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Guys I can not STRESS this enough, check your nuts and bolts! I just got real lucky because I just got home notices my rear tire felt funny and the chain was loose, no problem. Look on the other side of the wheel and the axle nut is most way off. Could have been really bad.
Please take the extra 5 - 10 minutes and make sure the bike is tight and you use locktite
When you pick up the bike from the dealer, do they typically provide all of the torque specs for everything or is that a resource that can be found elsewhere?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gardo
Dealer should have all the tech specs, Will see about getting a copy and posting itQuote:
Originally Posted by IKEACAR
Anyone know if these cables will work with 12"apes on the Heist? http://www.burlybrand.com/cablekits/index.aspx
They make em for just about all HD models. Has anyone found a specific HD model whose parts fit the Heist?
Anybody done ignition mods yet? Coil, plug wire or CDI?
Reading around the web shows mixed feelings about these mods. Some say it's just not needed, others say wow solid improvement. Seems like these CDI units are totally hit or miss.
In any case, I'm going for it. Ricks Hot Shot coil with NGK plug wire, and a Casoli gold CDI are on their way. Spent about $90 bucks. Foolish? maybe. I guess we'll see. Not expecting the earth to move, but if I'm truly disappointed I owe my lady a $90 night out. Honestly, I don't think I need this stuff. The bike runs great, pulls strong and fires up on one kick. However, in the spirit of Saturday afternoon tinkering I just can't help myself.
cdi: http://www.lifanenginepartswholesale...e-p-14283.html
coil: http://www.steelespowersports.com/Pa...ies-pg--3.html
Two other items on my to-do list are a quality battery and chain. Anyone done either of those? Not that I've had any problems with the bike at all. It's just the more generic, black plastic china parts I swap out the better I feel and the more I learn.
Decided to pull front fender off last night.... looks better but when I hit the brakes the tire wore right through my tool bag :( I need a better means of storing things
the CDI should improve the power band and arc on the motor, I've been dabbling with the idea of a new CDI with the Weaver Performance Head, the coil and wire are also a thought.
I will be installing a 428 HD roller chain and 16T front sprocket this weekend with a few cotter pins to lock everything down.
Gotta love that travel, make sure your brake line isn't rubbing either
Gardo,,,Quote:
Originally Posted by Gardo
Since you are in good communications with Al and Tom "Tha Dream Weaver" can you ask them if the rear axle can be drilled for a cotter pin and castle nut combination to keep it from vibrating loose and causing this problem again ??? Just a thought because Blue Loctite can only go so far and Red Locktite is no-no unless you want to use a cutting torch to get the nut back off...
WK2
New to the post but I am sure there will be many warm welcomes as I have read for all new members! I have had my Heist for a almost two weeks now and I am not sure how i survived without a bike! Plain and simple this thing is a total blast and conversation piece everywhere you go. Gardo a personal thank you to you because it was your bike and especially the dream weaver bikes that made me take the plunge. I purchased my bike at State 8 in cleveland as others have and was very pleased. Needless to say between my contact with Weaver and Scott it is unbelievable customer service. I have the carb mod, exhaust mod, putting on drag bars and LEDs tonight or tomorrow, and debating on removing the front fender. I do need to disconnect the kickstand kill switch...... ?????? I am not mechanically inclined but I have been learning everyday. I even did my first oil change today. The Dream Weaver has his new air ride seat in production and will hopefully be shipped to me this week as well. I honestly can not say enough positive remarks about CCW and all parties involved. Totally Blows my mind and I will continue to support them! Any heist riders in Ohio I would like to have a call to arms and meeting of the heist soldiers if possible at Vintage Bike Days at Mid Ohio Race course in Lexington, Ohio. I have been in contact with Scott as well and I know he does not miss the event. Maybe some of us could meet up!
Welcome irishevans and make yourself at home :icon10:
Please feel free to ask any questions or post up any advise or links you might have to others :thumbsup:
Have Fun and Be Safe :riding:
WK2
Luckily brake line and speedo cable are clear. Put a zip tie round the brake line and moved that chrome thing the speedo goes through so its as far away from the tire as possible.
Welcome irish! Nice to see another ohio rider!
Already in the works WK2 heading down on Sat with the bike to get that all squared away. I will be taking Pics to document the process. Al had ordered a wire kit as well when i spoke to him last night.Quote:
Originally Posted by WickedKlown2
Good to see another Irish boy about mate, Welcome to the madhouse and glad you are having fun with it. you know how to make a brother blush man :lol8:
you are reiterating what i believe we all, well this guy has been saying.
Ride Safe Bro and make sure you check your nuts and bolts
Welcome Irish! Sounds like you got a solid start.
What's up guys? Anyone doing anything new and fresh on their whips? Guess I oughta join "tha 'book" to see whats going down in Heist town.
