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I had been wondering for a while if the SDS Parking Brake would fit on the FST bikes, but couldn't see if anyone had tried to fit one.


Comparing images of the rear brake carrier on both platforms, it appeared that the mounting points were similar, so I decided to take a chance to see if it could be installed on my SR/S, and it definitely fits 100%. 


The kit fitted directly without any initial modification, however, there was insufficient clearance between the front brake lever mount and the handlebar, to allow the parking brake lever to fit as closely to it as I would have liked.  To remedy this, I filed a small relief into the parking brake lever clamp, allowing it to fit closer and making for a much more professional looking installation.


The only other thing required was a P Clip mounted on the motor, to prevent the parking brake cable contacting the swingarm pivot.  From there, I routed the cable behind the rear brake master cylinder, along the trellis frame, and up to the handlebars.  On the SR/S the trellis is mostly covered by the fairing so the cable doesn't show, but I'm not sure how this would look on the SR/F, New SR, or DSR/X. 



For anyone looking to add a parking brake to an FST bike, the Zero SDS kit is now confirmed as an option.


Ulster Zero

The Check Engine light seems to have been implemented from the 2018 MY.

The owner's manual shows it sitting between the temperature warning and armed.  I know there is a space on my 2017 SR at that point, but nothing comes on during the dash check, so there's probably no led, or no wiring for it.  The manual describes it as follows:

Indicates the motorcycle has detected an error, causing it to
enter into a state of permanent torque reduction. This light
will be accompanied by a dash error code.
See “Dash Error Codes”, on page 7.5 for more information.
Contact your dealer and arrange to have the motorcycle
serviced.


Ulster Zero

If you change the country selection to United States, it should come up then...  It seems the 2023 model announcement is USA only.

The one interesting thing I spotted in this video is that it wasn't even a 2022 model SR/S they were using (wrong wheel colour, no cypher iii+ "tank" badge, and ZF14.4 not ZF14.4+ or ZF15.6+ badges on the battery).

So, their complaint about having to pay extra for something already on the bike definitely doesn't apply in this case.  The navigation and reverse parking options both require a dealer install, and the extended range is not available at all.  If it didn't already have them, heated grips also require a component change. The only option which doesn't require a dealer visit is the 10% charging speed increase, which wasn't available as an option when that bike was made, so I don't think it's fair to complain about having to pay for it now.

This lack of attention to detail is always what annoys me when I see these opinion type videos on You Tube.

Personally, I think this whole approach is just the start of moving to a dealer-less selling model, like Tesla.  Just order your bike online and it'll be delivered direct.

Having the majority of optional features already installed, but not activated means they don't have to hold stock of every possible variation, just a few common models which will automatically activate their selected configuration upon delivery.

I've got to assume this is where they're heading, cutting the dealerships out of the lucrative accessories market will do doubt increase their profit margins, but is likely to alienate those same dealerships.  They will surely have already anticipated that they may well loose some dealers due to this, but if they are ultimately moving to direct sales, it's not going to concern them in the long run...

Ulster Zero

SonOfAnakin,

I've have recently come across the same issue.  The problem is that the charge tank will only hold the battery contactor closed for a short period of time (less than an hour, I think) when it detects no current being delivered from the level 2 charger.  At this point, the bike will go back to the "key off" position, and will not come back on, even when power is delivered from the level 2 charger.  I believe one of the smart charger companies in the UK had the same issue with the MG ZS SUV, and their solution was to "trickle charge" the MG at approximately 6 Amps,  thus keeping the MG awake until the night rate kicked in, and then switching to the full 32 Amps.

Unfortunately, this is not really viable with the Zero, as it would probably be well through the charge cycle before the lower night rate started.  I have, however, been experimenting with another solution, and it is possible to use the on-board charger to "kick start" the level 2 charger, by the use of a charge lead which provides power to both the charge tank and the OBC simultaneously.

In this case, all you have to do is key on the bike, plug in the level 2 charge lead to both the charge tank and the OBC, and connect it to the charge point.  The charge point will detect the presence of the bike, allowing it to schedule the smart charge.  The bike can then be keyed off as normal.  The charge tank will eventually open the battery contactor, and put the bike back "to sleep", however, when the smart charger starts the charging cycle, it will trigger the OBC, which will in turn activate the charge tank.  With both chargers operating you will also be charging at over 7kW!

I believe it should also be possible to make up a special charging cable which won't require the bike to be keyed on initially, and which will only run the OBC for a few minutes (just long enough to kick start the charge tank), but so far, I haven't located the correct relay/contactor which would allow this to work...

Ulster Zero

Quote from: JaimeC on August 26, 2021, 08:26:24 AM

Quote from: Kill3rT0fu on August 26, 2021, 05:44:54 AM

My app keeps complaining about not being able to download the new firmware and the file is corrupt (iOS). Is this just my bad luck or is it a common issue?

I was seeing those messages about a week before I was actually able to download and install it.  I just figured Zero hadn't finished updating their servers with the new software yet.

Uninstalled the app and still seeing it. Guess I'll need the dealer to upgrade it if I'm going to get it at all.

I get the same file corrupt message when I try to update the firmware too - it's been like that for the last 3-4 weeks at least.  There's probably a different file for each model year, and one or more of them may not have been uploaded to the server properly.  I have a 2017 SR, if anyone has been able to successfully update the firmware on one of these to the new version, let me know...

Ulster Zero

Hi Guys,

Was just checking over my SR in advance of it's MOT (Roadworthiness Inspection), and I noticed the VIN label is missing.  There seems to be some small bits of adhesive residue remaining where the label was, so I assume it has fallen off.  Indeed all the other labels around the head stock for emissions, EU type approval, tyre pressure etc. are also missing!

Has anyone else experienced this happening?  The bike has never been washed by pressure washer so I have to assume they just weren't that well attached in the first place!

I don't believe this will affect the MOT inspection, as the VIN is etched into the frame, but if it does, are these labels easily obtainable?  I assume the VIN one would have to be printed with the correct number from the factory, but the others would be just standard.

Ulster Zero