Recent content by DonTom

I now own five EVs. Yeah, five. I am hopelessly hooked. They are: 2017 Zero DS 2017 Zero SR (with pwr tank). 2018 Tesla M3, AWD, LR. 2020 Energica Esse Esse 9 2022 Chevy Bolt Hatchback. I purchased the Chevy Bolt just two days ago. And it has a recall since yesterday! Since you have the...

I don't recall ever seeing one that says "not compatible with motorcycles". Can you provide a link to such? An EV charge station and motorcycle charger should not care at all that it is a motorcycle. J-1772, Tesla Wall and a 14-50R are mainly just all just 240 VAC supplies. The only thing you...

Find your exact parts starting here. -Don- Auburn, CA

I had no problem at all replacing the front wheel ABS sensor. Was an easy job. My SR ABS light was on all the time while riding. So I checked the resistance of the rear ABS sensor and it was 50K ohm. I compared that to the front ABS sensor and it was infinite resistance showing it was open ...

Well, I have also heard several such stories, even here in Reno but not with the current shop. I purchased my Zero DS from a different shop where they obviously didn't have a clue how to work on them, caused some big complaints and they were no longer allowed to handle Zeros. Perhaps what...

I use a Bullet Brake on all my electrics. Very handy. I even use it as a hill hold when at a red light on a hill. -Don- Reno, NV

I have owned two Zeros a 2017 SR and a 2017 DS. Both have side cases and a travel trunk and crash bars are available from Zero, so I have no idea what you're even talking about. And service has been fine as well. I had my 2017 DS 6.5 battery replaced under warranty and got a 7.2 KWH for free...

I don't find that to be an issue. It's time to recharge by then. -Don-

I guess you will not use your bike for any long trips! I charge my 2017 SR above 7KW. That means I can take the bike for a reasonably long distance as long as I can find 240 VAC to charge with (either 14-50R, J-1772, Tesla destination) while in route. -Don- Auburn, CA

What type of bike? If Zero, you can change to a drive chain. Page 28 here. -Don- Reno, NV

Charging with 240 VAC with J1772 will be twice as fast. So if you already have the 240 VAC you can use the NEMA 14-50 cable from your Telsa and use the cheapest Tesla-Tap you can find, since you only need 12.5 amps at 240 VAC for 3,000 watts. BTW, to use the Tesla Tap from a Tesla Wall...

Your cable the bike came with--what are the ratings listed on the box? Voltage range, current and/or watts? And is your bike the 3KW or 6 KW version? 40 amps at 240 V is 9,600 watts. More than enough for either the 3K or the 6k model of the SR/S. Even 32 amps is more than enough as that is...

Doesn't the SR/S come with a charging cable? I made my own for my SR so I can charge from 120 or 240 VAC when on the road, as high as 8KW with my SR and as high as 6.4 KW with my DS. At home, I can charge my SR (with power tank) at ten KW (too much stuff to take on the road). I often charge...

There are many Zero riders in other forums, especially the electric motorcycle forum. Many do not even know that this forum exists. -Don- Reno, NV

A common problem with the OBCs as they age. Try a Delta -Q charger and see if it then charges to full. You didn't say what year your bike is. Older bikes are more likely to have the problem. -Don- Auburn, CA