congrats and enjoy!Quote:
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congrats and enjoy!Quote:
Originally Posted by pereill
Gardo and Turner, thanks and yes the shop is covering the warrenty and doing an inspection on delivery before I pick up the bike. Can't wait to start working on it...although the first step will be electrical so might need some help on that. I am more mechanical guy than an electrical one ha
I'd leave the electrical alone for now and do what you want in stages, start with the easy stuff first. Ride it find what you like and what you want to change, this way the bike is not completely apart and you can still enjoy as you customize it
Gardo, the electrical I want to do first is just get the RTB setup and take off the main brake. They have kits to do this but am not sure if they will fit on the Heist. Also, will be taking all controls from handlebars and relocating but thats just simply shortening wires and geting new toggle switches. Then will move more towards chopping rear fender, exhaust, new seat and handlebars...as you can see the ideas are flowing :lol8:
I say just hack everything off the minute you get it home. Do it before common sense kicks in. Just take it all off and don't document anything. Just come in the door from the dealer, grab a cutoff wheel and slice your fender. That's some motivation right there.
Wish I did it that way, I got a list in my head and parts all around my house lol.
[QUOTE=I got a list in my head and parts all around my house lol.[/QUOTE]
I have a list but no cash to fill it.:lol8:
yea I have a vision of the widow and she is almost there 3 or 4 more things to finish her up. then maybe redo her next year :lol8:
Finished the exhaust last night:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net..._3026481_n.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nONs3FfqAs0
Also got real plates on it finally last night, no more temps. When I took it to the BMV I noticed it kept puttering and hesitating when hitting higher RPM's. If I shifted to the next gear everything was fine, same thing though in the next gear as it started into higher RPM's. I thought maybe I didn't have the exhaust on right, because it ran like a champ the night before, only difference between last night and tonight was paint. I ended up just taking it slow to the BMV. When I got back out I noticed what my issue was when I went to start...still had a partial choke on from firing it up. D'OH!
The bike did have an admirer at the BMV though, the man was pretty interested, so I gave him all of the details. It's all about spreading the love
[QUOTE=Kb96gt;28102]Alright Boners. I popped in a 42 pilot / 102 main today and documented the whole shizbang. Oh and if someone who actually knows what's going here sees something totally wack, let me know and I'll fix it. I like the 42/102 (runs strong) but I keep hearing about this 105. Maybe I'll try that out soon.
I may have missed it, where did you get the jets at?
I got mine from Weaver, hell Weaver redid the whole carb
Kev I have 45 pilot and a 105 main. on position 2 on the needle. Shes a thirsty byotch. Realized that I'm now getting 55 -62 mpg, but I'm also an aggressive rider :riding:
Turner - BADASS! Don't think I've ever seen a neater wrap job. Time to get after that carb! Adjusted correctly the choke becomes a distant memory. Nice work dude.
Lewnor - The mains I got from jetsrus.com via Barnones link:
http://www.jetsrus.com/a_jets_by_car...4-36_main.html
The stock pilot isn't available. Weaver Rides modded my carb to accept a standard Keihin pilot.
Thanks Kevin! Carb may get worked on in the future, baby steps! For the most part everything is running really well, I can usually fire it right up without any choke unless it's been sitting for a day or two.
Also as I've said before, I'm not that mechanically inclined (though I may get there working on this bike), so I'm not that comfortable messing with the carb. Part of me wants to just order that modded carb from Weaver, another part of me wants to tear the one I have on the bike apart and attempt it myself, then if it doesn't go well just order the modded carb.
Alright so has anyone been keeping track of their gas mileage? And if you are what are you getting. I know there will be some variables that affect this i.e. traffic, environment, and riding style just we shouldn't see much in drastic numbers. however the modified carbs and such should show quite different numbers from what I am expecting.
turner,Quote:
Originally Posted by turner82
Get an experienced friend or local independent shop to help for first go.
Order the main jets (102,105?) from the link above. Remove the carb from the bike. Take the float bowl off. Replace the main jet with the 102 for the high end rpm improvement first try. Put a small washer under the needle for the mid range. My DF runs just fine with the 100 main and one washer.
There is nothing wrong with using a choke to start a cold engine. I think that perhaps some are jetting too rich if they don't need the choke. Too rich will burn more fuel and could cause engine problems with carbon build up.carboned up plug, and washed cylinder walls. Check your plug for color.
Gardo,Quote:
Originally Posted by Gardo
I've been getting close to 80 MPG normally here in the mountains with my DF. I was getting about 75 MPG in FL. That's with normal cruising along.
