These bikes are very expensive and have limited use.
Anyone wish they hadn't bought or waited until they were cheaper?
I am intrigued but money is tight and it will take a long time to recoup the investment. It is too soon to tell what resale will be like and as a result my preferred lending institution will not loan on them.
Thoughts?
Limited use? Range is limited, yes, but how is use limited? Just curious.
Range mostly followed by weather I suppose. I live in Oregon and it rains a lot. I have been told it shouldn't be a problem but water and electricity do not mix, as the recall on the battery packs in the Older FX and SU testify to. It sounds like Zero is taking care of issues though.
It seems pretty expensive to add the fast charging options. There is a place on the coast that offers the fast charge and that could make trips to the coast and back feasable... and more may follow. That would open things up a bit. Right now factoring in weather and anticipated use I am about $80 per month short for the first 5 years. Will the major components (controller and throttle assemply) last that long?
For those who have traded up, how did the early modles hold their value towards resale or trade in?
I am at about $160 per month in savings and I may be able to charge at work which would also help offest. I want to but the months I am not riding it would be about a $150 hit the other way. Decisions, decisions.
