Zero Engineering arrived Auckland

[Zero99]

Zero Engineering brought their Type-9i to Auckland, at 3 York Street, Newmarket (York Street Mechanics)

www.zeroengineering.com

More details please contact Doug 0212982148.

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[Zero_Engineering]

The Type 9’s innovative rear multi-arm suspension brings the look of a rigid frame together with modern suspension technology. Though it may be hard to imagine from its classic appearance, this unique suspension system is more compact and efficient than most swing-arm suspensions, allowing for lossless traction and a smooth ride even under a heavy load. The Type 9 does not sacrifice vintage style for excessive accessories and brings polished traction performance and high speed stability.

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Check our website www.zeroengineering.com for more information.

[Zero_Engineering]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_GvjvmEctI

[Madness]

What's the story these days with multiple KB user profiles?

[Laava]

So you sell 2nd hand harleys?

[Hitcher]

What's the story these days with multiple KB user profiles?

There's only one. Zero is on close watch for good behaviour.

[Akzle]

i dont think he gets it.
BAN HAMMOR!

[Mike.Gayner]

FFS two of them now.

Good business' response to being put on notice for spamming: stop spamming and be a good member of the community.

Bad business' response: Multiply, start more threads and increase general annoyance.

[Madness]

I just couldn't bear it any longer so I bought one.

[Erelyes]

Fuckers. I thought they were bringing in some of these http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/

[Zero_Engineering]

Fuckers. I thought they were bringing in some of these http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/

Zero Engineering is a motorcycle company based in Okazaki City, Aichi, Japan. At inception in 1992 as a division of PLOT Inc, Zero Engineering began producing unique old-school style customs using vintage Harleys.

The "Zero Style" is the creation of famed bike builder Shinya Kimura, and it includes the use of low-positioned gooseneck frames to emphasizing the engine. This choice is subtly artistic, representing the change from the older, vintage styling to the more modern. Each part was produced one-off with copper and brass to fit organically into the overall design. This choice is appealing to Japanese sensibilities and lifestyle, but the machine itself was still an American-born Harley Davidson.

Over time, "Zero Style" has earned a high reputation in the United States, despite the popularity of the new-school style. Zero bikes are different than the high-tech choppers equipped with fat tires, flashy graphics, and billet parts. Zero has received various awards including the championship at a Calendar Show in LA, awards in the Easy Rider Show, and distinctions at Grand National Roadster Show in California in 2004. Zero Engineering created a custom Harley with the unique Japanese aesthetic for the Discovery Channel Program, "The Great Biker Build Off." One of their motorcycles was also used in the movie "Iron Man" and “Iron Man 2” further making the presence of "Zero Style" known not only in Japan, but worldwide.

As a response to the many fans looking for Zero Engineering's custom Harleys and or seeking a bike easy for beginners and riders of all sizes, Zero introduced the mass produced Road Hopper Models.Zero Engineering created this model with their own springer forks and frames, by using various types of steel pipes with different diameters and thickness, to ensure the rigidity and riding comfort at the same time.

After extensive prototype tests, this was the birth of new, unique motorcycles crafted with the perfect balance of artistry and industrial beauty, like the gooseneck frame to emphasize the engine, and high reliability and stability.

[Zero_Engineering]

So you sell 2nd hand harleys?

No, but Harley could sell second hand Zero Choppers.

[jellywrestler]

from what i see maybe the type nine would be road legal here, the other one don't have the number within 15 degrees of vertical

[Akzle]

oh, you're not chinese?
A thousand appologies. Ohayo. And shit.

[Grubber]

No, but Harley could sell second hand Zero Choppers.

Oh yes....i can certainly see that happening anytime now!

[Zero_Engineering]

Oh yes....i can certainly see that happening anytime now!

Please understand we only distribute Zero Choppers and we don't sell HD. But HD retailers could sell other brand motorcycles, brand new or second hand.

[Zero_Engineering]

The Type 9’s innovative rear multi-arm suspension brings the look of a rigid frame together with modern suspension technology. Though it may be hard to imagine from its classic appearance, this unique suspension system is more compact and efficient than most swing-arm suspensions, allowing for lossless traction and a smooth ride even under a heavy load. The Type 9 does not sacrifice vintage style for excessive accessories and brings polished traction performance and high speed stability.

Persistence and technological innovation came together to create this unique suspension system.
After most of his life’s work was dedicated to Formula One, a forward-thinking engineer turned his attention to the world of two wheels. The PLOT development team put enormous effort into a new type of suspension with a high level of torsional rigidity, and their persistent engineering lead to the successful creation of an exclusive suspension system for the Type 9: an innovative multi-arm suspension. With a normal swing-arm suspension, the rear wheel travels on the circumference of the arm’s pivot, but with the multi-arm suspension, there are many pivot points, allowing the wheel to move outside of this tight orbit. The result is a more compact, clean, and responsive suspension with less limited wheel travel. With the multi-arm suspension, the Type 9 travels more smoothly, responding to the road more efficiently, even with heavy touring loads.

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[Grubber]

Please understand we only distribute Zero Choppers and we don't sell HD. But HD retailers could sell other brand motorcycles, brand new or second hand.

Um I dont think so. They predominantly are only allowed to sell HD as far as new is concerned in most cases. I very much doubt they would want those things in thier showrooms. Second hand or not.

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[AllanB]

Firstly I really like the 'look' of that bike and for a Sunday putt to a country pub it would be very cool.


But your sales blurb above is, to be polite, bollocks. I'm 50 next year and I spent my very early teens riding my push bike to second hand book shops buying American chopper magazines.

The gooseneck frame was invented decades ago - zero like it fine, but it is nothing new and a copy. Period. Ditto the 'look' - in some ways it is a take on Arlen Ness digger frames - long low and clean.

