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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ => Topic started by: Agsurf5 on November 14, 2020, 05:40:35 AM

Title: Metal body panels
Post by: Agsurf5 on November 14, 2020, 05:40:35 AM

I am working on doing a custom build of a Zero FX.
I am using metal for the “tank cover” panels.

Is that bad idea from an electric perspective? I am afraid of the risk of getting shocked or creating shorts. There are quite a few cable there, and also the metal touches the frame directly.

Title: Re: Metal body panels
Post by: DonTom on November 14, 2020, 06:04:21 AM

Quote from: Agsurf5 on November 14, 2020, 05:40:35 AM

I am working on doing a custom build of a Zero FX.
I am using metal for the “tank cover” panels.

Is that bad idea from an electric perspective? I am afraid of the risk of getting shocked or creating shorts. There are quite a few cable there, and also the metal touches the frame directly.

Shouldn't be an issue, as long as it cannot tear into anything or short anything out.

-Don-  Auburn, CA

Title: Re: Metal body panels
Post by: Crissa on November 14, 2020, 06:54:04 AM

Make sure there's something to cover the battery lugs, you don't want the body to be able to be punched in against them in a collision.  But aside from that... I don't know of any other hazards.

-Crissa