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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / Re: Carrying a passenger on a Zero S/DS
« on: April 16, 2012, 09:55:50 AM »
The optional accessory is a pair of foot pegs for the passenger, I believe.
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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / Re: Intrigued... with questions...
« on: April 16, 2012, 09:55:06 AM »
Thanks, guys. Your comments all make sense and are helpful. I'm tending to think it makes better economic sense to stick with my car (for now). Too bad... would have loved to make a case for the bike! Maybe later, hehe.
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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / Re: Intrigued... with questions...
« on: April 14, 2012, 10:00:40 PM »
Thanks to everyone for your excellent and comprehensive replies. They were very helpful and much appreciated.
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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older / Intrigued... with questions...
« on: April 14, 2012, 10:35:43 AM »
Hi all... new to this forum... I'm spending about $250/month for gas. I'm in my mid-50s, retired, very fit/athletic, and busy building a custom home that requires me to drive 30-50 miles a day (to the construction site and on related errands).
By nature, I'm a minimalist and had a bike for many years with no car. The idea of an electric bike/motorcycle intrigues me. I have no need to carry passengers, groceries, etc. I'm in Southern California, so the weather is generally good. In other words, it's not hard to make a case for an electric bike/motorcycle.
Here are a few beginner's-mind questions:
1. Does anyone know the dealer markup on the ZF9? The local dealer indicated a strong willingness to negotiate price, but I don't know how to research good deals. A $2K discount (or better) would make a big difference in desirability. Haven't seen this topic discussed here.
2. What are the "hidden" costs of ownership? For example, I asked the salesperson about the tread life of tires, and she guessed about 5K miles. She had NO idea about replacement tire cost. What other routine maintenance-only expenses might there be, excluding initial costs of clothing, accessories, etc.
3. Several salespeople have told me that the Brammo Empulse and Zero S (ZF9) are very different in character, but no one can explain what they mean by that. To me, they're both capable of highway speed, have similar range, and are fun to ride. Are most people cross-shopping these brands? Any thoughts about how they'll compare?
4. I hear a lot about the silent/quiet aspect, but the videos don't convey quiet. There is a seemingly loud whine from the bike at speed. The videos also pick up a lot of wind noise, and they have acoustic guitar soundtracks that further make noise evaluations impossible. How loud are they (really) at cruising speeds?
5. If (worst case) I were to buy one, and then decide it wasn't right for me, is there any market for selling used bikes? Would it require a huge financial hit to sell it?
Thanks, all. Looking forward to participating in this forum.
By nature, I'm a minimalist and had a bike for many years with no car. The idea of an electric bike/motorcycle intrigues me. I have no need to carry passengers, groceries, etc. I'm in Southern California, so the weather is generally good. In other words, it's not hard to make a case for an electric bike/motorcycle.
Here are a few beginner's-mind questions:
1. Does anyone know the dealer markup on the ZF9? The local dealer indicated a strong willingness to negotiate price, but I don't know how to research good deals. A $2K discount (or better) would make a big difference in desirability. Haven't seen this topic discussed here.
2. What are the "hidden" costs of ownership? For example, I asked the salesperson about the tread life of tires, and she guessed about 5K miles. She had NO idea about replacement tire cost. What other routine maintenance-only expenses might there be, excluding initial costs of clothing, accessories, etc.
3. Several salespeople have told me that the Brammo Empulse and Zero S (ZF9) are very different in character, but no one can explain what they mean by that. To me, they're both capable of highway speed, have similar range, and are fun to ride. Are most people cross-shopping these brands? Any thoughts about how they'll compare?
4. I hear a lot about the silent/quiet aspect, but the videos don't convey quiet. There is a seemingly loud whine from the bike at speed. The videos also pick up a lot of wind noise, and they have acoustic guitar soundtracks that further make noise evaluations impossible. How loud are they (really) at cruising speeds?
5. If (worst case) I were to buy one, and then decide it wasn't right for me, is there any market for selling used bikes? Would it require a huge financial hit to sell it?
Thanks, all. Looking forward to participating in this forum.
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