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To update on this, Zero is supposedly back ordered on these adapters. I figured I'd try to build one since they're supposedly simple.

I bought this from here (http://www.tucsonev.com/ -- See 'The Inlet with 1 meter of cord'):

It looks like I need to build the pilot signal part. I'm not a super electronics guru -- I've replaced the screen on my cell phone, installed light switches and outlets in my house, and installed light fixtures. I've soldered things, but I don't know how to read wiring diagrams.

Reference this image for the next part:

The way I understand this is this:
There are 5 wires in my adapter. They are RED, GREEN and BLACK, 10 awg wires and a smaller awg RED and BLUE wire. I can use my ohm meter to determine which pin on the connector corresponds to which wire.

It looks like I want to wire either the RED or BLUE wire (depending on ohm meter results) to one end of a diode. Then connect the other end of the diode to a 2.7K resistor (I realize diodes are directional, I'll watch for that). I also need to connect that end of the resistor to another 1.3K resistor. The end of that resistor goes to a switch. The switch and the 2.7K resistors go to the black wire.

Finally, I'll wire everything there up to a computer cable plug, and plug that into the on board charger thingy on the bike.

This should allow me to plug my bike in and flip a switch to start charging.

QUESTIONS:
1. I'm not totally sure which part of the computer wire gets (1) or (2) in that diagram.
2. Where can I buy a freaking diode and resistor? They don't sell this stuff at Walmart, do they? I've found sites online and they sell things things in lots of 1000.
3. I need to find a computer cable of the proper gauge... the manual has listed it, I just need to find it.

Hmm. The ones at work are level 2 charge point chargers. I was able to get a card but I need an adapter to use it.

Thier iPhone app is buggy and won't let me create an account. I'll have to try their website.

I use Eco mode often for moving around in tight spots. Sure it's possible in Sport mode, but the softer response is much easier to deal with when you're maneuvering slowly. I also use it whenever it's wet after I had a scary fishtail in Sport mode. I'm definitely glad that Eco mode is there.

This has been the biggest thing for me when comparing this bike to my Harley. The Harley has a very sensitive throttle response which makes slow-speed maneuvering a lot easier. The SR is harder to work with. I have a Custom program that has 5% torque just for this.

Fun question for comparing Eco/Sport -- does anybody know if your brake lights go on during regenerative slowing? I set that at 100% in a custom program and its like hitting your brakes. I could see that causing an accident if no lights come on.

Thanks for the responses. This is great info. Some of this should probably be in an FAQ and pinned. Particularly, the cold weather specs, torque specs, and tire pressure specs. I appreciate the info on range as well. I ride mostly freeway, (around 70 mph). I've noticed that the range estimator goes down a lot when I'm riding that fast. It seems like the bike is happiest at around 30-35 mph.

Is this just a bulb replacement or did you have to modify wiring?

I picked it up on Saturday. Its the 2014 -- I was able to get it at a discount, as it was the last one the dealer had.

What do you wish you knew right after you bought your first Zero

Thanks!