Scootdog, Scotty from CCW got back to me and will check it out and let us know
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Scootdog, Scotty from CCW got back to me and will check it out and let us know
Thanks man - sounds good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gardo
Got a qoute from Weaver for the bike I want. Going to be a long winters wait. Im going to try to meet up with Kevin and check out the Shitwizard. gardo that video is pretty cool..nice bike.
thans man I know the vid itself if crap but the content is good. She sounds much better in person.
Gardo, what kickstart lever is that in the latest video you posted? The one I bought doesn't clear. I have the same exact dent in my pipe as the ShitWizard bike.
Steeltoe do you have a G$D Pipe? I have a Custom Weaver pipe the dimensions i think are a bit different my pipe sits a bit power and I noticed it is scraping the exhaust wrap.Quote:
Originally Posted by SteelToe
The lever I also got from Weaver
Ok guys, finally got a little video uploaded of my exhaust. The pipe is the stock header cut where the it starts to flare out. Then a section of 2-3/4" pipe was welded on to fit an old baffle from my HD in there, not really a baffle but it's basically a 8" long tube that narrows a bit in the middle and has a "lollipop" in there for some back pressure. http://youtu.be/WwrRiIZ5yVA
Dude the Bike looks and sounds greatQuote:
Originally Posted by JK3
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gardo
Yes G&D long pipe. However, I think that your lever may be a bit different than the one that CCW sells on their website, or maybe it just looks that way in the pics. Please post a straight-shot pic of your lever in the upright position, so I can compare it to the one that I have on my bike... which looks like the one found in the 3 pictures in the link below (scroll down). I may be wrong, but in looking at the pics that you have posted, your current one (not the one in the last older pic that you posted following your video) does seem to be a bit different, but again, it may just be the angle. Thanks man.
http://shop.clevelandcyclewerks.com/...ickstart-lever
SteelToe - my kick lever is different here's the one from CCW
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/008..._large.jpg?701 and mine [IMG]http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...x/100_4932.jpg[/IMG]
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Originally Posted by Gardo
Dang! Sure is!! Well, that solves it! When I get that one, and wrap my pipe to hide the dent caused by the other one, the dent will be hidden by the wrap, and the kickstart will clear both of them because of the extra space caused by the dent in that area (at least that's my thought). I'll be contacting them soon to order one. Is this website legit? http://weaverrides.com/ I was sooooo close to putting my pipe on a bag of sand and carefully putting in a "nicer" dent in it with a ball peen hammer just enough so that the lever that I have would clear. You rock man, and thanks for the quick turnaround on the pics!
Yea his website is crap but its legit, and he's a solid guy.
Thanks for the props on the exhaust Gardo. Going to try to get another video or two uploaded this week.
I wonder if your kicker would fit with my pipe. Tom mentioned that it should but he didn't have any there to try out. That's another reason I went with the new smaller dia. pipe.
I think it would, I know Tommy has more coming in, I did find an issue though. After I wrapped the pipe it cut the clearance a bit and the kicker cut into the wrap. easy fix hitting the autosone and getting the mesh wrap to bandage it then gonna spray it with the silicone sprayQuote:
Originally Posted by JK3
Cool thanks G
John, I borrowed your video to show the guys on my FB page, lots of great response
No problem, I'll sign up to the FB page one of these days. Nice thing you got going there, am I part of the original 100, haha?
Another video, basically just a walkaround of my bike. Feel free to upload it to your page Gardo. http://youtu.be/i-I2a9CYu3U
JK3 nice walk around on the bike definitely worth sharing and show it off. I would also suggest getting a HD428 DID chainQuote:
Originally Posted by JK3
All right so I'm really leaning towards one of these bikes... But some old dudes I've been showing it off to have been trying to talk me out of it. The best argument I've been given so far is that I'm told I don't want a hardtail. (there have been other things said but I know what to say bout those things; i.e. too small of an engine, its china crap etc...) I've been told sure they look cool but you won't like the harsh ride with out shocks. Now these old dudes seem to know there stuff but it can't be that bad is it? Am I gonna be so sore I won't wanna ride? They never expand on it. They just say I won't like it. All be it this will be my first bike so I have nothing to compare it to so I'm just wondering how hars of ride is it? Do they have a point and I should look for a soft tail may like?
