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Author Topic: 2011 Zero S with broken MBB  (Read 2362 times)

jppataki

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2011 Zero S with broken MBB
« on: January 04, 2020, 09:56:43 PM »

Would you consider buying a 2011 Zero S with faulty MBB? What would be the cost of replacing or fix it?
There is one that is very low mileage in Portugal and I would buy it if is something that can be done with 500USD
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xulucas

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Re: 2011 Zero S with broken MBB
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2020, 10:56:20 PM »

I think you will not find a (commercial) workshop to repair it. You will have to do it yourself.
I sold mine 2011 XU after not being able to fix it. Another guy is working on it now and he seams to be able to do it.
To cut short: I wouldnt do it‚
 
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Richard230

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Re: 2011 Zero S with broken MBB
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2020, 03:03:28 AM »

My understanding is that Zero no longer supports the 2011 models.  So you would likely not be able to replace the MBB with an original version.  You would have to come up with some other plan to get the bike running. 
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Richard's motorcycle collection:  2018 16.6 kWh Zero S, 2009 BMW F650GS, 2020 KTM 390 Duke, 2002 Yamaha FZ1 (FZS1000N) and a 1978 Honda Kick 'N Go Senior.

sirdanielwhitney

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Re: 2011 Zero S with broken MBB
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2021, 05:53:52 AM »

Any Recent solutions for replacement or Circumventing the MBB for a 2011 DS?
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ELEC_CRAZY

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Re: 2011 Zero S with broken MBB
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2021, 02:04:37 AM »

What about buying upgraded Sevcon and program it to run without the MBB,
I mean, correct me if I am wrong, but I think its possible to program the controller for basic motorcycle drive, like E-bike..
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Crissa

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Re: 2011 Zero S with broken MBB
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2021, 12:39:29 PM »

The MBB is doing all the logic, so any replacement needs to replace the logic.

-Crissa
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