CCW tha Heist

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Originally Posted by nicholastanguma

The website forum is dead as far as I can tell, and has been for a while. This thread seems to have become mostly newbies asking the same questions over and over, and people whining about the same.

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Noobs have to start somewhere if only to find out about the FB site and even though I have read every single page of this thread I didn't memorize them. If someone asks an old question and I happen to remember the answer I'm glad to help out- no matter how often it's been asked.

I'm one of those who committed FB suicide a few years ago. Too connected to too many people yada yada. Sucked the life out of me so not planning on re-signing up. Too bad it's on FB.

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Originally Posted by xetaprime

I'm one of those who committed FB suicide a few years ago. Too connected to too many people yada yada. Sucked the life out of me so not planning on re-signing up. Too bad it's on FB.

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Can't argue with this. I myself have wished the website forum was the center of activity, since that's what an Internet discussion forum is bloody for. I'm not much into the social media scene, and I don't know how or why the FB group has become ground zero, but eventually even I had to give in just so I could connect with other Heisters.

I couldn't beat 'em, so I had to join 'em. :rolleyes1:

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Originally Posted by nicholastanguma

Can't argue with this. I myself have wished the website forum was the center of activity, since that's what an Internet discussion forum is bloody for. I'm not much into the social media scene, and I don't know how or why the FB group has become ground zero, but eventually even I had to give in just so I could connect with other Heisters.

I couldn't beat 'em, so I had to join 'em. :rolleyes1:

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Well, for one thing, it's a hell of a lot easier to access, especially with cell phones. But the bad part about it that you can't go back and gather information from old posts. Stop on by whenever you can.

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Originally Posted by noob

Well, for one thing, it's a hell of a lot easier to access, especially with cell phones. But the bad part about it that you can't go back and gather information from old posts. Stop on by whenever you can.

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I use Tapatalk for an Android phone to access this and the DongFang forum here at MyChinaMoto. Give it a try...

I use tapatalk for my iPhone as well. Makes it very easy to upload pics and stay connected on here. I myself try to avoid Facebook as much as possible. It also sucks the life out of me.

Imagine the days when mail was delivered by horse and no other means of communication. As much as I love computers and the modern day, part of me wants to live in a cabin on a lake far away from any phone towers.

Good morning Heisters. So I'll start with a tiny tail light rant. Many have posted how cheap the tail lights are and I've never ever cracked a lens while tightening the screws on a bike before (2 scooters and a moped). But yesterday, the first time I'd removed the lens just to check out the bulb socket, I cracked the right side of the lens, maybe because the plastic is so thin I couldn't tell if it was snug enough Argghh. Good thing I'm switching it out anyways.

Here's a pic of my DIY tail light though plans change. I was going to use a stainless flared cup I found at a thrift store but chose instead a 1/2 measuring cup that I've had for years and the lens from a Land Rover Defender. Perfect fit! I love when that happens! Working on the socket assembly- trying not to use what came with the Rover tail light cause it's a bit gaudy.

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Best to all,
Xeta

Mounted my New Old Stock Bridgestone speedometer today. The housing is a marine stainless steel cup holder. Fit perfectly! I thought about hooking up the neutral light in the speedo but maybe later. Didn't alter the stock mount plate and with a little tweaking I'm using the stock speedo light bulb. It's big but I like it- and it's working. It feels like its reading properly but I'm not certain. Wish I had a gps thingy.

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So, just working on my DIY tail light. Tomorrow is wiring day- hopefully I can keep it clean looking. Best, Xeta

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Anyone else have a beech of a time trying to get their Heist into Neutral??? I have to turn bike off to get it in neutral. It is a pain.

Same here. Have to turn it off for neutral :0 D'Ohhh!

anyone know what the 2 wires do that connect right next to the clutch. I have pulled them out and they dont appear to make a bit of difference to anything on the bike. I was told by Pit guys that it would make a diffrence by unplugging one and plugging one in so i could start my bike in any gear with the clutch in. Well ive tried every combination and they dont do anything. Can anyone HElp thanks

I hate to promote Facebook (cause I detest Facebook) but apparently everyone's over on the Heist Facebook site. Been real quite (nearly dead) here but I refuse to rejoin :)

Done. Why didn't I just buy a frig'in tail light :) My DIY measuring cup/land rover tail light.

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Now on to solo seat suspension. I think I have an original design for a more comfortable springless ride... Hmmm... or not :0

Quick note about my NOS Bridgestone Speedometer: The needle moves like butter- smooth and steady. No jumping, jerking- just a beautiful thing to watch. Is it accurate? Still not certain. Since it is a Japanese speedo I'm banking on 2240:60. Nothing else goin on :)

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After install

Spedometer looks good. Were you able to just pop that in. I bought a spedometer but the thread on spedometer is 5/8.

Thanx. I took a blind chance and luckily the threads matched (phew). But it's big so I did have to find a housing for it and drill out the holes but kept the original mounting bracket. Which speedo did you buy?

Read what you said about the neutral light over on another forum :) It is a pain for sure. I'm still practicing to ride as this is my first motorcycle. Have spent more time tweaking than riding.

I bought the Royal enfield one on eBay. Took it al apart lol then saw it didn't fit. U know if they make an adapter or do I have to get another cable? I finally figured out if you pull the wires by the clutch out and connect them you can start bike in any gear. That neutral deal drives me nuts.

I've seen adapters but which ones would fit? I don't know the heist's thread size.

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Hi All,
So I've been reading the threads and am stoked about getting a Heist. I was bummed to find out that the Heist motor no longer is chromed but all black now. All black is cool but the chrome just made it pop. Anyone know when they made this change and if they are going to change it back.

I think they went all black because of rust issues with poor quality chrome but that's a guess- though if you google Tha Heist and rust there's a picture of an owner who had some. Maybe once they start manufacturing here in the US they'll bring the chrome back?? IDK

Why leave well enough alone. After making my forward controls extender, I decided to tweak it a bit more. 1. Make them adjustable and 2. this brings the pegs back a little not just extend them. And again, now you can ride with your foot comfortably in the shifting area without having your foot angle out.

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All stainless steel, made from two sets of marine hinges and bolts from Lowes.

Best, Xeta

These bikes are highly customizable. You could change the motor if you didn't like it.

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Originally Posted by Tedub

These bikes are highly customizable. You could change the motor if you didn't like it.

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These Heists must be incredible. I just got a Dong Fang 250RTB which looks identical for 2000k at a local dealer 2 months ago. Approaching 1000k. This bike rocks. Check out Mad-CityMotorsports.com. These folks rock. Best customer service ever.

Publicity hound :)

Truly just a very happy customer. These guys rock! They went above and beyond in customer service. Also, I picked the bike up on Monday and receive the plates on Friday!

Wow well I was interested in one these bikes but after reading through all 156 pages im sold. I found a dealer in Sacramento (going in the morning), but does anyone know of or used a shop around here for engine performance? Hitting freeway speeds is a must for me, and in California 80 on 65 mph is normal. Advice would be great.

Yes, the website should have a forum that everyone flocks to - but you cannot argue with where the masses want to go, and that is a FB-hosted group, at least for now anyway. The website has collected a good amount of frequently asked questions as well. Plenty of riders willing to talk and discuss all things 'tha Heist' at any time over there:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccwthariders/

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