Incoming High-Bird tomorrow!

Trebek · 05-27-2008, 11:28 PM

I was notified by UPS freight to expect a Hi-Bird delivery tomorrow between 1:00 and 3:30 P.M. (WoW, Just placed the order on Friday)

I went to Wally World and bought loctite, oil, grease, and other stuff I will need. I've read the lists of recommended mods to make before driving the bike, but I'm a very impatient man who wants to actually RIDE the bike within' a few hours after getting it.

I didn't buy the new bolts yet. To do that, I'll have to remove a few bolts at a time, go to the hardware store, search for the bolts, drive home, install the bolts, then remove a few more ect... All of this I plan on doing...But I got to drive the bike tomorrow for a few miles.

Can I get away with putting the bike together, putting loctite on all the existing bolts, change the oil, clean the gas tank,fuel and just ride for the rest of the afternoon?

Also, if any High Bird 200 owners (the new ones with the back disc brakes and upside down forks) can list the bolt sizes of the essential bolts that I need to replace, it would sure save me a lot of time.

Thanks,

Trebek

jayg · 05-27-2008, 11:39 PM

What ever you do make sure you think of your safety first. Damm I sound like a mother hen!!

iMoose · 05-28-2008, 12:23 AM

Congratulations!

And I hope the assembly goes smooth too.

Pics! In the crate, being set-up, whizzing down the road, etc.

(I need to just break-down and get a dang digital camera!)

liverchip · 05-28-2008, 12:29 AM

Congratulations!

ImEazy · 05-28-2008, 12:41 AM

Congrat's on the new arrival.

I wouldn't worry about riding it right away as I like to be thorough. Besides
it will be yours once it arrives and there will be plenty of time to ride. If you
rush it, you may overlook something that could be vital to your safety.

Take your time, do it right and the riding will be that much more enjoyable
in my opinion. Good luck and enjoy your new ride.

Dragon · 05-28-2008, 01:20 AM

Took me almost a week to put mine together. But I'm slow and didn't have anyone to lift the bike for me.

Trebek · 05-28-2008, 02:38 AM

[quote="Dragon"]Took me almost a week to put mine together. But I'm slow and didn't have anyone to lift the bike for me.[/quot

It could take me more time than many, for I'm a low skilled mechanic on a good day.

Yes, to those who say safety first. Keeping this bike for getting damaged is my main concern <grin>.

Thanks for the congrats all... I'll be sending pictures (and asking for advice) very soon.

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I wouldn't worry about riding it right away as I like to be thorough. Besides
it will be yours once it arrives and there will be plenty of time to ride. If you
rush it, you may overlook something that could be vital to your safety.

Good advise, anything specific I should especially look out for?

shakembakem · 05-28-2008, 09:06 AM

why are you guys replacing bolts?

mrhyak · 05-28-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by shakembakem

why are you guys replacing bolts?

Many of the Chinese bolts are of low quality and can break. I've never replaced any of mine, but some people have.

squire · 05-28-2008, 09:35 AM

Congrats on the new bike. Put is together, change the oil, warm it up and let it cool off for several hours and do it again and then ride it a little. Ride it around the block several times, shifting will produce metal shaving in the oil until everything is broken in.

Short trips around the block will pinpoint any problems you might encounter and you will be close to home if you have to push it back( not likely) for repairs.

Treat it right and hopefully you will get years of fun out of it.

We want pictures!

culcune · 05-28-2008, 10:08 AM

Do you have a friend/spouse to help you, at least to help hold it up? Not absolutely necessary, but strongly recommended/urged.

katoranger · 05-28-2008, 10:33 AM

Ratchet straps to the garage rafters or tree branch work well for lifting/holding the bike up for assembly.

Allen

red2003 · 05-28-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by squire

Congrats on the new bike. Put is together, change the oil, warm it up and let it cool off for several hours and do it again and then ride it a little. Ride it around the block several times, shifting will produce metal shaving in the oil until everything is broken in.

Short trips around the block will pinpoint any problems you might encounter and you will be close to home if you have to push it back( not likely) for repairs.

