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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older => Topic started by: flexydude on April 13, 2015, 03:06:38 AM

Title: finally
Post by: flexydude on April 13, 2015, 03:06:38 AM

after over 6 months in the shop, made the 9 hour drive to pick up my 2012 ds from the dealer. Have to charge it since the dealer didn't keep it charged, so I'll ride it later...

Title: Re: finally
Post by: firepower on April 13, 2015, 04:03:07 AM

are all 2012 motors being replaced?

Title: Re: finally
Post by: mikeisted on April 13, 2015, 04:10:34 AM

Mine is not (2012 S ZF9), but then it has no fault and I am in the UK.  Is there a reason they should be?

Title: Re: finally
Post by: firepower on April 13, 2015, 04:43:33 AM

just seen multiple post of zero replacing 2012 motors, seems to be glitch recall / motor fail.

Title: Re: finally
Post by: NoiseBoy on April 14, 2015, 12:54:41 AM

It isn't a recall because apparently owners are being charged for the work.

Title: Re: finally
Post by: ZeroSinMA on April 26, 2015, 08:09:38 PM

Had my 2012 ZF9 in for the dead MBS board and glitch-prone motor since Nov 2014. Just got it back yesterday. Only had a few minutes to ride it before heading out on a business trip but the new motor puts out more power and as it's sealed I assume won't succumb to the elements as the old motor did. Makes a satisfying whining sound, too. Paid for the labor. 

Title: Re: finally
Post by: protomech on April 27, 2015, 12:52:32 AM

Quote from: ZeroSinMA on April 26, 2015, 08:09:38 PM

Had my 2012 ZF9 in for the dead MBS board and glitch-prone motor since Nov 2014. Just got it back yesterday. Only had a few minutes to ride it before heading out on a business trip but the new motor puts out more power and as it's sealed I assume won't succumb to the elements as the old motor did. Makes a satisfying whining sound, too. Paid for the labor.

Welcome back, ZeroSinMA. Glad your bike is back in working order.

Title: Re: finally
Post by: Richard230 on April 27, 2015, 03:34:41 AM

Ditto!    :)

Title: Re: finally
Post by: flexydude on April 27, 2015, 10:37:04 AM

so after about 240 miles so far, running ok with the new motor, range is about the same, a bit more power in sport mode, but a really annoying whine from the  the motor at lower speeds, and very jerky deceleration, most noticeable in eco mode.

Title: Got my bike back, too!
Post by: kcoplan on May 12, 2015, 10:05:52 PM

Just got back from sailing my boat back across the Atlantic  . . . and my Zero was waiting with a new motor at the new NY metro dealership, Rockwell Motorcycles.

Rode the bike the 25 miles to work -- cant say I noticed any difference in performance -- but I didnt try going flat out on the windy roads between Newburgh and White Plains, and with an expired registration in my pocket.

I dont mind the different motor sound -- its like the high tech sound of the old motor, only more so.

Zero did the entire repair under warranty, including hauling the bike to the dealer, so I am really happy right now -- its great to get my ride back.  Rockwell Motorcycles seems really enthusiastic about the Zeros -- they are already the no. 2 dealer in the country, apparently.

So I am a happy Zero owner again, for now  :)

--Karl

Title: Re: finally
Post by: benswing on May 13, 2015, 06:50:56 AM

Congrats on the successful trip and the new motor for your zero! I just was up there and they put a new power tank on my SR.  They are definitely excited about zeros and the service department seems to really know what they're doing.  I'm glad we have a dealership in our area again.


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