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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: height and leg inseam for Zero DS
« on: April 26, 2021, 10:29:42 PM »
Quote from: Crissa on April 26, 2021, 09:22:06 PM
There isn't a 'too short'.  Once you're on the bike, your feet shouldn't be leaving the pegs.  A foot only comes down when stopped.

There are multiple instructional videos showing women dealing with adventure bikes, would you like some suggestions?

-Crissa
Yes, that'd be good, thanks

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Charging at home (technical question for electricians out there)
« on: April 26, 2021, 07:10:25 PM »
Hey guys, I want to use the onboard charger (1.3kw) plus the external one used by Otten (3.3kw) to charge a 2021 DS I am going to buy. Can't work out if my home network is sufficient or not. Apparently it needs a constant 16 amp current for the Otten device. The fusebox in my house says the following: 240v 50/60Hz 40A. There are two interruptors so I am pretty sure there are 2 circuits. On our electricity bill it says our maximum contracted power is 2.2KW. I know nothing about electricity, so I am not sure if having only 2.2Kw immediately means we cannot charge at the 4.6kw I would like, or if the amount of amps available and having 2 circuits would change the situation. Thanks!

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: height and leg inseam for Zero DS
« on: April 26, 2021, 05:03:05 PM »
That's very helpful, thanks.

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / height and leg inseam for Zero DS
« on: April 26, 2021, 02:25:40 PM »
Hey, so I am looking at a zero DS 14.4, will probably do a lot of forest trails, not too fast
It will be the 11kw version and my first bike (other than scooters)
I am worried I may be too short for it though, considering its weight etc. I am 5 ft 8 and a half, or 174cm, and my leg inseam is 82cm or 32.2 inches.
Does anyone else at approximately the same height own a DS? I am also 84kilos /185 pounds if that makes a difference. Am I too short for this bike if I might need to put my foot down on a steep track etc? Thanks!

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Does a motorbike get you in the zone and help you keep fit?
« on: April 25, 2021, 01:30:33 PM »
Thanks for the great answers.
I had more than 80% of each lateral meniscus removed some time ago and for some reason cycling doesn't work for me either; the knees really swell up if I try. Swimming is good but I do get a bit bored doing laps.
It's interesting you mention motorcycles aren't safe which is obviously true. However having three young kids I was hoping that if I go mainly on all the forest trails right next to our house and not too fast, I can greatly minimise the chances of putting myself in hospital or worse. I hope that's realistic!
By the way, for forest trails that are gravel and occasional mud/ flat rock, do you think an fxs or ds would need to be changed to a chain or is it fine with the belt it comes with (2021 models)?

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Does a motorbike get you in the zone and help you keep fit?
« on: April 24, 2021, 10:45:48 PM »
Hey guys
looking at zero bikes and have a couple of (maybe) strange requirements I am looking to meet. What are your thoughts?
1. Used to be a snowboarder and windsurfer, love getting into 'the zone' or 'the flow' or whatever you want to call it when you get that rhythm going on and you are totally in the moment. Both my knees are pretty screwed so can't do anything on a board again. Hoping a zero bike and moments of torque excitement or silent riding in the forest will give me something like this. Realistic?
2. Getting a bit middle aged and due to said knee injuries, a bit on the overweight side. Haven't really ridden motorbikes before (only cycles and scooter/mopeds and of course cars) so I don't know if it provides any kind of workout? More than a walk? More than driving a car? I would like to get that kind of relaxed tired you get out of exercise, not that kind of stressed tired you get after driving a car a long way. Will i get this?
Thanks in anticipation for your opinions.

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