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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / non OEM handlebars by TRW
« on: September 27, 2024, 03:52:02 PM »
I'll dig this one out to add my findings. Zero spare parts have a disasterous supply chain, and Zero Europe is unable to estimate when a replacement handlebar 27-08151 will arrive at my dealer's.

TRW has had European compliance checks for a couple of their aftermarket handlebars. Dimensions and model numbers in the illustration attached.


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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Zero App & Average Efficiency
« on: September 30, 2023, 03:18:30 AM »
Both ZMC apps are novelty gadgets; I don't think they are meant to be serious.

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Electric Motorcycle News / Re: 3024 Kawasaki e-1 electric motorcycle models
« on: September 23, 2023, 02:39:40 PM »
3024 - I know the traditional Japanese manufacturers are late; but this seems a little harsh ;)

Anyways, the electricity of the bike seems to be designed around the two swap-able batteries. Those batteries are determined by a consortium of motorcycle manufacturers and are supposed to be swapped between models. Size of the batteries is limited by maximum weight, so everybody can handle these and charge them in a condo or office.

No doubt, the output of these batteries will limit the maximum current and thus the bike's performance.

For the European Union, they could even comply this bike in the 50cc class "L1e", where the mean power limit is 4kW (5.44 PS) with a top speed limit of 45km/h (28mph).

None of the swap-battery-bikes will ever compete with A1-licence Zeros.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Toyota Prius PHEV
« on: August 29, 2023, 01:22:00 AM »
Toyota is the epitome of quality mindset. Zero compared is a teenager with learning diffculties. I'd give more about Toyota building electric motorcycles than Zero changing their mindset.

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Easy now. Not saying discrimination is bad, but there are better places to do that - where everyone expects it.

That said, thanks for sharing your experience, jotjot. I'm not yet trying to test race tracks, but get safer in driving. While there are enough group trainings on offer, I decided to do a 1on1-training. Price was twice that of a group training, but I'll do that again: it was relaxed throughout while also very efficient.
Maybe you find something similar at a small track that doesn't need to be fully booked to survive?

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Charging in winter time
« on: August 20, 2023, 11:21:14 PM »
The battery won't charge below 0°C, but you can drive it below 0.
On my bike, I feel a range and performance drop below 10°C. My normal commute is 2x31km; starting with a full batt @20°C means returning with 28% SoC. Starting @5°C means returning with 4% and having reduced power all the way. Below 50% SoC it won't go over 100km/h.

I'd say driving @20° using the performance it provides @5°C would probably see a remaining SoC well above 40%.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Hints for 2024
« on: August 11, 2023, 03:05:44 AM »
UK and DE website show this promo untill end of August; US website until August 15th.

From choice of components, Zero is at best medium in the motorcycle world. Quality is below midfield expectations. Half the price would find them buyers from Honda/KTM/Yamaha.

I got to know five other riders who bought news in the last two years; everyone has a major component fail (motor bearings, onboard charger, battery).

Mine is now off the road for seven weeks, because the sprocket came loose at odo 9,500km and 15 months old. Steering head bearing is also worn!?
Zero does not know when they can deliver spares.

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Thank you all for the pointers.

It appears that the noise comes from the motor sprocket: it is loose, I can wiggle it along the axis. The sprocket retaining screw looks like it doesn't wiggle with it; ie. the bearings might be ok. My guess is the screw became loose - I can see the white marking on the screw; but not on the sprocket tophat, as it is covered in brown dust.

I've sent a video of the loose sprocket to ownersupport@zeromotorcycles.com, and await their advice as the bike is still in the warranty period.

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I have a noise that wasn't there before. It's most intense when coasting; not so much when accelerating.

The attached sound file was recorded when rolling down a hill with the engine switched off.

Where to look for more clues for the source?

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: fxs fuse box wiring
« on: June 04, 2023, 07:23:43 AM »
Thank you for following up, and sharing the ZMC input, dee!

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: fxs fuse box wiring
« on: June 01, 2023, 03:54:43 AM »
Fuses for 2020 FXS

1 blue/violett
2 blue/green
3 blue/yellow
4 blue
5 blue/black
6 brown

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Zero Application version
« on: May 09, 2023, 01:04:52 PM »
Use the Zero Motorcycles app, not the Zero Next Gen.

Bring a lot of patience when pairing the phone to the bike, connecting the bike and downloading the logs. I'd say that will take between one and three hours; likely some tries. Make sure your phone does not go into sleep mode while downloading the logs.

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yes, I think so too , but how to solve? strange then that we did it 3 times the problem and instead at the 4th time everything ok.
the main problem is that I have to leave the bike on while charging, with the lights on which in the long run melts the headlight: is there no way to turn them off? maybe I could turn off one of them, the high beam, so that I can keep the lights off while charging? a fuse be the culprit or help to solve the problem?

Do you use the yellow fast charger sold by Zero?
What happens when you switch the bike off, after it started charing with the external charger?

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You might need to remove the seat and some fairings.

Here's a link to the 2014 F(X) service manual: http://zero-legacy-service-manual-site.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/2014-F/2014%20Zero%20FX%20Service%20Manual.htm

Look for connector C57 - there's also a (vague) photo.

Still, the Unofficial manual mentions that 2013 and 2014 FX use Meanwell charger, which are not CAN connected. https://zeromanual.com/wiki/XMX_Platform/Unofficial_Service_Manual#Meanwell_Charger

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