Hey
I wanted a 2012 XU LSM but a great offer came up locally for a 2011.
About me: I'm 23 yo, living in Qc, Canada, business owner and studying in chemical engineering. I never had a motorcycle, but I love it!
So far I like it very much and the range is better than I anticipated.
About the bike: It has 33km and the battery was replaced 2km ago on warranty. Basically brand new and I still have warranty until next summer.
I always like to mod my toys. In the past, I've learned how to work on petrol cars (Lotus, BMW, etc). And now it's turn for electric !
My mod list for now (only been driving for two days):
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Remove some stickersThere are way too much stickers on the bike for my taste. No need to stick three times per side the word 'Zero'...
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Oil the chainNot sure when that was performed last. A little oil can't hurt.
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Add HID headlightI find the headlight to be mediocre at best. Some HID bi-xenon will do. I just have to find something that fits. I'll keep you tuned of my progress.
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Add Hella DualTone HornsI had this on the Lotus and it made a difference. This bike is so silent that I feel the need to have a better horn.
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Change the tires + brake padsNothing bad about the tires, but they don't grip enough for me.
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Change brake oilIt's two years old, time for a change.
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Add a small windshieldNothing too big, I just want less aero drag.
And eventually, I think that I'll attempt to mess with the gearing to get greater top speed. I have boulevards here that are 70 kph and the bike tops at 62 kph. I would love to get 10 kph more.
If the opportunity comes (and skills), I will swap the 2011 motor and battery to get to 2012 specs.
Thanks!
