OK this is a list I will keep updated. This is only a week of ownership, and is knit picky.
More rigid turn signalsOn more then one occasion I have taken the right rear signal off its mount when demounting the bike with riding boots on. And the front left turn signal bounces going down the road to much in my opinion. The signal is not loose, I already checked. And the right front signal bounces the same amount but is hidden my the brake master cylinder.
Charging portSimply plugging the bike in without lifting the seat would be great!
Larger rear fenderThe rear fender does not do a reasonable enough job keeping debris off the underside of the bike!
Seat latchSimply "popping" the seat with a key and not having to use 2 hands to undo. Also putting the seat on springs so that it "pops" up. Also please redesign the front seat latch. Either the piece on the bike or the piece on the seat keeps getting bent because it's hard to line up!
Turning off headlightI would love the ability to turn off the headlight while the Brammo drive is engaged.
Small rearview mirrorsI think the rearview mirrors are too small! Offset the larger wind resistance with incorporating turn signals into the mirrors!
SteeringI think the steering has to narrow a range from lock to lock. It makes parking lot maneuvers more difficult.
Side standI find it difficult to locate at times. I would suggest a small standoff pin to make it more visible. I would also make the resting pad a little larger. The pad is so small and the weight is so great that it often times marks the concrete where it rests.
SwingarmPlease add threaded inserts for the use of a “race style” swingarm stand. I have sold hundreds of these stands and believe them to be superior to the “cushion pad style” stands.
Lower triple clampPlease add a center hole on the lower triple clamp for the use of a front stand. This type of stand has better clearance for wheel removal and allows more advanced users to remove the forks.
Front fenderIt seems to me the front fender has A LOT of space between the tire and the fender. I can easily put my whole hand in there! This cannot be good for aerodynamics.
Different motor mapsI would love the ability to switch between different motor maps. Have one for performance and have one that limits acceleration and top speed to extend the range. Let good throttle control find the happy medium!
Rear brake regenerationYou have already "spent" the energy to move the bike forward. Why not try and recapture some of that during braking? I would only want this on the rear wheel however. For ease of implementation, and to not upset the suspension during certain situations.
Dual trip meters with auto resetIt would be nice to have dual trip meters. And after the bike reaches 100% S.O.C. during recharge that one of the trip meters reset's. It would be nice to also have a Kwh reading for the trip meter!
Front fork preload ajustmentIt would be nice at the very least to have preload ajustments for the front forks.
Steering head rake angleThe bike rides at speed like a much smaller bike. The wheelbase is average so that would lead be to believe the steering head rake angle is to narrow (@ 24 degrees). A small rake angle is great at low speed but @ 60+MPH its a bit sketchy. (THIS HAS BEEN UPDATED! I KNOW BELIEVE THIS IS ATTRIBUTED TO THE HIGH PSI IN THE TIRES CAUSEING A SMALL CONTACT PATCH)
S.O.C. communication deviceTo remotely view the Enertia's S.O.C. during the recharge cycle. Rather then make ths an "app" for a smartphone I would rather have a display I could put in my pocket to view it. This would be helpful when charging it in the garage and I am upstairs, or @ a coffee shop when I am inside.
Charging modePlease allow the ability to enter recharge mode without having to remember to turn off the headlight!
TiresPlease work with tire manufactures to develop a low rolling resistance tire, but still has grip in the turns! Not just overinflate a standard tire to its maximum rated pressure. The harshness in the ride quality can directly be attributed to the high tire PSI.
Cover for under the tailightThe wiring and taillight sockets are exposed to the road debris. Make a cover for this area. (Also possible fix by larger rear fender)
Speed up the Enertia's start up sequencePart of consumers ability to adapt to new technologies is to make them as similar as possible to other items they may be familiar with. For motorcyclists this involves being able to turn the key and go in the shortest time possible. While it may seem routine. Making sure headlight is on, having to cycle the run switch from on/off and the dashboard booting all takes time. Anything that can be done to speed this up would be great. Of course Brian is going to tell me to always turn your run switch to the off position to speed this up!
Torque specificationsPlease provide normal maintenance torque values in the owner’s manual. Every other motorcycle manufacture I have ever owned had torque values printed right in the owner’s manual. Front axle pinch bolts, rear axle nut are values that all owners should have.
Increase front brake disc brake pad swept areaThe swept area on the front brake disc is not fully used. I would estimate it at 75% contact. Although it is still benefits from a larger brake disc to keep cool.
O-ring chainPlease use a standard 420 O-ring type chain. It will stay lubricated longer and I believe it to be superior.
Target power use screenAllow the rider to set a fixed target similar to the peak power use screen. Once that target % is reached, cue the rider with flashing the green lights. I originally thought of a small buzzer, like the one I want for the turn signals. But that would get annoying. This would encourage better driving efficiency.
All the best,
Aaron Lephart
