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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Serious issues & unacceptable customer service - why some won't buy Zero again
« on: December 02, 2013, 12:37:25 PM »
In early October 2013, I bought a Zero FX. - 2.8 - Demo.
I quickly realized I would like to have more "range."
So I bought another battery and a "quick charger."
Now it's a 5.7
I found out the battery the bike came with was faulty. 
I waited a couple weeks to get a replacement.
Then, I found out the battery I had, will not take a charge under 36 degrees. Great excuse to bring it indoors for charging. :)
My kickstand is bent, to where the bike leans way sideways. It's  covered under warranty, I'm waiting on that.
All said.
The bike is one cool gadget.
I ride it like I stole it - and plan to modify it - to charge on the fly - with a snow mobile alternator, or something along that line.
I realize this company is having issues. But HIGH FIVE to them for getting the ball rolling in the right direction.
I'm patient and I like the Zero electric dirt bike!
I'll keep y'all updated on my experience. But for now, its all smiles for now!

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Tech Help / Re: ZERO FX - Cold Charging 36 degrees F.
« on: November 22, 2013, 02:03:35 PM »
Thank you for the reply.
Yeah.
i haven't had time. (Made time) to read the manual yet.
I bought the demo so the manual was shown to me online.
Good to know.
I think you are correct.
I really love this bike. It is RAD!
So. Knowing what the problems are - makes it more fun!

Have the Best Day Ever!
and thanks for the quick response! 
-- More later! --

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Tech Help / ZERO FX - Cold Charging 36 degrees F.
« on: November 22, 2013, 01:33:42 PM »
Issue: Cold Charging.
36 degrees.

My bike:
Zero FX 2.8, upgraded by adding an additional battery to a  5.7.
Quick history.
Bought the 2.8 Zero FX.
Rode it like I stole it.
Left it on a charger for a week. Came back to it and it was not charging.
Entire system shut down.
Had a quick charger on back order - with an additional battery.
Returned bike to dealership to have it analyzed.
Battery defective.
Got new battery.
Got additional battery and quick charger.
Quick charger has adapter that has dealership stumped as to where it connects.
Waiting on reply.
Took Zero FX home.
Rode it in 36 degree F. weather.
Unit operated fine.
Put it in garage and plugged it in.
Green charge light blinked - and then I heard a "click" near the electric motor.
Green light went dark.
Stopped flashing.
Could wait a few minutes and plug it in again.
Then,  as each time I repeated the same actions,  after unplugging the bike, and waiting a few minutes, the bike would appear to be charging normally  for a few seconds and then -  relay would "click"
- and then the green light would stop flashing and go dark again.
Green light flashes - as if it is charging - and then the "click."
Green charging light, goes off.
Brought bike indoors. A warmer environment.
In the kitchen. It's clean.
No oil from bike. Not too hard to convince the girlfriend -  the bike is Ok in the kitchen.
After about a half hor the bike began to charge normally.

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