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In addition to a battery that actually works, I would like to see Zero incorporate a lockable push button for the storage compartment. I made one myself I couldn’t imagine using my bike without it:

https://youtu.be/flno2wFReyc?si=QFkfwbbzfxZ5QHP-

52 highway miles on an SR/S means there is a massive problem with your battery and you should probably go through the warranty process.

I would not expect a massive battery bump because they just had a massive battery bump with the BCB packs using the P73 cells. Unless they decide Farasis' new P84 cells are a good fit and meet their requirements I don't see a battery bump for a couple years. But hey I could be wrong. That would make it jump from a 146Ah pack to a 168Ah pack which would bump the 17.3 figure closer to 19.6kWh. Marketing numbers of course.

The problem with this is I owned a 2013 S that crapped out after after 40k miles. Zero said it was a battery defect and replaced the battery with a 2015 ZF 12.6 under the battery replacement program. Then after another 40k miles, the battery crapped out again. Zero again blamed battery defects. I foolishly thought that the 2021 ZF 14.4 would actually work the way it’s supposed to and so I bought the SR/S and here we are again, starting to crap out at 30k miles and Zero yet again blames battery defects. I have zero (no pun intended) faith that their 2022+ ZF 17.3 will be any different.

When will Zero grow up and admit to their customers that they have no idea how to make a battery that preforms at the levels that they always claim?

$117 is still less than $150, and the whole reason I'm posting is I'm not willing to spend that much money to solve this problem. The solution you're trying to get me to give you money for is not a solution to the problem I'm having. If it works better for you, awesome, go have fun. But don't threadjack trying to sell me something

I’m not trying to get you to give me money or hijack the thread; I shared with you a solution I created and it is a solution that solves your problem. In your original post you stated you wanted a lockable push button. My solution is a lockable push button. It may not let you keep it unlocked while the bike is off but it has the added benefit of “locking” automatically and without having to carry 2 keys. Sorry if you didn’t like to hear about it. Maybe edit your original post to include that being able to keep the compartment unlocked when the bike is off is a requirement for your needs.

This is what you need:

https://youtu.be/flno2wFReyc?si=7LnixFL4z4TBezmk

One of the inconveniences of the Zero Motorcycles SR/S is you have to turn off the bike to use the key to unlock and open the storage compartment. This upgrade I created fixes that problem by replacing the storage compartment key cylinder with an electrical push button switch that opens the compartment but only when the bike is on or charging. It does this by using an automotive grade linear motor which plugs into the bike’s 12 volt accessory plug which is only powered when the bike is on or charging. When the bike is off access to the storage compartment is denied.

Video demo:
https://youtu.be/flno2wFReyc?si=UvbCdVTxx_bff8Tq

If anyone is interested in buying one check out the for sale section on this forum.

It is technically possible to reach the locking mechanism with a hook, but you'd have to know exactly where to reach and what it looks like.  I've had the fairing off, it's not terrible.  And I would like to add a hidden non-key way to open the box, for access while riding.  I made some mental notes on possible options, but ... have forgotten them all.  You might also be able to simply loosen and pry open the side plastic to reach up.  The mechanism is simple, and if you can reach it, you can pull the unlock cable on the back of the lock.  The latch is below the charger area, I think, which is a pain to remove.

This is what you need: https://youtu.be/flno2wFReyc?si=LaLQMY7n5WJWlbd8

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275819846432

EBC rotors, Yamaha bolts, Galfer organic pads…

So far so good. The organic pads have a lot less bite but modulation is really good. Regen is strong enough to do most of my braking anyway so think the organic pads are better suited for my needs. Will report back after a few thousand miles.