Rear suspension that looks like a hard-tail......... another take on something that has been done for years. The video made me laugh - the guy stating how much more comfortable it is for long hauls. Agree - it will be better than a hard tail but maybe if form was sacrificed a fraction for function and the bars less of a stretch and pegs placed amidships the rider would enjoy the ride significantly more ....... maybe that will be the next innovation :niceone:


I'd very much like to have the coin to build my own bobber - but I'll leave the bullshit at home and let the bike speak for itself.

[Zero_Engineering]

Firstly I really like the 'look' of that bike and for a Sunday putt to a country pub it would be very cool.


But your sales blurb above is, to be polite, bollocks. I'm 50 next year and I spent my very early teens riding my push bike to second hand book shops buying American chopper magazines.

The gooseneck frame was invented decades ago - zero like it fine, but it is nothing new and a copy. Period. Ditto the 'look' - in some ways it is a take on Arlen Ness digger frames - long low and clean.

Rear suspension that looks like a hard-tail......... another take on something that has been done for years. The video made me laugh - the guy stating how much more comfortable it is for long hauls. Agree - it will be better than a hard tail but maybe if form was sacrificed a fraction for function and the bars less of a stretch and pegs placed amidships the rider would enjoy the ride significantly more ....... maybe that will be the next innovation :niceone:


I'd very much like to have the coin to build my own bobber - but I'll leave the bullshit at home and let the bike speak for itself.

Thank you. I respect your choice. But please allow me to say this: someone tried before - to buy a harley and custom it to a Zero, actually it cost more than to buy a brand new Zero; And also, I have discussed this with a famous kiwi mechanic, he also agree my opinion. But Zero Engineering (which belongs to PLOT Inc) is not a conclusion, we believe motorcycle is a symbol of freedom, we just hope to provide another choice to kiwi riders to moving on exceedingly.

[The Reibz]

In all honesty I think these bikes look great. The chopper/crusier style has grown on me over the last couple of years.
I wouldn't give up a Hayabusa for anything, I could own another bike WITH a hayabusa. But could never sell a Hayabusa to buy another bike.

Is anyone actually willing to go have a look at one?
Test rides even if the rider has no intention on currently buying?

[Zero_Engineering]

In all honesty I think these bikes look great. The chopper/crusier style has grown on me over the last couple of years.
I wouldn't give up a Hayabusa for anything, I could own another bike WITH a hayabusa. But could never sell a Hayabusa to buy another bike.

Is anyone actually willing to go have a look at one?
Test rides even if the rider has no intention on currently buying?

Welcome to have a look at it and sit on it.

[Zero_Engineering]

Firstly I really like the 'look' of that bike and for a Sunday putt to a country pub it would be very cool.


But your sales blurb above is, to be polite, bollocks. I'm 50 next year and I spent my very early teens riding my push bike to second hand book shops buying American chopper magazines.

The gooseneck frame was invented decades ago - zero like it fine, but it is nothing new and a copy. Period. Ditto the 'look' - in some ways it is a take on Arlen Ness digger frames - long low and clean.

Rear suspension that looks like a hard-tail......... another take on something that has been done for years. The video made me laugh - the guy stating how much more comfortable it is for long hauls. Agree - it will be better than a hard tail but maybe if form was sacrificed a fraction for function and the bars less of a stretch and pegs placed amidships the rider would enjoy the ride significantly more ....... maybe that will be the next innovation :niceone:


I'd very much like to have the coin to build my own bobber - but I'll leave the bullshit at home and let the bike speak for itself.

With all my respect, could you tell me which company produce the same frame and rear suspension and use it on which bike please as you said Zero copy them? The frame made by the same production line of Lexus, we have visited there before. And also the rear suspension designed by the engineer of Toyota F1 Team, I know him personally. Zero Engineering belongs to PLOT Inc, which owns a private racing team, and this team used to be the top 3 of Japanese SBK team.

Althogh Zero Engineering is well-known in Europe, America and Asia, even Austrilia, we still new here. We notice there are many motorcycle masters who are kiwis. We would like to make friends with kiwi bikers and improve from each other.

Welcome you to come and test ride Zero Type9, and we could have a drink at York Street Mechanics, chat about motorcycles.

Warm regards

[buggerit]

lets see some close up pics of front and rear suspension and some info on suspension travel front and rear, suspension adjustment ,
lean angles , range on a tank of gas (I see somewhere it said good for touring)etc

[unstuck]

I like this one. :niceone:


http://pipeburn.squarespace.com/storage/Nandi_india.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1294043 522920 From India.:Punk::Punk:

[AllanB]

I feel you miss my point - the hype is what I objected to. I very much like the bike.

Re frame - the Gooseneck has been around for decades and my reference to a hard-tail style with suspension should be obvious - Harley have done this for ages. Yes a different approach by zero but not ground breaking. Indeed once could propose that HD's design is less complex.

Of interest I remember a front springer design that did similar to your rear - the rocker at the axle attached to a rod that when up one of the springer legs tubes to internal springs. Very clean looking - limited travel of course.

What's the rear wheel travel on the Zero design?

Here's a 70's Gooseneck chop.

[AllanB]

Here ya go mate - it was bugging me so I found it. John Harman invented the internal rod.spring front end in the 70's for that clean sweet look. Still being made today by another company in the states.

[Zero_Engineering]

Here ya go mate - it was bugging me so I found it. John Harman invented the internal rod.spring front end in the 70's for that clean sweet look. Still being made today by another company in the states.

Thank you for bringing me the new knowledges. But please allow me to say that I don't see they are same. You are welcome to come and see it in real.

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