New Rider, New Zero, New Adventures

evcommuter

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NEW RIDER... finally riding again!! Ten years after my MSF course, reading about motorcycles, watching Youtube videos, comparing models, picking my second bike, preparing my ridership.
NEW ZERO... 2022 Zero DS Motorcycle. The Dual-Sport (DS) has the best value for the price and the look. It gives the best performance for commuter speeds and managable weight for rider control. The color is 'Quicksand' but it's more like a hurricane!
NEW ADVENTURES... Started with safety and comfort. I customized the ergonomics (see my other post about a footpeg lowering kit) Invested my time and money for enjoyment. Here is my security practice, photos, list of accessories and riding gear:

Security Practice:
Motorcycle is parked inside personal garage at all times, otherwise:
With items to be stored in locked compartments,
The front forks are locked to the left with ignition key (no steering and no power control),
Throttle Grip and Front Brake Lever are locked with Big Pantha lock and key (no rolling movement or power allowed),
Motorcycle is entirely covered (no disclosure),
Activate the 113dB Wireless Anti-Theft Vibration Alarm,
Keys and FOB is kept on the person of the rider,
Rider takes the helmet, cell phone, and keys/fob with him/her.

List of accessories and riding gear:
Windshield, Dual-Sport, mounted and included
Headlight Grill, mounted and included
Hand Guards, mounted and included but removed and stored away
Hand Guards, Acerbis, purchased and installed
Motorcycle Cover and pouch, stored in locked compartment
Protective Elbow Pads, Fox Racing, worn in jacket by rider
Gloves, AlpineStars, stored in locked compartment
PackTalk Black, Helmet Communications, mounted on helmet
JHC CL-15 Helmet, kept with rider
Tire Inflator/Power Backup, stored in locked compartment
Tool Bag with Tire Repair kit, Common Tools, stored in locked compartment
Aggressive Foot Pegs, mounted and included
Motorcycle Carrier / Straps, Tow-Hitch Mounted (stored away, rarely used for distant traveling)
iPod, 32 Gb, Bluetooth (music), stored in locked compartment
X-Grip Ram Mount, mounted and included, holds cell phone
Cell phone, kept with rider (Other insurance coverage)
Flashlight, mounted on handlebar
12V Acc Socket for Lighter/USB-A Port, mounted and included
Big Pantha Throttle Grip and Front Brake Lever Lock
113dB Wireless Anti-Theft Vibration Alarm, hidden zip-tied, and Keyring Fob
Seat Cushion, strapped around bolted seat
OEM Tank Grip, mounted and included.
Motorcycle Jacket, AGV Sport Roadster Waxed Cotton Jacket
 

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evcommuter

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Thanks slant911.
I think I'll had to the list:
- a can of dog pepper-spray
- a rolled-up mat (stored in the hole) to lay on, for road maintence.
 

evcommuter

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It was a Zero "company vehicle" with oem windshield, headlight screen, handguards, ram mount, tank grip, and aggressive footpegs that I lowered. I added crash bars, ground light, seat cushion, bicycle bell, pinion seat handles (crash protection), flat strap, big chainlock, keyring stick, new key/lock on tank storage, tool kit, spare drivebelt, tire plugs, air compressor, first-aid kit, glow sticks, dog spray, axle sliders, oem rainguard, compass. All necessary accessories.
 
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