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Author Topic: Zero 2014 FX scoop in Dutch magazine  (Read 2512 times)

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Re: Zero 2014 FX scoop in Dutch magazine
« Reply #15 on: November 05, 2013, 10:46:26 AM »

Don't expect any battery changes for the FX.

New headlights look nice.
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Re: Zero 2014 FX scoop in Dutch magazine
« Reply #16 on: November 05, 2013, 10:14:34 PM »

All in all a lot of little refinements to the FX:

- option for passenger pegs
- improvements to the frame and swing arm
- new instrument cluster
- new suspension
- new seat
- 5 year batt warranty
- new integrated mode switch on handlebar
- dual headlights and improved styling
- lower seat height

Lots of little improvements add up to a lot better bike likely.
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Re: Zero 2014 FX scoop in Dutch magazine
« Reply #17 on: November 06, 2013, 01:25:46 AM »

I'll keep the single light on my FX, but that seat looks nicer.  Not that I mind the current one, and with not much more than an hour ride time, I don't foresee that being a concern.  Lower is probably better for a lot of people though, and for CG.

Shocks are bigger and a custom gauge cluster too. I can see other small physical changes too.

But I'm guess the the specs are pretty close to 2013 in terms of battery, performance  and such.

Now that the full specs are out, yes the improved suspension would definitely be nice (especially as I ride trails).  The cluster looks nice but I don't care too much about that, nor are passengers welcome on my FX.  Three modes would be good, especially if they were all tunable!  All in all, no regrets, but I'll probably find myself modifying the suspension some day after my warranty is less than a week old.
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