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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older => Topic started by: Larry295 on June 23, 2012, 04:34:10 AM
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41 y.o / Redondo Beach, CA/2012 Zero S ZF6
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67 y.o./ Pacifica, CA/2012 Zero S ZF9, #51
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47 y.o / Lafayette, CO/2012 Zero S ZF6 #47
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what is #51, #47 ect ??? the unit# ? where do you see that?
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what is #51, #47 ect ??? the unit# ? where do you see that?
last digits of the VIN #. Mine is 000047
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69 yrs old, Longmont Colorado. 2012 S-ZF9. Also ride a Honda Goldwing Trike, 2009 GL1800 with DFT kit.
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36 / Quebec city ( Canada) / 2011 / DS / 000023 / Modified 8)
Doc
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Yeah CO represented. 35/did have a 2010 DS until it broke/ picking up the 2011 DS tomorrow as a swap
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46, Lake Jackson, Texas. 2012 DS ZF9 #104
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44, Germany, Bavaria. 2012 DS ZF9 #88
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43 y.o. / Barcelona, Spain / 2012 Zero S ZF9 #75
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Hi all
46, Sydney Australia. 2011S #132
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30 / Huntsville, AL / 2012 Zero S ZF9 #96
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44, Mountain View, CA, USA, 2012 DS ZF9 #135
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66 y/o, New Braunfels, TX 2011 Zero S #19
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33 / Hanover, Germany / 2012 Zero DS ZF9
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50, San Francisco, CA, 2011 S
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So pretty much a 40yo+ bike (probably due to the price) and mostly the ZF9 from what I can see. Interesting...
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54y/o, Castro Valley, CA, 2010 DS, #286
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44 / Brisbane Australia / Suzuki SV650S, wanting to buy Zero S ZF9
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77 / Newport beach, CA / 2010 DS / 2012 DS ZF6 - Modified both to 17" rear wheel, added Xenon headlamp to 2010 DS
Trikester
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So pretty much a 40yo+ bike (probably due to the price) and mostly the ZF9 from what I can see. Interesting...
Yes, the price makes it more generally attainable by an older clientele, but I think that most younger riders who either have the cash or can get a loan are probably more interested in spending that on all-out performance (sportbikes) rather than the Zero's other attributes (Terry of OffTheGrid fame notwithstanding :).
As for getting the ZF9, I figured, why make the biggest e-bike liability even bigger by not getting as much battery as you could put in the thing? Yes, it adds weight, but if I wanted max performance I'd get a sportbike (or maybe a KTM, to compare something to the DS). The US $2500 delta is also a consideration, but it wasn't a roadblock for me fortunately. If Zero offered a tailpack auxiliary battery that got you another 20-40 miles range I'd consider it.
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Age 58, St Louis, MO 2011 Zero S #147, 4,500 miles so far.
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39Yo/Westchester county NY (NYC suburbs)/2011 S (had 2010 S)
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Hi Cirrus,
I'm curious what kind of differences you're seeing between the 2010 and 2011 S?
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36 / Orlando, FL / 2012 S ZF9 / #172 / 4500+ miles so far
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Yes, the price makes it more generally attainable by an older clientele, but I think that most younger riders who either have the cash or can get a loan are probably more interested in spending that on all-out performance (sportbikes) rather than the Zero's other attributes (Terry of OffTheGrid fame notwithstanding :).
27 / Los Angeles / 2010,2011, soon 2012 / S / combined mileage well over 10K all heavily modified.
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21/Arizona/2012 ZF6 #125
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29 / Speyer, Germany / 2012 S ZF9 black #062
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Hi Cirrus,
I'm curious what kind of differences you're seeing between the 2010 and 2011 S?
Hi, I have been on a 2010 before. The 2011 S handles much better as they have gone to more standard 17" tyres. Overall the finish has improved, like the black battery, in terms of range -- verdict is that might be close to 10% better -- but really difficult to say. Love the belt drive as it is quiet - no more chain rattling and me wondering whats wrong. Then again, cannot change easily to a different gearing ....
Anyone compared the 2011 S/DS to the 2012 XU ? range and top speed seem simlar. Wondering accellaration from 0 or as well agility while riding (accel 10+).
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61, San Jose California, 2012 DS ZF6. Just about 3000 miles on it.
