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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older => Topic started by: Spires on June 17, 2011, 01:29:24 AM

Title: Just paid for a new 2011 DS! I am stoked...
Post by: Spires on June 17, 2011, 01:29:24 AM

First thing I do when I get it is begin converting it to a straight up dirt bike.. This is the bike they need for straight up dirt riding.. Hopefully can lighten it up a good 25lbs or so..

Title: Re: Just paid for a new 2011 DS! I am stoked...
Post by: skadamo on June 17, 2011, 02:28:58 AM

Congrats! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

Title: Re: Just paid for a new 2011 DS! I am stoked...
Post by: Marshm on June 22, 2011, 02:52:54 AM

I would like to see what you do to it as well.  I was thinking the ds with more battery would be good for the dirt bike.  Can't wait to hear a trail report and see what kind of range you get.  I think that fairing in front will get broken by a rock or log.  The charger is under it I think.  For offroad you probably don't need the charger onboard.  The frame has some rails that forward and are asking to be bent.  A skid plate could probably make a nice smooth transition and fix all that. 

Title: Re: Just paid for a new 2011 DS! I am stoked...
Post by: Spires on June 22, 2011, 04:21:26 AM

I am actually waiting for it to be delivered as I type this.. Yea my plan is to remove all the lights, charger and 12v converter to lighten it up.. Anything I dont need will probably come off. I will see how much the speedo panel weighs before I decide to tear it off and replace it with a zero weight bicycle one like I did on my zero X. I am kind of hoping I can drop a good 25lbs off of it.