Looks super sexy
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Looks super sexy
No assembly required! Now that's what I call chinabiking with style...
So how's she ride?
cheers
She rides great. Good pick up, started first kick, sounds like a badass Harley coming down the street. Love it!
I was looking through these forums and mabey I missed it, but we're can I order the better chain and 16 tooth sprocket kit from?
Got Tha Heist from Weaver Rides almost two months ago, so naturally I have already started to customize it. First thing I bought was the BAJA Designs speedometer, 37-0002 (like the Shitwizard) and I decided to create a mount that is close to where the original speedo went. Here are some instructions and pics on how I did it in case anyone wants to have a go.
1. Remove the original speedo; use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the plastic case and then cut the wires to the backlight
2. Cut down the original mount to a size that will accommodate the new speedo (use Dremel cut-off wheel, see pic)
3. Drill two holes in the original mount (I used 9/64ths for a #6 machine screw, see pic)
4. Cut the bracket provided From BAJA down to rest flush with the old mount, bring the speedo closer to the original position (use Dremel cut-off wheel, see pic)
5. Mark the new bracket through the holes on the original mount in order to drill holes in the new bracket.
6. Drill the same size holes. This is where I ran into trouble. Because the new bracket is so damn hard, I was unable to drill holes through it with a hand drill and carbide bits. Therefore, I used the same Dremel cut-off wheel to cut two notches in the bracket that allowed me to bolt it to the original mount (see pics)
7. Once holes or notches are cut, connect the two mounts using machine screws, washers and some kind of locking nut (or lock washer and nut).
8. Mount the speedo with BAJA's provided hardware (lock washer and nut).
9. Solder the old wires to the new backlight bulb (red to green, black to brown)
10. Connect the cable and you're ready to go!
I hope this helps anyone who wants to do the same. One suggestion is to use acorn nuts on the back of the bracket and speedo; I think it will look better than what I used.
Anyway, Next project is going to be bar-end mirrors. If anyone has any suggestion for installing those, please post it up or send it my way. Thanks.
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Here's a pic of the speedo when complete.
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Anybody in a state that requires a big ugly inspection sticker to be displayed, like we have in Texas? I am looking for ideas on how to mount it. I hate to see it displayed below the license plate, it covers up the cool bobbed fender. I am thinking about going with a side mount plate, but think it may not go well with the slim profile of the hike. Anybody dealt with this issue and come up with good solution? Thanks
I finally got around too putting up my new pictures. I will have more pictures posted up later.
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Heist Owner - nice pics man She looks good on you. the Chain and the sprocket you can get from Weaverrides. Tom is the man he can be reached @ 609 845-8634
or shoot him an email weaver@weaverrides.com and he'll take care of you.
The gearing is a must, does quite a bit to smooth her out.
Sgt. Barrow - pics look great and the bike looks tight next to the HD. As for the Insp. Sticker how big is it NJ doesn't do it any longer but like NY and PA they used to add it to the left side fork boot
ghempo84 - great FAQ and thanks for posting
So I just broke 10000km on my bike, not bad for an 8 month stint. She is running strong and looking good doing it.