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Latest revision as of 04:54, 30 September 2020

Some maintenance tasks are better performed with the wheels off the ground.

The armored pan under the battery that protects onboard charging units is strong enough and positioned well to use a center lift.

Recommendation

Center lift under S model belly pan

FXS from below.

Using a scissor lift center stand is an easy method to lift the bike.

Rage Powersports BW-1604A has been spotted at Zero HQ, but other manufacturers make very equivalent stands.

A center lift is easier than a rear stand to operate solo, and it is more compact than the rear stand although much heavier.

Location (S Platform)

Use a center lift under the battery compartment.

• Orient the center stand so that it runs side-to-side to provide lateral stability.
• Place it under the rear of the battery compartment to lift the bike's front and rear equally.
• Place it under the front of the battery compartment to lift the bike's front and leave the rear tire in floor contact.
• Strap the bike securely (through the center frame tube, say) to avoid toppling it.

Confirmed fits

• Drag Specialties Center Jack (all models) uses a 15/16 hex wrench to raise and lower the lift.
• Generic Lift uses a 7/8 hex wrench/socket; should work for all models, confirmed for 2014 SR.

Location (X Platform)

The FXS (at least) has three bolts sticking out from the pan under the bike.

• Orient the center stand so that it runs side-to-side to provide lateral stability.
• You can put a rubber pad on your lift to make it easier to use it over the bolts.

Confirmed fits

• MSR Pro Lift Stand for the FX, but not other models (even FXS) because of height issues.

References

• Discussion thread
• Video of DSR lifted by scissor jack.
• Rage Powersports BW-1604A scissor jack unboxing by [E Shattow on YouTube]:

Front Stand

When To Use

A front stand is the easiest way to:

• Perform Front Wheel Removal.
• Remove and replace the Belly Pan.

Spool Stands

• The Zero does not offer axle attachment points for spools for a front stand.

Steering Head Pin Stands

• 2014+ models(?) have a steering pin diameter of 5/8".
• 2012-2013 Zero models have an 8mm diameter (from a 2013 Zero S report and some checking around), with no vendor match.
• The DS/DSR/FX models' high front fender must be removed (or drilled through) to use a pin for the front steering head.

Confirmed fits

• Pit Bull offers Pin #7, Front to fit the 5/8" steering pin diameter.
• Pit Bull Hybrid Dual Lift Stand Zero S/SR/DS/FX (Order should automatically include pin #7).

  Verify your steering stem before ordering.

  Front Stand Chart.

Rear Stand

Inexpensive Jack Stands and a 2x4

• Will Burk shared his technique Cheap and Easy Motorcycle Lift for raising the rear wheel off the ground with a pair of jack stands and a 2x4:

Swingarm attachment

The Zero does not offer swingarm attachment points for spools for a rear stand.

A rear stand can work if it cradles the underside of the swingarm snugly.

This can work but takes a little care to operate single-handedly.

Confirmed fits

• Pit Bull Standard Rear Stand
• Pit Bull Forward Handle Standard Rear Stand
• Haul-Master 1000 Lb. Capacity Motorcycle Swingarm Rear Stand (Harbor Freight)

Axle Attachment

Custom Fabrication

An axle stand can be fabricated, like this Home made rear axle stand on Zero FXS.