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[trikester]

Here's one of my non-electric bikes. I'll bet no one on this board has ever seen one of these BSA model Y13, from 1936 (this one's serial # 28). It's a neat old bike but I prefer riding my Zero's.

Trikester

[lolachampcar]

Zeros are like IPhones on trade in.  I got 1/2 after 9 months of ownership and 5,000 miles.  I still VERY happy I traded up to the MY13 DS.  It is in a completely different class.

[spelunker]

AM26 from BikeBandit. <$200 shipped

Front and rear?

[nicktulloh]

AM26 from BikeBandit. <$200 shipped

Front and rear?

Yeah, that was for both.

[nicktulloh]

Here's one of my non-electric bikes. I'll bet no one on this board has ever seen one of these BSA model Y13, from 1936 (this one's serial # 28). It's a neat old bike but I prefer riding my Zero's.

Trikester

I'll take that bet

Ever go to the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham? Barber?

The oldest bike in my barn right now is a '61 Cub Trials but I've had as far back as the '20s (Indian Scout, Harley Model B). Vincents, Velos, BSAs, Nortons (oldest was a '36), Greeves have all come and gone.

I'll pose one for you - ever seen an Armstrong Trials outfit?

[Richard230]

I don't have a BSA Y13, but I do believe that I have a period road test of the bike by a 1930's British publication in my library.

[trikester]

My oldest bike is a 1923 Harley flat twin (model WF). 2nd oldest is a 1927 Sumbeam 350cc side valve. Most of my other antiques are British except a 1967 Ducati 350 Sebring and a 1941 Military Indian Scout.

They are fun to ride, but I'll take the Zero electrics for pure pleasure in riding.

Trikester

[ZeroSinMA]

AM26 from BikeBandit. <$200 shipped

Thank you!

[ZeroSinMA]

The stock tires are crap - Avons transformed the ride and handling.

Holy crap! You're right on. Had the Avons installed and my Zero S is a different bike. No more teeth jarring over rough road. Handling is far more refined.

What is Zero thinking to ship a $16K bike with crap tires? For another $50 (in volume) they can put tires on the bike that are as good as the rest of the bike. Silly.

Thanks much for the tip, nicktulloh.

[nicktulloh]

The stock tires are crap - Avons transformed the ride and handling.

Holy crap! You're right on. Had the Avons installed and my Zero S is a different bike. No more teeth jarring over rough road. Handling is far more refined.

What is Zero thinking to ship a $16K bike with crap tires? For another $50 (in volume) they can put tires on the bike that are as good as the rest of the bike. Silly.

Thanks much for the tip, nicktulloh.

You're welcome.

Are you in Ma(ss)? I'm in NH

[hein]

>> Are you in Ma(ss)? I'm in NH

I'm in the middle... sort of: Nashua, NH. Yellow 2013-s 8.5. "CHRGD"
Can regularly be seen on Rt 3 and side roads to Burlington, going south after 9am, back north 6pm.
1500 miles in the first 6 weeks. Good enough.
I'll try to remember these Avon's, but not until I wear down the stock tires some.
Hein.

[nicktulloh]

>> Are you in Ma(ss)? I'm in NH

I'm in the middle... sort of: Nashua, NH. Yellow 2013-s 8.5. "CHRGD"
Can regularly be seen on Rt 3 and side roads to Burlington, going south after 9am, back north 6pm.
1500 miles in the first 6 weeks. Good enough.
I'll try to remember these Avon's, but not until I wear down the stock tires some.
Hein.

I'm in Durham. Did you get yours at Great Bay? I just ticked over 500, but I don't have a monogamous relationship with my DS.

[vchampain]

If i'm correct, tires wih more grip should reduce autonomy. Did you notice anything like this ?

[ZeroSinMA]

If i'm correct, tires wih more grip should reduce autonomy. Did you notice anything like this ?

I had that concern but since switching to the Avons I have not used more bars per 60 - 80 miles, my standard ride between charges.

[AGTster]

No regrets so far (2 months into it). I did a ton of research, so went into it understanding the limitations. I work 7mi away from home, through a winding 2 lane 30-45mph road. So the use of the Zero S is near ideal. Loving the feeling of floating over the road & hearing the birds chirp in the morning.