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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Plastic fade
« on: May 16, 2017, 10:39:56 PM »
I was thinking of painting these,  and buying new ones if I don't like it, but I shouldn't have to after less than two years. My farm beater atv has been outside for 20 years and it isnt anymore faded. Oh well, if the only problem I have is plastic discoloration that's not much to complain about

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Plastic fade
« on: May 16, 2017, 10:31:47 PM »
Has anyone seen if zero will cover faded plastics under warranty?  My 2015 is garaged, and it gets parked in the shop at work, so it has barely sat outside at all and the plastics are badly faded to a grey color.

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I have noticed the constant threat of minor headshake off-road that makes you always keep a good hold on the handlebars. You are saying this helped to fix this? That alone would make me want to do this MOD. It feels unstable with both battery modules in loose dirt.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Wet Seat, 2016 FX
« on: March 13, 2017, 10:11:42 PM »
My 2015 seems waterproof.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Too much torque??
« on: February 17, 2017, 10:53:03 AM »
In my opinion if you think any bike has too much power or torque for you to ride without crashing you should reconsider your decision. 250cc streebikes exist for a reason. The zero is nice that you can adjust it as you wish,but honestly the zero isn't a high performance bike and if you cant manage it without traction control you should stick to 4 wheels

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I think for the size and weight and cost of an extra battery that doing a DIY 2-5kw charger that will use a standard ev charger might get more range per hour than an extra battery. With something you may be able to package lower down on the bike than the tail. 42 lbs of battery will feel fairly significant IMO. I love the way the bike feels with a single battery and see even the second battery slightly crippling in the dirt(heavy front end)

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Parts and Accessories wish list
« on: January 24, 2017, 01:43:54 AM »
Windscreen for the fx, that is easy to put on and takeoff when needed.

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On my fx I had it drop from 12% to 2% suddenly, then quickly to 0% and it shut off and had to catch a ride a couple miles from home.  Outside temp was under 40 degrees. When warm out I can go down to 0% and still ride another mile or two slowly.

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The headlight has been plenty good for me but I don't ride at night a lot. I'll hold down the flash to pass lever to have both bulbs on if I want more light

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: FXS Racers Thread- Chime in
« on: November 17, 2016, 10:06:22 AM »
Where are you located?  Looks like northern Colorado?

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5300 miles on 15 fx with zero issues

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This may not be the place for my rant but I wouldn't talk any friend I know into owning a streetbike without buying a dirt bike and getting good riding one.  Teaches so many important control skills only encountered on the public road under adverse conditions. When loss of traction, gaining of traction, low speed and high speed "curveballs" are the norm and your reactions are trained to handle them without thinking, all of that transfers to your ability to ride safe on public roads where the obstacles are 200hp,3000lb rubber wheeled boulders rolling next to you ready to smash you.

I have encountered wheelspin without planning on it on the zero but nothing I wouldn't expect the bike capable of, or anything unmanageable. 

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Park it.  Walk away.  Enjoy not having an oil spot under it when you come back. 😁

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Front brake lever
« on: September 28, 2016, 12:58:11 AM »
I am wanting to change the front brake lever on my 2015 fx to a shorter one.  Does anyone know what other bikes use a lever that will work.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Helmet laws
« on: September 10, 2016, 03:28:08 AM »
In Colorado the cutoff is 4 kw for designation between moped and motorcycle.

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