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Title: Why do I like the FX
Post by: BSDThw on July 16, 2014, 01:05:12 AM

http://youtu.be/6G0Wb1zsgBE (http://youtu.be/6G0Wb1zsgBE)

Title: Re: Why do I like the FX
Post by: Richard230 on July 16, 2014, 03:50:43 AM

Well, there goes Zero's carbon credits.   ::)

Title: Re: Why do I like the FX
Post by: dc5dd on July 18, 2014, 01:11:26 PM

If only I can afford two bikes or ride on dirt ::)

Title: Re: Why do I like the FX
Post by: BSDThw on July 19, 2014, 01:15:17 AM

BTW it is not me nor my FX, I would never pollute the air with a burnout ::)
But it is amazing to see how easy and "silent" a burnout can be.   

Title: Re: Why do I like the FX
Post by: Doug S on July 19, 2014, 01:28:57 AM

Quote from: BSDThw on July 19, 2014, 01:15:17 AM

BTW it is not me nor my FX, I would never pollute the air with a burnout ::)
But it is amazing to see how easy and "silent" a burnout can be.

I'd be less concerned about polluting the air than I would be about having to replace the tire so much sooner.

But yeah, it's quite a demonstration. Ultra precise, too....360 degrees, no more, no less, and no wandering from the central point.

It looks like some sort of rider training track, did you shoot it or do you know where it was shot?

Title: Re: Why do I like the FX
Post by: BSDThw on July 19, 2014, 01:44:29 AM

It was shot at the Supermoto G-Cup in Pocking (Germany) the rider is quite young but really good.

http://www.banholzer-racing.de/peter-1/ (http://www.banholzer-racing.de/peter-1/) he got second place on the Zero.

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I'd be less concerned about polluting the air than I would be about having to replace the tire so much sooner.

I guess the tire is gone after the race so it will be replaced anyway. I am impressed  of such a burnout but deep in my heart it is just polluting!

Title: Re: Why do I like the FX
Post by: Doug S on July 19, 2014, 01:56:35 AM

Quote from: BSDThw on July 19, 2014, 01:44:29 AM

It was shot at the Supermoto G-Cup in Pocking (Germany) the rider is quite young but really good.
I guess the tire is gone after the race so it will be replaced anyway. I am impressed  of such a burnout but deep in my heart it is just polluting!

Ah, if he's preparing for a race, especially on such a tight course, it's probably beneficial -- it pre-warms the tire. Doesn't do much for the front tire though.

Title: Re: Why do I like the FX
Post by: trikester on July 19, 2014, 11:04:04 PM

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it pre-warms the tire. Doesn't do much for the front tire though.

I guess he should do the burnout on a thick copper sheet while moving back and forth (that would be a good trick) thus transferring some heat to the front tire.  ;)

Trikester

Title: Re: Why do I like the FX
Post by: NoiseBoy on July 20, 2014, 05:07:14 AM

Great idea trikester. Much easier than tyre warmers!

Title: Re: Why do I like the FX
Post by: BSDThw on July 20, 2014, 11:48:42 AM

Trikester is a genius, you should get a patent for this idea 8). Maybe a heatpipe system will improve your idea ;D

I saw there is a Video of the racecourse, I don't know if they race often on such a surface but I would be scared a bit to do. (OK I am a sissy in this situations)

http://youtu.be/3hyMYSJIMwQ (http://youtu.be/3hyMYSJIMwQ)

Title: Re: Why do I like the FX
Post by: BSDThw on September 30, 2014, 12:37:00 AM

An other video of the FX->MX in a competition.
The first time the bike in front is a self built with a Zero Power Train.

It is awesome how he pass the others.
Zero FX Race Edition Enduro Sand Race (100% Electric) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTbno5dV2lo#ws)