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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2012 and older => Topic started by: JustPassinThru on December 04, 2015, 04:26:54 PM
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Suggestions, who, how, where?
I guess some of the trim for Zeros of this era were batch-produced - with variations from initial prototypes.
The rear fender on mine is a good example. It's fiberglass or fiberboard - obviously intended for the bike, with molded seatings for the taillight; but it's just a fiberglass-like material. Looks to be screwed onto the body under the seat somewhere.
Now. My riding habits are, there's always gear. Food, water; coat. On a fancy bike I'll have a tailbag. On a utilitarian ride I'll bolt a milk crate on the back. Often times it's easy on the fender; on my last bike I had a luggage rack. Bolted right on; there were even pre-drilled holes.
I don't see a firm place to bolt or strap such a carton or even a soft tailbag. There is that SHORT extension beyond the saddle; covered with sculpted plastic...I'm not sure what's under it.
A regular luggage rack would work better. Anyone make one; or is there a generic one that can be modded to work on this Zero?
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I've heard that you can use the hard rack intended for the 2013 if you trim some of the plastic on the tail.
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My 2012 DS has a Givi Wingrack 2. It had it when I bought it used.
Some pictures here posted by the original owner:
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/going-electric-2012-zero-ds-long-term-rider-report.869280/page-6 (http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/going-electric-2012-zero-ds-long-term-rider-report.869280/page-6)
Suggestions, who, how, where?
I guess some of the trim for Zeros of this era were batch-produced - with variations from initial prototypes.
The rear fender on mine is a good example. It's fiberglass or fiberboard - obviously intended for the bike, with molded seatings for the taillight; but it's just a fiberglass-like material. Looks to be screwed onto the body under the seat somewhere.
Now. My riding habits are, there's always gear. Food, water; coat. On a fancy bike I'll have a tailbag. On a utilitarian ride I'll bolt a milk crate on the back. Often times it's easy on the fender; on my last bike I had a luggage rack. Bolted right on; there were even pre-drilled holes.
I don't see a firm place to bolt or strap such a carton or even a soft tailbag. There is that SHORT extension beyond the saddle; covered with sculpted plastic...I'm not sure what's under it.
A regular luggage rack would work better. Anyone make one; or is there a generic one that can be modded to work on this Zero?
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Good pics and an encouraging writeup.
Thanks.
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I have solved the problem with...of course...crap I already have.
A tailbag which was too small for practical use - until I found it fit perfectly on the DS.
Wal-Mart cheapo saddlebags, which were a no-go - until I had a non-chain, non-oil machine which didn't care if the bags tipped in a little.
Life is good. I've got 150 miles on the Zero and so far I'm pleased.