However running the Dragon and spirited riding yesterday with my buddy on his W650 trying to keep up, I only got 70 MPG.
My guess is that you are probably running too rich and that is hurting your MPG.
I gotta say, I've never calculated the MPG. I've got a gas station just around the corner. Usually fill on my way home, gotten a bit OCD about it.
Last weekend I rode to a local spot for lunch, gassed up on the way home without thinking. Totaled out to 38 cents. Paid in exact change too. :eek2:
When I first got it the wife was laughing at all the $2.xx gas charges. I was so used to sliding the card, forgot I could pay a few bucks in old fashioned cash-ola.
pereill -
Where in SC are you? I'm in Lexington, SC and hope to get my Heist on order next week. Who'd you order yours with?
Thanks, and thank you BarnoneQuote:
Originally Posted by Kb96gt
I hadn't really been keeping track all to well but I gassed the bike up and sent myself an email with the numbers from the ODO. I had already put more than 20 miles on the bike since the last fill. what might skew my numbers is that i started the bike and went in so it ran for 10 minutes till I jumped on and took off. (its great having an exhaust fan in the garage) My adhd gets in the way sometimes:eek2: But really will get a feel for her when i leave tonight for Americade. Will gas it again.
I'll check the plug tonight before I leave
thanks Vince
Looks like I'll be ordering a Heist next week and I'm putting together my mods list. I thought I saw someone post that they swapped out the saddle (possibly Kevin) but I can't find that post in the 38 pages here. Anyone recall the make/source of that saddle and the shocks under it? I'm also looking for a vertical license plate mount with a required white light...don't really want a stop light on it because I plan to leave that on the rear fender. If anyone could post a source they've used for after market parts that'd be great.
Sdm - I am from Northeast Columbia but in Clemson now going to school. There is a verified dealer in lexington but from there website it looks like they are more of a hardknock group (which is a whole other argument ha). I went through a place in Augusta GA and they were great so far. I am on my blackberry right now but when I get to a computer I will try to get you more info on both shops. As far as I have seen these shops are closest to you.Maybe your insurance will be easier to deal with now that I will have insured mine in SC hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by sdm2841
Yeah man that's me. West Eagle Seat with Choppershox. Everything bolts right up. Absolutely worth it. So cush. Try just the seat first, I think it made the biggest improvement. The shocks do help as well but are bit pricey.Quote:
Originally Posted by sdm2841
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1429/...76017221_z.jpg
You can get some white LED bolts at your local parts store for the lower plate light.
Congrats man, fun little bikes.
pereill -Quote:
Originally Posted by pereill
I'm working with Chris over at Stump House Scoots in Lexington since he's only a couple miles from the house. He does good work if you need anything done in the future. I had a chance to see a Heist project he did for another guy in Lexington (which I think is the only one in the Midlands so far) and was pretty impressed with it.
They are great bikes man, a canvas ready to be painted.
I got most of my stuff off ebay for the bike so there is a lot you can do with these machines
Gardo - I think you need this for The Widow
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...utm_medium=cse
Yo gardo when you leaving for Americade man? Be safe man, have a blast.
Ya. keep us in the loop RE: your travels...
Hey guys made it to moms tonight. The old ma and I take off at 7 am got two vid cameras on the bike and meeting with the rest of the group by 8. Weaver did me a solid and stop by my place tonight. He wanted to go over the bike before my trip to make sure all was in order. Man this guy is awesome, he didn't need to do it but he did. At this point he's more a friend than the guy doin the work on my bike.
We'll its late and I have an early rise so you guys have a good time and ride safe.
Thanks for the support and well wishes.
Hey y'all. Trying to make sure I'm making the right choice on my first bike. I'm seeing some good deals on used HD Sportsters near me and I want to make sure I'm not buying too little bike with the Heist. I realize it's a 250 (or 229 I guess) but with some carb mods, the emissions junk stripped, and straight pipes will this thing get from 0 - 45/50 in a reasonable time? Can I expect to stay ahead of an F250 on a 50mph secondary road? I'm 5' 11", 170lbs. I'm not looking to tear ass down the Interstate, I just don't want some soccer mom or big ass pickup to turn me into a speed bump 'cause I can't get up to speed in time. Any input from you folks who've been riding these a while is appreciated.
I get up to 50 pretty quick if needed, I'm about the same size as you. I've yet to strip out the emissions junk, not sure what all needs to go, but I do have new pipes which gave it a little more pep. I think you'd be just fine with this, some are reporting topping out around 70+, that's not been my experience yet, but I've yet to really push it, I've not really been on highways yet