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JaimeC

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Re: What are your dreams for 2018?
« Reply #45 on: May 24, 2017, 11:02:00 PM »

Has anyone mentioned "Fairing" yet?  :P
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Re: What are your dreams for 2018?
« Reply #46 on: May 25, 2017, 08:25:32 AM »

Cheaper fast charging options.
More zero service centres, preferably one in my area so I can get my bike serviced...
Better battery technology, hoping for twice the range(pipe dream).
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Re: What are your dreams for 2018?
« Reply #47 on: May 26, 2017, 02:38:05 AM »

Zero needs to build DSX and DSXR bikes :)

1) Bigger frame bike with more carrying capacity
2) Increased battery with higher internal voltage compatible with fast public chargers
3) Removable onboard charger
4) Proper crash bars

I'd put $20K for that, assuming it has 200mi highway range.
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Re: What are your dreams for 2018?
« Reply #48 on: May 26, 2017, 06:31:41 AM »

Has anyone mentioned "Fairing" yet?  :P
Fairing Fairing Fairing Fairing Fairing, etc, etc.

Please, sirs, a Fairing?
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Re: What are your dreams for 2018?
« Reply #49 on: May 27, 2017, 02:59:10 AM »

Mandatory :
- Traction control (I will not buy a SR without that...)
- Better cooling system (at least in option for SR...)

Nice to have :
- 3 customizable mode, not only the "custom". I need to customize my eco mode (not enough regen) and the sport mode (current setting is idiot ! Cannot use the "sport" mode to race...)
- More color choices
- Official support of external fast charging solution found by zero fan...
- Stronger SR, more usable in race (dual front disk, higher top speed, larger rear wheel)
- Allow at least dealer to customize the power curve
- Stealth protection ! (electronic key for example...)
- Left hand lever (to brake with motor regen)
« Last Edit: June 04, 2017, 10:55:15 PM by grandpa »
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Re: What are your dreams for 2018?
« Reply #50 on: May 28, 2017, 10:38:56 PM »

2c charging or greater. Compatibility with available charging infrastructure.

If a zero is going to keep up once the bigger manufacturers start making electrik bikes, 2c+ is much more needed than added battery capacity.
Charging at 22 kw ac or 50 kw dc is where the infrastructure is today where i live. If you are going to make a trip of some length and not alone, you will need to be able to charge at an acceptable rate, such as 15 minutes from 20 to 80%.

As long as the infrastructure is availalable, 2c seems to be point where electric cars seem to appeal broadly where i live (simply because the product is better than the gas alternative). At 4c few questions will remain. More range will always be welcome, but around 12-15kw is mostly enough, as long as fast charging is available.
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Re: What are your dreams for 2018?
« Reply #51 on: June 02, 2017, 01:11:12 AM »

DC Fast Charging and more battery capacity are at the top of list to get me to upgrade.  Really would like to take Zero on a weekend trip without the worry of not being able to charge quickly or have the 200 mile range most ICE bikes have at highway speeds.
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Re: What are your dreams for 2018?
« Reply #52 on: June 02, 2017, 01:56:46 AM »

Added theses two :
- Better cooling system
Zero SR is not really usable with current air cooling...

- Left hand lever (to brake with motor regen)
Would be so nice to have hand rear brake, using a stronger regen manageable with pressure on the right lever, not an on/off smooth brake like actually
« Last Edit: June 02, 2017, 01:58:58 AM by grandpa »
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Re: What are your dreams for 2018?
« Reply #53 on: June 02, 2017, 04:55:38 PM »

My wish list, having read all these but categorised;

Standard features (essential)

- a fourth (2nd) custom map option for app
an improved battery capacity at the same price or lower
-a more comfortable seat
- lockable and bigger "frunk"
-mini moulded side cases that can hold cables and adaptors fit between rear pegs and body
- J series adaptor
- easier access to aux charger input
-2 USB outlets and 1 12v outlet
-higher spec opposed 4 piston front calliper
- low front mudguard for DS/R
- bigger rear hugger mudguard
- trade up deal for existing owners

Options;
- left hand regen brake lever
- road fairing for efficiency and large dirt style fairing  for DSR
- bigger charger option
- cruise control
- LED light kit including spots
- chain conversion kit for all models
- super mono wheel option DS/R
- styling well fitted and good sized side cases
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Re: What are your dreams for 2018?
« Reply #54 on: June 04, 2017, 10:18:17 PM »

Low hanging fruit is dual front brake discs, particularly for SR/DSR models.


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Re: What are your dreams for 2018?
« Reply #55 on: June 06, 2017, 05:55:22 AM »

Just posted this to another thread (part of a rant on another subject) and realized it belongs here:

I still miss the PC800s auto cancelling signals. (Logic system using speed, distance, time and steering angle.) Shouldn't a bike like Zero get tech goodies like this?

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Re: What are your dreams for 2018?
« Reply #56 on: June 06, 2017, 10:06:36 AM »


Better battery technology, hoping for twice the range(pipe dream).

Electric Terry basically did that with aerodynamics.  The aerodynamics were a dream, so a group of zero owners have been discussing a middle ground.
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Re: What are your dreams for 2018?
« Reply #57 on: June 06, 2017, 10:09:27 AM »

For Zero to be a profitable company by selling ~over 6000 bikes and reinvest the earnings to answer the dreams in this thread.
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Re: What are your dreams for 2018?
« Reply #58 on: June 08, 2017, 04:49:56 AM »

I predict if they add a fast charging option they will be able to sell all the bikes they can produce.
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Re: What are your dreams for 2018?
« Reply #59 on: June 08, 2017, 05:36:16 AM »

The 3 greatest features my 16 DSR is lacking are ....
(1) Traction Control
(2) Traction Control
(3) Traction Control

Did I mention Traction Control?
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