Post by: CP on August 23, 2021, 10:53:17 AM
Post by: Stein on August 23, 2021, 11:06:08 AM
Post by: CP on August 23, 2021, 11:18:52 AM
Post by: Sandberm on August 23, 2021, 12:09:58 PM
Post by: CP on August 23, 2021, 12:22:54 PM
Is it heavy? Fast?
It's only a tad over 300lbs and scary quick. The torque from electric motors is pretty amazing.
Post by: emac on August 23, 2021, 12:28:54 PM
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Post by: CP on August 23, 2021, 12:33:02 PM
What kind is it? Is it street legal? Looks like it is. And what's the top speed?
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It's street legal, I'll never experience the top speed. Made by Zero motorcycles:
https://www.zeromotorcycles.com/model/zero-ds
Post by: emac on August 23, 2021, 01:04:07 PM
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Post by: KFhunter on August 23, 2021, 01:43:18 PM
Seriously though, that's awesome
Post by: Matth on August 24, 2021, 10:44:58 AM
Post by: Stein on August 24, 2021, 10:51:16 AM
Post by: phildobaggins on August 24, 2021, 11:12:02 AM
Post by: CP on August 25, 2021, 02:08:17 PM
Post by: Special T on August 25, 2021, 03:07:15 PM
Post by: Alchase on August 25, 2021, 08:23:46 PM
You ever come my way I'll let you know top speed and how she wheelies :4w:
Seriously though, that's awesome
Interesting question, on a “non-EV” bike you control a wheelie with the throttle.
Can a electric or EV bike do the same, with throttle control?
Post by: CP on August 26, 2021, 11:34:43 AM
You ever come my way I'll let you know top speed and how she wheelies :4w:
Seriously though, that's awesome
Interesting question, on a “non-EV” bike you control a wheelie with the throttle.
Can a electric or EV bike do the same, with throttle control?
I assume so, the throttle is just like a regular bike. No clutch to "pop" though.
Post by: Farmer72 on August 26, 2021, 12:28:18 PM
Post by: Sandberm on August 26, 2021, 12:35:00 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 26, 2021, 12:37:42 PM
Post by: CP on August 26, 2021, 12:52:27 PM
Does it need an endorsement? I know gas bikes 50cc and greater need one but what is the cc equivalent for E-bikes.
Yeah, it needs an endorsement. Anything capable of 30mph or more is legally a motorcycle in WA and requires an endorsement. Below 30 can be a moped, no endorsement needed but must be registered. Below 28mph can be a bicycle, no license required.
Post by: Farmer72 on August 26, 2021, 02:22:21 PM
Does it need an endorsement? I know gas bikes 50cc and greater need one but what is the cc equivalent for E-bikes.
Yeah, it needs an endorsement. Anything capable of 30mph or more is legally a motorcycle in WA and requires an endorsement. Below 30 can be a moped, no endorsement needed but must be registered. Below 28mph can be a bicycle, no license required.
Good to know. I never really paid attention as I have an endorsement.
Post by: Stein on September 01, 2021, 09:46:08 AM
You ever come my way I'll let you know top speed and how she wheelies :4w:
Seriously though, that's awesome
Interesting question, on a “non-EV” bike you control a wheelie with the throttle.
Can a electric or EV bike do the same, with throttle control?
I assume so, the throttle is just like a regular bike. No clutch to "pop" though.
For some reason, that was my first thought, add a gyro and with electronic throttle control all you need is a W button and anyone could roll like Evil.
Post by: CP on September 01, 2021, 10:28:57 AM
:chuckle:
Post by: CP on September 01, 2021, 10:30:57 AM
Post by: phildobaggins on September 01, 2021, 11:09:43 AM
I don’t think this qualifies for the WA state sale’s tax exemption but I sent in a claim anyway. Worth a try for the price of a stamp. I can’t find the definition of a “medium duty passenger vehicle”.
Nice, let us know if you get it!
Post by: CP on September 01, 2021, 11:38:52 AM
I don’t think this qualifies for the WA state sale’s tax exemption but I sent in a claim anyway. Worth a try for the price of a stamp. I can’t find the definition of a “medium duty passenger vehicle”.
Nice, let us know if you get it!
Will do.
Post by: KFhunter on September 01, 2021, 12:15:27 PM
An EV would make a great farm motorcycle. You ride it for the day and then plug it in at night. Your never more then the width of your farm from the plug in. Put a nice rack on the back like the trail 110's, bam, your gettin' work done. :tup:
A heifer ran over me and broke my foot while I was using a motorcycle to herd them, so I caution to not use cowboy boots while chasing cows.....
Post by: CP on September 07, 2021, 04:30:21 PM
I don’t think this qualifies for the WA state sale’s tax exemption but I sent in a claim anyway. Worth a try for the price of a stamp. I can’t find the definition of a “medium duty passenger vehicle”.
Nice, let us know if you get it!
Nope, doesn't qualify. I got my rejection letter today.