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Doctorbass

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Re: 2012 Zero Performance Upgrade
« Reply #45 on: June 12, 2013, 09:44:48 PM »

I agree with Ben here.

For those that are having any issues with cutouts however, you should be thinking one of 2 things for sure.  Do I upgrade to the size 6 controller?  Or do I trade in on a 2013?  Just be a motorcycle enthusiast and do something different this month to your ride than it is now. 

And making it faster will make you smile more and live a happier life and therefor longer.  Take your long term health into consideration and get a size 6 upgrade on your 2012!  Or get a 2013!  Or a 2013 with plans for a size 6!  <--- warning!, being that happy could cause unknown results and or pain in your cheeks from too much smiling under your helmet, and/or outliving your retirement and social security.  Proceed with caution.

I agree with Terry ;D  I just can't imagine that smile with the 2013 and a size 6  :o 8)

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Re: 2012 Zero Performance Upgrade
« Reply #46 on: June 14, 2013, 04:12:33 AM »

Just to add more complication to the decision.  I'd love a 2013 but it would have to be the 8.5 because I found the 11.4 DS a bit too heavy for my riding style (and the 8.5 range is plenty) however I suspect that the new cell's used in the MY13's can't provide a high enough discharge rate for a size 6 controller, from the smaller pack.  Any thoughts?
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Re: 2012 Zero Performance Upgrade
« Reply #47 on: June 14, 2013, 09:01:57 AM »

MX ZF5.7 has the same Sevcon Size 4, 75-7 motor as the S bike. With two modules it has a peak power output of 40 kW. So ZF8.5 S/DS with 3 modules should be able to drive a 60 kW motor, at least for a short time.
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