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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ => Topic started by: droidish on July 29, 2017, 11:02:58 AM
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Does anyone here have the Zero factory accessory rain guard on their bike?
If so what do you think of it? Is it effective? What do you think of how it looks on the bike? I've seen the photo on the Zero website, but it only shows it from one perspective.
I want to keep the road guk off of me, the shock, the controller, the belt, and the motor. The hugger needs to be extended rearward, as does the front fender. The rain guard could be one piece of the puzzle I'm trying to put together. Unfortunately Pyramid Plastics doesn't have anything for a Zero. Yet.
Thanks.
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In the rain, it keeps road mud off the tail light and top case. Of course, it can't do anything about the motor or shock.
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It's better than nothing, but I agree with you that for best result you'll need to get a better hugger and perhaps a possum scratcher.
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It's better than nothing, but I agree with you that for best result you'll need to get a better hugger and perhaps a possum scratcher.
Possum scratcher?! ???
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"Possum scratcher" probably means a tire-hugging mudguard...
There are a few people (including myself) who've installed this and are mostly getting reasonable results:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HYZPRJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HYZPRJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
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I have the factory rain guard on my 16' SR. It looks better than the bike without it, and it works well. Rode in some nasty rain this summer with wife on the back, it protected her and the back of the bike well. Good investment for $25
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That's it! That is what I wanted to hear. I'll order one on Monday.
Thank you all.
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"Possum scratcher" probably means a tire-hugging mudguard...
There are a few people (including myself) who've installed this and are mostly getting reasonable results:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HYZPRJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HYZPRJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Correct! It refers to the ones that are on BMW GS-es.
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I just installed the rain guard yesterday on my 2017 DSR. It sure does make the back "thong" look better. It does a decent job at keeping the wet from shooting up. Definitely worth the $25. I have ridden in the rain half of the 700 miles I have put on the bike since buying it 2 weeks ago. I also find the swingarm fender does a good job. Keeps a decent amount of stuff off the shock and motor. I never had a bike that cleaned so easy however. Because all the dirt doesn't get baked on an exhaust, hot motor and such.
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This thread shows another option:
http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=3525.0
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Colin Russell posted on f---book that he trimmed $5 mudflaps. See photo.
"Enhanced protection for the controller and underside can be achieved successfully by extending the OE duckbill guard with an automotive rally mudguard. Less unsprung weight and cheap as chips.
"The rally guard is a SPARCO plain sheet of black polypropylene obtained on ebay for £5 a pair. I made a template and cut to size, then pop riveted to the OE duckbill."
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I would just let the rain hit the motor/controller... Helps keep it cool. lol
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I would just let the rain hit the motor/controller... Helps keep it cool. lol
Kinda my thinking too... ;)
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Made a short video on how to install it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUf2jQJ8log
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Thanks Erasmo, that is a great video. :) I ordered two rain guards, one for me and one for my daughter, over a week ago. I am still waiting for them to arrive. I thought it was a really good deal for only $25 each, considering how much stuff you get in the package. If I had been buying it from BMW, I bet it would cost about $250. But no doubt it would have come with a 40-page set of operating and installation instructions, along with appropriate legal warnings - in 20 different languages. So I guess that has got to be worth something. ::)
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Thanks, I'm not that proficient in filming and editing but the main goal was to provide a clear how-to.
I'm still bummed out that it costs pretty much double in Europe, but was also surprised to see that it came with a new bracket and reflectors etc. For $25 it is a pretty decent kit. Also, any idea if and how this will affect aerodynamics? The guard itself might create some drag but it could also help to tune down the air that is thrown upwards by the rear wheel and create a calmer pattern behind the bike.
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Thanks, I'm not that proficient in filming and editing but the main goal was to provide a clear how-to.
