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[[File:tank-plastics-sp-left.png|thumb|2014 SP Tank Plastics (left)]]
[[File:tank-plastics-sp-right.png|thumb|2014 SP Tank Plastics (right)]]
The 2013+ [[SDS Platform/Frame|SDS Platform Frame]] features a "tank" area cradled by the two front frame spars and covered by plastic bodywork.
: As delivered, it offers a storage compartment, but can also accommodate systems accessories like the OEM Power Tank battery upgrade or chargers.
: All of the bodywork for this area serve the same ergonomic functions of a traditional motorcycle's fuel tank, allowing grip for maneuvering.
;Fasteners
: Zero plastics all are fastened with blackened M5x15mm mushroom cap socket head bolts using a 3mm allen key wrench.
: All have black plastic washers with 5mm inner diameter, 10mm outer diameter, roughly 1mm thick.
;Removal
: See [[SDS Platform/Tank Plastics/Removal|Tank Plastics Removal]]
;Construction
: All variants of the tank plastics for have identical side pieces and a black centerpiece in soft plastic with a relatively rough finish.
: The stock centerpiece for 2013-2016 models is a bin container with two drain holes for collected moisture, with a soft bin held together with a simple zipper that anchors via hook-and-loop patches at the bottom of the bin as well as a loop cord that hooks through the front helmet lock.
: The bin delivered per model year is different and varies in quality. 2013 seemed to have better construction than 2014-2015 years, and 2016 is somewhere between.
: As of 2017, the stock centerpiece is a locking storage container with a spring-loaded hinge at the front so it swings forward to open.
: The Power Tank and 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 cutout for a [[J1772]] inlet hold with built in waterproof cover with a spring-loaded hinge.
[[File:Zero Tank Plastics Dewelding.png|thumb|2014 SP plastics - dewelding]]
;Separating
: The join between the centerpiece and side pieces of a Zero tank plastic assembly is made by plastic weld using a soldering iron into soft hollow plastic pins on the centerpiece that melt and flatten around a lock washer onto holes in the side pieces.
: You can break these welds using a relatively careful use of a pair of pliers to basically grip hard and twist on them until they break.
:: It's a slightly frustrating process but pretty quick to achieve, in about an hour. A soldering iron or extremely narrowly-focused heat gun can help the process but try not to risk damaging the plastics from overheating.
: The original join process can be repeated for the new centerpiece.
: Also, this means that the plastic centerpiece you remove will not be re-joinable.
;Repair
: See [[SDS Platform/Tank Plastics/Repair|Tank Plastics Repair]] for a way to re-join tank plastics that have been de-welded.
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[[Category:Bodywork]]
[[File:tank-plastics-sp-left.png|thumb|2014 SP Tank Plastics (left)]]
[[File:tank-plastics-sp-right.png|thumb|2014 SP Tank Plastics (right)]]
The 2013+ [[SDS Platform/Frame|SDS Platform Frame]] features a "tank" area cradled by the two front frame spars and covered by plastic bodywork.
: As delivered, it offers a storage compartment, but can also accommodate systems accessories like the OEM Power Tank battery upgrade or chargers.
: All of the bodywork for this area serve the same ergonomic functions of a traditional motorcycle's fuel tank, allowing grip for maneuvering.
;Fasteners
: Zero plastics all are fastened with blackened M5x15mm mushroom cap socket head bolts using a 3mm allen key wrench.
: All have black plastic washers with 5mm inner diameter, 10mm outer diameter, roughly 1mm thick.
;Removal
: See [[SDS Platform/Tank Plastics/Removal|Tank Plastics Removal]]
;Construction
: All variants of the tank plastics for have identical side pieces and a black centerpiece in soft plastic with a relatively rough finish.
: The stock centerpiece for 2013-2016 models is a bin container with two drain holes for collected moisture, with a soft bin held together with a simple zipper that anchors via hook-and-loop patches at the bottom of the bin as well as a loop cord that hooks through the front helmet lock.
: The bin delivered per model year is different and varies in quality. 2013 seemed to have better construction than 2014-2015 years, and 2016 is somewhere between.
: As of 2017, the stock centerpiece is a locking storage container with a spring-loaded hinge at the front so it swings forward to open.
: The Power Tank and 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 cutout for a [[J1772]] inlet hold with built in waterproof cover with a spring-loaded hinge.
[[File:Zero Tank Plastics Dewelding.png|thumb|2014 SP plastics - dewelding]]
;Separating
: The join between the centerpiece and side pieces of a Zero tank plastic assembly is made by plastic weld using a soldering iron into soft hollow plastic pins on the centerpiece that melt and flatten around a lock washer onto holes in the side pieces.
: You can break these welds using a relatively careful use of a pair of pliers to basically grip hard and twist on them until they break.
:: It's a slightly frustrating process but pretty quick to achieve, in about an hour. A soldering iron or extremely narrowly-focused heat gun can help the process but try not to risk damaging the plastics from overheating.
: The original join process can be repeated for the new centerpiece.
: Also, this means that the plastic centerpiece you remove will not be re-joinable.
;Repair
: See [[SDS Platform/Tank Plastics/Repair|Tank Plastics Repair]] for a way to re-join tank plastics that have been de-welded.
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;Articles
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