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Makes And Models => Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ => Topic started by: ammonsh on July 20, 2017, 09:25:08 PM
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Anyone know where you can order a simple extension cord for the auxiliary port? (2014S) That thing is a real ____ to plug and unplug all the time. Looking for something pre-made. Coming up empty on the internet.
Something that permanently allows plugging while standing and would be best if capped against rain.
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The wiki describes the Zero Y-cable, and also has a procedure for fabricating your own if you are very competent making electric power crimp connections:
http://zeromanual.com/index.php/Zero_Aftermarket#Y-Cable (http://zeromanual.com/index.php/Zero_Aftermarket#Y-Cable)
I think you could custom order from Hollywood Electrics, TucsonEV, or some other vendor like that, though.
I will say that I did ride around with the Y-cable attached for quick use, but it caused me trouble in a heavy rainstorm - even though the rubber boots were covering the plugs, some moisture on the signal pins caused the bike to decide there was a ground fault and shut down. The throttle would engage if I pushed the bike a bit, so I got home and let it dry out, but I also stopped using that connection for that reason.
This is one reason why I had a controller connection installed, but that has its own risks...