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[rider7]

+1 Please somebody with a 2017 take lots of clear pictures how the front brake lines are routed.  I am happy to do the how-to for my 2016 DSR if I know what to try?

Shadow


I attached the pictures I took today.
I hope they are good enough to make it clear how the routing is done on the 2017 model.

[rider7]

Shadow,
I failed.
I have to admit that I am not too proud of my pictures, but I think you can see that the line from the caliper is simply curved under the instrument cover and attached with a clamp and then dives down back to the ABS and comes back up to the lever.
The ABS sensor wire simply splits off the break line into the connector.


So, I guess all you guys have to do is buy or make a shorter braided breakline that will fit under the cover.


Rider7

[rider7]

It started to getting warmer in Germany today. So I had to ride a little bit

Today I reached a milage of 7,000 km. At that point you should make a service (regarding to the owners manual). But is this really necessary? What is to do at this service?
My dealer meant that a service is only necessary once a year or so because it's nearly maintenance free he said.

Thanks for tips.

 

This is the best part about this bike, besides all the other best parts.....
we are wondering what to inspect when the inspection is due.... hahahahahaha.... this is awesome.


Well, I did my close to 1,000 miles today which consisted of pretty much removing dust from any surface of the bike to lighten it up to get better electron mileage 


Well, all I did is clean with lots of love and check the belt tension, bingo....


Rider7

[rider7]

Oopsssss...... the commissioning and timing should be done at 600 miles, almost missed that.


I searched this forum a bit about that and will do some more before asking here.


Rider7

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

Oopsssss...... the commissioning and timing should be done at 600 miles, almost missed that.

Yeah, that and firmware updates (pre-2017!) are the main items a dealer would do that an experienced motorcycle maintainer would not be equipped for.

Aside from that, they apply firmware updates, and then there's all the regular mechanical checks like bolts, steering, suspension, brakes, etc.

The wiki will get better about cataloguing all this stuff, but it's still 90% me remembering to write things down in my spare time that I learn here and elsewhere, so it takes time to build out.

[rider7]

Brian,


thanks for feedback.


Come to think, my dealer here in Austin has never contacted me ever after the sale.
Weird customer tactique.


I guess he knows that he cannot make regular money off of me:)


If I cannot find good instructions and reasonable rental, I'll let them do the commissioning and timing.
I have seen some links in a thread about this, but still need to read and watch it.


I don't trust any dealership with any maintenance, but that is simply my paranoia.


I'd don't know that you are the person behind the zeromanual.


Amazing work Brian.
Thank you very much.


R7

[Shadow]

Brian contributes a lot to the Zeromanual wiki. We all can edit and help too.

My dealership was not aware of the maintenance items that need to be done. I had to convince them to do the commissioning and firmware upgrade. I don't have proof that they did any of this work. There is no report to say what change in commissioning settings was seen. I trust the service manager more because we talked about the long time and unusual procedure of working together with Zero Motorcycles. I would do this work myself if it was known how.

[vfx]

I think the most important thing to look for is the drive belt.
The one moving the valves in a modern car engine has very often an exact proposed life time or change cycle. Whats about the drive belt used in the different Zero models? Is there a maximum life time or milage too? Except that it has to be replaced if a current inspection or know damage requires immediate replacement, of course.

Thanks in advance

[vfx]

FYI: I finally found a suitable hosting package for my microsite.

Now it's online at the original URL and saving it as a fav resolves permanently to the right destination.

Now the real work can start. 

Enjoy it. I'll do ...

[rider7]

FYI: I finally found a suitable hosting package for my microsite.

Now it's online at the original URL and saving it as a fav resolves permanently to the right destination.

Now the real work can start. 

Enjoy it. I'll do ...

VFX,


Take a look at the attached screenshot from my iPad.


And all links are 404 ing.


I'll check on my laptop soon.

[rider7]

But this must be a safari thing here, in adblock browser it shows perfectly.


No worries, I run content blocker on safari since I am allergic to intrusive adds.
Your site should still run though come to think.

I'll turn content blocker off real quick and check


R7

[rider7]

Yep, as soon as I turned adblock plus off, your site work.


Cool pix...


Sorry for the alarm....

[rider7]

+1 Please somebody with a 2017 take lots of clear pictures how the front brake lines are routed.  I am happy to do the how-to for my 2016 DSR if I know what to try?

Shadow


I attached the pictures I took today.
I hope they are good enough to make it clear how the routing is done on the 2017 model.

Shadow,


at first I thought my pictures weren't good enough, but looking at them a day later, I think they are alright.

[Shadow]

+1 Please somebody with a 2017 take lots of clear pictures how the front brake lines are routed.  I am happy to do the how-to for my 2016 DSR if I know what to try?

Shadow
I attached the pictures I took today.
I hope they are good enough to make it clear how the routing is done on the 2017 model.

Shadow,
at first I thought my pictures weren't good enough, but looking at them a day later, I think they are alright.

Looks good to me. What fasteners and tools are needed to get there?  My 2016 DSR is under cover in a pile of snow, today. When there is less snow, then I will try to do comparison pictures the same you have done on the 2017 model.

In my opinion: The 2016 brake line routing being an obstruction to the view of the instrument panel, it should have been addressed with a fix by dealers. It's an annoying problem and is very common to hear complaints about. Hopefully we can make a detailed procedure to fix this like it is now on the 2017 model.

Thanks!

[vfx]

FYI: I finally found a suitable hosting package for my microsite.

Now it's online at the original URL and saving it as a fav resolves permanently to the right destination.

Now the real work can start. 

Enjoy it. I'll do ...

VFX,


Take a look at the attached screenshot from my iPad.


And all links are 404 ing.


I'll check on my laptop soon.

This was the old page.

Beside that links to pictures, videos or external ressources are opened in a new window, because I don't like it if the followed link is opened in the same windows and the same tab and you always have to go back and forward and back and so on ......
I guess that's why some adblockers block the popups as the were used for unserious behaviours in the past.

But thanks for the info.
You're welcome.