Treat it right and hopefully you will get years of fun out of it.

I second this. Small bursts and lots of shifts are a good thing early on. I'd fire it up and get it hot while you check it over. Drop the oil. Let it cool down while you check it over again. Fire it, let it warm up good, do the neighborhood loop a few times and drop the oil again. Check all the bolts and then give 'er heck! Congrats. Nothing like that new engine smell........

bulldog260 · 05-28-2008, 01:21 PM

where did you buy the bike and for how much??? Keep us updated on condition of bike and Congrats!

rigidchop · 05-28-2008, 04:59 PM

i thought they were out of stock? good luck, post pics when ya can.

05-27-2008, 11:28 PM	#1
Trebek Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 150	Incoming High-Bird tomorrow! I was notified by UPS freight to expect a Hi-Bird delivery tomorrow between 1:00 and 3:30 P.M. (WoW, Just placed the order on Friday) I went to Wally World and bought loctite, oil, grease, and other stuff I will need. I've read the lists of recommended mods to make before driving the bike, but I'm a very impatient man who wants to actually RIDE the bike within' a few hours after getting it. I didn't buy the new bolts yet. To do that, I'll have to remove a few bolts at a time, go to the hardware store, search for the bolts, drive home, install the bolts, then remove a few more ect... All of this I plan on doing...But I got to drive the bike tomorrow for a few miles. Can I get away with putting the bike together, putting loctite on all the existing bolts, change the oil, clean the gas tank,fuel and just ride for the rest of the afternoon? Also, if any High Bird 200 owners (the new ones with the back disc brakes and upside down forks) can list the bolt sizes of the essential bolts that I need to replace, it would sure save me a lot of time. Thanks, Trebek
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05-28-2008, 12:23 AM	#3
iMoose Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seminole,FL Posts: 141	Congratulations! And I hope the assembly goes smooth too. Pics! In the crate, being set-up, whizzing down the road, etc. (I need to just break-down and get a dang digital camera!) __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
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05-28-2008, 12:41 AM	#5
ImEazy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: N.E. Ohio (Near Akron) Posts: 599	Congrat's on the new arrival. I wouldn't worry about riding it right away as I like to be thorough. Besides it will be yours once it arrives and there will be plenty of time to ride. If you rush it, you may overlook something that could be vital to your safety. Take your time, do it right and the riding will be that much more enjoyable in my opinion. Good luck and enjoy your new ride. __________________ 2000 MZ Baghira
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05-28-2008, 01:20 AM	#6
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	Took me almost a week to put mine together. But I'm slow and didn't have anyone to lift the bike for me. __________________ Chinabikeless
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05-27-2008, 11:39 PM	#2
jayg Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 149	What ever you do make sure you think of your safety first. Damm I sound like a mother hen!!
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05-28-2008, 09:06 AM	#8
shakembakem Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 64	why are you guys replacing bolts?
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05-28-2008, 09:35 AM	#10
squire Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: central Arkansas Posts: 79	Congrats on the new bike. Put is together, change the oil, warm it up and let it cool off for several hours and do it again and then ride it a little. Ride it around the block several times, shifting will produce metal shaving in the oil until everything is broken in. Short trips around the block will pinpoint any problems you might encounter and you will be close to home if you have to push it back( not likely) for repairs. Treat it right and hopefully you will get years of fun out of it. We want pictures! __________________ Squire, http://lifanlf200gy-5.blogspot.com/ http://1948model.blogspot.com/
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05-28-2008, 10:08 AM	#11
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	Do you have a friend/spouse to help you, at least to help hold it up? Not absolutely necessary, but strongly recommended/urged.
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05-28-2008, 10:33 AM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Ratchet straps to the garage rafters or tree branch work well for lifting/holding the bike up for assembly. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-28-2008, 01:21 PM	#14
bulldog260 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8	where did you buy the bike and for how much??? Keep us updated on condition of bike and Congrats!
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05-28-2008, 04:59 PM	#15
rigidchop Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: west virginia Posts: 53	i thought they were out of stock? good luck, post pics when ya can.
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