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clarify Corbin FST support as per-model kits
Zero seems reluctant to commit to an OEM fairing design, for probably mostly business, branding, and budget reasons.
: However, a well designed conventional front fairing should increase range at highway speeds by 30%.
: A front fairing with a carefully crafted rear tail could do more, up to 50% (oversimplifying how this works here).
==Full Fairings==
===[[Hollywood Electrics Fairing]]===
{{:Hollywood_Electrics_Fairing}}
==Cosmetic Bodywork==
OEM
* The [[#OEM_Power_Tank|Power Tank]] and [[#OEM_Charge_Tank|Charge Tank]] have tank plastic options which can be bought separately or selected for color customization.
*: Both use a relatively flat surface for the centerpiece, and the Charge Tank has a J1772-sized inlet hold with built in waterproof cover with a spring-loaded hinge.
*: As of 2017, the Charge Tank centerpiece is separately available as part number 24-08137 for $40, to turn your existing tank plastics into a J1772-inlet-using tank.
[[File:hollywood-electrics-carbon-fairings-showroom-model.jpg|200px]][[File:hollywood-electrics-carbon-fairings-tail.jpg|200px]]
[[Hollywood Electrics]] devised some carbon fiber body pieces:
* [https://hollywoodelectrics.com/product/carbon-fiber-tank-cover/ Carbon Fiber Locking Tank Cover]
*: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=6604.0 Installation description with photos]
* [https://hollywoodelectrics.com/product/carbon-fiber-seat-cowl/ Carbon Fiber Seat Cowl]
* [https://hollywoodelectrics.com/product/carbon-fiber-front-fender/ Carbon Fiber Front Fender] for S, SR, and FXS models.
==[[SDS Platform/OEM Fly Screen|OEM Fly Screen]]==
{{:SDS Platform/OEM Fly Screen}}
==Tank Grips==
Tank grip pads are very useful for maintaining a crouched position comfortably and getting better control over the balance of the motorcycle.
[[File:2016-zero-DSR-tank-grip-pad.jpg|thumb|Zero DS tank grip installed on a 2016DSR]]
;OEM
As of 2017, Zero offers soft [http://techspec-usa.com/ TechSpec] tank pads for 2013+ models on the S platform for $60:
* [http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_2&products_id=240&zenid=i1nsi3edu8bl9fpqntb7351ui2 ZERO TANK GRIPS BY TECHSPEC (ZERO S, ZERO SR)]
* [http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_2&products_id=241&zenid=i1nsi3edu8bl9fpqntb7351ui2 ZERO TANK GRIPS BY TECHSPEC (ZERO DS, ZERO DSR)]
;Third-Party
[http://techspec-usa.com/ TechSpec] makes many different shapes in a soft material. Some generic shapes are suitable for customizing (1200GS pads fit the DS tank with a little adjustment) with the right cutting tools.
==Mudguard==
===[http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_2&products_id=231 OEM Rain Guard]===
This is a modest and inexpensive mudguard that mounts to the underside of the license plate tail extension.
: The [[OEM Rain Guard Install|Install page]] walks through installing it; pretty straightforward.
===[https://www.amazon.com/NICECNC-Universal-Motorcycle-Mudguards-Displacement/dp/B071HYZPRJ/ Universal Motorcycle Rear Fenderguard]===
: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/zmcowners/permalink/1340737225995482/ Recommendation with photos]
: '''NOTE:''' This has been observed to fail when encountering any non-trivial debris, and could very dangerously dig into the rear tire.
: This mounts to the axle on the right side and adjustably extends over the rear upper quarter of the rear tire.
: It extends far enough to easily clear the DS tires.
: The bracket fits under the axle nut without compromising its fastening, although it does not snuggly conform to the axle diameter.
==Fender Eliminator==
===SDS Fender Eliminator===
: [http://www.twistedthrottle.com/r-g-racing-tail-tidy-fender-eliminator-for-zero-s-13-zero-ds-13 R&G Racing Tail Tidy fender eliminator]
; Video Instructions
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XI1NrNwBpg Zero Motorcycle R&G Tail Tidy Install] on Youtube:
*: {{#ev:youtube|4XI1NrNwBpg}}
===FST Fender Eliminator===
Corbin has created per-model fender eliminator kits for the [https://www.corbin.com/zero/zsrs20tail.shtml SR/S] and [https://www.corbin.com/zero/zsrftail.shtml SR/F] models.
==[[Gen2/Front Fender|Front Fender]]==
===[[Low Front Fender Swap|Low Sport Fender Swap]]===
{{:Low Front Fender Swap}}
===[[Fender Brace]]===
{{:Fender Brace}}
==[[Streamlining]]==
{{:Streamlining}}
===Vetter Streamlining===
[http://craigvetter.com Craig Vetter] has been working on eco travel options for motorcycles for decades.