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38 / Vancouver, BC, Canada / 2011 Zero XU
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53 / Falcon, CO / 2011 DS / #20
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44/East Bay, CA/2012 S
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35/Montclair, NJ (near NYC)/2012 Zero-S #41
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40 / Torrance, CA / 2012 S ZF6 / #149
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18. Jacksonville FL 2011 s #04
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42 / Seattle, WA / 2012 S ZF9 #29
Owned scooters prior, though got my training/endorsement on a 250cc. Trainer was a gruff Boeing flight instructor who called me scooter girl. Fun times. :)
+ m
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Just turned 5,000 electric miles on my 2011 Zero S. St. Louis, MO
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Quick summary of reported 2012 ownership:
7x in California
3x in Germany
2x in Colorado
1x in Spain, Alabama, Arizona, Florida, New Jersey, Texas, Washington State
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Looks like I still have the oldest age (of those who have replied in this topic) owner category @ 77.
Trikester
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48 / Greensboro, NC / 2012 Zero S ZF9 / #114 / 2764 miles
Just wanted so say hello. I'm really enjoying my Zero S!
Keith
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No surprise. The bikes are where the dealers are and it will become more that way with time. I predict there will be several Empulse owners from Oregon too. There are still a few knowledgeable people, like Doc for example, who aren't so concerned about a dealer being close, but those people are a small minority. If you want to sell a $15,000+ bike, you have to have dealers. That is why I think Brammo, with almost no dealers listed, is going to have a very rough couple of years. Some people might buy a $1,000 scooter and have it drop shipped, but almost nobody is going to pay 15-20 times that amount without local support.
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No surprise. The bikes are where the dealers are and it will become more that way with time. I predict there will be several Empulse owners from Oregon too. There are still a few knowledgeable people, like Doc for example, who aren't so concerned about a dealer being close, but those people are a small minority. If you want to sell a $15,000+ bike, you have to have dealers. That is why I think Brammo, with almost no dealers listed, is going to have a very rough couple of years. Some people might buy a $1,000 scooter and have it drop shipped, but almost nobody is going to pay 15-20 times that amount without local support.
Agree on the importance of the dealer network. I expect dealers dropped or avoided Brammo due to two major blunders:
1. Signed up a low margin electronics retailer BestBuy as a distributor to sell Impulse. Low margin distributors can't afford to do demos or train sales on the product. Dealers hate to spend time and resources to sell product only to have the prospect buy from a discounter.
2. Failure to deliver product on time and on spec. This is a red flag for dealers. No company that does this will ever earn the trust of dealers. It's another reason for my bet on Brammo's eventual demise.
No Zero dealers anywhere near me in 2011 so I whipped out a credit card and bought an S off the web site. Came in a crate. Rolled it off, plugged in two fuses, and enjoyed a year of happy riding before upgrading to a 2012.
Bought my 2012 S from a dealer 1 hour away. Wish they were closer but that's not too bad.
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Brammo stopped distributing the Enertia through Best Buy a year or two ago.
I suspect they will tap the Polaris dealer network to sell the Empulse - eventually. The Empulse R is more likely to be direct sales.
I bought my S through Hollywood Electrics (and after a store visit and a ride on a 2011), but it shipped to me in a cardboard crate direct from Zero.
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I thought about buying online and having it shipped but, I bought from a dealer 330 miles away. Now there is a dealer 100 mile from me.
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I thought about buying online and having it shipped but, I bought from a dealer 330 miles away. Now there is a dealer 100 mile from me.
Looking back on it, it was certainly a leap of faith to order a $12K electric motorcycle online and take it drop shipped. But I didn't have the slightest hiccup with the bike. 100% reliable, so it worked out. Frankly that's a problem for dealers who make a good chunk of profits off maintenance and repairs. A maintenance and trouble-free bike is kind of a nightmare for dealers.
I predict that eventually Zero sells product the way Apple does, through Zero retailers. Not for a few years, though. Too soon to try now.
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Harlan told me that he recently sold a ZERO to an 81 year old man. If that guy starts posting to this forum then I'll be knocked off the top rung of the forum's age ladder :'(
Trikester
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Don't worry, :'(
if I will reach your age I hope I can still do such cross country and desert trips like you.
