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Title: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: domingo3 on June 05, 2016, 02:51:08 AM
It's been a long time coming, but I'm getting ready to commit to buying a Zero.  I went to the factory demo yesterday and liked the FXS much more than I thought I would (have previously ridden a S and SR, and thought I'd be getting an SR).  Anyway, now I'm getting down to deciding what I want for accessories along with it.

At first, I was thinking the top box, but reviews the monolock box make me think it might be better just to get the rack and then go for another box, perhaps going cheap and doing this:  http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/cheap-top-box-pelican-case-alternative-rigid-pro-organizer.1105847/. (http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/cheap-top-box-pelican-case-alternative-rigid-pro-organizer.1105847/.)  I've never actually had a top box before, but I imagine it would be nice for picking up groceries and keeping my stuff dry in the rain.  I also question whether I'd want to get a bigger volume box, or if it would just be overkill.

I thought a little bit about the drop bars.  I won't be doing serious off roading with it.  It would just be a little insurance against an accidental drop.  Are the drop bars useful for anything else - tie downs, etc.?  Any disadvantages to having them on there, besides having paid for them?

Not interested in a windshield.  Toolkit seems like I'd be better off to just get the one or two things i don't have.

I've never been big into farkling and mostly stick with stock.  Any other accessories that you'd really recommend?

Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: gingerjet on June 05, 2016, 03:26:03 AM
Its actually the windshield that I regret not getting.  But that's just due to the difference in riding on highways between SoCal and my home state of Minnesota.  I ended up adding a windshield which makes getting to work more bearable. 
Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: Richard230 on June 05, 2016, 03:55:56 AM
I bought the windshield, rear rack, top box, a seat pack, tank bag and throw-over fabric saddlebags.  Now I can carry lots of stuff and almost never need to drive my car.   :)
Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: avernon82 on June 06, 2016, 03:11:49 AM
Get one that doesnt have howling brakes. If it howls at the dealer when you pick it up, don't accept it
Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: laramie LC4 on June 06, 2016, 04:17:28 AM
I bought the windshield, rear rack, top box, a seat pack, tank bag and throw-over fabric saddlebags.  Now I can carry lots of stuff and almost never need to drive my car.   :)

love to see a pic of your set-up. i just put a super small tank bag on my FXS because i was tired of stuffing things in my pockets or carrying another bag.

currently working on a custom phone mount just above the bar clamps.

laters,

laramie  ;)
Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: GrantMeStrength on June 06, 2016, 04:34:02 AM
Get one that doesnt have howling brakes. If it howls at the dealer when you pick it up, don't accept it

Good advice.
Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: Richard230 on June 06, 2016, 04:40:01 AM
I bought the windshield, rear rack, top box, a seat pack, tank bag and throw-over fabric saddlebags.  Now I can carry lots of stuff and almost never need to drive my car.   :)

love to see a pic of your set-up. i just put a super small tank bag on my FXS because i was tired of stuffing things in my pockets or carrying another bag.

currently working on a custom phone mount just above the bar clamps.

laters,

laramie  ;)

Here are two photos of my bike with most of the luggage accessories installed. 
Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: MajorMajor on June 09, 2016, 04:29:26 PM
DS windshield on the FXS is increasing wind noise to unbearable levels. Not sure if it's doing me any good.
Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: laramie LC4 on June 09, 2016, 08:00:25 PM
my mini-tank bag and custom phone mount.

Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: Say10 15FX 16FXS on June 18, 2016, 01:29:12 AM
My 2016 FXS

Jaybee Biker Bits spool axle sliders and peg sliders (Suzuki DRZ400)
MSR blue anodized bar ends
'15 SR black front fender (part #24-08027-1) , Jaybee front axle sliders
Sato racing 32mm universal helmet lock (lower mirror mount clamp needed part #24-02961)
Stash-it license plate to hold registration, insurance card (Zero sticker my dealer gave me and blacked out lock cylinder)

SAY10


Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: laramie LC4 on June 18, 2016, 05:47:13 AM
My 2016 FXS

Jaybee Biker Bits spool axle sliders and peg sliders (Suzuki DRZ400)


SAY10

thank you for that. i had been looking.

