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=Overview=
This covers ergonomic characteristics of Zero models and what adjustments various people have made.
;References
: A good reference which has some Zero modeling is [http://cycle-ergo.com/ Cycle Ergo].
: [http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/why-and-how-we-measure-motorcycle-ergonomics How and Why We Measure Motorcycle Ergonomics]
__TOC__
=Standover Height=
Standover height is the height of the seat when the bike is unloaded (but balanced upright).
There is a trend of models becoming shorter year by year from 2012-2014, after which the models' height stabilized through 2017.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Heights by model per Zero
! colspan="2"| !! colspan="2"|Height
|-
! Years !! Models !! in !! mm
|-
|rowspan="4"|2012
|S ||33.1 || 841
|-
|DS ||35.3 || 897
|-
|X/MX ||34.3 || 870
|-
|XU ||31.5 || 800
|-
|rowspan="4"|2013
|S ||31.8 || 807
|-
|DS ||34.4 || 873
|-
|FX ||35.4 || 899
|-
|XU ||31.1 || 790
|-
|rowspan="3"|2014+
|S/SR ||31.8 || 807
|-
|DS/DSR ||33.2 || 843
|-
|FX/FXS ||34.7 || 881
|}
==Reducing Seat Height==
;Discussions
: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=4786 Has Anyone Lowered Their Zero Yet?]
: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=6304 Has Anyone Lowered Their Zero Yet?] redux
: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=6640 2016 FXS Lowered Ride Height Ikon Shock, Dual Use Tires, Drop Bars, Hand Guards,]
: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=6721 30mm rear lowering, the hard way (no loss of travel)]
;Issues
: Not enough third-party fitments are known for shocks or lowering links.
;Seat Solutions
: 2013 Zero FX and XU models offered an unlisted "[http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/zero-fx/2013/specs.php low seat accessory]" which reduced seat height by 2" (41mm).
: The [http://corbin.com/zero/zero13.shtml Corbin Gunfighter seat for Zero] is customizable and does provide easier leg reach to the ground in front, less than an inch by default.
: Carving out seat foam can be done with the stock seat to some extent (1 inch again?).
:: If you do this, check the underside of the seat for flexing.
:: High powered cables underneath should not be under load for any reason and this area needs to be reinforced by the "Y-bracket" or an equivalent that bolts across the frame sections there.
;Suspension Solutions
: See [[Aftermarket#Suspension|the aftermarket section on suspension]].
:;Front Fork
:: ([http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=4786.msg32176#msg32176 From a 2013 FX report]) The front fork can be slid up in the clamp by one inch.
:;Rear Shock
:: For the rear, have a local shock repair / re-build for racing shop put a 3/4" spacer inside the shock, to stop its extension length by 3/4".
:: Since it is about 2:1 lever ratio from the shock mount to the rear axle this would lower the rear of the bike by about 1 1/2".
==Raising Seat Height==
This is less commonly discussed.
=[[Seat]] to [[Footpegs|Footpeg]]=
* 2013+ Zero S Platform models all have the same (or nearly so) seat to footpeg distances.
* DS footpegs, because of their construction, actually offer ''less'' legroom than the S footpegs.
*: A swap can be accomplished easily.
[[File:footpeg-comparison.gif|400px|S and DS footpegs compared]]
=[[Handlebar]] Distance=
Shortening or changing the distance to the bars can be done by rotating the bars, adding risers, or installing a differently-shaped set of bars.
*: Bars are 7/8" at the grips, but that tapers from 1 1/8" or 28mm at the stem, e.g. Protapers brand tapered handlebars at CycleGear, which come in various angles.
=[[Handlebars|Handlebar]] Rise=
* S model bars typically have higher rise but are shorter and angled back.
* DS bars are wider, somewhat lower rise, and straighter.
*: 2013-2014 shape differs from 2015+ shape.
=[[Seat|Seat]]=
;References
: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=7275 Are Zero seats comfortable?]
==Seat Angle==
The Zero stock seat is relatively flat/neutral, perhaps a few degrees angled forward.
=Cockpit=
The Zero cockpit is relatively short among motorcycle forms.
==[[Instrument Cluster|Instrument Cluster]]==
The instrument cluster is not typically visible when looking at the horizon from an upright position.
* Riding in a crouched position makes viewing the instrument cluster easier for some, but strains the neck and shoulders.
* The handlebars are at the same height, which means that a phone mount typically will not rise much higher than that into the rider's field of view.
* On 2012-2013 models, the Koso instrument cluster makes ignition access more difficult.
==[[Mirrors/Ergonomics|Mirrors]]==
{{:Mirrors/Ergonomics}}
This covers ergonomic characteristics of Zero models and what adjustments various people have made.