I admire your activities. 8)
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54, West Nyack, NY, 2012 Zero S ZF6 #339
Finally took delivery yesterday, so I can officially answer the poll. Had a great ride home from lower Manhattan - 35 miles, mostly at highway speeds, took only seven out of twelve bars on the ZF6. A real thrill to be able to tap the throttle on the highway, and suddenly you are 100 yards ahead of the guy drifting into your lane!
Man, I am going to be heartbroken if this bike catches the "glitch" and goes out of commission.
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The glitches seem to happen primarily after a couple thousand miles and several months of use.
I will be both surprised and dismayed if Zero has not finalized a fix and is in the process of correcting bikes before the end of September.
Enjoy your ZF6. Please do let us know if you have any trouble with the bike, but expect a resolution from Zero well before you have issues.
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29 / Speyer, Germany / 2012 S ZF9 black #062
Ja, Speyer. Beautiful church. My wife is from Gruenstadt.
43 / Grand Junction, CO / Shopping for a 2012 DS (but want to sell 2002 GL1800 first)
have a solar system 10KW grid-tied. e-bike with a solar system seems a no-brainer...
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36 / Owings Mills, Maryland / 2012 Zero S ZF9 #123
I just took delivery today! Woo-hoo!
I also own a 1996 Suzuki Savage LS650.
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38/Tooele, UT/2012 DS Been following this post everyday for last 3 months waiting to hear a solid solution from Zero fixing the glitch before I buy. I have test driven the bike and totally love it. My dealer let me take the bike home over night 70 miles away to my house. Hoping to read soon that there is an official fix so I can put in my order.
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61 / Germany, Munich / ZERO S ZF9 2012
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49 / Madrid NM / 2012 DS ZF9 / 119
I live off grid with a 2 KW solar array and a 1100 AH , 24VDC battery bank
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Hey hey; 45 years young live in in Australia. Rides: Moto Guzzi V11 Rosso Mandello and proud Zero DS 2010 owner. Just registered last week. Have a small 1.5kW home PV system which I'll be feeding the bike with and planning to use the bike as storage so I can re-export energy at peak rates.
https://twitter.com/#!/SolarBusiness_/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com%2F58Ywaqjp&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=SolarBusiness_&utm_content=247204713488056322 (https://twitter.com/#!/SolarBusiness_/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com%2F58Ywaqjp&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=SolarBusiness_&utm_content=247204713488056322)
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35 / Austin, TX / 2012 Zero S ZF6
Great little commuter, and much more fun than the Zuma 125 I was using previously
Mine's also partially fed by my 5kW home PV system
Previously owned:
1999 Kawasaki EX500
2003 Kawasaki ZZR600
2001 Honda VFR
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38 / Reading UK / 2010 S
Been using it as my commuter bike since the beginning of the year.
Had a motor fail after the first 60 miles but Zero shipped me a replacement, since then it's been plain sailing.
I think I must be the first UK owner on this thread.
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Hi, welcome. good to have u here. I am certain we get good ideas to chain rattle. how about earplugs :) :)
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I don't think I've responded yet...
Ottawa, ON <Canada>, 2012 Zero XU #15
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51 years/West Palm Beach, FL/ 2012 9DS Vin 137
sits next to the S1000RR which does not get mutch attention these days
daily commuter to and from the airport (about 40 miles) currently about 4000 miles
with absolutely no problems. Zero did send a guy out to test the brake switch and
seal up the main battery board
caused me to go look at a Model S and put down a deposit.... I'm hooked on electric
needs tires - the super motard look is for me and it looks like Avon is the tire of choice
also just ordered the same LED brake/turn signal module I put on the S1000RR as it
is time for that fender to go :)
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what a blast.
43 y/o er doc in grand junction, co, usa. 2012 ds zf9. i figure my 10kw grid-tied solar system entitles me to plugging in at night.
the silent, smooth, swift nature of the bike is fantastic. it will make an invigorating commuter, to say the least. i can plug into alt vehicle plugs at work.
very happy so far, if i hadn't made that clear.
i've got six gas-powered bikes for various types of riding as well, so i've got realistic expectations of the machine.
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30 y/o in Chapel Hill, NC - 2012 S ZF6
VIN ends in 143
I've put 850 miles on it in 2 months with a 25 mi round trip commute.
I'm loving it so far, and haven't had any kind of trouble at all, just smooth silent riding.
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32 y.o / West Los Angeles, CA - 2012 Zero S ZF6
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36/Cambridge UK/2012 S ZF9 - LE
Ridden about 100 miles and found it's way more stable than my Suzuki GZ125.
