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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Throttle connection issue
« on: December 15, 2016, 11:15:07 AM »
Okay guys, I just took my throttle off to service it and reinstalled and plugged it back in only to realize the throttle now doesn't work. Obviously it has to do with the throttle but the warning indicator one flash followed by three flashes is verifying a bad throttle connection. I never felt good about the connection of the plug when I pushed them together, it did not click and seemed like they could be pushed together a little further. Is there a trick to plugging the throttle plug into the other plug and getting a good connection? What am I missing??

Thanks for any help!

(EDIT: If i am honest I have no idea how these throttles work or understand them, so is there a change by taking it apart and putting back together I have thrown off the signals it sends to the controller, even though the actual motion of the throttle feels correct and smooth like it was when i got it. If I order a new throttle will it be ready to plug and play?)

-Alex

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Throttle housing question 13 FX
« on: December 14, 2016, 08:24:25 PM »
Thank you shadow. I may be experiencing the misaligned pinion. Does throttle need to be unassembled to adjust that black screw on the bottom in an attempt to fix this. It does feel like a spring or something is rubbing or clicking a little bit.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Throttle housing question 13 FX
« on: December 14, 2016, 08:53:40 AM »
Hey guys I was checking out my bike tonight and something about the throttle was bothering me (bike was parked in garage)
I don't remember the throttle being this way but when I twist it slowly, it feels a little notchy or like slightly gritty when I twist it. Not bad and maybe it was always like that but is your throttle totally smooth when you pull it back?

And then I tried to open up the housing to peak inside and it wasn't totally straight forward, I couldn't get it apart? Is there a tab on top that is involved in the process?

Thanks guys

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Questions about my new 2013 FX :)
« on: November 19, 2016, 02:11:10 AM »
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Do you guys know what the thickness of the handlebars is? Are they 1" or a little larger?

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Questions about my new 2013 FX :)
« on: November 18, 2016, 09:52:07 PM »
Quote from: Say10 15FX 16FXS on November 18, 2016, 09:10:43 PM
Tripplite.com has cords.
 
http://www.tripplite.com/heavy-duty-computer-power-cord-14awg-15a-nema-5-15p-to-iec-320-c13-12-ft~P007012/

15amp charge faster than 10 amp, or is 15 amp required?

Thanks for the help!

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Questions about my new 2013 FX :)
« on: November 18, 2016, 08:35:48 PM »
Hello everyone,

I took delivery of my 2013 FX last night around 6:30. Looks pretty good but I do have a few things to look at a couple small repairs. A few questions to start... This is my first bike and experience with Zero so I am a new with this.


1. When moving at slow speed, I can hear something on each revolution. I don't know if this is related to the tires or the electric motor. It sounds like what I would expect brake pads rubbing would sounds like as it picks up when speed increases. After around 20 mph+ the sound seems to go away completely so I was starting to think this may be related to the motor and normal, but it could be wind noise drowning it out or just going too fast to pick up each revolution. When rolling the bike while turned off, I put my ear next to each wheel but couldn't hear anything rubbing. When pushing it, it seems quiet. Is this normal?

2. What PSI do you guys recommend for the tires? I noticed the front tire was definitely a little low.

3. Brake light assembly was busted including the reflector inside. Any insight on where to get this replacement part?

4. Front suspension when pushed down sounds like something is making contact. Making a little noise. I feel like something may just be in the way somewhere and two things are just hitting each other but I haven't found it yet. Does this experience ring a bell with anyone?

5. The seller forgot to send the charge plug and is looking for it to send to me. It arrived with 1/2 charge and I rode it around for around 25 minutes to get the hang of it. In case they don;t come up with the charger, can you advise where I might find one that is compatible. I have a zero dealer a couple hours away.


That is all for now, thanks for any insight.

Alex


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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Support for a 2013 model
« on: November 16, 2016, 01:08:44 AM »
Thank you that's good info.

I will try to find out when it was manufactured the first one is a smaller range. The second one I guess I just have to be aware of. does zero still take care of this issues if they haven't been taken care of yet on the bike?

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Support for a 2013 model
« on: November 15, 2016, 06:33:21 PM »
I actually put the deposit down on the 13 fx. Feel like I worked out a pretty fair price. Maybe when I'm ready for a new one the technology will be even better in 2020 and the 2018 models will be on sale so I'll get the hang of the 13 first!

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / 10% tax credit for a 2013 model bought today?
« on: November 15, 2016, 06:43:10 AM »
Hello everyone,

Simple question here, can I qualify for the tax rebate on a 2013 model that was purchased in 2016?

Thank you!

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Support for a 2013 model
« on: November 14, 2016, 10:37:48 PM »
Hey everyone, I may purchase a 2013 FX. I wanted to see if there is still decent support for a 2013 model from Zero. I hear this bike uses a one-off battery that only works for this bike and the new batteries cannot be used on this bike. if an issue arises with the battery pack, can Zero still service/replace parts for the 2013?

Thank you!

Alex

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Hey guys, what should I pay for 2013 fx 5.7
« on: November 12, 2016, 11:22:40 PM »
Hey everyone. I am looking at buying a 2013 fx 5.7. Around 1500 miles and appears to be all sorted. No damage or accidents of any kind it seems.

What is the going rate for this bike used?

Is there a big difference between 2013 fx 5.7 and 2016 fx model? Torque numbers seem to be similar. Worth the extra few grand?

I like the dash on the 2016 bikes, can an updated dash be fitted to a 2013?

Thanks so much for your insight.

Al

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