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Author Topic: 7.2 to 14.4 FXS  (Read 602 times)

wadejesu

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7.2 to 14.4 FXS
« on: September 07, 2022, 08:29:59 AM »

What all is involved to convert a FXS 7.2 to a 14.4 or is it even possible?
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MVetter

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Re: 7.2 to 14.4 FXS
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2022, 09:27:32 AM »

Where exactly did you plan to put the other half of the battery?
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DonTom

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Re: 7.2 to 14.4 FXS
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2022, 11:35:44 AM »

Where exactly did you plan to put the other half of the battery?
I think that was what he was asking!


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Re: 7.2 to 14.4 FXS
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2022, 11:39:39 PM »

For what purpose? Adding 100# (2 additional packs) to that chassis would defeat the fact that it’s a light, flickable machine. Everyone is after more range but I don’t think the bike is comfortable enough that you would want to ride it that far.
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Re: 7.2 to 14.4 FXS
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2022, 01:46:54 AM »

For what purpose? Adding 100# (2 additional packs) to that chassis would defeat the fact that it’s a light, flickable machine. Everyone is after more range but I don’t think the bike is comfortable enough that you would want to ride it that far.

Must be why no one has every purchased a DSR
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Re: 7.2 to 14.4 FXS
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2022, 02:19:14 AM »

For what purpose? Adding 100# (2 additional packs) to that chassis would defeat the fact that it’s a light, flickable machine. Everyone is after more range but I don’t think the bike is comfortable enough that you would want to ride it that far.
Yeah, I too would want to keep such a bike as light as possible.


I wouldn't trade my Zero DS 7.2 KWH battery for a 14.4 KWH for free. In fact, they couldn't pay me to put a 14.4 in it. Many reasons, but weight would be the main reason. But I have my SR with pwr tank for the longer trips.


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Re: 7.2 to 14.4 FXS
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2022, 03:00:26 AM »

I don't know if it is chassis geometry, suspension (primarily front suspension) or the weight but my SR feels totally different compared to FXS.   And both are on the same 17" wheels.   I think the rear suspension is basically the same on both.   I've actually added the FXS (DS) handlebars on my SR, so not real difference there either.   

I don't recall seeing any published geometry on Zero's bikes anywhere to see how much difference there is between them.

It would be interesting to ride an S 7.2 and an FXS 7.2 back to back since they are close to the same weight.   I also wonder how a DS 7.2 with 17" wheels would feel.   Kind of supermoto-ish S. 

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wadejesu

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Re: 7.2 to 14.4 FXS
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2022, 08:29:36 AM »

Never mind
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Re: 7.2 to 14.4 FXS
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2022, 09:01:25 AM »

Hear me out...

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