I had to keep spreading my coils. It was past what I was initially comfortable spreading them, but I checked that it fit my VROD as well as the B-1 each adjustment. It did end up being, like you say, a noticeable adjustment, but both heads work on the coil and I've only been happy with the B-1 since, so I guess it worked out.After multiple delays from UPS forgetting to put gas in the truck or whatever, I finally got my order yesterday. I got a few new screens, one of those fancy wooden handles and most importantly the B1 head.
The B1 I got is loose as hell on the old legacy coil I've been using on my V-Rod the last few years. I can shake it and watch the diffuser move all over the place. I tried to spread the coil wraps last night with a flat head but wasn't able to make it any better, I decided to stop since I was making some fairly noticeable adjustments without the diffuser getting any tighter. I guess I should confirm that nothing has changed with the coils besides the pin layout? I already want to get another controller/coil with the XLR port (at least when I can find coils in stock) but I'm not too sure that would solve this problem.
After getting plenty frustrated with this, I decided just to run it as UPS brung it and have been able to get some pretty decent hits, fairly comparable to my always capped VROD while running about 20f lower but I don't feel like I'm getting all of the potential power with the loose fit.
The wood handle I got is fucking dope though! I mostly just got it because it looked cool and I can see it not being around forever but the wood handle being so much fatter then the stock makes it alot more comfortable to hold.
Wonder if that was just coil-on-coil noise you eliminated by spreading it?One thing I did notice, if I were sitting next to the Auber PID when it shut itself off, I could hear it shut down, accompanied with an almost sort of ticking sound. After having spread the coil some, it shuts off and doesn't make the same sound anymore, though sometimes I'll hear more of a clunk or thonk out of it, but nowhere near like I heard the ticking. I'm sure someone who knows more than me has an explanation of sorts.
I use a Legacy coil that came off my VRod. I had to spread too but all is good now.I guess I should confirm that nothing has changed with the coils besides the pin layout?
Are you hearing metal contracting back from expanding during heat up? I hear this on start up too.After having spread the coil some, it shuts off and doesn't make the same sound anymore, though sometimes I'll hear more of a clunk or thonk out of it, but nowhere near like I heard the ticking. I'm sure someone who knows more than me has an explanation of sorts.
Can we see some pictures taken apart, the nub itself actually.Latest Report of the nub on my B1. Works EXCELLENT! Better than the shovel head.
I think the heat is closer to the herb. All Glass must help.
Thank David, cool mod.You asked for pics.
I am using the 18mm Grav Octobowl with the Qaroma, similar to the CH Injector I believe. I can fit 1-2 scoops and the injector sits right on top of the herb, about as close as you can get to the heater. The glass screen is not the best and gets dirty quite quickly, I still haven't found the pefect glass injector bowl, both the Qaroma and the Elev8 bowls are too deep for me, I need something that holds 3 large scoops.I’m getting a B1 setup and was wondering if I get the Injector Diffuser would I be able to use a Grav Octobowl? If so which size, 14mm or 18mm? Don’t know if the Octobowls are the same size bowls or not.
Thanks for the info.I am using the 18mm Grav Octobowl with the Qaroma, similar to the CH Injector I believe. I can fit 1-2 scoops and the injector sits right on top of the herb, about as close as you can get to the heater. The glass screen is not the best and gets dirty quite quickly, I still haven't found the pefect glass injector bowl, both the Qaroma and the Elev8 bowls are too deep for me, I need something that holds 3 large scoops.
The ability to use injector style bowls which some may already have and seen to be increasing in popularity. There may be more to it then that but CH has released quite a few good products and knows what the market wants.I don't still get the point of the injector. What will the injector bring to the table with the Vrod or B-series?
I think it attracts people to the CH ecosystem who already have/prefer injector bowls and gives CH users more bowl options, but there’s also been speculation on discord it’s a defensive move against qaroma, hot rod, etc. I suppose all can be true. I’ve got one and there’s not any functional advantage IMO.I don't still get the point of the injector. What will the injector bring to the table with the Vrod or B-series?