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Buy Sell Trade / FOR SALE: 2013 Zero DS 11.4Kw I'm upgrading to a DSR.
« on: March 22, 2016, 09:19:25 PM »
Here are the ads for my Zero. Please email me at redvalleymotorsport@gmail.com for questions etc... The Bike is located in Grand Rapids Michigan.

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/mcy/5502423467.html

http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/2...her--117624584

-Tony

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: DSR 1st impressions
« on: December 13, 2015, 12:59:41 AM »
I'm about to pull the trigger on the heated seat (if any are left) Is it truly worth the money? I live in Michigan and like to ride into the low 40 degree F. range

Ps, I'm also about to d othe same, trade in my 2013 DS for a 16' DSR :)

Thanks

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Interment Charging issues
« on: December 09, 2015, 04:57:26 AM »
This is just the standard 120 volt on-board charger. 

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Interment Charging issues
« on: December 08, 2015, 10:44:45 AM »
Thanks for the Advice, Unfortunately I just sold my 2500 Elcon charger because I am planning on upgrading to a 2016 DS with Charge-Tank in the spring  ;D

So last night, the bike was in the corner of my garage plugged in and was flipping out, not charging, APP wouldnt connect, and generally not liking life.  I move the car out of the way and move the bike to the center of the garage.  Suddenly everything works PERFECT. I tried moving the handlebars back-and-fourth thinking maybe a CAN short in the wiring, etc... nothing.  Bike works perfect again.  I believe the bike is possessed with a Demon  :o

Anyway,  I got the bike to 100% charge and downloaded logs. I attached the file to this post (hopefully it works)

Thanks for the help so far!

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Interment Charging issues
« on: December 07, 2015, 08:16:31 AM »
Hello All, 

My charging system on my 2013 DS has become very finikey lately... It will start charging (blinky green light) then the red fault light will flash a few times, then blank.  Then other times I will plug in and nothing, no Contactor click, no lights... dead.  Then other times the green charging light will STAY on but still be charging (verified via App and warm chargers).  Then other times it works totally normal... Every time it's on the same plug, no extension cord, nothing else on the circuit, and tried 2 different charge cords. Any advice?

Doesn't seem to happen during any specific event like washing, etc... and the bike otherwise rides and works perfect!

Is there a way to "Hard reset" the bike perhaps?

PS, I am a Tesla Tech by trait, so don't be afraid to throw some complicated stuff my way. I just am sick of dragging this bike 60 miles away for warranty work I can possibly do myself.

PPS, as of right now, the bike flashed the green light for probably 10 minutes, but now it's solid.  The charge was at 50% so I KNOW it was not finished.

Any help is appreciated.

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Tech Help / Re: Instrument Cluster
« on: March 16, 2015, 07:08:18 PM »
Funny you say that,  I am a Tesla tech and that is how we did software updates, and vehicle log data on the Tesla Roadster.  Now the Model-S is over the air or this funky little 5 pin plug for our computer.

But Yes, I totally agree. Most Zero owners aren't idiots, and we'd enjoy keeping our bike up to date by doing a thumb-drive update.   

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Tech Help / Re: Instrument Cluster
« on: March 16, 2015, 10:35:36 AM »
Thanks for the reply. 

Zero told me to un-plug it and blow the connector out with compressed air, then apply dielectric grease in the connector. I rode another 26 miles today with no issues. I am also told I am on the software version 60, and evidently now there is a version 67 and this could possibly be a software bug.

I'll keep ya posted it it flakes out on me again.

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Tech Help / Instrument Cluster
« on: March 14, 2015, 04:27:08 AM »
I purchased a 2013 DS demo bike from Life Cycle in Kalamazoo MI back in November of 2014. The weather finally broke and I was able to take it out for a ride today. Suddenly the mechanical motor RPM gauge stopped working while riding and the LCD screen was showing “0” for a speed when while moving. The green LED turn signal indicators still worked, as well as the hi-beam indicator, back-lighting, Mileage, and battery SOC.

I pulled over to just reset the key and see if the gauge would reset, but to my surprise the whole bike wouldn’t re-start.  I then pushed to a parking spot and called tech support where I spoke with someone.  Right as he’s answering the phone the bike re-started and gave me a green light. 

I was then driving home and suddenly the gauge cluster freaked out and gave very erratic readings, Then a few seconds later  the same symptoms described above occurred again.  I reset  the bike and let it sit for about 30 seconds and the gauge worked again.  I will be un-plugging the gauge thinking perhaps this will remove all power and do a “hard reset”.  Also It feels like I may be losing regen when this occurs (perhaps a speed sensor?) I’m not sure where the speed sensor is, does it read off the motor hall sensor?  I am not sure if I am losing regen, I have very little experience on the ZERO so this may be un-true.

Any Ideas or help welcomed.

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