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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ => Topic started by: mehve on April 07, 2013, 12:39:50 PM
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I was showing off my 2012 Zero S to a visitor today and I realized how much I liked my red wheels. But I just plunked money down to order a black 2013 S ZF11.4 and started daydreaming about whether I can order after-market wheels. Anyone have any recommendations? In the meantime, I wanted to "see it" before buying and played with some ideas in Photoshop. :)
What do you think?
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Agreed.
The red version is my favourite...Zero should definitely come up with them as an option.
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I suppose tires are commonly swapped out. What do y'all do if you'd like different wheels?
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You don't need new wheels. Just get the standard wheels powder coated. I like the look of the Mango one.
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Thanks! My husband and I double teamed a search and found a couple of places that can do the powder coating. I want to pull off my 'mango' design someday!
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I agree mango looks pretty sweet. ;)
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Seems like the wheels would be interchangeable. Can't you just swap them?
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It says on Zero's site that the wheels were designed for the Bike. If Zero wheels are for sale, might order a spare just to powder coat one set and not lose a day of riding!
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Speaking of colors: I am seriously thinking that I am about to order a Zero S ZF11.4. I am really torn between how slick the all-black version looks, versus the higher vis of the bright colored yellow bike. I am leaning towards yellow because of all the dark dreary weather in the Pacific NW where I live and that the bright color may save my life . Decisions..........
Back on topic- Does anybody know who does good powder coating in the Seattle vicinity?
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The dealer just lent me their yellow and black demo bike until they're done analyzing my 2012 S over the controller issue. (Oh mmannnn, is ride quality amazing. I love my 2012 but the 2013 may just put a permanent grin on your face!) And so I'm stoked to learn that the bike I reserved is heading up from Santa Cruz today! I've had a few more folks compliment my 'Mango' design so I'm gonna go ahead and get that scheduled. I'll have to post the name of the guy the dealer recommended for powder coating (I thought I'd remember it!)
If there is a color combo you guys might want to see, I can comp that up. I probably have time to do a couple more. :)
Cheers!
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More daydreaming. In blue and white this time.
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I like the white wheels! How about an all white and black design? Like the 2012 ds but with white wheels also
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I like the white wheels! How about an all white and black design? Like the 2012 ds but with white wheels also
Like these? :)
(These are altogether too much fun!)
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Seems like the wheels would be interchangeable. Can't you just swap them?
Maybe so! But will everything fit the same if I do though? The drive belt is on the left side in the 2013 instead of the right like on the 2012.
I wonder if the trade-in value would change. :)
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Think zero should hire you as colour designer, you have some good styles.
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I like the UrbanZebra pattern a lot.
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I also like Urban Zebra.
This is all easily doable with vehicle wrap from 3M.
http://autovinylsolutions.com/3M_1080 (http://autovinylsolutions.com/3M_1080)
Works really good on plastic parts and can be removed if you change your mind in the future.
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I have it!
It looks soooo sharp in all black.
I might play with more ideas before making that appointment. :)
(By the way, thanks for the feedback!)
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I have it!
It looks soooo sharp in all black.
I might play with more ideas before making that appointment. :)
Congrats! The black sport model does look great. My DS' green is my other favorite option. That means there are at least 4 2013 Zero riders in the Seattle area. Which means soon enough we should meet over beverages.
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Going to test ride on Tuesday. Just waiting for good weather so I can enjoy the demo. I hope the weather forecast does not change. 8) The black color does look great in your photo.
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It's looking great tomorrow (Tuesday). I probably don't need to tell ya but... Have fun! Try it on Eco before Sport. ;-) especially if you think you'll try the FX.
I'll be up for meeting over beverages -- coffee? It is Seattle area after all. :)
Cheers!
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Tried out the black and yellow 2013 Zero S at the dealer today. Sweet. Totally different experience from an IC bike, hearing what one normally would not hear. The instant torque rocks. I guess I am not telling y'all anything you do not already know. I think I am hooked for a purchase though I am going to sleep on it first. :P
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Well, I showed off my DS at Backfire Moto tonight. I'll be out of town until May 1st, so can we wait until then to have the first Seattle-area Zero riders meetup? :)
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Better weather by then hopefully. Winter is confused lately.
:)
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Got my Black and Yellow ZF11.4 this week! I am the one with the yellow helmet, and my normal commuting routes take me between Mill Creek and Redmond. I went that route today, plus for some fun on some back roads, and put the first 70 Miles on the bike so far. I did not see any other Zeros on the road, though there may be a lot of sore necks that were twisting around to see this attractive and stealthy bike. I learned to be careful of bicyclists and pedestrians -a few of which did not hear me approaching. At the risk of seeming rude, I may have to use the horn more often as a warning to bicyclists and pedestrians.
Well, count me in if there is a meet and greet in the Seattle area over coffee some time. 8)
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I may have to use the horn more often as a warning to bicyclists and pedestrians.
I always get the feeling it is some how "aggressive" and plan to put some of the ordinary bicycle bell at my bike!
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I do my leisurely circuit from Kirkland, east to Redmond, up 202 to Woodinville (sometimes 203 through Duvall), then west on 522 and back down Juanita to get to Kirkland again. Been looking to expand my usual loops. I call my bike Darth Zero and I've got the orange Shoei helmet (still using pretty much the same gear I wore in the testimonial on Zero's site.) :)
Work's picked up a bit and free time is rare, but this week is phenomenal weather in the Seattle area. I'm sure I can squirrel away an hour somewhere though. What area is more central to everybody?
Cheers!
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I saw pictures of a KTM bike, and someone had a Triumph with the orange wheels... I'm really liking Mango more and more. But I can't quite stop playing with designs. I've been trying to keep the cosmetic mods to parts that are "easy" to access. This new one is a little more invasive with the leather, and includes a design inspired by WWII fighter plane livery.
I hope y'all are enjoying this experiment. :)
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One more in the red and white. :)
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Enjoying your designs =)
As you mentioned, the orange makes one think of the KTM's. Not necessarily a bad thing (The KTM Duke is a looker) but if everyone just takes it for 'another KTM' would be a shame.