Brammo Owners Forum
Brammo Empulse Discussion => Brammo Empulse => Topic started by: Amosj511 on June 26, 2019, 03:10:57 PM
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Hello community. I found a 2014 empulse on craigslist. I want to buy it, but I would like to know if there is anywhere/anyone that can help me service it, when the time comes or to come with me to see the bike.
Is the 2014 a good model year? What should I know about battery degradation?
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I currently have 8k miles on my 2014 Empulse. No issues to date, changed the oil myself. On its second set of tires. I replaced the chain because the factory one was just looking nasty.
Only sign of degradation is the battery only charges to 97%. For the last 4 years, I have always kept it fully charged. I never leave it at half charge for storage during the winter (I live in Maryland).
Basically, I abuse the crap out it and it has been great. I never use the clutch either, just let off the throttle a bit and shift.
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I don't leave mine fully charged all the time. The recommendations in the Zero SR/F 2020 manual, seem to be in-line with how I maintain my batteries.
Remember; Even if you find a shop close enough, you'll often have to recharge to get back home. Three places where I used to take mine for service, no longer work on the Empulse. I know a small shop, ArneysGarage, that seems curious, otherwise I'll have to rely on myself.
I see the bike you found on Craigslist, Good Luck =)
CyberG from SoCal
Proud Brammo Empulse 2014 Owner, When it Works =/
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I currently have 8k miles on my 2014 Empulse. No issues to date, changed the oil myself. On its second set of tires. I replaced the chain because the factory one was just looking nasty.
Only sign of degradation is the battery only charges to 97%. For the last 4 years, I have always kept it fully charged. I never leave it at half charge for storage during the winter (I live in Maryland).
Basically, I abuse the crap out it and it has been great. I never use the clutch either, just let off the throttle a bit and shift.
I left my 2014 Zero S charger plugged in all of the time, however after three years it stopped charging the batteries to 100% and slowly the maximum charge dropped to 88%, with a corresponding drop in maximum indicated battery voltage when fully charged. Last month the original Calex charger was replaced with a new "updated" version. The bike is back charging to 100% again, with a like-new 117 volts maximum.
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I would be interested to know if you find a service station. I've been looking the San Jose & San Francisco area and have been completely unsuccessful.