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« on: December 03, 2018, 12:43:31 AM »
Anyone know if the 2018 DSR handlebar is the same or substantially similar to the 2015 FX's? If so, I'd be interested if I can get one cheap.
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Potboiler, I suspect by "extra stability", you mean you would like to eliminate that awkward moment of footwork/handwork/balance required to start a gas bike on a hill without stalling or falling over. The e-bike largely removes that problem, as well as the couple of foot swaps required if the gas bike is taken out of gear.
That said, use your rear brake to hold the bike on an uphill and front brake to hold it on a downhill. Just as the front wheel is often quoted at 70% of the traction for stopping forward motion, the back wheel has most of the traction for stopping backward motion. Stopping with the front brake on a steep uphill is a slippery prospect, especially when wet or sandy.
The OEM DSR tires won't fit the rims, or are too big or the fenders?S(R) and DS(R) have different size rims.
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I'm looking into replacing my incandescent bulbs to LED's so need info in order to procure the proper LED compliant relay.My local O'Reily auto parts has a whole variety of led flashers, cheap. When you're ready to swap it, just bring the stock one to O'Reily or Pep Boys or Canadian Tire or what have you and match it up.
It appears that that the relay is under the faux tank.
I didn't feel like tearing it all apart to get the info so I'm hoping someone knows the spec's.
I found two different units on superbrightleds.com
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/flashers-load-resistors/cf13gl-02-led-bulb-electronic-flasher/782/836/
And
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/flashers-load-resistors/fl3-red-led-bulb-electronic-flasher/780/834/
Bonus points for led replacement recommendations.
Anyone try these?
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/tail-brake-turn/7507-py21w-led-bulb-18-smd-led-tower-bau15s-retrofit-car/527/1703/
Thx
My first Zero is coming next month (2018 SR)The 12v socket should be really easy to install. I say go for it.
The goal: keep my fingers warm. I mean really warm.
Moving to a warmer climate is not the right answer for me.
I'll get hand guards.
This could work, at least in theory:
I happen to own an older version of 12v Gerbings jacket and gloves. Zero offers an optional 10 amp 12v socket. I think the Gerbings jacket plus gloves combo would draw a bit less than 10A, and then only on full heat. This looks simpler than adding heated grips, and in my experience heated gloves are toastier than heated grips anyway.
Any thoughts?
Any actual experience?
Thanks
Form certainly follows function there. I'd love to see a more aero-looking version, accentuating the purpose of the thing.ugh.I'm with you. I think electric bikes could certainly be "non-traditional" looking, but that one is just ugly. (IMO)
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I believe form should follow function.
Since I am looking at mostly on-road, higher speed motorcycles with good handling, I expect:
a seat set into the bike,
a section of bike infront of the seat with some kind of scalloped area for locking my legs in,
pegs under me that I can weigh easily,
bars low enough that my body is not up in the air, and so that at speed the wind holds me in a neutral weighed position.
I expect a HIGH (yes, high) and about 70% forward center of gravity that lets the bike turn easily and keeps the front weighted down
I expect a short wheelbase and reasonable suspension geometry.
So... with that said.. you can go nuts, but STYLE wise, like all motorsports vehicles, organic lines are sexy. flat slabs are not. simple curves are not. having no concave shapes generally are not.
You can have it be "open" and look like parts are missing or fully covered. You can have it be direct with a line from steering head to swingarm pivot or a sweeping stylized curve... whatever looks good and works. It doesnt have to be a purebred racebike. But if its not for function, it better be pretty.
So what did you think of the Dan Gurney Alligator?