;References
: A good reference which has some Zero modeling is [http://cycle-ergo.com/ Cycle Ergo].
: [http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/why-and-how-we-measure-motorcycle-ergonomics How and Why We Measure Motorcycle Ergonomics]
__TOC__
=Standover Height=
Standover height is the height of the seat when the bike is unloaded (but balanced upright).
There is a trend of models becoming shorter year by year from 2012-2014, after which the models' height stabilized through 2017.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Heights by model per Zero
! colspan="2"| !! colspan="2"|Height
|-
! Years !! Models !! in !! mm
|-
|rowspan="4"|2012
|S ||33.1 || 841
|-
|DS ||35.3 || 897
|-
|X/MX ||34.3 || 870
|-
|XU ||31.5 || 800
|-
|rowspan="4"|2013
|S ||31.8 || 807
|-
|DS ||34.4 || 873
|-
|FX ||35.4 || 899
|-
|XU ||31.1 || 790
|-
|rowspan="3"|2014+
|S/SR ||31.8 || 807
|-
|DS/DSR ||33.2 || 843
|-
|FX/FXS ||34.7 || 881
|}
==Reducing Seat Height==
;Discussions
: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=4786 Has Anyone Lowered Their Zero Yet?]
: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=6304 Has Anyone Lowered Their Zero Yet?] redux
: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=6640 2016 FXS Lowered Ride Height Ikon Shock, Dual Use Tires, Drop Bars, Hand Guards,]
: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=6721 30mm rear lowering, the hard way (no loss of travel)]
;Issues
: Not enough third-party fitments are known for shocks or lowering links.
;Seat Solutions
: 2013 Zero FX and XU models offered an unlisted "[http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/zero-fx/2013/specs.php low seat accessory]" which reduced seat height by 2" (41mm).
: The [http://corbin.com/zero/zero13.shtml Corbin Gunfighter seat for Zero] is customizable and does provide easier leg reach to the ground in front, less than an inch by default.
: Carving out seat foam can be done with the stock seat to some extent (1 inch again?).
:: If you do this, check the underside of the seat for flexing.
:: High powered cables underneath should not be under load for any reason and this area needs to be reinforced by the "Y-bracket" or an equivalent that bolts across the frame sections there.
;Suspension Solutions
: See [[Aftermarket#Suspension|the aftermarket section on suspension]].
:;Front Fork
:: ([http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=4786.msg32176#msg32176 From a 2013 FX report]) The front fork can be slid up in the clamp by one inch.
:;Rear Shock
:: For the rear, have a local shock repair / re-build for racing shop put a 3/4" spacer inside the shock, to stop its extension length by 3/4".
:: Since it is about 2:1 lever ratio from the shock mount to the rear axle this would lower the rear of the bike by about 1 1/2".
==Raising Seat Height==
This is less commonly discussed.
=[[Seat]] to [[Footpegs|Footpeg]]=
* 2013+ Zero S Platform models all have the same (or nearly so) seat to footpeg distances.
* DS footpegs, because of their construction, actually offer ''less'' legroom than the S footpegs.
*: A swap can be accomplished easily.
[[File:footpeg-comparison.gif|400px|S and DS footpegs compared]]
=[[Handlebar]] Distance=
Shortening or changing the distance to the bars can be done by rotating the bars, adding risers, or installing a differently-shaped set of bars.
*: Bars are 7/8" at the grips, but that tapers from 1 1/8" or 28mm at the stem, e.g. Protapers brand tapered handlebars at CycleGear, which come in various angles.
=[[Handlebars|Handlebar]] Rise=
* S model bars typically have higher rise but are shorter and angled back.
* DS bars are wider, somewhat lower rise, and straighter.
*: 2013-2014 shape differs from 2015+ shape.
=[[Seat|Seat]]=
;References
: [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=7275 Are Zero seats comfortable?]
==Seat Angle==
The Zero stock seat is relatively flat/neutral, perhaps a few degrees angled forward.
=Cockpit=
The Zero cockpit is relatively short among motorcycle forms.
==[[Instrument Cluster|Instrument Cluster]]==
The instrument cluster is not typically visible when looking at the horizon from an upright position.
* Riding in a crouched position makes viewing the instrument cluster easier for some, but strains the neck and shoulders.
* The handlebars are at the same height, which means that a phone mount typically will not rise much higher than that into the rider's field of view.
* On 2012-2013 models, the Koso instrument cluster makes ignition access more difficult.
==[[Mirrors/Ergonomics|Mirrors]]==
{{:Mirrors/Ergonomics}}