SDS Platform/Tail Extension
From Unofficial Zero Manual
The SDS Platform tail extension supports the license plate, turn signals, and reflectors at a distance from the underside of the tail.
- Construction
- The extension is made of two cast aluminum pieces, upper and lower, that fasten together.
- Wiring
- 12V wiring runs through holes in the bracket's bolted mounting to the underside of the tail to each turn signal.
- The barrel connector pins for the turn signals are part of the wiring inside the tail behind the seat.
- 12V wiring runs through the extension to the license plate support bracket to power a low level illuminator bulb.
- Mounting
- The tail extension bolts into the tail subframe using a pattern of 4 M5×15 bolts with washers.
- The bolts fasten upwards into the tail subframe; use a 4mm Allen key wrench to remove or replace.
This bulb illuminates the license plate as required by law enforcement agencies.
- It appears to be common across all Zero models and platforms, but do confirm and correct as needed.
- Specification
- This appears to be a T3.25 Wedge 12v (4-5w) bulb.
- See 2016 Zero DS(R)/S(R) License Plate Light Bulb Spec. Info Requested
Removal
This removes the tail extension from SDS Platform models.
- The tail extension bolts into the tail subframe using a pattern of 4 M5×15 bolts with washers.
- The bolts fasten upwards into the tail subframe.
- Tools
- 4mm (H4) Allen key wrench.
- Steps
- Remove the seat.
- Disconnect tail turn signal wires.
- Use the 4mm Allen key wrench to loosen the bolts.
- Suspend the tail extension as you remove each bolt to avoid it just falling haphazardly.
When re-attaching, take care to insert the tail turn signal wires upwards through the holes into the tail area.
- Also mind how the rear mounting bolts tighten so as not to pinch these wires.
