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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: 2015 DS does not charge above 87% with onboard charger
« on: July 03, 2019, 04:49:30 AM »
Thank you guys. I will bring it to the dealer next week and will see what happens
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Motorcycling in general (electric or ICE) is bigger in Europe than in the States. In Europe they are valid forms of everyday transportation. In the US, unfortunately, they are viewed as simply "toys." Sad, but true.
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"many electric motors can rev at >10000rpm". All sizes of e-motor exist. The tiny servo-micro-motor can rev at 40000rpm, and the very big nuclear submarine motor maybe 250rpm or so. Somehow size matters. The bigger the slower. Therefore I can imagine that the medium-sized Zero motor is safe at 6k rpm, probably usable at 7k and may explode at 10krpm....
Thank you, Terry.Get you wife a motorcycle license, WAF-problem solved
I just bought myself a 2016 KTM 1190 Adventure (next to my Zero and 5 Honda CB750s), so my wife will divorce when I spend more €€€ for a new 2017 SR
Aftermarket vs OEM can generally be tweaked. If someone sells an aftermarket part they can make it do whatever they want with disclaimers stating that they aren't responsible for any issues.
OEM has to make sure that it works the way it is supposed to for the greatest number of people for the longest period of time. If Zero were to allow us to make the change the first time that
there was an issue, they would be sued. Everyone says that THEY are competent enough to handle the changes it is THE OTHER GUY who is the idiot. We are looking at THE OTHER GUY.
Who do you think that HE is looking at. There are usually safeguards built in, not sure if a 15% increase in RPM would be within the range of safety.
N'joy. Took my stock sr 2015 for a relaxing midsummer ride with my missus to day. Got 104km and 30% left. All it took was relaxed driving at app 60-70 km/h.
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I am considering to purchase the double and single charger. The double charger can charge through the chargeport, the single through the controller.
My question:
Is it possible to supply the single charger with a charge kabel with connectors to connect to the controller, as show here?: http://zeromanual.com/index.php/Advanced_Modifications#Charging_Through_Sevcon_Controller
I mean instead of the brown Anderson connector.
Second question:
I want to put the chargers in the rear case. What is the length of the charge cables?
In regard to connecting to the controller, the single charger has a short (20cm) DC output cable with an SB50 connector. To be able to connect it into the controller terminals you can make a DC cable using at least 6mm2 gauge wire with an SB50 on one end and suitable sized ring terminals on the other end. Rather than making a cable that is long enough to have the charger permanently connected to the controller while riding, I'd suggest you make the cable from the controller short and add a boot and cover to the SB50 connector for weatherproofing and tuck it out of the way when riding. When stopped, you can pull out the SB50, remove the cover and then connect a DC extension cable from the single charger to the short cable from the controller. While technically, yes, we could make the controller cable and the extension cable to suitable lengths, we have not tested the chargers permanently connected to the controller and so don't want to give the impression that this configuration is supported when we haven't tested it.
The standard DC fast charge cable with SBS75XBRN connector is 1 metre long (noted in the User Manual). We can make a longer cable, say 2 metres if desired. Just add a note to your order or email your requirement to support@evtricity.com.au.
Great job!
What if I plug this 7.2kW charger into a 5.5kW chargepoint? I mean: this chargepoint is limited to 24Amps (not just the fuse, it tops the current at 24A). Will this work?
The 6.6+kW charger has two AC inputs set to 15A current limit per input. If the charging station only offers a maximum of 24A then you should only plug in one of the two AC inputs and the onboard charger to stay under the 24A limit.