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[JimC]

Hey all!

I picked up my 2021 Zero SR on Dec 28, 2021.  Took a couple of weeks while I waited for Saddlebags, Top Case and, Windscreen to arrive and get installed.  This is a replacement for my 2001 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic, which had a failure of the Final Drive (it's Shaft Drive).  I could get the new assembly for $900 or take a chance on used assembly for about half of that.  But, I'd been looking for a reason to go electric for over a year.  I almost exclusively rode the 650 as my Commuter and my Grocery Getter.  I also have a 2014 Yamaha Stratoliner S for "Fun" rides and long trips.  (I've done Dayton to Naples FL and twice now done Dayton to Oklahoma City.  I'm not real happy with the seating of the SR vs my Cruisers.  I'm used to having my feet below my knees (or more forward that that) and, not leaning on the handlebars.  Turning 63 this year, I don't fold up like I used to.  But, I can put up with it for a 10 mile (each way) commute and grocery shopping.

I'd really like to see if anyone has ever done a footpeg move forward.  Once the weather warms up, I'll start looking into trying it myself.  I'm also going to try to install the Safer Turn and Safer Stop modules.  I've had the Safer Stop on both Yamahas and I like having them.  If you've never heard of it:  https://st2-systems.com.  I'm not affiliated with them, nor do get anything out of it if you buy one.  (Although I think there's a program for that.)

See you all out there on the road!

[Richard230]

Welcome, JimC. I think you will have fun riding your SR. It is going to be a different experience than your other ICE bikes, even if you have to put up with the foot peg location. If you can't figure out how to relocate the pegs, maybe you will get used to their location. Or perhaps you can raise the bars up a bit and that will help with the riding position.

[JimC]

Thanks, man.  I'm already kind of getting used to it.    I'm already starting to make the bike "mine".  I wasn't happy with the top case I had put on by the dealer.  The Givi that's listed in the official "Accessories" wasn't near big enough so, I swapped it with the one I had on the 650.  Last night the LED Headlight Bulb got delivered and I've upgraded that and, today I should be receiving the handlebar mounting push-button switch I need to move my Garage Door opener over!  I also downloaded the App and have started a Custom Mode.  I'm not ready for "Sport" but, I'm finding "Eco" to be a bit too tame.

I also rolled the handlebars back as far as I think is possible.  While I got the mirrors back where they need to go, it seems like the left-hand switch assembly is keyed so that it can't be rotated.  Now the turn signal switch sits too low.  I may take it off and see if there's anything I can do about that.

[Richard230]

I wouldn't worry too much about the sport mode. You will find that your throttle will limit the amount of power that you are using much better than similar engine modes on modern ICE engines. Regarding the switch locations, they are pinned and the pins can be cut off, but then you should find a way to fix them in place where you want them. That shouldn't be too hard to do. Perhaps using some sort of sticky tape under the switch housings might work.

[valnar]

Welcome!

-From Cleveland