laramie  ;)
Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: Say10 15FX 16FXS on June 18, 2016, 06:15:40 AM


thank you for that. i had been looking.

laramie  ;)
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I had to mod the axle sliders a little, just ground a little off the inside on the disc sander. On my FX rears I used Woodcraft 10mm spools with some all thread rod and nylock nuts. Good idea to put some o-rings or thin tubing on the rods to keep it all centered. Paint nuts and rod ends black for the stealth look. The foot peg sliders should work on all modern Zeros as I think all the pegs are the same? The Jaybee ones come in different colors if you fancy! Here's a pic of the Stash-it, could only post 4 pics in previous post.
Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: laramie LC4 on June 18, 2016, 10:01:03 AM
cool. thanks again.

after a little more research with the info provided by you, i think i will be making my own using skateboard wheels, some threaded rod, and a couple washers and nuts, for half the cost.

should look cool too.  ;D

hit the skate shops tomorrow and see what i find. going to the track tomorrow for the first time with the bike and would like to have this sorted before i go...

laters,

laramie  ;)

Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: Say10 15FX 16FXS on June 18, 2016, 10:22:55 AM
That will work just fine. Not sure about cost as I haven't bought skateboard wheels for 30 years! Useful tip, thread an ordinary nut onto rod then cut. This way when you back it off it will chase threads making it easier to install nylocks, acorn or whatever nuts your using.
Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: laramie LC4 on June 18, 2016, 10:53:10 AM
thanks but this isn't my first rodeo...  8)

i wired my own OBD-2 cable and re-mapped my 990. i have made more one off, custom, i need them, want them, won't pay that price parts for my multiple bikes than i can count.

i can get this done for under $30 and make it original and cool.

post some pics tomorrow assuming i can find the wheels i want....



laters,

laramie  ;)
Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: MrDude_1 on June 18, 2016, 05:43:49 PM
Just realize that the polyurethane of the skateboard wheels wears down really really fast, compared to the nylon and delrin sliders.  Also, you can get cheap sliders on ebay if you're willing to wait for shipping.

Skateboard wheels look the part, but go read a few threads on SupermotoJunkie.com about actual crashes with them. Unless you're going slow, they are not the same protection.
Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: laramie LC4 on June 19, 2016, 08:45:17 PM
ya, i understand that but honestly if it goes down i will just be replacing the wheel(s) that get damaged. at $5 a wheel i can afford that.

couldn't find the white graphics but blue isn't bad. threaded rod comes in 2ft. lengths and i hoped i would be able to make both front and back with one. after making the front i ended up about an inch short of what i need for the back. i will go buy another rod today and get the back assembled, then post my cut lengths for anyone who is interested.

price should still come in under $35.

laters,

laramie  ;)

Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: Say10 15FX 16FXS on June 23, 2016, 08:26:50 PM
Also put on the valve caps from this kit made by Factory FX.

Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: laramie LC4 on June 25, 2016, 03:27:40 AM
can't believe i forgot the footpegs. always been a big fan of fastway's but these new pro taper's are nice.

Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: Say10 15FX 16FXS on July 29, 2016, 05:49:41 PM
The aggressive foot pegs are VERY aggressive! I slipped while working on bike and blew my knuckle apart on them. Re dyed one of my red shop rags though. I also ground the rear corner teeth off the left side with a Dremel tool. As the peg folds up it seemed they would make contact with the frame in a tip over.
Title: Re: Accessories for Zero FXS: Advice, regrets?
Post by: laramie LC4 on July 30, 2016, 11:03:28 PM
finally getting around to my tank bag. i wanted a little space but didn't need much. found a first gear mini-tank bag that i was able to modify to fit. i'm very happy with it. large enough to hold more than i need, but small enough it stays out of the way of the rider and instrument cluster view. one attached to the bike, the bag can be removed by unzipping, then the bag can go with you leaving the base behind on the bike.

the modifications were also simple. i removed some stupid pocketing stuff they had inside the bags by cutting out stitching. i  then cut and re-sewed the 3 straps to the proper length and configuration. the front strap now has 2 clips, one is solid, the other adjustable. the 2 side straps were sewn to the center clip, then routed down around, and behind. about 20 mins of work assuming you have a sewing machine.

laters,

laramie  ;)