of the plastic.
Or better still if small bolts were incorporated on the underside so you could drill holes in the lid and bolt it on.
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Damn that looks sexy with the red tank.
It would also look very sexy with the orange or yellow tank, but they did themselves no favours by demoing it with a gray tank.
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I recon seeing how good the carbon fibre cover looks that there would also be a market for a replacement lid on the 2017 tanks. Or at least a stick on panel over the top of the plastic.
Or better still if small bolts were incorporated on the underside so you could drill holes in the lid and bolt it on.
If you're purely looking for cosmetics on the new tank lids some 3M carbon wrap might also be an option.
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It would also look very sexy with the orange or yellow tank...
It does!
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Very nice job thanks for sharing.
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I E-Mailed Hollywood Electrics this question but I thought I'd post it here too:
Despite being locked down with the braided steel cable, the wind still manages to lift the front of the cover and the turbulence inside the storage area is enough to suck out a piece of the plastic bag I use to protect the items inside from water damage. That flapping piece of plastic is not only annoying, but looks bad when parked so I have to take the effort to open the compartment and shove it all back in again (yes, I'm just a "little" OCD about that).
Do you have any tips or suggestions for keeping the lid FIRMLY shut?
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...the wind still manages to lift the front of the cover...
That happens to the ChargeTank Cowl flip top dust cover on my installation, since the J1772 inlet with the digiNow SCv2 is mounted slightly less proud than the OEM chargetank install and the dust cover does not positively engage with the inlet. Anyways it's only after some truly spirited riding. The Zero touring windscreen provides some relief but there is still positive and negative pressure airflow happening in the cockpit area.
Regarding the HE carbon fibre tank cover, I'd suggest magnets.
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Regarding the HE carbon fibre tank cover, I'd suggest magnets.
I was thinking of a couple of stick-on velcro pads, or small snaps, but I want to hear what they have to say. Thanks. Not sure how magnets would work as there is nothing ferrous in the area. But thinking about it again, perhaps if I could locate those thin refrigerator-type magnets as stick-ons? Any idea where those might be found?
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Regarding the HE carbon fibre tank cover, I'd suggest magnets.
I second this. Pick up 6 or 10 Neodynium magnets for $5, epoxy them inside the tank area with all polls facing one way then do the same for the lid ... problem solved (so long as the polls mate up with each other lol)
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Regarding the HE carbon fibre tank cover, I'd suggest magnets.
I second this. Pick up 6 or 10 Neodynium magnets for $5, epoxy them inside the tank area with all polls facing one way then do the same for the lid ... problem solved (so long as the polls mate up with each other lol)
If you don't have the tools to do what I did, then the above idea is the best I think.
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Just heard back from Harlan at Hollywood Electrics. His suggestion was to use some foam tape to increase the amount of friction between the cover and tank. Since I already have some foam tape on hand, I'll try this first and see how it works out.