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Re: Zero based Chopper
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2015, 07:29:30 AM »

That is a very nice chopper conversion.  I like what the owner did with the battery pack.  Unfortunately, he won't be cruising very far with only one 2.8 kWh module.   :(
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Re: Zero based Chopper
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2015, 09:05:54 AM »

That is a very nice chopper conversion.  I like what the owner did with the battery pack.  Unfortunately, he won't be cruising very far with only one 2.8 kWh module.   :(

Yeah but he has the "power tank" too    ;)

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Re: Zero based Chopper
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2015, 01:08:07 PM »

Yes, this would sell.  Will sell?  Congrats to Bruno Forcella of Sinecycles on an elegant chopper using Zero Motorcycles cutting edge powertrain tech.
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Re: Zero based Chopper
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2015, 02:01:55 PM »

That is a seriously nice piece of work!
Really clean, nice lines, everything kept tidy.

Just a shame the battery is so limited both in range and power.
« Last Edit: February 05, 2015, 02:03:26 PM by Justin Andrews »
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Re: Zero based Chopper
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2015, 02:13:11 PM »

I *hate* cruisers but THAT IS NICE. I don't think I've seen such a drool-worthy mechanism since Honda laid out a disassembled RC211V engine. Me 'at's off, guv'nor!

Unfortunately, he won't be cruising very far with only one 2.8 kWh module.   :(
That's not too different from the custom Harleys with the 0.8 gallon peanut tanks. I never understood the point of those either.

Edit: And kudos to Zero for selling him the parts.
« Last Edit: February 05, 2015, 02:16:41 PM by CrashCash »
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Re: Zero based Chopper
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2015, 03:02:13 PM »

very nice
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Re: Zero based Chopper
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2015, 08:33:53 PM »

Just out of curiosity, what is zero charging for a basic setup? Anyone?
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Re: Zero based Chopper
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2015, 08:56:42 PM »

I could guess

2500 per battery
1500 motor
1500 electrics to accompany

And I'm sure some change on top
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Re: Zero based Chopper
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2015, 12:37:54 AM »

As I recall I put about $8800 total into the Zero Powertrain that I used to convert my trike to an e-trike, but that included two battery modules. However, as I understand it now, Zero will no longer sell the Powertrains to individuals, only OEM's. But I also have heard that dealers like Hollywood Electrics can get the Powertrain components to re-sell, they just can't come factory direct anymore.

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Re: Zero based Chopper
« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2015, 08:37:10 PM »

A dealer quoted "The motors can range from about $1100 to $1300.  And the Controllers range from about $1000 to $1200. 
We are not an exclusive source, any dealer can get these parts from Zero".
I wouldn't say who it was in the case its wrong or a no-no to mention but it isn't an issue if any dealer can get the parts from Zero.

Its cool that the guy built that bike but it looks like a Razor electric toy chopper to me. Less squared edges would look cooler. Even showing some of the electronics would be less toy like. Its his $5,000 though so if he likes it I won't complain.
« Last Edit: February 07, 2015, 08:38:50 PM by chdfarl »
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