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General Category => Electric Motorcycle Events => Topic started by: cec on December 14, 2014, 10:20:44 AM
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Loaded up and ready to take my 2011 Zero X on its second Supermoto outing tomorrow. Hopefully I can get someone to take some action photos.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/4tfFCv4Ck40Iz-durewI3P2EIy4YDxnF6rECSXmtugc=w983-h553-no)
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Here is one action shot. I am second in line (blue helmet) trying to make a move on a KTM 85SX. I am going to change the sprocket for the next event to gain a few MPH down the straightaway. Getting better every time out. The Avon RoadRunner 19" front works way better then I ever thought. The rider just needs to get better. :)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s90cqskJqAA/VJHuMyCJazI/AAAAAAAAElY/91GSEpkO1ZA/w936-h648-no/supermotard%2Bzero.jpg)
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Could you get a 17" rim laced on? Proper dedicated supermoto tyres like the Maxxis range make a massive difference. I can't tell you just how much better a supermoto tyre makes over a road tyre. Its mostly the softer sidewalls that allow the tyre to deform and grip at the extreme lean angles you get on a motard.
I do miss my supermoto but I don't miss the maintenance!
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Yes that is something I am thinking about for the future when I get better. For now the Avon RoadRider has plenty of grip. It is a nice tire and the best one I could find in such an odd size. The only time I find the 19" to be a problem is at the chicane. Definitely slower moving from right to left really fast. Doesn't want to flick. More of a slow roll.
For now this is just something I am having fun with on the side and didn't want to spend too much. These are my first track days in 10 years. I am a bit rusty. The cool thing with the Zero is I can run it and there isn't much to work on when done. Just load it up again for the next event. Next project is faster charging so I can get more track time for my money.
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Could you get a 17" rim laced on? Proper dedicated supermoto tyres like the Maxxis range make a massive difference. I can't tell you just how much better a supermoto tyre makes over a road tyre. Its mostly the softer sidewalls that allow the tyre to deform and grip at the extreme lean angles you get on a motard.
I do miss my supermoto but I don't miss the maintenance!
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cec – I Like It !!
Going out and having fun without the want nor worry of an endless money pit that is often encountered with racing.
Sounds like you've got a good situation there and getting some good enjoyment...have fun and post back on your experience(s).