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[oobflyer]

Congratulations! Which accessories did you choose? I would like to know how that new J1772 charging port works. I have a '15 SR and use a J1772 adapter for longer rides.

How many miles on your odometer now?

[David S]

I don't have any acceessories yet, but might get the charge tank eventually. I am at about 200 miles.

[melbrader]

David,
it is so nice to hear from a another rider with a Zero SR that is here in Las Vegas. I just picked up my 2016 SR 3 weeks ago from a dealer in Arizona and its so sweet to know I have a Dealer in the same town now. I called them and they asked if I can show up this Saturday between 12-6 for some kind of event. I will be there and hope I can meet you there also. I have around 430 miles on it so far and would have even more if it was not for the cold weather that we have been getting lately. As you can see I got some of the accessories on it and love them.

[David S]

Is the event at major power sports? I may be able to go by for a bit. I'm glad there is a dealer in town too, I hope they sell more so they keep carrying them, I knew more about the bike than they did when I picked it up.

[melbrader]

That's funny I got the same feeling when I was talking to them. Yes the event is at Major PowerSports on Sahara Ave. I'm looking forward going and meeting other Zero people to chat with about such and amazing motorcycle.. Are you having much luck driving in the cooler weather lately? I guess they are going to demo some of the Zero motorcycle that day and just think we can answer all the tough question that some of the people will ask the dealer...

[KrazyEd]

   I wish that i was able to go. Unfortunately, I work Saturday at 11 in Henderson. I have been riding my FX in the Cooler weather. Not bad as long as the sun is out.
Since I live across town, and, head home well after dark, I take my cars when nighttime temperatures are below 60 ( WUSS ). Pretty nice riding during the day on
my days off though. I see that they open at 9 a.m. on Saturday. I may swing by there on my way to work in my Electric Focus. Still too cold to ride home at night. ( WUSS )

[melbrader]

That's the time I ride also when the sun is shining. I think the event starts at 12:00 being they have some kind of food of some type. but they are doing demo rides for the Zero all day long from what I was told. KrazyEd what type of motorcycle do you have is it a 2013 FX if so how do you like it?

[KrazyEd]

It IS a 2013 FX Set up as super moto with S front end and brake, and, the good rear shock.
I LOVE it. I set the gearing for higher speed. Went to 30 front, but, couldn't wheelie at all.
Went to 28, can now ALMOST wheelie. Can bring it up from a dead stop, but, can't really
carry it. I was planning to take ti to the drag strip where the stock gearing would limit
it's overall performance, never got around to it. YET. Stock gearing would put it through
the first half better, but, it would hit top speed and just sit there. Hopefully, the taller
gearing will let it hit top speed around the end. So much lighter than my ICE bikes.

[melbrader]

That's so cool it sounds like you love yours like I love mine. I just cant wait until it gets a little warmer so that I can be on it everyday from sunrise to sunset. I'm looking forward on seeing if the new motor will run a little cooler in this hot climate. have you had any problems with the nice hot climate that we get here in the summer? and another thing are you reading the full capacity from you APP (phone), mine show about 1 kw short but I think it might be from the colder temps that we are getting.  What's you thought on this? I've only had mine for 3 weeks now so I'm just not sure if that's the case.

[KrazyEd]

I think that my 5.7 shows 5.036 at 100%. If I plug it in, and, let it charge until it stops, it usually reads 95%.
I discovered by accident that if I unplugged it, then, plugged it back in, it would hit 97%. When I saw that,
I tried it again, and, got 100%. Probably not a good idea to do this on a regular basis. I have noticed that
if it is at 100%, I MIGHT get an extra mile or two. I have an external charger that also seems to bring it to
100% charge when used in conjunction with the stock charger. Your SR has a 1.3 KW charger, my FX is
a .650 KW. With BOTH chargers going, I charge marginally faster than your SR does with single charger.
I am planning to go to Major Powersports in the morning on my way to work. The GOAL is to leave here
around 7:30 or so in my Electric Focus. Go to NV Energy on the corner of Jones and Sahara, plug in,
and, walk across the street to Major. Have to leave that early, otherwise, I dawdle around here until
I don't have time for anything other than going straight to work. If you see a Blue Focus charging with
an old guy asleep in the passenger seat, go ahead and tap on the glass. LOL

[melbrader]

That's funny and I will tap on the glass if I see you asleep anytime is see you there. My quick charge turns off at 97% charged and then my on board brings it to the 100%. so I have had no problems bringing it to a 100% but I can never come close to the 15.9 KW being I have the added power tank. I hope its that fact that it is cold and give me a lower reading because of that. not too sure if that would be the case but 1.5 kw is a lot of power that I would love to have. my record of 206 mile is the best that I have done on what I can get to show on the remanding distance. so that is good but I have to ride it very nice and easy. I have had quite of few motorcycles and this is one of my favorite that I have owned... 

[KrazyEd]

   I went by when they opened on Saturday. Talked with Mikey, and, Tommy ( I think ) both seemed like nice guys.
Put my FX out this morning to warm the batteries a bit, am going to ride over there now with the FX to show them
what a 2013 FXs looks like. lol

[melbrader]

I was there last Saturday from 12 to around 1 so I must have missed you and that's too bad because I was looking forward meeting you and David to talk about the Zero's. if I was not at work I would also like to join you there . I did ride to work this morning not to bad once everything gets frozen on your body then it's just starts to be numb and you cant tell if your cold or not. lol  I just cant wait for the warmer weather so that I can put some real mileage on it. but not to bad at 700 miles with lest then a month time In the winter.

[David S]

Sorry I wasnt able to make it. Off topic but does anyone know how to use the zero app? I pair it and nothing seems to work on it. All i can find is a drive set up which displays things like "eco top speed, eco max regen" Ive tried to change these but it does nothing different in custom mode. I set eco top speed to 60 to test it but it still can go faster.

[KrazyEd]

   I was there and gone on Saturday LONG before the party started. I had to work as well.
Pulled out from the house this morning on the FX, it was mid 40s. Wasn't really cold at all.
Home well before sun went down though.
  As far as the app goes, it is usually pretty straight forward. My 2013 FX is easy, only
two modes, program in ECO. My understanding of the newer bikes is that changes
take place in the custom mode. Feel free to contact me via P/M and, I will give you
my number, and, we can see what can be figured out. Will also be at work tomorrow
morning ( 24th ) at 8 a.m. feel free to stop by.