Lift
From Unofficial Zero Manual
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
- 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.
| Years | Platform | Front Pin | Rear Pin | Rear Supports | Restraint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | S & X | None! (8mm ⌀) | Pin Fitting Only - Zero Motorcycles (Axle: 23-04736) | Trailer Restraint System - Zero Motorcycles (Axle: 23-04736) | |
| 2014 | Pin #7, Front | ||||
| 2015+ | Pin Fitting Only - Zero Motorcycles (Axle: 23-08032) | Trailer Restraint System - Zero Motorcycles (Axle: 23-08032) |
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.
| Years | Platform | Front Pin | Rear Pin | Rear Supports | Restraint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | S & X | None! (8mm ⌀) | Pin Fitting Only - Zero Motorcycles (Axle: 23-04736) | Trailer Restraint System - Zero Motorcycles (Axle: 23-04736) | |
| 2014 | Pin #7, Front | ||||
| 2015+ | Pin Fitting Only - Zero Motorcycles (Axle: 23-08032) | Trailer Restraint System - Zero Motorcycles (Axle: 23-08032) |
