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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Zero Sr in white!
« on: September 18, 2014, 02:54:51 AM »
Here is my Zero SR in white. This is the oem white bodywork that Zero uses on their police bikes. I think the white on the Sr looks stunning!


Also pictured is my Tire Watch tpms. I like The Tire Watch system for my Zero because it is simple and self contained. It does not need to be wired to the bike to get power. Also, the pressure sensors installed on the wheels come with 90' valve stems.



Here is my custom Baldwin Saddle. Its a stock zero seat that had been modified by Baldwin. Baldwin uses memory foam and gel. I love the ostrich finish. You can specify the vinyl style or leather and stitching color.


The headlight has an led bulb. Nice and bright and draws much less amps then a halogen bulb.




 

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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / 2013 Review
« on: February 23, 2013, 07:18:47 PM »
Here's a mini review of the 2013 Zero  S

First off... what a FANTASTIC bike.

Last year I test rode the 2012 Zero S and was a bit underwhelmed by its performance. I loved the idea of an electric bike but I didn't want to give up real bike performance in order to get it. Although I was tempted, I decided to pass on the 2012. Glad I waited! The 13 S is everything I wanted in a electric bike.

Power and Performance
Off the line, the power delivery is still a bit gentle. Not as slow to take off like the 12 but still a bit soft. But almost immediatley after the initial take off, the power just builds and builds. Instant torque and and no transmission is awesome! I was incredibly impressed with the power and speed of the bike on my initial test ride. But after putting a few miles on the bike I realized that its the power delivery that I am most impressed with. Whatever speed you are at, if you want to accelerate, just hit the gas.... no dropping down a couple of gears... just hit the gas and hold on! Its so different from a gas bike... different and better. Come out of a corner and hit the gas and the bike practically launches out! Its amazing. I cannot stress how fun this bike is to ride. Its a different way of riding a motorcycle!

Suspension.
 As delivered the ride is stiff. Bumps and bot dots are a bit jarring. I will play with the suspension settings and see if I can dial it out while still keeping the crisp handling.

Brakes
The front brake is great. Plently of stopping power and decent feel. The rear brake feels a bit wooden. You need to press on the rear brake very hard in order for it to work. At low speeds, I am able to intentionally lock up the rear brake but it takes a LO of brake effort. Might need to break in a bit more.... time will tell. But regen braking is awesome!!!

Controls.
Not having a clutch and shifter is weird to me but it didn't take as long as I though to get used to it. I still sometimes reach of the clutch and sometimes try to shift. The mirrors, based on customer complains was redesigned on longer arms and in my opinion is now too long. They stick out quite a bit past my hands which makes lane splitting harder. I had Harlan replace the mirrors with 2012 mirrors which in my opinion are perfect. Kinda wish the sport/eco switch was on the hadlebars. I like swapping to sport when I need a burst of speed but mostly, I can leave it in ECO for commuting.

Range
The range is PERFECT for my commuting needs. I work freelance in Los Angeles so I can work anywhere. I live in Burbank and mostly, the longest commute I have is to Culver city. Without TRYING to be conservative I can easily make it to Culver City and back on one charge. IF there is no traffic and I ride like I normally do, the 28 mile commute will consume just about half my bars. If there is traffic... almost all the time! I can get a lot more range.

This bike, for my needs is the perfect commuter!


Jose Soriano



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