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Hello,

I (male/6'1"/210lb) did do a 2-day motorcycle training class with license test in 2011, but I just never had time or resources to get started. So I'm pretty much a total motorcycle beginner, but I think with an electric motorcycle I will be fine. I believe the ECO mode or some other custom mode for the beginning and not having to shift plus the ABS should all help. Do you think that is a true assessment?

I was looking at the Zero FX/FXS 2017 or 2018 model with the small battery for commuting to work (10mi daily at 35mph-45mph) on good days and also just for fun. All the other models look pretty good too, but I was looking at the most economical way. Did I overlook something?

I like how the FX model looks, but I think to have road tires is better, so the FXS would be my first choice. Or are there other considerations that I'm overlooking?

I like how clean and easy to maintain the electric types look like. However, there is still maintenance I cannot do my self. It looks like the next Zero dealer is still 2 hours via Interstate. To me that looks like a big issue, what do you think?

I do have a minivan and if I put all the seats down it has nearly a 4x8 foot area. Is it possible to transport an electric motorcycle like this or will it leak some kind of break or hydraulic fluid? I do have a hitch, I guess there are trailers as well. But this would be another expense to explain to my wife... 
 
The weather is not to bad in northeast Tennessee, only a few days below 20 F. I guess for the real cold days the battery could be stored inside the house (if it is removable). Any thoughts about this?

I don't have a garage and to keep the bike out of the rain I was thinking to add a 3x6 or 8x4 "lean-to shed" to my house. I only see a wheelbase measurement and there is only a seat height on the Zero motorcycles web site. What is the area and max height I need to account for?

Thanks,
Markus