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Daox · 09-23-13, 10:04 AM

I don't really consider riding a motorcycle safe anywhere... but it is a lot of fun.

NeilBlanchard · 09-23-13, 04:03 PM

If I ever buy another motorcycle, it would probably be a Zero. Though I'd have to sit on one and ride it, to see if I fit.

Xringer · 09-23-13, 05:06 PM

The most fun I've had on a bike, was out in the sticks, on dirt trails on backroad highways, down in Mexico.
(Where there was minimum traffic).

So Neil, which model are you thinking about??

ZERO S Electric Motorcycle - Demo Rides || ZERO MOTORCYCLES

Great Bay MotorCycles in Tax-free NH...

NeilBlanchard · 09-23-13, 05:19 PM

Well, I would lean toward the S, but I am 6'-4" and about 235 pounds, so it is likely I would not fit; on any Zero model.

And I am trying to build the EV5...

Xringer · 09-23-13, 05:47 PM

When I saw how much the Zero 'S' looked smallish (like a 125CC dirt bike),
I wondered if it might be a tad small for me.. 6' 186 pounds of old geezer..

What is the EV5?

NeilBlanchard · 09-23-13, 06:02 PM

My CarBEN EV5 open source 5 seat electric car.

lime light power · 09-26-13, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard

I've seen two Tesla Model S's so far, and I see 2-3 Leafs and 2-3 Volts per week.

where abouts? Just curious.

NeilBlanchard · 09-27-13, 09:00 AM

I live in the MetroWest area near Boston. Since posting that, I have now seen a total of at least 8 or 10 Tesla Model S's. Closer to Boston apparently, they are seen 2-3 times a day.

AC_Hacker · 09-28-13, 10:01 AM

I've been seeing quite a few GM Spark cars during commute time here in PDX.

Cute little car. Apparently they are being sold at a loss, in order to create infrastructure and ultimately a wider market.

BTW, the Sparks were passing my Insight on the hills.

-AC

Xringer · 09-28-13, 10:28 AM

Went by the Lexington watering-hole and saw another one yesterday..

But' it's aerodynamics were spoiled by a bike rack..

Of course, it was parked about 14 feet from the Lexington Bikeway..
I guess the owner of 1616 likes a good bike ride too..
Yeah, today is another bike day!!

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Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	The most fun I've had on a bike, was out in the sticks, on dirt trails on backroad highways, down in Mexico. (Where there was minimum traffic). So Neil, which model are you thinking about?? ZERO S Electric Motorcycle - Demo Rides \|\| ZERO MOTORCYCLES Great Bay MotorCycles in Tax-free NH... __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less.. Last edited by Xringer; 09-23-13 at 05:15 PM..

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Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	When I saw how much the Zero 'S' looked smallish (like a 125CC dirt bike), I wondered if it might be a tad small for me.. 6' 186 pounds of old geezer.. What is the EV5? __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..

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AC_Hacker Supreme EcoRenovator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 4,004 Thanks: 303 Thanked 723 Times in 534 Posts	Sparks... I've been seeing quite a few GM Spark cars during commute time here in PDX. Cute little car. Apparently they are being sold at a loss, in order to create infrastructure and ultimately a wider market. BTW, the Sparks were passing my Insight on the hills. -AC Attached Thumbnails __________________ I'm not an HVAC technician. In fact, I'm barely even a hacker...

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Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Dang, a bike rack?? Went by the Lexington watering-hole and saw another one yesterday.. But' it's aerodynamics were spoiled by a bike rack.. Of course, it was parked about 14 feet from the Lexington Bikeway.. I guess the owner of 1616 likes a good bike ride too.. Yeah, today is another bike day!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less.. Last edited by Daox; 11-15-13 at 06:02 PM..

09-23-13, 04:03 PM	#32
NeilBlanchard Journeyman EcoRenovator Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 383 Thanks: 78 Thanked 39 Times in 32 Posts	If I ever buy another motorcycle, it would probably be a Zero. Though I'd have to sit on one and ride it, to see if I fit.

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NeilBlanchard Journeyman EcoRenovator Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 383 Thanks: 78 Thanked 39 Times in 32 Posts	Well, I would lean toward the S, but I am 6'-4" and about 235 pounds, so it is likely I would not fit; on any Zero model. And I am trying to build the EV5...

09-23-13, 06:02 PM	#36
NeilBlanchard Journeyman EcoRenovator Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 383 Thanks: 78 Thanked 39 Times in 32 Posts	My CarBEN EV5 open source 5 seat electric car.

09-27-13, 09:00 AM	#38
NeilBlanchard Journeyman EcoRenovator Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 383 Thanks: 78 Thanked 39 Times in 32 Posts	I live in the MetroWest area near Boston. Since posting that, I have now seen a total of at least 8 or 10 Tesla Model S's. Closer to Boston apparently, they are seen 2-3 times a day.