Tumtoe - i have about 5000 miles on my scoot since April, and she handles like a dream. that being said i beefed up the seat suspension with an airbag back in June. Feels like a soft tail to me. I have ridden other bikes and yes the ride is different when you have rear shocks . yes the engine is a 250cc but its also alot of fun. I have done 4 - 6 hrs one way rides on my scoot and she holds pace. NJ/NY isnt exactly known for its smooth roads either. I also wear a kidney belt when I rideQuote:
Originally Posted by TumToe
Here's some pics of my scoot tha Widow, if you have more questions also hit us up on Facebook CCW Tha Riders
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/100_4959.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/100_4958.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/100_4957.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/100_4956.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/100_4954.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/100_4952.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/100_4950.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/100_4949.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...h/100_4948.jpg
My opinion a hard tail makes you be a better rider, forces you to pay attention and not zone out I love it.
That's my next helmet, sweet! TumToe it's a great bike for the money, for all the cash I spent on my HD mods I bought an entire bike. Totally different animals but the build quality is quite good and it's a great bike for a beginner, it wont get you into too much trouble. It's a perfect bike to learn on and putt around town, it's basically my back road barhopper. Gardo is a madperson putting all those miles on it and on NJ highways to boot so I consider his bike a good litmus test for longevity, even though it's not old he's put a ton of miles on it. I originally wanted to build an XS650 and pricing it out with me doing the work would be the same price but with thirty year old parts. This bike is the exact vision I had of a bare bones bobber I wanted to build.
As far as the hardtail it's really not bad at all. I stand up a lot over crazy bumps, I wish I had midpegs, it would be easier. I've ridden a few other hardtails that were really harsh but they were big heavy bikes and they seemed to slam hard with all that weight. The Heist is extremely light and manuverable to the point where you can just throw it around and weave around those potholes out there.
Thank you Gardo and JK3... You've given me enough info to have a something to say back and set me on the path to my dream again... without any oldman blockage!
Gardo I know I dont need to say it but: Love the bike looks great!
I have had my bike for about three weeks. I am a new rider and have been tooling around town to learn. Yesterday I decide to take her into work, a 25+ mile ride into downtown LA on city streets which are atrocious her in CA, (on permit so no freeway yet). The ride in was fine, I did feel a little stiff on arrival. The ride home was brutal, my was screaming on arrival home. Today I wanted to ride again, but I knew what I was in for, I did it anyway and again my bum/tailbone is begging for mercy. The ride back home is going to be long. It zapped the fun out of it for me.
With that said I will be looking into what mods I can do to make it more comfortable. I am aware of the airbag mod and will be looking at what kind of cushioning I can get into the seat. All while trying to do inexpensively. I WILL not stop riding her however because she is an extremely fun ride. I live her to death. She is beautiful and peppy bibget cmpliments, thumbs up, questions all the time, while riding and when parked.
Hope this gives another perspective.
Guys its a hardtail a kidney belt goes a long way. Its the only way to ride at long distancesQuote:
Originally Posted by DVA
This is what i where under my riding vest or shirt Brace great adjustable fit and no issues when I get off the bike. Think of it this way a hardtail rattles loose the bike which is why we chelck it before riding, think what it does to your insides. A kidney belt will keep you healthy and riding happy
Also guys you can get the seat repadded that would help out as well
I was thinking of doing exactly that Gardo. thanks.
Gardo - where did you get your fork bag? A dealer by me carries them - but they're too big. I'll need to order online.
Ebay for like 17 bucks
Nice - thanks manQuote:
Originally Posted by Gardo