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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ => Topic started by: Larry295 on February 25, 2020, 05:38:28 AM
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In February 2020, is there a general sense of how long it now takes between the ordering, and the delivery of a 2020 SRF in California?
Same question for the SRS. Are they going to be delivering quickly? Or is the actual delivery planned for later on this year?
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I guess that would be a question for your local Zero dealer. I doubt any of us knows. ???
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It has varied wildly from month to month, talking with the San Jose BMW. But the factory has been churning them out.
Problem is, even if I could ask the Zero people, I don't think they could officially say. It sounds like they expect lead time to be about a month right now, but they are making enough that some dealers have them in stock.
-Crissa
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Got it. I was just wondering what actual experiences were on the ground.
But I have sent a request to a dealer.
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Here in Colorado, I ordered an SR/F early this month, and received it in under two weeks. I presume it'll be quicker in California.
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Thank you FredX. Exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for.
It would therefore appear that the SRF, at least, is not in short supplies..
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That's about how long it took me to get my brake parts and tank pad.
And I live in Santa Cruz ^-^
-Crissa
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Ordered our SR/S demo yesterday and it already shipped today. Should be here in a few days. We went with the blue premium with a set of full cases.
Customer orders should ship real quick, much faster rollout than the SR/F launch. SR/Fs have been shipping as fast as we order them. Except for final bodywork and some bolt on differences, its the same bike underneath.
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our blue SR/S demo arrived today....come ride it later today in Austin, TX.
Our grey showroom stock bike also shipped, it'll be here in a couple days. Available for sale.
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our blue SR/S demo arrived today....come ride it later today in Austin, TX.
Our grey showroom stock bike also shipped, it'll be here in a couple days. Available for sale.
can you post photos? with the cases too?
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It looks like Zero learned their lesson from the SR/F launch. My local Zero dealer already as an SR/S Premium in stock. Kudos to Zero for ensuring deliveries in line with the new model announcement. If I didn’t have a new Ribelle on order I would be down at my dealer to pick up an SR/S.
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It looks like Zero learned their lesson from the SR/F launch. My local Zero dealer already as an SR/S Premium in stock. Kudos to Zero for ensuring deliveries in line with the new model announcement. If I didn’t have a new Ribelle on order I would be down at my dealer to pick up an SR/S.
What is it that you like better about the SR/S? The Ribelle has better range and better charging and those are usually the two biggies with electric bikes.
-Don- Auburn, CA
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SR/S has different ergonomics and is a lighter bike, Don. It probably has lower TCO as well. (Tho as new bikes it's hard to know for sure.)
-Crissa
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What Crissa said...I still like the idea of "zero" maintenance other than tires and brake pads/fluids. Don't get me wrong, I love my Energica and the new 21kw battery was a no brainer upgrade for me but if Energica hadn't released the larger battery I would definitely be adding the SR/S to my collection instead. I like the idea of an electric "sport-tourer" with hard luggage.
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What Crissa said...I still like the idea of "zero" maintenance other than tires and brake pads/fluids. Don't get me wrong, I love my Energica and the new 21kw battery was a no brainer upgrade for me but if Energica hadn't released the larger battery I would definitely be adding the SR/S to my collection instead. I like the idea of an electric "sport-tourer" with hard luggage.
I think you will be able to get hard luggage for your new Ribelle as well, but you will probably have to wait a while.
I am not sure where I heard that, perhaps in this forum.
FWIW, I am happy with my soft luggage.
BTW, I modified a granny cable so I can charge my Esse Esse 9 from a 240 VAC and 120 VAC outlet and easily fit it all in one side bag. I now have a very short (less than a foot) cable on the output side , I use an extension cord for the input, with either 120 or 240 VAC with an adapter I made. It all fits in one bag, even NOT unzipped to be wider. So now I can charge my SS9 on the road from just about anywhere. Even more ways to charge than any Zero when on the road.
I can also charge from a Tesla Destination charger using my Tesla-Tap (http://www.umc-j1772.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=50) so I have it all covered while on the road, with everything in one side bag.
I am surprised nobody has made a motorcycle granny cable yet. That means SMALL and light, not the big thing that came with our bikes. But we can easily modify our own, as I did.
You can see me charge my Esse Esse 9 from the 120 VAC outlet here (https://www.plugshare.com/location/114304) at the Target store south of Carson City.
