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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: FXS owners: Range question for you
« on: July 13, 2016, 05:05:35 PM »
I'm also interessted in a zero fxs. I tested a fx last year & that went pretty well, much more fun then a DS imo. But the range of the fxs is a worry. My commute ride is 23km one way & I can chose going via freeway or normal road. But don't want to do 110km/h between lorries, so zero has to come up with some more topspeed. As I understand U can gear up the speed with another belt drive not reducing the actieradius. I cannot charge the bike @ the company parking area for now. Is there a range extended available for the zero fxs? Other thing I would chance is the front lights with 10K HiD 's or high performance LED's, dunno this will give some extra range (3-5km's)? The difference between coming home or pushing the bike.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Streetbike's 2014 DS Police Bikes
« on: November 09, 2015, 11:22:55 PM »
I tested one of those over here, lousy brakes, lousy suspension.  U end up spending money to upgrade this. For 9000€ I expect to get something better to be honest. If U are on a tight budget & don't care 'bout riding characteristics it might be your once in a lifetime deal...with some issues.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Solar charge my zero fx :)
« on: November 01, 2015, 01:33:26 AM »
Planning a set of solar panels also, Prices of electricity are considerable rising over here. If U load 8kw each day, U end up paying more then 500€ extra overhere, due to crap solar panel government funding a couple of years ago.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Zero FX 2014 Overheating Motor
« on: October 31, 2015, 12:09:39 AM »
Gonna follow this topic, considering my plan to buy a FXS

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: 2016 FXS
« on: October 31, 2015, 12:08:05 AM »
What also need a change, is the headlights of the FXS (FX) with some much better HiD H4's?
I found really good replacements already, first gonna test them upon my RC8 race fairing.
Sounds stupid, but I do a lot of night rides


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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: 2016 FXS
« on: October 31, 2015, 12:04:10 AM »
Quote from: BrianTRice on October 30, 2015, 12:48:05 AM
Quote from: V155 on October 29, 2015, 11:55:19 PM
Hello I'm new here, Recent tested a FX & a DS-P (overyear new 14 stock former Police bikes)
I liked the FX more. The DS-P had lousy suspension & brakes, I'm used better on my RC8.

It is worth noting that 15/16 DS models have much better suspension and brakes.

Yep that was what the dealer also told me.
At first i tought it will be great, but those 14's need a rebuild. It was a rather good deal 9000€ + lets say 'bout 1000€ for the updated suspension including new full rear shock & 150€ for a new brake pump.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: 2016 FXS
« on: October 29, 2015, 11:55:19 PM »
Hello I'm new here, Recent tested a FX & a DS-P (overyear new 14 stock former Police bikes)
I liked the FX more. The DS-P had lousy suspension & brakes, I'm used better on my RC8.

But becuz I'm only planning 99% roaduse, I guess the FXS will be my choice.
It's ment mainly for commuting. It has to charged every day.
Asked the Zero dealer overhere to check if it can be delivered before end of this year.
Nowadays the highways overhere have a trajection control system. Planning my commuting trips away from those & have some silent blasts on shortcuts & bypasses. The FXS will be great for that.

During winter maybe an extra pair of wheels with some sticky rain tyres will also fix the roadgrip.
Only problem they use a lot of roadsalt overhere during winter, not sure if the Zero will survive this?

Also the battery protection is worrying me. Bike is parked for 8h on a public space, I can imagine with the succes of electric bikes battey thievery could become a bit of a problem somewhere in time, considering the price of a new set of batteries.




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