Too much fun!
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24 - Jersey (British Channel Islands) - Also an S ZF9 Limited Edition.
Came off the crate yesterday and waiting for paperwork before i can ride it. It sits next to a tuned KTM 690 SMC which doesn't do more than 3 miles without something breaking or falling off so hopefully the zero will be a tad more reliable. Jersey is only 9 miles x 5 with a 40mph speed limit and hellish traffic, so what better than an electric bike.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8463/8097693333_4bd411940a_c.jpg)
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Way back in spring I received my 2012 DS ZF6 (perfect for my highway/gravel commute); I think I'm the only one in Steinbach, MB, Canada (MB's automobile city). Loving it!
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35 y/o, Switzerland, 2011 S
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/546904_4690992713697_52271215_n.jpg)
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hi, great to see the bikes in switzerland ! must be fun riding all these great roads with no sound ! enjoy. U come to Australia and ride my S and I come to SW and ride yours ?
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The median age in this thread just dropped by 5 or 10 years, interesting
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23 yo male - Sherbrooke, Qc, Canada - Zero XU 2011 #12
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I'll boost the median age back up a bit:
53 years, 2011 model S
Yes, that's my dog on the Zero. (He thinks it belongs to him)
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39 years old.
UK - Leicester
2012 ZF9-S
The ZF9 has replaced my Divvy as my regular commuting bike.
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Jerry age 46 2011 XU DS Rear Shock, and front fork struts.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
(http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb8/eyeinsky/2011%20Zero%20XU/IMG_1714_zps3a4edba1.jpg) (http://s204.photobucket.com/user/eyeinsky/media/2011%20Zero%20XU/IMG_1714_zps3a4edba1.jpg.html)
Old Tread with other mods: http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=3051.0 (http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=3051.0)
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42 years/Paris, France/Zero S 2013 (#2968) & Zero XU 2012 (#0041)
Looks like i'm the only owner of two zeros here !
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DoctorBass, ElectricCowboy, trikester, mehve and a couple others own multiple Zeros.
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46 / Idaho USA / 2012 DS ZF9 #248
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44/Tacoma, WA/ 1996 Honda XR250r conversion, 1994 ZX9r conversion and a 2014 Brutus V2 under construction
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33, Santa Cruz CA, 2010 Zero X
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DoctorBass, ElectricCowboy, trikester, mehve and a couple others own multiple Zeros.
Yes, Proud to own a S 2012, 2 DS 2010 and 2 X 2009.. The DS 2010 are sold in parts.
Doc
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58/Durham, NH/'12 ZF9 DS/
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62, Germany, Bavaria. 2012 S ZF9 #74
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Ok. Who owns 2 2013 models ;-) ?
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32 yo, Maryland, 2012 DS ZF9 #123
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44, Everett Wa, 2013 S 11.4. 8)
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33, Sherbrooke QC Canada, Zero S 11.4 2013 black
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36, Seattle WA, green 2013 DS 11.4! (I think I've met SK on Aurora once)
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27, Barcelona, Spain
2012 S ZF9
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All right.. now let see who the first that will post that he own a 2014 :)
Doc
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All right.. now let see who the first that will post that he own a 2014 :)
Doc
I'm putting a deposit on an FX on Tues.
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DoctorBass, ElectricCowboy, trikester, mehve and a couple others own multiple Zeros.
Yes and I'm happy with my 2013 FX so I'm not thinking about buying a 2014. Of course, nothing in the life of an early adopter is certain. ;) Well, one thing is certain: We will never make a profit on our purchases. :-[
Age update: I'm now 78. My motto (quote from a song): "The road goes on forever and the party never ends".
Have fun everybody and ride safely!
Trikester
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38yo, Redmond,WA
I've just put a deposit on a 2014 Zero SR. ;D
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38yo, Redmond,WA
I've just put a deposit on a 2014 Zero SR. ;D
Hope you will post a video :) Do you know when you're going to have it? Did you have a sport bike before purchasing this?
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38yo, Redmond,WA
I've just put a deposit on a 2014 Zero SR. ;D
Congrat!.. Keep us informed !
Doc
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26 Orem Utah, waiting on my 13 ds to show up
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Hope you will post a video :) Do you know when you're going to have it? Did you have a sport bike before purchasing this?
