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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Zero says my FX motor and controller are blown. Out $3600
« on: September 09, 2021, 06:10:35 AM »
Ok, thanks for the replies. I gave the dealer the go-ahead to replace the motor. I suppose this is just more frustrating because unlike another engine, I cant take it anywhere for a second opinion.

And I love the bike too much to not fix it, haha.

I live in SF and have had a good experiences with SF Moto (dealer) in the past. I trust them on this but it sort of feels like Zero HQ was like "something is wrong, we don't know, replace everything".


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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Zero says my FX motor and controller are blown. Out $3600
« on: September 08, 2021, 11:38:31 PM »
I took my Zero FX into the SF zero dealership after experiencing some sudden and jerky acceleration while riding. It seems like I was getting a fraction of the power then it would all kick in at once. It still rode but almost threw me from the bike a couple times when the massive torque kicked in. Three weeks after taking it to an authorized Zero dealer, they say Zero HQ says it needs a new motor and most likely a controller too.

That will be $2100 for the motor, but probably $3600 for the pair. Mechanic said if the motor is bad you almost certainly need a new controller. The bike has ~1500 miles and a couple months past the drivetrain warranty expiration.

Has anyone experienced this or have any ideas of what do next beside shell out $3600? 


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