: He recently got enthusiastic about electric motorcycle focus and helped Terry Hershner perform his streamlined cross-country trips, and has had a more conventional variant in the works for a couple of years.
: However, a recent riding accident has slowed or halted this progress.
; References
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20161128191423/http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/2015-Streamliner-pages/2015-Streamlining-a-Zero%20SR-p84.html Streamlining a Zero SR] shows SR mockups with a proposed conventional-oriented design.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160810074905/http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/2015-Streamliner-pages/2015-Truncating-the-tail-p85.html Tail truncation]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170521061910/http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/2015-Streamliner-pages/2015-Terry-Streamliner-history-p86.html Terry Hershner's 2012 project bike history]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170501124520/http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/2015-Streamliner-pages/2015-Fine-tuning-for-2015-Challenges-p87.html more modifications] shows some insight into how it's constructed.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160810075100/http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/2015-Streamliner-pages/2015-Terry-goes-300miles-on-one-charge-p89.html last record setting run in 2015] (300 miles on a charge!)
; Goals
: [https://web.archive.org/web/20161128191423/http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/2015-Streamliner-pages/2015-Streamlining-a-Zero%20SR-p84.html Vetter has] three major goals for a streamline fairing which have tradeoffs against each other:
# Range
# Comfort
# Speed
; Availability
: The [http://craigvetter.com/pages/Online_Store/Streamliner%20Superstore.html Vetter streamliner kit] is available for sale for $2000 plus taxes and shipping.
; Parts
: The kit consists of fiberglass pieces made by molds held by Mike Corbin at his factory for:
:# The forward nosecone in upper and lower halves.
:# A "''turret''" piece made to rotate with the steering column.
:# A "''seatback''" piece meant to smoothly re-attach turbulent air behind the rider's body onto the tail.
: They require a ''significant'' amount of fabrication, planning, and work to mount.
: All existing fitments are bespoke and unfit for even boutique level of adoption without major manufacturing commitment (a custom vehicle from the ground up).
; 2013+ S Platform Fitment
: A full 2013+ fitment for an S Platform Zero has not been proven, and would require significant discovery and iteration, or a drastic change in design priorities.
: Terry's streamliner Zero is a 2012 fitment that involved massive destructive modifications to the frame, and is essentially a retired experimental vehicle.
: The nosecone or front fairing would reasonably mount to an extension of the [[#OEM_S_Platform_Drop_Bars|OEM crash bars]] along that plane in a forward diagonal arc.
: The seatback assumes destructive removal of the entire tail of the vehicle, completely repositioning the seat and controller to serve the purpose of the vision (minimizing frontal area).
: Since this operation would destroy the resale value of the vehicle and require significant shop expertise to carry out effectively, they are unsuitable for a kit.
===Other Streamlining===
[http://www.airtech-streamlining.com Airtech Streamlining] offers a number of fairings that are roughly suitable for various parts of the vision:
*; [http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/vintage/vintagefairingsdustbin.htm Vintage Dustbin fairings]
*: These are smaller than the Vetter nosecone but lightweight and effective.
*: The DBL1 seems most effective, and the DBL2 has been tried with some success.
*; DBL1
*: The parabolic or egg-shell shape is stronger and more aerodynamic.
*: No cutouts are provided for the wheel or headlamp.
*: The side profile is somewhat wider but the fairing admits some flex to change its aspect ratio.
*; DBL2
*: Wider, allowing more clearance around the 19" DS wheel and tire.
*: Includes a basic cutout for the wheel, and a broad cutout for the headlamp.
*: Side nacelles allow some air cooling to pass within the fairing.
*: Low height limits its benefit to airflow without additional fabrication to close up the area around and behind the steering head.
*: Square frontal profile reduces lean angle significantly without bringing the fairing too high for drag reduction.
*: Vertical sidewalls are not as rigid, requiring reinforcement.
*; Gilera / NSU / Agusta
*: The Gilera is small and even lower than the DBL2, so not useful.
*: The NSU and Agusta fairings are narrow but may prove useful for a bike with a sport-sized (17") front wheel.
*; [http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/vintage/vintagefairingsfull.htm Vintage Full fairings]
*: These are good conventional fairings with a streamlining design.
*: Wheel covers will still be quite helpful.
*: All of these dump air straight onto a radiator area, but on a Zero this dumps air straight onto the front battery face, so they are somewhat compromised.
*; [http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/miscpages/brackets.html Vintage Fairing Brackets]
*: These help for most of these fairings where pushing the headlamp forward from the steering column is required.
* [http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/landspeed/landspeed.htm Land Speed Record Fairings] are for a GSX1300R Hyabusa, but probably can be fit to a Zero (TBD).
