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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Modifications to my SR/F
« on: March 29, 2024, 06:46:33 AM »
Quote from: shayan on March 29, 2024, 06:33:03 AM
I have been wanting to add clip ons to my SR/F as well? Mind sharing which one you used? Did you have to customize anything to have those clip-ons mount correctly?

I don’t think you will be able to do them with the stock headlight, there is no clearance for them. I found the clip ons on eBay. You’ll also have the stock risers on the top tree to deal with.  The stock turn signals will also be an issue due to clearance.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Modifications to my SR/F
« on: March 29, 2024, 06:24:18 AM »

My SR/F has become a project bike for me. I made a post awhile back about replacing the misaligned stock headlight with a 7” round headlight and headlight fairing. I wasn’t happy with the position so I cut back the plastic cover piece so the headlight and fairing would sit higher and properly cover the dash. That was a good start and I decided to do some more custom work. It started with my wife wanting to ride it so I got the lower seat. When I hopped on I found it changed the ergonomics closer to a sport bike with the exception of sitting straight up. Since the stock headlight was out of the way I added clip ons giving the bike a relaxed sport bike riding position. The stock risers I had a local shop machine off. I kept the stock handlebar width but have the option of going narrower if I relocate the front turn signals. It may be a placebo effect but sitting down on the bike just a little lower I felt it was more confident in turns. I also added led sequential turn signals front and back as well as dumping the rear fender. I bought a generic tail tidy bracket then cut and bolted it to a mount I made. The stock opening I made a cover plate out of 1/8 inch ABS plastic to give it a finished look. Eventually I will be having it painted.



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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: SR/F headlight mod
« on: July 11, 2023, 09:47:43 AM »
Yes, the light came with an H4 so I cut it off and used a compatible plug. I had to fabricate a mounting bracket for the fairing but it allows me to run with or without it with two screws.  I may paint the fairing to match the bike but if I take it that far I’ll probably paint the whole bike.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / SR/F headlight mod
« on: July 11, 2023, 07:33:24 AM »
I am not a big fan of the SR/F headlight. I think it looks great on the bike but on mine the high and low beam are misaligned.  Since they cannot be independently adjusted I am stuck with a “black band” between the two. I do a lot of night riding in my rural community so for me it has become a safety concern. I may still try cracking open the stock headlight and try to adjust it but for now I decided to add a 7” adaptive headlight. Here are the results:




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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: SR/F not adjusting range to riding style.
« on: July 25, 2022, 12:55:39 AM »
Heard back from my dealer and after consulting with Zero it looks like I’m getting a new battery, thankfully covered by warranty. I inquired if I would be able to upgrade to the new 15.6kw battery by paying the difference but was shot down, worth checking though. They won’t be able to do the swap for awhile is the only downside and Zero doesn’t offer loaner bikes. At least I can still commute on it in the meantime.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Options to replace SR/F headlights.
« on: July 10, 2022, 02:19:09 AM »
Thanks for the info fellas. My SR/F is in the shop due to “magic charging” at the moment but once I’ve got it back I think I’ll do a little wrenching to see what I’m working with. I hear the latest thing is adaptive headlights. May consider pairing one of these with a cafe racer headlight fairing to dress it up.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Options to replace SR/F headlights.
« on: June 28, 2022, 05:50:39 AM »
Didn’t see anything in a search so I thought I’d start a thread. Who knows, if I find some options I might play Guinea pig.  I like the light output from the stock lights but for me the adjustment and the presence of a rather large “dark band” between the high and low is a real problem.  I own a cocktail lounge here in Ohio so I do quite a bit of night riding often heading home at 1-2 in the morning on hilly country roads. I’ve adjusted the light so the low beam is pointing down as much as possible which makes the high beam useable. The problem is the “dark band” between high and low. When cresting a hill it’s a real problem because the other side of the hill is often in the dark because of it. I find it to be a real safety issue. I can’t point the light any lower, it’s out of adjustment, so I’m looking for options. Anyone shim the stock brackets to point the lows lower? I’d be fine just using the high as my primary light and the low to serve as a daytime running light. Or anyone just replace the whole dang thing with something better?

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: SR/F not adjusting range to riding style.
« on: June 28, 2022, 04:13:38 AM »
The main bike board firmware upgrade to version 23 had no impact. The current version of the BMS is 19. I’ll be taking it to the shop this week and update the thread when I find out what will be done. I’m not sure if zero was contacted regarding my previous visits to my dealer but the owner assured me they would be involved this time.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: SR/F not adjusting range to riding style.
« on: June 25, 2022, 06:02:03 AM »
My experience is very similar to yours. I just upgraded the main board to version 23 although I doubt it will make a difference. The problem seemed to get worse after installing version 21 so who knows.  For your battery replacement we’re you able to pay the difference and upgrade to the new expandable 15.6 pack?

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: SR/F not adjusting range to riding style.
« on: June 24, 2022, 08:19:18 AM »
So how are others working around this?  I forked over 20k for a bike with a serious bug, what are dealers doing to resolve this? Anyone try a previous version of the BMS or reloading it?  Is it gonna take a battery replacement?  I’m getting ready to head to my dealer for the third time for this issue and I haven’t even had the bike for a year.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / SR/F not adjusting range to riding style.
« on: June 24, 2022, 06:25:38 AM »
I’ve run into an issue with my SR/F, it appears the BMS is not adjusting the range to the way I ride. From what I can tell it is giving me a range estimate based on the hardest riding I’ve done.  For instance, at its worst it gave me a range of 36 miles with 100% charge. Running it to near the range estimate showed an almost depleted battery but if I let it sit I would get the “magic charging”. In one instance after letting it sit an hour I gained back 48% battery capacity. The dealer did a hard reboot of the BMS but it continues to do it.  Anyone else run into this issue have any advice?

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Storage Box Key Lock Alternative?
« on: January 24, 2022, 06:59:02 AM »
I feel your pain  ;D, I wish zero had made it a push button lock similar to the ones used on glass patio doors. The lock allows or prevents the button from being pushed that way you have access while on the bike and it can be locked when off. Here’s an example of what I’m talking about:

https://www.siraweb.com/loc-push-button-t960?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI97X6n5fJ9QIVdPDjBx0Xww33EAQYBCABEgKoNvD_BwE

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