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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.

One reason I installed a rear brake left-hand lever. There is a 30-40 degree grassy slope leading up to my back gate and if I have to stop using the front brake it just slides backwards (really scary!)  Also, I can stop with either foot down at an intersection, depending on which is more stable (5'8" with short legs on an FX). The rear brake is much more effective and I have finer control using hand rather than foot. My foot pedal mechanism is completely removed now and I am much happier riding it like this. I suppose it helps that my previous bike was a Honda Silverwing scooter.

Try the local auto parts store (Pep Boys,  O'Reilly, AutoZone, etc). Look for an LED flasher (not a relay, though it looks like one). My O'Reily had a whole variety, different pin configurations and different loads.

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To me, lack of vibration is a major strength of electrics. My Zero may be the first motorcycle I've ever owned that doesn't make my hands numb.

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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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As to the quick charger, not only will it charge you faster without any harm, but if you get the optional adapter (http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_5&products_id=186) and removable batteries, you can charge off-board. This could be useful racing, having one battery pack charging while using the other. My FX lives outside so when it gets very cold I bring the batteries in to charge and put them back on the bike in the morning, ready to go.

I'm looking into replacing my incandescent bulbs to LED's so need info in order to procure the proper LED compliant relay. 
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 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.

For led advice, first check the Unofficial Manual. A big white tower should work well in the tail light (1157?) [Edit: I understand some or all Zeros come with an LED taillight. Mine looks like an aftermarket 1157 plug in.] Be careful with the turn signals because they are not standard 1156s in all the Zeros. Check the side pins, and notice the height - regular size 1156 glass is too tall. Or you could use those really nice (but not so cheap) ones from Weiser. I have some like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/US-2x-6V-1156-ba15s-12-SMD-LED-Amber-Car-Bulb-Light-Brake-Turn-Tail-Reverse-Lamp-/192378692699?hash=item2ccaa9e45b
Not bad, very cheap.

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My first Zero is coming next month (2018 SR)

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

The 12v socket should be really easy to install. I say go for it.

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