I actually liked the way the lowbrow customs tank looked on the bobber in the link you posted earlier. think if i ever replace my tank i might go with that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crelow
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I actually liked the way the lowbrow customs tank looked on the bobber in the link you posted earlier. think if i ever replace my tank i might go with that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crelow
My only concern is where would the wires go?Quote:
Originally Posted by freezerboy
Crelow: Was the problem the carb adjustment? You mentioned wiggling engine wires? What ones?
Glad you made some progress at any rate.
Bobthebobber: I would just change the oil with 10w40 wet clutch /no synthetic for the first few hundred miles as the synthetic could hurt the breakin process in my opionion. Too slick as you need the engine to seat.
SPARK PLUG D8EA is correct NGK Stock number 2120
Well not certain what worked exactly. I took the carb apart again. And after putting it all back together. I ran it. Killed the battery trying to keep it running. Adjusted the idle. Then the bike warmed up and had to readjust the idle back down. Then I noticed it would hiccup if I set the idle to slow. I'm not certain if my idle is to hi as I don't have a tac. But I think it's higher than I'd like it to sound.Quote:
Originally Posted by Goodbar
And I think just a bit higher than the last vid. Not 100 percent sure. But I'll keep it the way it is for now. I have to get tank fixed.
While driving down the road on deceleration the exhaust pops. When I first removed the smog I didn't notice it. But carb may have be way off. Do I concern myself and make a new plate or is it normal?
How many gallons do our tanks hold?
I think we should make our own owners guide. With easy to access info. Because sometime it is difficult to thumb thru pages and pages of info. What do you guys think?
The wires near the chain coming from motor.
Man.. the more i look at this new bike.. I really really regret not getting the older style now. Im kinda bummed out. I also got matte black and wish I had got the gloss. But I wont really be able to tell until it arrives. T Hanks for the info on the spark plug. Are the stripes painted on or decals? Ive seen a few without the stripes they look much better.
This version seems to have a vacuum line running directly into the cone filter where as the older version it appears to run into the fake oil tank where the CDI unit is.
Take a look it can been seen here. What is the purpose of this change?? http://www.scooterdepot.us/media/cat...0-600-18_3.jpg
Bobthebobber: The crankcase breather shouldnt go to the CDI tank or the Carb. One is a fire hazard and the other will spew watery oil in to the carb. Just pull the hose out of the carb replace that carb filter There like 5 bucks on ebay any 42mm filter will fit perfect. You have no idea how much water comes out of a crankcase its pretty shocking. No emergency to do the change.
The stripes peel right off the flat black models/just heat with a hair dryer and peel away. The gloss ones are clear coated over so dont peel those off. The stripes are a reflective vinyl and do add a bit of safty for night rides. Maybe they can switch your order. On the other hand here is what I would do... The flat black ones would be real easy to get painted at a body shop any color you want. The flat would require very little prep and 6 bolts off and bring in the sheetmetal to a shop. Imagine having a beautiful gloss yellow DF or whatever you want. Price should not exceed 300.00 bucks for a straight stock color and clear coat. :bling:
Crelow: the decel pop is harmless and will keep people ducking for cover... Ok you need to try the following: turn the idle down out 1/8turn and your air mixture screw in about 1/8th to 1/4 turn.
The carb sneeze is from a unbalanance mixture like too lean most likely getting to much air and the unburned gas blows at the wrong time.
to test for lean mixture before you adjust: take some tape and cover your carb 3/4 and the popping will no doubt go away as less air will be getting in.
Note to everyone These air cleaners allow a bit to much air in too fast, they should be oiled also a bit.
You could add a bigger idle jet 45 and a bigger main 108-110 but they can be tweeked with the screws remember the screws are touchy
Bob,Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobthebobber
Remember that you got the bike cheap enough to make it your canvas. I plan on making many changes. I just don't have the $$$$$ to blow on it. Plus I also want this to be my daily driver for in the city trips. I don't think anyone here has or will keep theirs stock. One way or another it will be modded the way you'll like it.
i seen this link from Ningbo Chariot Industry Trade Co., Ltd. ,the maker of our bike the other day.
http://www.made-in-china.com/showroo...DF250RTB-.html
and the response to my inquiry about the purchase of 5 dongfang bobbers went like this:
"Message Subject Re:Inquire about Bobber Design Motorcycle (DF250RTB)
Message Content Hi Mr Rick,
TKS for your kind inquiry to our bobber design motorcycle but for the US market we have a exclusive agreement with Sunny Powersports INC located in LAX, CA. If you like you may visit their website www.scooterdepot.us for the contact and purchase.It should also be easier for you.
If you have any further question please let me know. TKS!
Maurice Chang
CRTmoto
---------Original Message--------------
From: Mr. Rick
To: Mr. Maurice Chang
Sent: 2013-03-12
Subject: Inquire about Bobber Design Motorcycle (DF250RTB)
Is this like the Indian's with Latin name that work for dell's call center?Quote:
Originally Posted by freezerboy
You can't under stand a word they say. But claim they are speaking English. I asked them once do you speak Spanish. They replayed no. I thought I could understand Spanish better than the little English they could speak. In one call I some with a Maria, Juan, and Jose. None could speak English nor Spanish.