I modified the much larger longer cable that I used here in Genoa (https://www.plugshare.com/location/114456), NV on a 240 VAC outlet. That was a hassle to carry that thing. So I decided to see if I could make it MUCH shorter and lighter. I could, so I did.
And here I am charging from a Tesla station with my Tesla-Tap. (https://www.plugshare.com/location/146827)
All this stuff fits in one soft saddlebag, NOT unzipped to be wider. So I still have some room for more stuff even on that side, if I need it.
Such a cable modification should also work for the Zero SR/F and Zero SR/S. I assume someday somebody will design this stuff for a motorcycle so we will not have to modify our own to use on the road.
-Don- Auburn, CA
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I ordered a premium model on Sat Feb 29, dealer informed me the bike will be at the dealer Tuesday March 10 (this is the custom build time, since I was initially told the pre-made bikes at Zero had been purchased or accounted for).
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Not too bad. Let us know when you get it!
Steve
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our blue SR/S demo arrived today....come ride it later today in Austin, TX.
Our grey showroom stock bike also shipped, it'll be here in a couple days. Available for sale.
can you post photos? with the cases too?
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Wow not bad af1 racing!!
What's the price for this setup?
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our blue SR/S demo arrived today....come ride it later today in Austin, TX.
Our grey showroom stock bike also shipped, it'll be here in a couple days. Available for sale.
can you post photos? with the cases too?
I noticed the SR/S tail is longer than the SR/F one. I wonder if those hard cases would fit the SR/F too.
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A top case would be useful on the srf. My problem is that when the case is off, the mounting rack and plate form will ruin the look of that bike.
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You could mount a pillion cover or something when the box isn't there, but isn't the point of a top-box that it doesn't disturb the airflow so you don't take it off?
-Crissa
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You could mount a pillion cover or something when the box isn't there, but isn't the point of a top-box that it doesn't disturb the airflow so you don't take it off?
-Crissa
Yes, but the SRF doesn't look the best with a top box in my opinion. While it may be required on occasions to carry things, I would mostly ride without it, with the mounting hardware/platform visible...
Anybody with a photo of his SRF without the top box on?
And what do you mean by pillion cover? Covering the platform? What do those look like?
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So i began to have a little new model envy when I saw the SRS. I am very happy with my SRF but I wondered if I should have waited the extra year. When I really thought about it I came upon the realization that it is essentially the same bike except:
1- The fairing. The first aspect of the faring is looks. That I know is totally subjective. TBH I like the looks of the SRF more but that is just me. Aerodynamics and range: Well it looks like the real range gains comes only when you tuck behind the shield. I mean they give the base range as same as the SRF. I don't normally like to ride like that. I mean I could probably get very close to the same gains if I tuck behind my windshield. So if given a choice I would still go with SRF
2- Ergonomics: I like the more relaxed riding position with the raised bar and lower pegs. Luckily I already installed bar risers and I ordered the lower pegs. I can't see much difference with the pillion seat but I rarely ride two up. So essentially it is a wash.
3-Color: So I like the blue SRF but I REALLY like the blue SRS. I can wrap or paint the SRF being there is so little painted parts but I would really like to have the blue plastics from the SRS. I guess I'll wait to see if after some time and wear I want to change the color of my SRF.
4- I really like the rear end design on the SRS so much better. I thought the top box solution on the SRF was very poorly designed. It looks like a homemade bolt-on part. I hate that you have to remove the silver trim pieces from the SRF to mount it. I really like how the rack and case mount is intergrated into the rear of the SRS. This is one advantage of the SRS I will have to live without.
So all in all, with the addition of the windshield, bar risers and lower pegs, I am happy with my choice of the SRF. Once again, this is just my personal opinion and I can well see why someone would want the SRS over the SRF., If given the choice again I would probably choose the same.
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4- I really like the rear end design on the SRS so much better. I thought the top box solution on the SRF was very poorly designed. It looks like a homemade bolt-on part. I hate that you have to remove the silver trim pieces from the SRF to mount it. I really like how the rack and case mount is intergrated into the rear of the SRS. This is one advantage of the SRS I will have to live without.
Complete agree with that statement. The SRF was not designed from the start for a top box mount in my opinion.
Removing the silver trim pieces, and adding an additional platform at the back of the bike ruins the overall aggressive look in my opinion. I wish there was a fix for that...
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Here is my solution to carrying to much stuff on my Zero S. ::)