CCW tha Heist

Hey guys, I've been checking out this site for some time ever since I have heard of tha heist. I am taking a MSF class this coming up weekend and I am super stoked! I have a dealer fairly close to me that has tha heist and I went and checked it out and it was love as soon as I sat on it. I sat on a lot of other bikes but none gave me the feeling the heist did. So, I plan on purchasing one ASAP! One question: I saw on the P.I.T Motors sight that the top speed is 72-80 mph depending on rider weight, I weigh 350lbs. Will I still have enough speed to get around town? I plan on getting modifications later to lighten the load. Just want to know about being stock. Can it handle me? Thanks for any feedback.

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thanks gardo, just ordered the 16t and the DID chain, I never did ask, how can I tell which chain I have ?

I'm in! I just completed my purchase today on a flat black Heist :) nothing to do now but wait for the bike to be prepped! Oh, and I need to figure out how best to take care of a flat black paint finish. Anyone have any tips on that front?

Another new forum member here. I am planning on driving down to PIT on Monday to take a look at the Heist. I have read about 75% of this thread and looked at many pictures. I am really excited to look at it, sit on it, and get a feel for it.

I have ridden sport bikes, dirt bikes, atv's, and even a chopper with a S&S motor, but was never really in my place on any of those besides my little Honda XR100 dirtbike. I enjoy the smaller motor and light weight and tossing the thing around. Knowing the Heist is similar just on the street makes me smile. I also want to say thanks to Gardo and the other members for all the info. Even though I do not have the bike yet, I know what will be modded and changed immediately. I also called PIT this morning to see if they would be open on Monday due to the holiday(every store is different) and I spoke with Brett. Very nice guy and wasn't sure about the Monday hours and that I would be called and emailed to confirm they where open. He even offered to open up for me since I will be coming from a couple hours away. I have to say that for someone to offer this to me, who they have never met or spoke with before, it says a lot for the company and what they sell and how they back the product.

I am very excited for my little road trip on Monday.

Andy

So, tomorrow I might be buying a Heist from a dealer not too far away here in Fl. They only have the Gold one and honestly, looks okay to me. What was interesting was they said the bikes are on hold while they finishing testing an inhouse fix. They said they've been having issues with sprockets shearing off. I read about that happening on the DF thread but not tha Heist. Has anyone experienced this? Pretty damn excited about joining the gang.

best, Xeta

I've had my Heist for 2 months, 2500 miles and had my rear wheel off at least about 4-5 times. Chaining the Front & Rear Sprocket, HD Chain, etc. I aligned the rear wheel as per instruction (making sure both sides are only within 1-2mm off and only .5-.75" slack in chain. In doing such, I have not sheared my bolts. Being a new rider, I have made shifting errors and things like that too. I'm not a mechanic but can swing wrenches as need. Well, just being careful and following directions will get you far. Gardo can fill in the rest.
-AJ

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So, tomorrow I might be buying a Heist from a dealer not too far away here in Fl. They only have the Gold one and honestly, looks okay to me. What was interesting was they said the bikes are on hold while they finishing testing an inhouse fix. They said they've been having issues with sprockets shearing off. I read about that happening on the DF thread but not tha Heist. Has anyone experienced this? Pretty damn excited about joining the gang.

best, Xeta

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Glad you haven't. Although if the dealer is working on these as a preventative measure, maybe it's not just pilot error on some. IDK. Still planning to make the call around 10am. Duhnnn duhnnn duhnnn!

By all means have it taken care of. CCW is upgrading all the bolts as PM for free. They sent me upgraded bolts & bushings already and I installed them with my 38t rear sprocket this morning. I didn't need to use the new bushings as mine are only 2 months old and perfect. Please keep in mind, I have had engine deck shaved, carb ported & jetted and g&d exhaust work done. So the 16t & 38t are a perfect fit for the extra power & torque. Stock only go with the 16t up front. (Thanks Gardo!)
-AJ

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Glad you haven't. Although if the dealer is working on these as a preventative measure, maybe it's not just pilot error on some. IDK. Still planning to make the call around 10am. Duhnnn duhnnn duhnnn!

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I JUST PLACED THE ORDER! A week to 10 days delivery. I'm damn nervous and excited. D'Ohhh!

Does anyone have a picture of the "updated" sprocket bolts yet? I am wondering if they are the same as the Dong Fang setup. If they are a direct replacement I would like to try to buy a set from CCW.

Anyone recommend a decent cover for a stock Heist?

Too late. Ordered one. Hope it fits :0 My bike arrives at the end of next week.

hello guys i m new member and i just bot my first motorcycle a ccw heist. i looking forward to learn all the tricks and mods and ideas of customization.
i'm from new hampshire and i will be taking my motorcycle course in 2 weeks.

So my Heist arrives tomorrow around 1pm (dealer's name removed- don't wanna rat). Fingers crossed all goes well.

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Update: Sadly- it didn't go well :( I've removed a whole paragraph I wrote earlier. It felt good to vent but why bitch about it. I almost had a Heist... I still may... to be continued...

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So my Heist arrives tomorrow around 1pm (dealer's name removed- don't wanna rat). Fingers crossed all goes well.

