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Gardo, what time you think you will be at the shop? I am probably going to try and get there a little after lunch but we will see how it plans out. So mad I don't have the bike with me and been on vacation so havent rode in almost 2 weeks.... but had beginners luck in Vegas so now have some more money to put into the bike :clap:
I'll be down there after 12 - 1pm I should be recovered by then :naughty:
Yeah Gardo if I can scrape together the cash I'd love to do the head mod over the winter. I really changes the way the bike rides. Do you know if they were going to offer a different motor? For some reason I heard something about a v-twin 250.
Well guys I had a great day today. Went to PIT/WeaverRides to see Tom and Gardo...however neither showed up :sad: haha. But I got to meet Al and Brett from PIT and wow what a bunch of great guys. Come to find out it is a small world and they dealed with a company I worked with over the past 6 months. They hooked me up with small things I needed and gave me some great info. Al even promised me a Philly Cheesesteak next time I come up :thumbsup:
Gardo, I heard you had problems with the wife though so I understand. I dropped the girlfriend off at the mall while I went to the shop so it worked out for me. Got to see the old 8 ball run and some other bikes and customer bikes that ran great and sounded great. Also got to see some of Tom's custom work in progress...the man has a talent for sure. Figured out that the dealer I got my bike from is no longer a dealer and that the issues I had were a result of him and not me. Brett promised me that anything I need to just give them a call and they would be more than happy to help out with is a great reminder of the service they have and care for their customers.
Well I am just rambling on now but one more question. I got to asking them about taken off EPA stuff and they said to just plug the holes and what not but I can not seem to find the rubber plugs they had on the bikes...anybody know where they can be found? Thanks
AutoZone sells an assortment(different sizes), on a card.
Installed the G&D long exhaust today, and it sounds waaayyyyyy better than the stock exhaust (I left the baffle in). I also put on the kickstart lever, which I purchased directly from the Cleveland Cyclewerks website... and... I'm a little miffed. It does not clear the G&D long pipe... even though the description on the website says, "On tha Heist this piece is for looks only, as it hits the stock exhaust if you try to kick it over. It is for looks only at the moment, unless you are running an aftermarket exhaust." Well, since the G&D long pipe that they offer is an aftermarket exhaust, I figured that's what they were referring to... after all, they sell it, so you'd think they would explicitly state that the kickstart wouldn't work with the aftermarket exhausts that they sell. I strongly suggest that they note on their website that this kickstart will not clear the G&D aftermarket exhausts that they offer. Regardless, I am VERY happy with the bike, the new G&D long pipe, and I'll either wait until they make a new kickstart, or just make/mod my own. As a side note, I could have sworn that someone posted a picture of a wrapped G&D long pipe that showed that the kickstart lever that Cleveland Cyclewerks offers does in fact clear it even with the extra width from the wrap... maybe it's just my luck that mine doesn't clear my (unwrapped) exhaust?
hey guys
I got my bike home to day and it was raining like crazy so i had to wait till it stop to go for a ride. I will have to say this bike is one of the best bike i have been on. Will post pic later
I would like to say thanks to chris at stumphoues scoots, he is a real nice guy.
Hey guys been a few days of hard partying and riding, Pat sorry about Friday got caught up in a hangover and family stuff LoL. As far as the Emission stuff what you will need to do is when you take the canister off the motor there is a gasket. Trace it out and make a block off plate out of aluminum. Pretty simple to do and it sounds like you have access to some tools :icon10:
the guys at the shop are awesome Al is one of the best people that i have the honor to meet in my life and Brett is a good guy.
There is such support for these bikes it really is amazing and refreshing that a company stands by their brand.