1. Will do! I have a couple of Gopros that are charged and ready to go :)
2. The dealership said late Jan to early Feb.
3. Yes, I've had two Yamaha R1s in the past. They have a tiny bit more torque (112) but at very limited RPMs so I'm looking forward to a constant torque.
Congrat!.. Keep us informed !
Will do!
I just heard from a friendly Zero rep. on this forum that the heated grips I ordered might not be compatible with the 2014 Zeros. I'm looking forward to learning what that means.
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Hope you will post a video :) Do you know when you're going to have it? Did you have a sport bike before purchasing this?
1. Will do! I have a couple of Gopros that are charged and ready to go :)
2. The dealership said late Jan to early Feb.
3. Yes, I've had two Yamaha R1s in the past. They have a tiny bit more torque (112) but at very limited RPMs so I'm looking forward to a constant torque.
Congrat!.. Keep us informed !
Will do!
I just heard from a friendly Zero rep. on this forum that the heated grips I ordered might not be compatible with the 2014 Zeros. I'm looking forward to learning what that means.
Whatever it means, go with heated gloves, they're way more effective.
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56 Years, Shady Cove, Oregon 2009 Zero XE
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shredmas, what is an XE? is that a modified X - I know there was a motor upgrade for the 2009 bikes?
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43 yo, Virginia USA, 2012 DS ZF9 #248
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I was 51 when I got the bike, I'm in Stockon, CA, I'm riding a black 2012 S ZF9 (VIN #30). So, it's a Zero, it's Dark, and it's Thirty... hmmm....
By the way - I saw another 2012 Zero S in town a few months back - who is the other Zero-riding Stocktonite??
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45, Honolulu, 2009 MX Extreme, 2011 XD, 2012 DS ZF9.
Aloha!
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45, Honolulu, 2009 MX Extreme, 2011 XD, 2012 DS ZF9.
Aloha!
perfect place for them - I'd move back there in a heartbeat if I could swing it, lived there for four years in Hawaii Kai
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Hey, just adding this here:
I'm working on a a permanent domain, but in the meantime, I've put it on my personal website:
http://www.evfr.net/ (http://www.evfr.net/)
(the map WILL retain any information you enter, so when I do finally port somewhere, the data stays with the map)
Go to the link above, click "add" and enter your information. I kind of hope people put their email so other users can contact them. This is for all motorcycle users right now. I may make changes in the coming days, but I'll try my best to keep things intact.
Right now, I approve your locations, but I may change that. We'll see how bad spam is.
This is all on my personal domain and in no way related to my business.
Enjoy!
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Done. But we need more Zero owners on the map. ;D
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35 / St Paul, MN / 2011 DS #39
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28/M/Los Angeles
2012 zero S zf9
I actually got in touch with the person who sold me my bike through this thread!
Custom LED installation tutorial coming soon.
(http://i.imgur.com/jo4KR1x.jpg)
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62 / San Diego, Ca. / 2014 Zero SR / Vin: 000666
http://youtu.be/9mcr3RKJYpI (http://youtu.be/9mcr3RKJYpI)
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36 / M / Austin, TX / 2014 S ZF8.5
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Welcome and congrats on the new toys!
- AustinSZF8.5 - pic? What color?
- C.Dolan - 8? 11? 14?
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AustinSZF8.5 - pic? What color?
Black. Would've preferred white, but what're ya' gonna' do? Pics in this thread: http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=3657.0 (http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=3657.0)
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Custom LED installation tutorial coming soon.
+1, I approve.
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62 / San Diego, Ca. / 2014 Zero SR / Vin: 000666
http://youtu.be/9mcr3RKJYpI (http://youtu.be/9mcr3RKJYpI)
666 hehe
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68/Cornish NH/2012 Zero XU / all solar powered and have 2013 Nissan Leaf
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41 y.o, Mont St-Hilaire, Québec 2012 s zf9 # 308
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41 (as of yesterday)/Stockholm/Zero S 2013 11.4
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Happy birthday !
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Just replaced my ZF-9S with a 2013 ZF-11.4S ;D
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50, UK, 2012, Zero S ZF9
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38 Male - Atlanta GA - DS 2014
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Sy, Did you get your bike from WOW motorcycle?
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52 male, El Cajon CA, 2014 SR
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36 male, Canary Island, Spain, 2012 S zf6, black