first.loser
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Hi all. New member. I just registered but I have lurked on these forums for a while.
I have a TSDZ2B 8 pin with throttle which I rode for 1 year/ 2500 kms with stock firmware before I destroyed the white nylon gear last fall.
I don't ride in the winter so while the bike was out of commission, I decided to take everything apart to get to know the motor and my bicycle. While I was at it I replaced the white nylon gear with a brass gear and decided I might as well install a temperature sensor, cooling mod (heat sinks, aluminum plate, and thermal paste), and changed the chain ring from 42T to 34T. I then ended up changing the rear cog of my Alfine 8 from 18T to 23T. To give me more climbing gears since I live in a hilly area. Of course, my chain was too long now so I learned how to shorten a chain. When I changed those things I decided I want to change my handlebars so I got a Surly Corner Bar.. when I installed that, my hydraulic hoses were too short so I had to learn to make hydraulic brake cable hoses and cut them to the right length. I then learned to bleed brakes. However I contaminated my brake pads and there is a loud squeal for both front and back brakes. I learned how to get rid of contamination using Dawn Dish Soap, Alcohol, Sandpaper, and a heatgun. Brakes are good now.
. I found no grips that fit the corner bar so I learned about Bar Tape and how to wrap.
Needless to say, I learned quite a bit about the bike in the process.
So I installed the temperature sensor and for some odd reason, I thought I can get a temp reading from my VLCD-5 with stock firmware but then I learned I need OSF.. So I bought an ST-LINK Adapter and a speed sensor extension cable. Followed the instructions on the wiki and made a flashing cable. I was able to successfully flash the motor. (I think?) Because when I start the bike now, there is sometime when the VLCD-5 displays a bunch of numbers for a few seconds. The bike also feels livelier even with default settings but maybe its my imagination since I haven't ridden it since last fall. I played around with the VLCD-5 until I realized maybe I can't get a temp reading with this display lol. So I was led to getting the BAFANG 860C which needs to be flashed with OSF.
I cannot get too much info on a how to anywhere. Just asking for help where I can find this info so I can determine how hard this project will be. I am weighing in whether I want to buy a display and the required stuff to flash or if I should just buy a flashed display. Although I want to enjoy my bike now, I also don't mind tinkering some more and learning.
All I got so far is I need an APT Bootloader box but no other info. I know I have to splice the 860c wires to mate with the TSDZ2B.
If it is too hard is there a store anyone can recommend that sells 860C OSF Display and ships to Canada?
Thanks!
I have a TSDZ2B 8 pin with throttle which I rode for 1 year/ 2500 kms with stock firmware before I destroyed the white nylon gear last fall.
I don't ride in the winter so while the bike was out of commission, I decided to take everything apart to get to know the motor and my bicycle. While I was at it I replaced the white nylon gear with a brass gear and decided I might as well install a temperature sensor, cooling mod (heat sinks, aluminum plate, and thermal paste), and changed the chain ring from 42T to 34T. I then ended up changing the rear cog of my Alfine 8 from 18T to 23T. To give me more climbing gears since I live in a hilly area. Of course, my chain was too long now so I learned how to shorten a chain. When I changed those things I decided I want to change my handlebars so I got a Surly Corner Bar.. when I installed that, my hydraulic hoses were too short so I had to learn to make hydraulic brake cable hoses and cut them to the right length. I then learned to bleed brakes. However I contaminated my brake pads and there is a loud squeal for both front and back brakes. I learned how to get rid of contamination using Dawn Dish Soap, Alcohol, Sandpaper, and a heatgun. Brakes are good now.
. I found no grips that fit the corner bar so I learned about Bar Tape and how to wrap.Needless to say, I learned quite a bit about the bike in the process.
So I installed the temperature sensor and for some odd reason, I thought I can get a temp reading from my VLCD-5 with stock firmware but then I learned I need OSF.. So I bought an ST-LINK Adapter and a speed sensor extension cable. Followed the instructions on the wiki and made a flashing cable. I was able to successfully flash the motor. (I think?) Because when I start the bike now, there is sometime when the VLCD-5 displays a bunch of numbers for a few seconds. The bike also feels livelier even with default settings but maybe its my imagination since I haven't ridden it since last fall. I played around with the VLCD-5 until I realized maybe I can't get a temp reading with this display lol. So I was led to getting the BAFANG 860C which needs to be flashed with OSF.
I cannot get too much info on a how to anywhere. Just asking for help where I can find this info so I can determine how hard this project will be. I am weighing in whether I want to buy a display and the required stuff to flash or if I should just buy a flashed display. Although I want to enjoy my bike now, I also don't mind tinkering some more and learning.
All I got so far is I need an APT Bootloader box but no other info. I know I have to splice the 860c wires to mate with the TSDZ2B.
If it is too hard is there a store anyone can recommend that sells 860C OSF Display and ships to Canada?
Thanks!
