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Yes this is a 2021 S model, I am not charging via J-1772, just regular 110v wall outlet.

Just picked up a lightly used S, haven't ridden a Zero in years but excited to be back in the game. I have a few questions about charging...

1) I plugged the bike in at 46%, the dash timer said 3 hours to full, I came back in 3 hours, it had added 50 minutes, I came back after 50 minutes, and there were now 12 left. Anything to be concerned about here with the charging timer not being accurate?
2) Is the charging cord (specifically the end that goes into the bike) supposed to get like, really hot? I've charged it twice and each time that end is incredibly warm.
3) Is there any definitive guidance on which end to plug in/unplug first? I've plugged the bike end first, then disconnected the wall plug first when unplugging (and there's been a big spark at the wall). Does this really not matter?

I don't know if I'll be able to make this but I will try to.

Question - If I am a pretty inexperienced rider ( been riding for < 1yr & do 90% of my riding in SF proper) should I not go? I wouldn't want to ruin the ride for you all by being a straggler the entire time.

I could've sworn I saw someone on Facebook say something about October 19th.

I bought a '16 S as my first motorcycle and paid $1000 for the year for Progressive (other companies were right around this figure as well).

Seeing the low costs posted in this thread give me heartburn...Can I expect to pay significantly less next year? Do you all have many years of unblemished experience?

Hello all,

I just purchased a '16 S (my very first motorcycle) and love it. Tons of fun! I have a few questions:

1) When braking uphill, rather than apply the brakes, there have been a couple instances where I've just slightly engaged the throttle. That seems easier, but I'm guessing it's bad for the belt. Is this the proper procedure? : 1) apply front brake 2) step on rear brake and let go of front brake 3) when ready to go, twist throttle until you feel the belt move and then ease off the brake whilst twisting the throttle. Is it damaging to the belt to twist the throttle while the brake is applied?

2) I have a small area in my garage that I put the bike in, but it is very difficult+time-consuming to get the bike out of the garage when I want to ride. It's hard to back it out of the garage. Any tips/best practices here to minimize time getting in/out of garage?

3) When I ride ~7 miles to work, the battery is down to somewhere between 95-97%. Several hours later when I turn the bike back on, the battery says 100%, even though it's definitely not full. Then I'll get home and it will say 95%, then I turn it off and plug it in, and while charging it shows 89-90%, which I presume to be its true battery level. Anything amiss there?

4) As a general best practice, when I can charge it, should I leave it plugged in at all times? Even if it's for a couple of days?

5) The bike seems to lean quite a bit with the kickstand. Do people get bigger kickstands or this just is what it is?

6) There is a lot of squeaking/sounds with the wheels/brakes and from the bars (from presumably holding them too tight). Are these sounds synonymous with a new bike or should I get them checked out by my dealer?

7) How do I go about getting the custom-color plastic kits rather than the stock yellow?

Thank you in advance for any and all help. Any other tips for not only a first time electric moto owner, but a first time moto owner? I am all ears!

Specifically looking for one that has the lower seat. I'm in San Francisco, CA.