JK3, we just need to kick around once you get the bike back, either a Rutts run on Wed or the Chatterbox on Thursday introduce you to Matt the other heist rider in our area
SteelToe I think it might be an issue with the cast on that kickcker shoot the guys at CCW an email and they may swap out the kicker
Gene that first ride is a great feeling I had a smile on for weeks :thumbsup:
Well i broke over 4000 miles on the bike yesterday, was a pretty cool moment when i realized it on I287NJ heading into I87 in NY. Good times yesterday
I sent an email to CCW and received a reply back. They were very understanding and have since updated the description about the kickstart on their website.
Here's an Article out of South Africa thats pretty good.
http://trendspotting.co.za/review/ol...-bobber-review
All,
After following you all on this blog for what seems like forever, and waiting endlessly for someone to say that Tba Heist was a P.O.S. and never hearing anything but praise, I just became the first Heist owner in Colorado. It was hand delivered from Vegas by the owner of 233 Motorsports. John gave me an awesome deal on his demo model the 233 Custom Blue. I bought it based solely on pics, and this blog with all of your opinions. I never saw one in person until I laid eyes on mine. I have admit that out here, 3 grand doesn't go this far. I was shocked that I got a bike this great for this kind of money. Id like to say a huge thanks to Gardo, John @ 233, Bret at Pit and all you other guys who post because without all the blogs and answered phone calls, there was no way that I would have believed this bike was for real!
Congratulations on the New Scoot !!! I saw the Pics of you and the scoot and must say it looks like a perfect match... Have fun and stay safe :riding: :thumbsup: :icon10:
WK2
Hammerhead congrats on the scoot WK2 is right I saw the same Pic and you two look good together. No need for the thanks and the Heist does seem like its too good to be true but its not. Ride Safe and ride happy brother, look forward to the pics you post up
I thought the kick-starter worked with the G&D Long.... Huh.Quote:
Originally Posted by SteelToe
Depends on the radius of the Curve on the kickstart
I contacted Scott at CCW and they have since changed the description that goes with the kickstart lever that they sell to, "Note: some Heist's will clear the G&D long, some bikes it hits slightly, so some modification might be required."Quote:
Originally Posted by ktmracer
You made a great choice. This bike is fun as all hell, and the customer service from the company that makes it is second to none. It's also a good feeling when you find yourself ass deep in dime-a-dozen Harleys and your bike gets more attention and gawkers than theirs. Enjoy the bike, and ride safe!Quote:
Originally Posted by hammerhead
Congrats on the bike hammerhead!
OK guys long post ahead but there will be some pics at least.
Woohoo! Picked up my bike from Tom today and everything came out great. He welded up some nice bars with some sweet braided cables as well as a new exhaust. It's a longer, smaller dia. pipe that should fit the kicker when he gets them in. It's also completely gutted, but he made it to fit a small adjustable baffle that I had left over from my HD. It's a BCT baffle with a stepped down narrower section, and within it that, there is a washer inside for a little back-pressure, not really a true baffle. Sounds great, a little deeper tone and takes the blattyness out of it.
Also had the tank lift done plus all the first service stuff. I told Tom I thought there might be a vacuum leak or something, the bike wasn't running like I thought it should when I dropped it off and he said he'd look into it. Well going through the motor he found the head wasn't torqued down all the way and effed the head gasket. He replaced the head gasket and torqued it back up good. He also re-jetted the carb to a 48 and 105.
I also had a clunking noise coming from the rear and Tom fixed that one too. The chain sprocket was bent slightly causing the noise and the chain would slap so he installed a new one that fixed the problem. Let me tell you the Weave knows his stuff and went well above and beyond what he needed to do to fix my bike. Every issue, problem or noise I had he found and addressed everything! He even washed and polished the freaking thing! All for a very very cheap price too.
Didn't get to ride much but it definitely felt a lot better. I'm down the shore right now preparing for this crazy ass hurricane!
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Now, lets get that puppy registered and ON THE ROAD!. LEt me know if you need anything! Cheers...Quote:
Originally Posted by hammerhead
I would have NEVER bought those bars after seeing them in a store, but after seeing them ON A BIKE! Wow, holy Crap, those are awesome. I am changing my bike build bars now....
