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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Is this a good deal on this DSR?
« on: October 20, 2019, 08:20:00 AM »
Thanks, everyone. I’m also 30” inseam and it hasn’t been an issue. I am close to being able to flat foot.  I usually stop with my right foot on the rear brake and left foot flat on the ground. I was mainly concerned with backing out of the driveway what has a good sized gutter.  On the Stelvio I had with a slightly higher seat height, I had trouble with this and dropped the bike once. After that I had to manually push it out into the street then get on it. On the DSR, the seat is low enough and the weight is lower with a low center of gravity that it hasn’t been an issue.  I’m enjoying the DSR a lot and definitely feel like I got the right model.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Is this a good deal on this DSR?
« on: October 15, 2019, 11:57:46 PM »
To give an update, I just bought this DSR with charge tank, so now I am finally an EM and Zero owner!  I"m quite excited!  I think the height will be fine for me.   

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Is this a good deal on this DSR?
« on: October 02, 2019, 03:08:25 AM »
Quote from: tmdaly36 on October 01, 2019, 02:51:45 AM
Don't forget you can do the "super-moto" mod and drop the 19" front wheel to the 17" SR wheel. might help just a bit with the height. I have the '16 DS and i'm just over 6ft, and still want to have it a bit lower. This is something I really want to do, but have not yet bit the bullet on the new front wheel.

Thanks, tmdaly!  That could be interesting.  Is it just a wheel/tire swap or are there any other components, like brakes, that need to be swapped?

I looked at a 2018 SR with charge tank.  I do like the seat height on this bike, but I like everything else better on the DSR. 
 

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Is this a good deal on this DSR?
« on: September 27, 2019, 07:34:33 AM »
Quote from: alko on September 27, 2019, 05:44:26 AM
I noticed the dsr you were looking at on eBay is gone now. Did you buy it?

The bike I’m looking at is on the local craigslist and is still available. I went and looked at it again today. I like it and am close to pulling the trigger. My main concern is the seat height of the DSR.  It is manageable, but I keep thinking the SR is a better fit for me (30” inseam). On the other hand, I prefer the ergonomics and looks of the DSR, and I love the add ons and condition of this bike.  I had a Moto Guzzi Stelvio that I ultimately sold because it was a tad too high, but was also 150lbs heavier than the DSR and about an inch higher.  I had a hard time paddling that bike around unless the terrain was flat.  The DSR is similar in seat height and weight to my Buell XB12SS, maybe a touch higher. I never had any issues with my Buell.

So, basically, still cogitating on getting this fine example, or hold out for an SR.

Steve

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Is this a good deal on this DSR?
« on: September 25, 2019, 11:13:03 PM »
Quote from: Crissa on September 25, 2019, 11:02:39 PM
Well, it seems to be a dealer.

Coincidentally, there is a nearby dealer selling a similar bike - 2017 DSR with charge tank - for the same asking price, but missing some niceties like heated grips, windscreen, and LED lights.  The one I'm looking at is being sold by the original owner and has all the service documentation.  It looks practically brand new and is super clean.

-steve

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Is this a good deal on this DSR?
« on: September 25, 2019, 10:38:51 PM »
Hello folks,
I just joined this forum but I"ve been lurking for a couple of months.  I am looking to buy my first electric motorcycle.  I've been riding naked bikes and scooters for about 10 years now and own a few bikes.  I'm a big believer in electric vehicles and hope to get a Model 3 someday when used prices are reasonable.  In the meantime, I'd love to commute and run about locally on an electric bike. I currently use a Piaggio BV350 for this and it is perfect for my use, other than it requires gas and ICE maintenance. Since nobody makes a similar performance mid-size electric scooter yet (the C-Evolution is nice but too big for around town - I have a C650GT for longer trips), I am looking at used Zeroes, preferably 2016 and newer. 

I've tested an FXS, S, SR, and DSR, and loved them all.  Any of them would work.  A used 2016/2017 FXS would be the cheapest but there's a local, one owner, 2017 DSR with charge tank that is particularly nice and is tempting me, although it's a little more than I had planned on spending.  It has 14K miles, heated grips, windscreen, Givi top case, crash bars, Scorpion Trail tires (original tires with 2K miles come with it) and all bulbs replaced with LED.  It's pretty much decked out exactly how I'd want and the owner has about $21K invested in it.  I can get it for $11K, maybe a few hundred less.  This is also in the SF bay area, so I don't know how that affects prices.  Is this a good deal?   


Thanks in advance!
-steve

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