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[flynnstig82r]

The other day I vaguely recalled someone mentioning that they got better efficiency from their EVA or SS9 (can’t recall which) after removing the plastic “fairing” panels that cover the sides of the battery case. Has anyone experienced improvements in riding efficiency with their plastics off, and how much of a difference did it make?

[DonTom]

The other day I vaguely recalled someone mentioning that they got better efficiency from their EVA or SS9 (can’t recall which) after removing the plastic “fairing” panels that cover the sides of the battery case. Has anyone experienced improvements in riding efficiency with their plastics off, and how much of a difference did it make?

There are so many variables on electric bike range, you would have to make the same trip countless times each way, with the same temperature, wind conditions and everything else to be sure of the difference.


-Don-  Auburn, CA

[flynnstig82r]

True. I wish I could remember who I was talking to about it. I think it was someone at last year's Energica meetup in the Presidio. I didn't have an Energica back then so I didn't make a mental note of it. I thought the bike looked slightly weird as a streetfighter but not too bad, so I would try it if I thought it would get me 10+ better Wh/mi. I don't want to go to the trouble just to satisfy my curiosity, though. Parts rarely go back on as pretty or easily as they came off until I've done the job a few times, in my experience.

[DonTom]

True. I wish I could remember who I was talking to about it. I think it was someone at last year's Energica meetup in the Presidio. I didn't have an Energica back then so I didn't make a mental note of it. I thought the bike looked slightly weird as a streetfighter but not too bad, so I would try it if I thought it would get me 10+ better Wh/mi. I don't want to go to the trouble just to satisfy my curiosity, though. Parts rarely go back on as pretty or easily as they came off until I've done the job a few times, in my experience.

I have taken all the plastic off my 2020 SS9- and put it back on. It's very easy to do, very easy to put back on just as neat.


I took took off all the plastic to service my bike and when I was done, I put it all back on.  I am glad I did, because now I know what hides behind the plastic.


-Don-  Auburn, CA