I been working on this forever. Love it in my head, just not feeling it on the bike.
http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/..._DSC7487-1.jpg
I'll get some pics with it on the bike. Seriously, I polish it, unpolish it, mock it up long, then short, then polish it again. I just can't get on the same page once it's laying on the tire.
Thanks for the warm welcome guys! Just installed black drag bars last night and put on some white 3/4 inch stripes down the tank and rear fender to see if I want to have some painted on in the future and it looks sweet! Replaced the stock mirrors with an old school clamp on 3" round under the grip type mirror. Bars, stripes, and mirror clean it up real nice and gives it the old school look a bit! Today's project is some LED signals to even clean up the bike more and make it more slim line! This may be interesting for me due to my lack of experience but as all of you have said this it the bike to learn with right? LOL I will let you know how it turns out! The Dream Weaver hooked me up with some "Wheat Bulbs" to use instead of resistors for the signals so we will see how easy it is today! I am also excited about getting my newly design Air Ride seat from the Dream as well. He is producing a Air Ride Seat himself and mine hopefully gets shipped today or tomorrow. City streets are killing me on the mountain bike shocks. Looking for info on disconnecting the kickstand kill switch?? Do you just cut the wires attached or just one or what do you do? I really want to get that disconnected as many of you have.
Thanks and Keep on riding on!
No cutting needed it is a plug.just unplug the connector at the kickstand. Took me a min to figure it out when I did it. :)
showing my ignorance, as i looked under the bike at the kickstand i saw the wires running into the plastic mechanism and tried to pull at the base of the wires where it is rubber and looks like it connects.....Needless to say, NO GO! Once again non mechanically inclined! I will keep trying different ways of unplugging things at the kickstand. Thanks for the reply MK2... happened to notice your from Ohio as well! Vintage Bike days in Lexington next weekend?
I will be back at my bike in roughly an hour, if you haven't had luck by then i'll get a picture for you. And id like to go to that but promised my lady a month ago we'd go to the zoo that weekend unfortunately. Still working on sweet talking her into not beingpissed if I cancel that. :) haha
irish, I popped the connector out and then taped the end to keep water out of it then just zip tie it to the frame
kevin what are you looking to do? Is it the fender or the sissy that is eluding you
I blame it all on Scotty C. Designing the stock fenders so damn perfect, anything else looks half-assed, or at least with my limited skills. :icon10:
I think I'm going to settle for chopping the stocker and painting to match the tank. I made a little shitwizard logo to paint on the fender where the little white bird lives. I think I'll go this route in the next few weeks.
Heres the logo! I found the wings and added the text. I was gonna drop a dollar sign above the wings to make a S W out of it all. The dollar sign turned into an 'S' with a little piece 'o poo. :naughty:
http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/...t/ThaHeist.png
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Originally Posted by Kb96gt
I like it, the logo that is, keep playing with the fender you have take blue tape and draw the curves you want on it. bet the only reason that it looks off is that its raw. rattle can it with the glossy black to test it
Just my 2 pence
The plug is on it, it's just a bit tricky to disconnect. Once you have it disconnected you'll need to unplug it in the oil can.Quote:
Originally Posted by irishevans
Tell you what, you send it to me and I'll through it on and let you know how it is in 3000 miles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kb96gt
welcome Irish, I have had my Heist for a little bit and love it. Like you I am far from mechanically inclined and this is my first bike, the people on here and the facebook group are full of ideas and knowledge. Also gotta love the resources that we have in such great support from Tom and the guys at Pit. Where are you at in Ohio. I am about 2 miles from State 8.
thanks for the welcome Timsmithphoto.... I am actually located about an hour north of columbus so about 1:45 min from state 8 but my brother lives new State 8. The site has been helpful. Between Tom, Scotty C, and this site it seems like one can tackle anything with the heist. I am stumped with the new LED s and the installation of wheat bulbs as suggested by the dream weaver. I have an email out to him tonight so hopefully I will get them up and running tomorrow. can get two working but once all four hooked up they dont. He suggested installing wheat bulbs to replace the turn signal indicator bulb. Needless to say with my knowledge I am stumped now. The beauty is with this site and Tom and CCW I have no fear! Looking forward to a nice weekend of riding and Vintage Days next weekend.
Keep on riding on!
Got the CDI in the mail today. Pop it on tomorrow and get some before/after vid for youse guyss. It's a bit bigger hope it fits in the can.
+1 for www.lifanenginepartswholesale.com Good prices quick shipping. You gotta dig thru the website though stuff is kinda hidden.
LOL lewnor, yeah man it's in the mail, soon as I'm done polishing and un-polishing and deciding which is better. However, there may be nothing left at that point.
Welcome Tim, great pics man.