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Update: Sadly- it didn't go well. Truth is I did get my mind around a few things such as them saying a 'few' miles when it had 100. Okay. Yesterday morning before delivery I was told of a few nicks in the paint and rust here and there. Before that what I heard was 'new' and 'un-titled'. The bike had a tiny nick on the gas tank- really nothing so fine. There was actually a lot of rusted nuts and bits here and there but it is FL so that was also okay. There was IMO sun damage- handle bars were turning brown, turn signal and head light plastic yellowing like it's been in the sun a lot. Fine. That didn't stop the purchase. The last thing I checked was inside the gas tank. The tank had been repainted from gloss black and they had left black paint inside and it was flaking, chipping and came off on my fingers. That was a deal breaker for me because last November I bought a brand new Tomos Revival moped where the gas goes inside the frame. They had painted inside the top rim which flaked off into the tank and caused fuel flow problems and it's not like removing a tank to clean OY! The tank is the frame. I just couldn't see doing that right off the bat with my 'supposed' new Heist. Taking the tank off, removing the paint flushing and cleaning it from day one. Knowing that the paint was already so brittle would have plagued me even though the dealer kept saying there was no problem and they're 'all like that'. I get it. It happens. But if you ask me- when you repaint a tank at least remove all the original paint. I could deal with all the rest- mileage, rust, sun damage etc. P.S. It was missing the caliper barrel bolt that's mentioned on the CCW website. Don't forget to check for it.

So of course now I'm told there's a restock fee and we did pay in full so now I have to be patient.

I will say I sent an email to CCW and they have been really supportive and are working on a possible solution. I'm not sure how this will play out and honestly yesterday after the dealer left I was thinking Dong Fang but I'm thinking a lot of things like just keeping my Tomos moped and saving the motorcycle for another day... I was this close!

To be continued.

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looks like is you got a used bike , like a showroom bike repainted and a bike there was sitting outside on the sun for hours, probably for attract customers.

I edited my post and there it is complete in your reply! Dohhh!

Anyway, yeah, agree with you there.

Attachment 7683Attachment 7684Attachment 7685Attachment 7686got my heist delivery totay very nice to ride ,no problems there but the only thing i didn't like was the blackout motor.
i'm sure the importer did it have the black gloss with the chrome detail motor and what they probably did was suap the fenders and gas tank off a flat black model.
i guess i going to stop crying and start enjoying what i got

It's actually, probably a good thing- easy future rust repair. Looks really nice!

If anyone here hasn't checked it out yet - go to http://www.ccwthariders.com/ it's an incredible resource for tha Heist and Misfit (and soon to be Ace) CCW bikes. If you have a CCW bike, which I noticed a lot of you have recently posted about, fill out the form on the homepage of this site to get pinned on the worldwide tha Rider's Map - and check out who's got a CCW bike near you and even set up a ride with them.

Also ask to join the CCW tha Riders FB Group at www.facebook.com/groups/ccwthariders/ a great bunch of guys and gals that love to talk about their beloved CCW bikes, asking questions, telling stories, getting inspiration for customizing and upgrades, etc. - you name it.

One last thing - join the forum on the ccw tha riders website - lots of info there also!

So its been a bit since I have posted. Been real busy working full time, in school full time and family stuff as well as riding.

I have well over 13000 miles on my heist, the tha Widow, and about 1500 miles on my misfit, tha Wraith.

Hope all you riders are doing well and check out the website www.ccwthariders.com

~Gardo




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So its been a bit since I have posted. Been real busy working full time, in school full time and family stuff as well as riding.

I have well over 13000 miles on my heist, the tha Widow, and about 1500 miles on my misfit, tha Wraith.

Hope all you riders are doing well and check out the website www.ccwthariders.com

~Gardo




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Saw your 5-2 comments on Alternative Cruising Blog about the DF250, same on you Garbo.

i like to knowif anybody have pics or video explain how to adjust the idle speed and the accelerator pump, because sometimes looks the bike is a little too much throttle ,like the throttle cable is stuck but i chek and is not far i know.

Semms like this kickstart extender might help with clearing the exhaust

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Now where to find it???

This one looks to extend out more than the current one. Maybe??? Not?

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http://www.midwestscooterparts.com/p...ts_id=10566786

Is it long enough? Does length matter?

Can we delete posts here?

Exhaust question guys. If I buy a G&D long exhaust, can I just upjet the carb and leave the air filter alone? Will I need to adjust the needle? I know some people leave the EPA stuff on- how does this work with the G&D? Thinking ahead.

xeta - i got the g&d long exhaust and sent my carb to weaver for the upgrade - took off all the epa stuff - it is a night & day difference over stock!

Thanx Mikey. Was the carb upgrade pricey if I may ask?

evap kit $55
carb mod $140
G&D long $225

i think this is the most bang for the buck mod that can be done
i also went with the 16 tooth sprocket & DID chain

Hi guys,

New to the forum. All the way from South Africa. Getting my new Heist very soon. Been looking for an old school bobber for years to customise (love the old school retro look). At the price (for that matter, any price) I'm sure you'll be hard pressed to find a better looking bike.

Thanks Mikey D for the mod info. That will be done first. followed by hours of tinkering. Great forum. Will post pics on any customising that takes place.

Enjoy