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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: FX questions
« on: March 18, 2019, 08:30:50 AM »
Cuyler is a good guy. I bought my 2015 FX from him, and he helped resolve a bad battery issue under warranty. Small private shop dealing with older bikes mostly.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Do all S, DS racks fit all model years?
« on: October 01, 2018, 08:51:24 AM »
Thanks, I wondered if that might be the case. I sure couldn't see any reason for them, but since I didn't get any info with the rack I wanted to ask those with more knowledge. The unofficial service manual has a nice install tutorial, including bolt thread sizes!

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Do all S, DS racks fit all model years?
« on: September 30, 2018, 08:33:37 PM »
So, earlier this year I bought a 2016 SR. Recently I bought a used rack for the S, DS model line. It lines up with the top bolt holes and the seat mounting holes just fine. But what are the small threaded lugs that are welded to the side of the flat steel mounting bracket used for? They don't line up with any holes in the frame to help support the top bolts from ripping straight out in case of an overloaded rack. BTW the top half of the  mounting threads in the frame are partly destroyed so I'll try to tap it clean before I over drill it to the next size up bolt. Any answers or suggestions are welcome.

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Buy Sell Trade / Re: Givi Monolock Case, Zero Rack, & Ram Smartphone Holder
« on: September 09, 2018, 08:36:00 AM »
Yes I'm interested. How do you want to arrange this?
You can email me at kenmc01@charter.net

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Buy Sell Trade / Re: Givi Monolock Case, Zero Rack, & Ram Smartphone Holder
« on: September 08, 2018, 10:32:40 PM »
Sold the rack yet?

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: ABS light on, 2017SR
« on: July 23, 2018, 12:45:41 PM »
Fuse first. Just see if it's tight in the red holder. Then I would inspect the wires at pinch points and around the sensors at the tone ring on the wheels.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: 2016 SR Problems?
« on: April 18, 2018, 08:04:00 AM »
Sorry to see your DC/DC converter is going bad. I just paid $860.00 to have mine replaced on my 2015 FX. Zero said it is my fault. I could have changed it myself, but the dealer gave me the impression that Zero would possibly cover some of it since they approved them to look at the problem. I could have bought the same unit as factory installed for under $250.00. If I were you I would get an after market unit.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / 2016 SR Problems?
« on: April 13, 2018, 10:51:17 AM »
So, I'm looking at a used 2016 ZF 13.0. $10 K, with 5K miles. Looks clean in pictures, haven't seen it in person yet. With all the shit I've had with my 2015 FX 5.7 i'm leery about another Zero, but, this is a different motor, controller...heck everything. So... how is the owner experience out there on this bike?
Thanks .

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Wiring Diagram for 2016 FX
« on: December 28, 2017, 11:00:10 PM »







This is a great diagram. Thanks for your hard work. I have a dumb question though. How do I know what the proper readings are for a circuit?

Example: MBB 1, pins 11and 27 are to the kickstand switch. How do I tell if the MBB is sending or receiving the correct signal on these wires?  Would I be looking for 5V or 13.5V? Should I be connecting the switch wire to chassis ground, or the ground connection (pin 12 on MBB) for diagnostic?

 Or, DC/DC converter is enabled on the MBB 1, pin 20. So would I connect a VOM to measure DC voltage at pin 20 and again at pin 1 on the DC/DC connecting the negative meter probe to ground? What voltage would be appropriate, 5V, 13.5V ?

Thanks to anyone for helping me to understand how to better use this diagram for diagnostic without shorting something out.









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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Running heated gear
« on: December 28, 2017, 10:24:34 PM »
I have used my older Gerbing jacket liner with my FX when it ran. I use an Aerostich controller using the SAE plug in the wiring harness. I did not try my gloves with it, but it handled the jacket just fine. Just keep a spare fuse handy and try it to see if it works for you with your gloves.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Zero parking brake
« on: October 21, 2017, 11:09:36 AM »
A length of Velcro around the throttle grip and front brake lever is the cheapest / easiest way to stop the bike from rolling while keyed off. And you can wrap it around the handlebar between the clamps while driving.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: 2015 FX loses 12 volt power, then it comes back
« on: September 24, 2017, 10:54:44 AM »
Try your local dealer. Maybe they will try to help you. I'm still looking up info on diagnosing it myself. There is some info on the unofficial service manual on this forum. I'm beginning to think it is the MBB, not the converter. I haven't had time to work on it, but I hope to next week. I did check the output leads from the converter when I had lights and it showed 13.6 volts. When I had no lights, it showed 0 volts. Also I checked the SAE aux connector in both conditions and it mimicked the DC-DC converter readings. Good Luck

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Can Zero FXS get knocked over when parked in a storm?
« on: August 01, 2017, 02:10:31 AM »
I saw a BMW GS blown over on an empty parking lot. Also saw a "quick detachable" windshield blown of of a bike.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: 2015 FX loses 12 volt power, then it comes back
« on: July 30, 2017, 11:45:44 AM »
Zero said my VIN is not in the recall group. I had it to the local dealer for the firmware upgrade and asked them to check it out. They said the problem was my "improper wiring" of LED lights. I have Acerbi hand guards and a small light strip around my luggage rack. I spliced into the harness for power. Oh yeah, I've been running these lights for over a year with no problem. So I guess I'm not getting any help from Zero. I am going to rewire the lights to the accessory connection, after I cut off the odd ball connector.
If the fuse you are referring to is the one in the wiring harness. Yes I have checked it. It is clean and in good condition. I'm baffled by the on and off issues of the lights. I just left the bike in the garage and would randomly turn on the key. Sometimes I would get lights, other times not. With the bike never moving from it's parking spot.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: 2015 FX loses 12 volt power, then it comes back
« on: June 22, 2017, 01:46:16 AM »
Where is the converter? I recognized the charger, and the controller, but I don't know what the converter looks like.

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