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7/3/2012 6 Comments

Going gas free!

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Bye bye 2007 Buell Blast (left) & Hello 2011 Zero S (right)
A few weeks ago I traded my first motorcycle (Buell Blast) for something crazy different....  2011 Zero S, electric motorcycle.  Not only have I been referred to as a crazy hippie but I also have a motorcycle enthusiast husband that loves new technology.  So it's no suprise that after a year of studying and test driving electric bikes and motorcycles that we finally went for it.

Our local Zero dealer (Schlossman Power Sports) had a beautiful year old black with metallic red rims greatly reduced.  The 2012 models get much greater range but were double the price (80-100 vs my 2011 with 40-50).  It was a big decision, but in the end  I loved the way the 2011 looked way better.  Plus, I already do not travel outside my 5 mile radius of home to work very often.  I think  my previous longest trip on the last motorcycle was 20-some miles (my butt gets sore and again I don't really go far anyway!).
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Here I am crusing on my new ride!
I get  lots of questions out on the road, and a few stares and even "what is that!?".   The motorcycle has no clutch and makes no noise!  I have scared a few birds on  some suburban highways.  There is no engine, just a motor and a giant battery.   Under the battery is a short cord.  Under my seat is a cylinder that holds a folded up longer extension cord that plugs into the battery which in turn plugs into a standard 3 prong 120 volt outlet.  Also, the only liquid onboard is break fluid.

Charging time is about 2.5-3 hours, but I rarely run the battery down that low.  For me I'm usually at  3/4-5/8 power and a charge to full is about an hour.  They saw the cost to fully charge this bike is 95 cents.  The city of Milwaukee has installed some ChargePoint stations, but they are not ideal (most are 220 not the 120 I need, one my cord doesn't reach the plug and another is in a reserved parking lot).  I found better luck just asking businesses that I see an outside outlet.  They are so intrigued they agree to let me plug in while I visit their establishment.  Or I find friends along my way and ask to use an outlet in their garage.
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Thanks Outpost for letting me plug in!
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ChargePoint Fail!
I know it's not a vehicle for everyone but for me, it's perfect.  Besides cheap to run, it's lots of fun to drive this stealth dirt bike-ish ride!  My husband even enjoys taking this out for a spin and maybe will eventually trade his gas guzzling Harley or Yamaha in!  ;)
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    Jen is...

    ...an adventurous spirit from Milwaukee, Wisconsin that still cannot believe she has become "Southern" as life in North Carolina now has made 70 degree days "jacket weather".   

    Possibly banned from the home state by repeatedly saying that North Carolina beer is some of the best in the world. 

    Despite a huge fear of commitment, married their best friend after buying and remodeling a 700 square foot home.  Adopted 2 energetic dogs in that tiny home of many projects .  Chance & Daisy, who also enjoy their aging days in a home twice the size with their own pool in the back yard and access to a nice neighbor's big wooded yard full of squirrels and other random wildlife.

    Lucky enough to be employed 20+ years in the apparel industry working with some awesome people on many big and small brands.  Thankful for all the amazing places this career has taken me to and all the interesting people it's brought into my life.

    Full of hobbies including thrifting, yoga, hot sauce and international sweet treats. 

    Pictured in a place my dreams are made of, a Thai sweet shop in Ayutthaya that some amazing coworkers took me to on a day off.


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