Cleveland Cycle Werks

oldgringo · 04-10-2011, 12:58 PM

This is a nice site with some good photos and video, I really like the Heist,
http://www.clevelandcyclewerks.com/

Weldangrind · 04-10-2011, 05:41 PM

Member Gardo bought Tha Heist from CCW, IIRC.

They have an interesting lineup; I like Tha Hooligun. It's unlike any China bike I've seen.

david3921 · 04-10-2011, 08:21 PM

There's some confusion over the Hooligun as the pictures show two different engines and slightly different bodywork. You have to dig a little to find the one intended for the US. The Suzuki based one is the Qingqi 250.

This one has the Honda clone, not for US;

This one is from Qingqi for the US;

Funny about the spelling...especially when they spell it correctly under the name.

katoranger · 04-10-2011, 08:36 PM

I like the hooligun. Espicially the qingqi model.

Weldangrind · 04-11-2011, 12:59 AM

Sorry, I meant Tha Misfit. That's the one that is unique in the CB world.

Oengus · 04-13-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Sorry, I meant Tha Misfit. That's the one that is unique in the CB world.

its not not that unique....

Weldangrind · 04-13-2011, 11:32 PM

Maybe they`re similar, but tha Misfit looks more authentic to me. maybe it`s the spoked wheels.

gardo · 04-21-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by david3921

There's some confusion over the Hooligun as the pictures show two different engines and slightly different bodywork. You have to dig a little to find the one intended for the US. The Suzuki based one is the Qingqi 250.

This one has the Honda clone, not for US...

got to see the Hooligan in person looks pretty nice, not my type of ride, but pretty nice indeed. Some of the guys put the bike through its paces and tested it out.

the Misfit was taller than I expected but has a nice seat base, and that kickstart was pretty cool.

I have the tha Heist which I've slowly been transforming and customizing over the few weeks
Latest piece on the bike

cleaned up the engine a bit

sitting in front of the house

and me on the bike

oldgringo · 04-22-2011, 01:19 PM

That's a great looking moto gardo!

gardo · 04-22-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by oldgringo

That's a great looking moto gardo!

the Widow is almost where I want her, just swapped the mirrors added an axle mount vertical right side tag holder, and a few little cosmetics, Black dice with red dot valve stem covers and plate bolts. May swap the marker lights for little LEDs to clean it up a bit more

FastDoc · 04-22-2011, 07:03 PM

That is a very clean, simple, good looking motorcycle. You can really be proud of it.

gardo · 04-22-2011, 09:21 PM

Thanks Doc, she's my pretty much my first bike. My vision of her is almost done. Now if the weather would warm up I can start riding her more often

SpudRider · 04-23-2011, 01:48 AM

My taste is for dual sport motorcycles, but I think you have a very nice bike, Gardo. 8) I am very pleased to see how well the 250cc engine performs for you.

P.S. CCW has a nice website, and great products.

However, somebody over there needs to learn how to spell!

Spud

04-10-2011, 12:58 PM	#1
oldgringo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Azuay Province, Ecuador Posts: 319	Cleveland Cycle Werks This is a nice site with some good photos and video, I really like the Heist, http://www.clevelandcyclewerks.com/ __________________ http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/
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04-10-2011, 05:41 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Member Gardo bought Tha Heist from CCW, IIRC. They have an interesting lineup; I like Tha Hooligun. It's unlike any China bike I've seen. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-10-2011, 08:36 PM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I like the hooligun. Espicially the qingqi model. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-11-2011, 12:59 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Sorry, I meant Tha Misfit. That's the one that is unique in the CB world. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-13-2011, 11:32 PM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Maybe they`re similar, but tha Misfit looks more authentic to me. maybe it`s the spoked wheels. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-10-2011, 08:21 PM	#3
david3921 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,030	There's some confusion over the Hooligun as the pictures show two different engines and slightly different bodywork. You have to dig a little to find the one intended for the US. The Suzuki based one is the Qingqi 250. This one has the Honda clone, not for US; This one is from Qingqi for the US; Funny about the spelling...especially when they spell it correctly under the name.
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04-22-2011, 01:19 PM	#9
oldgringo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Azuay Province, Ecuador Posts: 319	That's a great looking moto gardo! __________________ http://r1150rt.smugmug.com/
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04-22-2011, 07:03 PM	#11
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That is a very clean, simple, good looking motorcycle. You can really be proud of it. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-22-2011, 09:21 PM	#12
gardo Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 54	Thanks Doc, she's my pretty much my first bike. My vision of her is almost done. Now if the weather would warm up I can start riding her more often
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04-23-2011, 01:48 AM	#13
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	My taste is for dual sport motorcycles, but I think you have a very nice bike, Gardo. 8) I am very pleased to see how well the 250cc engine performs for you. P.S. CCW has a nice website, and great products. However, somebody over there needs to learn how to spell! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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