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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older => Topic started by: wkuwiz on October 05, 2018, 08:56:26 PM
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Hello.
I have recently been given a 2011 XU complete with 2 battery packs. Upon Charging I get the dreaded low voltage indicator lights (2x blinks).
Reading here in the forum I don't find a serious replacement or method to bring this bike back to life.
I contacted Zero and the proposed solution is to ship it back to them for a $3,000 refurb. I found that interesting as I didn't really share what the problem was.
Can anyone help me understand whether there's an alternative to getting this bike to run?
CW
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Based on the crickets, I've done a lot more work and found several threads starring me to rebuild the original battery packs. Working with a couple of smarter friends I'll report back on what we've found so that others may learn.
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Got my batteries rebuilt by Best Hybrid Batteries of Shorewood, IL. Ask for Mike. He owns a 2011 Xero and a 2012. A great resource.
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Can you say what was done to rebuild your battery? How much hassle involved in shipping your 40 pound battery? price range?
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2X10;
Easy to ship but cannot tell you exactly what they did. Charger accepts the battery, lights go through sequence and charge but cannot initiative the throttle to start. Only makes a loud clicking. I'll post on my other thread.
No problem shipping the battery. Cost about $50 from Arkansas to IL. I packed and went fed ex ground.
Hope this helps.
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How much did you battery rebuild cost?
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You'd have to take that up with Hybrid but it's North of $1,000. I was able to work out a deal since I had two batteries I was sending in.
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Do you know the new specs on the battery you got back? Like Ah rating, or kWh rating?