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[Justin Andrews]

Just put a deposit down on a new 2018 SR with the charge tank, to replace my 2015 SR.
This is going to be my fourth Zero all told.

Its going to be a good year I think!

[DPsSRnSD]

Congratulations. What other Zeros have you owned?

[Justin Andrews]

2012 ZF-9  (Glitchy)
2013 Zero-S (Good, but I did'nt like the suspension)
2015 Zero-SR. (Excellent, will be sorry to see it go)

[Richard230]

Congratulations Justin.  It will be interesting to hear what you think of your new bike, compared with your 2015 SR.  And good luck being an early adopter of the new Charge Tank. 

[Justin Andrews]

I'll be taking a demo version of the 18 SR for a spin very soon. So hopefully I can give some feedback then.

[Justin Andrews]

I have to say I was quite seriously tempted by this bike though...

http://www.streetbike.co.uk/bike-stock/bsa-a65-133714/

Its in such good condition it's engine block barely even leaks!

[MostlyBonkers]

Wow, that's fantastic news mate! It did cross my mind that you might be considering the 2018 model.  Coincidentally, I sent an email to Jason at Streetbike a coupe of days ago enquiring about a 2018 SR with a charge tank.  I have yet to sweet talk my good wife though. I at least have two points in my favour:

1.  When the opportunity came to get my 2014DS, I struck a deal with my good lady that I would keep it for at least two years. That elapses in five days time.

The reason I agreed to this was because 2015/6 turned out to be a very expensive year in my biking career.  I went from my old Fazer 1000 > Honda NC 750 DCT (new) > VFR 1200FD (used) > Zero 2014DS(P). The eagle eyed amongst you may have spotted that I haven't got round to updating my profile picture yet...

2.  I've  just started up a limited company so I might be able to purchase a new bike through that, drop the VAT and also drop my tax liability.  I should probably earn enough money to pay for it first though.  I also need to learn all the rules about running vehicles through a company. I'm a complete newbie...

I'm also thinking of ordering via Streetbike, if it happens.  Did Jason give you a delivery date? It must also mean that the new charge tank is available with a Mennekes socket, so that's great news!

Many congrats Justin. :-)

[MostlyBonkers]

Oooh, I've just thought, can I have first dibs on your old Elcon and cables if I can't afford a new bike?

[Justin Andrews]

Yeah I've already sent you a FB message to that regard.

I have a rough date, late March. So I'm hoping to get on the road with it in early April.
I don't know if the tank comes with Mennekes socket actually, I'll have to check.


I think I read elsewhere that they might come with a Type 1 to Mennekes cable instead, if that is the case then I might roll a Mennekes socket to type 1 adapator for the few charge stations that have fixed cables (which is mostly the Ecotricity motorway ones)

[MostlyBonkers]

Cool! I'll have to check FB then.

I've got gadget fever again now. Can't sleep and obsessively following this forum. Oh dear...

[calamarichris]

Congratulations and good luck to us. I made a deposit back in early December and paid for my '18 SR also with charge tank two weeks ago, but they've been taking their time releasing it. Hopefully they're just being very thorough and not correcting problems.

I just had a bicycling accident a week ago that resulted in broken rib, minor concussion, and a badly fractured femur, but my GF is going to ride the bike home. Going to be maybe another month of waiting, but at least I'll be able to crutch out to the garage to look at the new beauty. I also got mine with a spare set of the red bodywork, Givi topcase, and a commuter windscreen to protect my dog.

Will check in when they finally deliver the bike. Best of luck to us and RIDE SAFE! (Spending a few weeks on your back, dependent upon painkillers, losing fitness, missing work, and being in constant pain for several days ain't much fun.)

[Justin Andrews]

Congratulations and good luck to us. I made a deposit back in early December and paid for my '18 SR also with charge tank two weeks ago, but they've been taking their time releasing it. Hopefully they're just being very thorough and not correcting problems.

I just had a bicycling accident a week ago that resulted in broken rib, minor concussion, and a badly fractured femur, but my GF is going to ride the bike home. Going to be maybe another month of waiting, but at least I'll be able to crutch out to the garage to look at the new beauty. I also got mine with a spare set of the red bodywork, Givi topcase, and a commuter windscreen to protect my dog.

Will check in when they finally deliver the bike. Best of luck to us and RIDE SAFE! (Spending a few weeks on your back, dependent upon painkillers, losing fitness, missing work, and being in constant pain for several days ain't much fun.)

Airbag jacket! I have one, they are really worth the cost.

[calamarichris]

Airbag jacket! I have one, they are really worth the cost.

While bicycling? How much do they weigh?

Go-go-gadget fat-guy suit!!

[Justin Andrews]

Ah no... this is for my motorcycle, I doubt a push bike has enough weight to pull the ripcord.

[calamarichris]

Finally have a firmish commitment date from my dealer. Looks like my bike will be ready for pick up this Tuesday, 1/23.
Girlfriend is going to ride it home, but I'm pretty pumped just to have it in my garage, and I've got an appointment with the doc and Xray to see if I can put weight on the busted femur soon.

To say that I'm pumped is gross misunderstatement.