: However, a well designed conventional front fairing should increase range at highway speeds by 30%.
: A front fairing with a carefully crafted rear tail could do more, up to 50% (oversimplifying how this works here).
==Full Fairings==
===[[Hollywood Electrics Fairing]]===
{{:Hollywood_Electrics_Fairing}}
==Cosmetic Bodywork==
OEM
* The [[#OEM_Power_Tank|Power Tank]] and [[#OEM_Charge_Tank|Charge Tank]] have tank plastic options which can be bought separately or selected for color customization.
*: Both use a relatively flat surface for the centerpiece, and the Charge Tank has a J1772-sized inlet hold with built in waterproof cover with a spring-loaded hinge.
*: As of 2017, the Charge Tank centerpiece is separately available as part number 24-08137 for $40, to turn your existing tank plastics into a J1772-inlet-using tank.
[[File:hollywood-electrics-carbon-fairings-showroom-model.jpg|200px]][[File:hollywood-electrics-carbon-fairings-tail.jpg|200px]]
[[Hollywood Electrics]] devised some carbon fiber body pieces:
* [https://hollywoodelectrics.com/product/carbon-fiber-tank-cover/ Carbon Fiber Locking Tank Cover]
*: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=6604.0 Installation description with photos]
* [https://hollywoodelectrics.com/product/carbon-fiber-seat-cowl/ Carbon Fiber Seat Cowl]
* [https://hollywoodelectrics.com/product/carbon-fiber-front-fender/ Carbon Fiber Front Fender] for S, SR, and FXS models.
==[[SDS Platform/OEM Fly Screen|OEM Fly Screen]]==
{{:SDS Platform/OEM Fly Screen}}
==Tank Grips==
Tank grip pads are very useful for maintaining a crouched position comfortably and getting better control over the balance of the motorcycle.
[[File:2016-zero-DSR-tank-grip-pad.jpg|thumb|Zero DS tank grip installed on a 2016DSR]]
;OEM
As of 2017, Zero offers soft [http://techspec-usa.com/ TechSpec] tank pads for 2013+ models on the S platform for $60:
* [http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_2&products_id=240&zenid=i1nsi3edu8bl9fpqntb7351ui2 ZERO TANK GRIPS BY TECHSPEC (ZERO S, ZERO SR)]
* [http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_2&products_id=241&zenid=i1nsi3edu8bl9fpqntb7351ui2 ZERO TANK GRIPS BY TECHSPEC (ZERO DS, ZERO DSR)]
;Third-Party
[http://techspec-usa.com/ TechSpec] makes many different shapes in a soft material. Some generic shapes are suitable for customizing (1200GS pads fit the DS tank with a little adjustment) with the right cutting tools.
==Mudguard==
===[http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_2&products_id=231 OEM Rain Guard]===
This is a modest and inexpensive mudguard that mounts to the underside of the license plate tail extension.
: The [[OEM Rain Guard Install|Install page]] walks through installing it; pretty straightforward.
===[https://www.amazon.com/NICECNC-Universal-Motorcycle-Mudguards-Displacement/dp/B071HYZPRJ/ Universal Motorcycle Rear Fenderguard]===
: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/zmcowners/permalink/1340737225995482/ Recommendation with photos]
: '''NOTE:''' This has been observed to fail when encountering any non-trivial debris, and could very dangerously dig into the rear tire.
: This mounts to the axle on the right side and adjustably extends over the rear upper quarter of the rear tire.
: It extends far enough to easily clear the DS tires.
: The bracket fits under the axle nut without compromising its fastening, although it does not snuggly conform to the axle diameter.
==Fender Eliminator==
===SDS Fender Eliminator===
: [http://www.twistedthrottle.com/r-g-racing-tail-tidy-fender-eliminator-for-zero-s-13-zero-ds-13 R&G Racing Tail Tidy fender eliminator]
; Video Instructions
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XI1NrNwBpg Zero Motorcycle R&G Tail Tidy Install] on Youtube:
*: {{#ev:youtube|4XI1NrNwBpg}}
===FST Fender Eliminator===
Corbin has created per-model fender eliminator kits for the [https://www.corbin.com/zero/zsrs20tail.shtml SR/S] and [https://www.corbin.com/zero/zsrftail.shtml SR/F] models.
==[[Gen2/Front Fender|Front Fender]]==
===[[Low Front Fender Swap|Low Sport Fender Swap]]===
{{:Low Front Fender Swap}}
===[[Fender Brace]]===
{{:Fender Brace}}
==[[Streamlining]]==
{{:Streamlining}}
===Vetter Streamlining===
[http://craigvetter.com Craig Vetter] has been working on eco travel options for motorcycles for decades.