JK3 - I actually got to see the bars and your bike being built and fixed in person when I was at the shop last week. I just sent my head and carburetor to Tom because I have been having issues and just thought why not get the upgrade. Will be bikeless for a couple weeks but it should be worth it in the end.
Take care guys
JK3 that is sick, the bike looks awesome. Tom completely outdoes himself everytime. I know he fabricated the bars and cables for you scoot but Damn that is awesome. gives the bike a totally different look. and the new pipe is sweet on the bike
Thanks for the compliments guys!
Guys Weaver has the 428HD Chains and 16T front sprockets:
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428 D.I.D. HD Chain with a 16 Tooth Sprocket!
No more chain stretch and better cruising speeds at lower RPM’s
Weaver Rides $58.95 plus shipping
Shoot him a message weaver@weaverrides.com
Hi everyone, new here on this thread. I have been wanting to purchas tha heist for about 2 months now. I love the way it looks and have seen te bike. Like everyone I want to know how the stock 250 feels on the freeway? Will it get up to 65-70 no problem? I am really thinking as using this as a commuter bike. I am also a begginer rider and I hear this is a great bike to learn on. My main cOncern is that there won't be any Power tO get out of a jam. Thanks
Personally, I ride my Heist on the freeway, but there is always traffic and speeds hover around 60mph. I don't ride on the freeway after dark as many people travel in excess of 80mph, and it's dangerous for a bike that only goes 65-70mph. The bike absolutely "GETS UP AND GOES" off the line though, as does the Dong Fang. I commute 35 miles a day R/T on my bike, and stock I get around 75mpg. with a 2Gal tank. The bike rides great, is super easy to ride, and perfect for a beginner. Welcome to the group!Quote:
Originally Posted by AnilNarine
AniNarine - Welcome to the thread, I've had my Heist since April and have close to 4300 miles on it almost all of that is Freeway/Highway running. to be honest the bike started stock but has morphed to so much more with some of the performance mods that I have done. The Motor is really a 229cc single cylinder, solid and strong.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnilNarine
At stock my Heist with modded pipe would hit at high 60 - 70mph, after the carb 75 - 80mph, then modded head and i have had the heist better than 90mph but she would scream and i added a 16T front sprocket and HD428DID chain. with the new chain she cruises at better than highway speeds and i pass other cars and vehicles running on the NJ turnpike, garden state parkway, and other interstates. now with that being said the bike is light and above 70mph the front feels light she will cruise nice but she is not a speed runner
This is an awesome bike for beginners completely legal in all 50 states, light weight and easy to maneuver and a hell of a lot of fun to ride. There are a bunch of Heist's in CA on the road right now.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask or check out the CCW Tha Rider Facebook Group
Here's an old Video from when i first got the bike running on the NJGSP where most people fly at 65 - 80mph
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L2izFjglms
Thanks gardo. How much would you say you put into your bike to get It where it is now? And I just started following that fb page. Hopefully I can get a deal at the scooter shop up in sac. Maybe atleast a helmet. How does the bike handle while going up hill? I have been wondering that. I just love the look of this bike.
I have tinkered with the bike so much i tend to forget, i have a total of just over 1000 bucks USD over the cost of the bike and that includes all the cosmetic changes I have made with the performance ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnilNarine
Up a steep hill you lose some power but not much
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Originally Posted by AnilNarine
Welcome aboard! If you are unable to score a helmet from the shop, here's a link to a DOT approved one that's only 29 bucks. As a side note, my head measured medium according to the chart, and I initially went with the medium... I have since ordered a large because the medium one is too small. I would order one size up from what you measure. The helmet does still produce a little mushroom head look, but it's not as bad as other DOT helmets, and I care more about my noggin than looks. Enjoy the bike!
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Outlaw-He...ogo/97784.html