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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: I'm not sure this sounds right
« on: April 19, 2016, 07:33:00 PM »
@Semper Why,

Funny story, I think I was working in my yard when you rode by the other day taking this video, it looks like your route takes you right past my house. It was very cool to hear the electric whir instead of rattling bumpers from cars sporting more stereo than they can handle.

The point I was going to make was, the pulsing noise that is very clear in the video was totally unnoticeable from 20', it sounded smooth.

Cheers.

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Parts, Mods And Hacks / Re: Brakefix parking brake
« on: July 17, 2015, 11:48:47 PM »
Quote from: SoundMusic on June 17, 2015, 05:38:02 AM
Nice solution. Only problem is where can you buy it.

It looks like Zero sells a variation on it for $10: http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_4&products_id=205&zenid=i0tfmc89l76knokehcp3aq6a92

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Choosing the right bike Zero S, SR, or other
« on: June 26, 2015, 10:31:16 PM »
Quote from: Burton on June 26, 2015, 10:06:46 PM
Quote from: Casper on June 26, 2015, 09:53:38 PM
This is all great info., thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I just need to get all the pieces in place and buy the bike.

Nevetsyad and Burton, I'd be all for meeting up, and definitely up for going for a ride once I've got the bike. I actually live in Clifton, so any time you guys are out that way, I'd be up for meeting up. Do you ever go to the meetups the first Sunday of every (nice) month?

What meet ups? I tend not to ride with ICE riders much less it is a "quick run" because they cry when I have to stop to charge for an hour or two. :/ My trips through Clifton are random and often as weekends I am typically working on projects at home or soon to be mountain biking (which fountain head has the second best trails in the state).

I'm not sure if there is any official organizing force, but the first Sunday of every month there is a get together in Clifton, usually ranges from 30 or so bikes to 100+ and some nice cars end up in the mix as well.

I've had nothing but good experiences, generally I just go, grab a cup of coffee, and chat with some of the riders. I'm planning on going the weekend after next if you're interested. Let me know and I can PM you my details.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Choosing the right bike Zero S, SR, or other
« on: June 26, 2015, 09:53:38 PM »
This is all great info., thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I just need to get all the pieces in place and buy the bike.

Nevetsyad and Burton, I'd be all for meeting up, and definitely up for going for a ride once I've got the bike. I actually live in Clifton, so any time you guys are out that way, I'd be up for meeting up. Do you ever go to the meetups the first Sunday of every (nice) month?

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Choosing the right bike Zero S, SR, or other
« on: June 24, 2015, 09:05:19 PM »
Thanks for the replies!

It's great to hear that none of you have had any issues with overheating at speed with high ambient temperatures. Hearing first hand that the SR is capable is awesome.

The SR is my first choice, but I am still considering the S and the extra $2k it'd leave in my bank account.

From everything I've read, I think I should be able to make it round trip on a charge if I have to, but I am thinking I'll charge it at work just for piece of mind, I mean who needs range anxiety if it's avoidable.

One follow up question: Do you think given the nature of my commute that the windscreen would increase my efficiency or decrease it?

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Choosing the right bike Zero S, SR, or other
« on: June 24, 2015, 06:59:15 PM »
Hello everyone,

I've been impressed with this forum for some time now, it seems to be the best resource online when it comes to electric bikes and with the inevitable increase in the number of bikes, I expect it will only get better.

I'm looking to lean on those of you with more experience in choosing my next bike. I'm hoping you can help me with some basics.

I'm very seriously considering the Zero S or SR for my daily commute. However, I have some concerns, not so much with range but rather with speed and possibly overheating the motor. I live outside of DC, and it gets hot here. My commute breaks down as follows:
  • 5.3 miles @ 40 mph
  • 11.5 miles @ 70 mph
  • 12.2 miles @ 80 mph
  • 2.2 miles @ 35 mph
  • For a total of 31.2 miles at an average speed of 64 mph.

Do you think that either the S or the RS will be able to handle that in 95 degree heat or will I run into issues? Will the RS fair any better than the S?

Thanks for your thoughts!

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