I'm still bummed out that it costs pretty much double in Europe, but was also surprised to see that it came with a new bracket and reflectors etc. For $25 it is a pretty decent kit. Also, any idea if and how this will affect aerodynamics? The guard itself might create some drag but it could also help to tune down the air that is thrown upwards by the rear wheel and create a calmer pattern behind the bike.
Good question, which I have thought about and concluded that I have no idea. ;)
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I've updated https://zeromanual.com/index.php/Zero_Aftermarket#OEM_Rain_Guard with Erasmo's great video.
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"Possum scratcher" probably means a tire-hugging mudguard...
There are a few people (including myself) who've installed this and are mostly getting reasonable results:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HYZPRJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HYZPRJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
How did that work out Brian?
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I recently bought two Zero rain guards, one for my daughter and one for myself, and both were missing some small parts. One was missing the two small washers that fit between the plastic spacers and their securing screws. The other rain guard was missing not only the washers, but also one of the plastic spacers. So if you purchase one of these rain guards from Zero, check to be sure that all of the parts have been included in the sealed bags when you pick them up. It looks like someone was getting sloppy when the guard kits were packaged at the (likely Chinese) factory that supplied them to Zero. :(
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dude, def nice vid. I felt like I was there with you in the garage installing it. thanks.
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"Possum scratcher" probably means a tire-hugging mudguard...
There are a few people (including myself) who've installed this and are mostly getting reasonable results:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HYZPRJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HYZPRJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Albeit less pleasant for the possums, the mental image that comes with "possum scratcher" made me laugh quite hard. ;D
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"Possum scratcher" probably means a tire-hugging mudguard...
There are a few people (including myself) who've installed this and are mostly getting reasonable results:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HYZPRJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HYZPRJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
Albeit less pleasant for the possums, the mental image that comes with "possum scratcher" made me laugh quite hard. ;D
The correct term, as formulated by the BMW F650 Funduro Chain Gang forum in 1997, is "possum scraper". ;D
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The correct term, as formulated by the BMW F650 Funduro Chain Gang forum in 1997, is "possum scraper". ;D
Still the same effect ;D
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I contacted Justin at Zero's customer service and he sent me the missing plastic spacer, which I received tonight in the mail. All is good now and I received a quick response to my request, although he did want the order number for the rain guard kit. So keep your receipt should you purchase an accessory from Zero until you are sure that you have all of the parts that you need to install it.
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I have the factory rain guard on my 16' SR. It looks better than the bike without it, and it works well. Rode in some nasty rain this summer with wife on the back, it protected her and the back of the bike well. Good investment for $25
+1 Definitely worth it for the money. If you have time, money and motivation it's probably worth following others' suggestions to, but that simple rain guard is adequate for me and I ride in all weather commuting. But then I also don't give a damn about how the bike looks and have only put a hose to it to remove lots of clogged up mud after going off-road. I care not about salty roads etc and subscribe to the opinion that bikes, like cars, should have sufficient corrosion protection so that I don't have to worry about it. I just don't have the time or inclination to clean and care for bikes. Other than making sure the brakes are ok, the lights work and the tyres are pumped up etc. Wrong attitude probably...
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I recently bought two Zero rain guards, one for my daughter and one for myself, and both were missing some small parts. One was missing the two small washers that fit between the plastic spacers and their securing screws. The other rain guard was missing not only the washers, but also one of the plastic spacers. So if you purchase one of these rain guards from Zero, check to be sure that all of the parts have been included in the sealed bags when you pick them up. It looks like someone was getting sloppy when the guard kits were packaged at the (likely Chinese) factory that supplied them to Zero. :(
I recently purchased the Zero Rainguard, and it came without any installation hints. Are there any actual instructions out there?
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Instructions here: https://zeromanual.com/index.php/Zero_Aftermarket#OEM_Rain_Guard
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I happened to made video about it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUf2jQJ8log
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Another thumbs up. And agreement that more coverage would be better.
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I happened to made video about it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUf2jQJ8log
Bless your heart! Thanks, that will save a bunch of time wondering how... :)