Zero Motorcycles FX FXS FXE Swingarm Compartment Covers
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Closes the tube in the swingarm from both sides to create dry & clean storage in your motorcycle
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Model information
- Source
- Printables
- Category
- Automotive
- License
- Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — Share Alike
Changelog
| 2022-08-23 | v1.01 | increased infill and perimeters for all caps |
| 2022-08-21 | v1.0 | initial public release |
Please note:
I have intended my models to be free of cost for the community, fun to print and a joy to use.
Sadly, some acquaintances decided to offer them printed for sale or re-uploaded elsewhere against the licence.
That's why I limited my offer to the gcode, as I don't have the time or motivation to follow up violations against the licence.
I'm sad that I have no better options.
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Optional feature: graphics to show basic maintenance information:
- Tyre inflation front and rear
- for both, road- and
- off-road tyres.
- Belt tension limits for both, Krikit load or Gates app frequency measurement.
I have mounted the tyre inflation values to the right side, as this is where I approach when the motorcycle rests on its kick stand. Belt tension limits for the left side, as its measured there.
The maintenance values are from the 2022 FX/FXS/FXE manual. Please check if they are valid for your model.
Choice & file prefixes
 |  |  |  |
| A | B | C | D |
| cap type | FX | FXS | FXE |
| plain | A | A | A |
| belt tension | B | B | B |
| tyre inflation | C | D | D |
| all cap variants use the same gasket | |||
| gasket | G | G | G |
Fit
I have printed two dozens of variants during development of the caps. I had them too lose, and I also had variants that I needed to destroy to get them off again. The ones published here are ideal on my bike!
Dimensions are vital to the function of the gasket; sealing, and most important: holding force.
There may be some tolerances in the production of the swingarms. I have designed them to fit vertical height= 75mm/2.95" and horizontal width= 75.6mm/2.98"
It is unknown to me how stable these dimensions are through ZMC's pipe forming and welding processes. You may measure your bike's openings before, and scale the prints accordingly.
I recommend to print one side first, and see if the holding force is right for you; adjust the next print if necessary.
Production
plain & graphics type
Each cover consists of the plug and the gasket. I have printed the plug in ASA, and the gasket in TPU. Should print fine with a 0.40mm nozzle. Cap's 3mf-files have settings for ASA, and also shrinkage compensation (100.65%) for the filament I used. Remember to adjust to your filament choice.
graphics type
The graphics look better printed with a 0.25mm nozzle. The files contain the settings for manual colour change: all you have to do is change the filament between housing and graphics colour when the printer asks you to.
gasket
The gasket needs to be printed with FLEX material. I used TPU to have it elastic enough to mount it on the cap and to squeeze it into the compartment.
Assembly
The gasket is directional - it needs to be assembled with the smaller sealing lip in direction of the bottom.
It's a tight fit, and not supposed to come off the cover after assembly.
Development
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