: He recently got enthusiastic about electric motorcycle focus and helped Terry Hershner perform his streamlined cross-country trips, and has had a more conventional variant in the works for a couple of years.
: However, a recent riding accident has slowed or halted this progress.
; References
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20161128191423/http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/2015-Streamliner-pages/2015-Streamlining-a-Zero%20SR-p84.html Streamlining a Zero SR] shows SR mockups with a proposed conventional-oriented design.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160810074905/http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/2015-Streamliner-pages/2015-Truncating-the-tail-p85.html Tail truncation]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170521061910/http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/2015-Streamliner-pages/2015-Terry-Streamliner-history-p86.html Terry Hershner's 2012 project bike history]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170501124520/http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/2015-Streamliner-pages/2015-Fine-tuning-for-2015-Challenges-p87.html more modifications] shows some insight into how it's constructed.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160810075100/http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/2015-Streamliner-pages/2015-Terry-goes-300miles-on-one-charge-p89.html last record setting run in 2015] (300 miles on a charge!)
; Goals
: [https://web.archive.org/web/20161128191423/http://www.craigvetter.com/pages/2015-Streamliner-pages/2015-Streamlining-a-Zero%20SR-p84.html Vetter has] three major goals for a streamline fairing which have tradeoffs against each other:
# Range
# Comfort
# Speed
; Availability
: The [http://craigvetter.com/pages/Online_Store/Streamliner%20Superstore.html Vetter streamliner kit] is available for sale for $2000 plus taxes and shipping.
; Parts
: The kit consists of fiberglass pieces made by molds held by Mike Corbin at his factory for:
:# The forward nosecone in upper and lower halves.
:# A "''turret''" piece made to rotate with the steering column.
:# A "''seatback''" piece meant to smoothly re-attach turbulent air behind the rider's body onto the tail.
: They require a ''significant'' amount of fabrication, planning, and work to mount.
: All existing fitments are bespoke and unfit for even boutique level of adoption without major manufacturing commitment (a custom vehicle from the ground up).
; 2013+ S Platform Fitment
: A full 2013+ fitment for an S Platform Zero has not been proven, and would require significant discovery and iteration, or a drastic change in design priorities.
: Terry's streamliner Zero is a 2012 fitment that involved massive destructive modifications to the frame, and is essentially a retired experimental vehicle.
: The nosecone or front fairing would reasonably mount to an extension of the [[#OEM_S_Platform_Drop_Bars|OEM crash bars]] along that plane in a forward diagonal arc.
: The seatback assumes destructive removal of the entire tail of the vehicle, completely repositioning the seat and controller to serve the purpose of the vision (minimizing frontal area).
: Since this operation would destroy the resale value of the vehicle and require significant shop expertise to carry out effectively, they are unsuitable for a kit.
===Other Streamlining===
[http://www.airtech-streamlining.com Airtech Streamlining] offers a number of fairings that are roughly suitable for various parts of the vision:
*; [http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/vintage/vintagefairingsdustbin.htm Vintage Dustbin fairings]
*: These are smaller than the Vetter nosecone but lightweight and effective.
*: The DBL1 seems most effective, and the DBL2 has been tried with some success.
*; DBL1
*: The parabolic or egg-shell shape is stronger and more aerodynamic.
*: No cutouts are provided for the wheel or headlamp.
*: The side profile is somewhat wider but the fairing admits some flex to change its aspect ratio.
*; DBL2
*: Wider, allowing more clearance around the 19" DS wheel and tire.
*: Includes a basic cutout for the wheel, and a broad cutout for the headlamp.
*: Side nacelles allow some air cooling to pass within the fairing.
*: Low height limits its benefit to airflow without additional fabrication to close up the area around and behind the steering head.
*: Square frontal profile reduces lean angle significantly without bringing the fairing too high for drag reduction.
*: Vertical sidewalls are not as rigid, requiring reinforcement.
*; Gilera / NSU / Agusta
*: The Gilera is small and even lower than the DBL2, so not useful.
*: The NSU and Agusta fairings are narrow but may prove useful for a bike with a sport-sized (17") front wheel.
*; [http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/vintage/vintagefairingsfull.htm Vintage Full fairings]
*: These are good conventional fairings with a streamlining design.
*: Wheel covers will still be quite helpful.
*: All of these dump air straight onto a radiator area, but on a Zero this dumps air straight onto the front battery face, so they are somewhat compromised.
*; [http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/miscpages/brackets.html Vintage Fairing Brackets]
*: These help for most of these fairings where pushing the headlamp forward from the steering column is required.
* [http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/landspeed/landspeed.htm Land Speed Record Fairings] are for a GSX1300R Hyabusa, but probably can be fit to a Zero (TBD).