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Originally Posted by Goodbar
good to know they just come right off. I am a automotive painter by hobby trade.. I have some nice HVLP setups so the paint wont be an issue. I just like the tank and seat of the other style. Should I put a filter on the breather or just let the tube hang?
If my tank didn't already have so many problems I'd trade ya. ;-)
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im nervous for delivery. I think I will be at work so my wife will have to sign for it.. every drop ship MC or scooter I have bought always has had cosmetic damage on arrival. And i know for a fact she wont open it up or even know what to look for. Maybe I can take a half day. I still don't know if the thing is even able to be registered in MA. I'm living in RI now though so I can switch my address over to this state if MA wont take it. I am curious as to how people who build bikes from scratch can get away with registering a bike.. and running it without mirrors or gauges and everything else you need for inspection. Maybe I can say it was custom built if there was an issue. I used boat trailer r that I registered as "home made", even though it wasnt. This gave me the option of having one plate I could switch between my boat trailer and my utility trailer instead of paying for two plates haha]</p>
Im guessing about 25-30 on the gap?Quote:
Originally Posted by Goodbar
Ok Bob, if you’re a painter your sitting super good. Your fenders and tank will be looking good in short order. I think scooter depot sells the old style alien head tanks for 100 bucks and you should be able to mount the old style easy. I do love the alien head tank on mine because I have never seen a tank quite like it, its small but extreme on the stretched neck /too bad some leak/ Your seat is a easy seat to change out with any seat of
right size off ebay and You can add 2 rear chrome springs very easy and still keep the center mono spring for extra cushion. More old school look with the rear seat springs. Our seat is a copy of the old Ural or BMW. I would love to try a Royal Enfield seat at some point. Check ebay for Ural seats they are almost exact and rubber also with the same pattern, I believe the Chinese copied the Russians who copied the German seat. LOL but true
-I would use the wide end of the Gap at .030 for better spark and combustion.
-I think you’re ok on registration in MD or RI but I’d have to check on earlier posts.
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Some of it is helpful for sure
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A tank leak could be silver soldered Ive heard of success with this method but the JB weld on the leak now may prevent a repair with Solder/just a thought.
I gaped mine at .030 were in MD will you be living? I travel there from time to time but won't be riding my bike that way ;-) way too many miles.
Goodbar if you'd like help putting it together with photos let me know.
Well I'm gonna have to rip off all that epoxy. If I wanna try to silver soder..
ROFLMAO! I get that same weedeater feeling in my right hand. Read that handlebar weights help with that but Im thinking some some form of jell filled replacement grips might do the job in that dept better. Noticed the other day that my throttle grip actually came off if I pulled on it. Not a lot of glue on that thing to begin with.Quote:
Originally Posted by bowtiewagon
And dont feel bad bowtie, Im 50. But hey I have heard that 50 is the new 40 so Ill take my meds and pretend im 25 again. It works LOL. My only regret is waiting till I was this old to buy my first bike. Big mistake. I should have bought one 20 years ago. Better late than never I say.
As far as the carb adjustments go, my bike works as is and Im terrified to even touch the darn carb screws. Backfire on braking doesnt bother me and AFAIAC it warns people on my rear that Im about to break and turn. Even my biker brother tells me, if it aint broke dont fix it as you might wind up with worse if you mess with the carb. Common sense tells me that eventually I will mess with it. I want perfection from my weed eater powered moped, what can I say?
As far as this thread is concerned, it is a goldmine of info. Somebody needs to convert it to PDF format for us to keep in case this forum ever dies.
I have always maintained that you are only as old as you think you are...unfortunately ,my mind thinks I am 17 still but my body is screaming 50.....even though I am only 48.Quote:
Originally Posted by GonzoX
Guess working hard for a living all these years finally caught up to me..just glad now that I have a desk job.
My grip popped off one time while doing about 40,freaked me out..stopped at a store and picked up some super glue..fixed it, and went on my way.have yet to have a problem since.
I like the new styles of these bikes they are offering.Funny thing is I still would have bought the one I have cause I like to get the mods the way I want them.I added mini ape hanger bars, built a bracket to hang saddle bags, was considering springer forks..but really...not into the that much. I am in the market for some white walls, and exhaust wrap. But have to do a few mechanical things first.Also gonna add a couple more smaller lamps to the front side by side with the main can. for a little more light.
Looking at putting a couple of those led light strips around the bike here and there for some extra visual at night time..cause from the side being black..you really cannot see me. and these freaks on the road already want to run me over in the day time.
I am not a big fan of shiny stuff...so my bike is basically on the road to a rat bike look.
weird thing is the first week i road her, it rained on me like once or twice..and the spokes in the wheels rusted like imediately,worked for me..cause it gave them that pateena I was looking for right away.
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And she will be stitching those covers with a custom 1928 Singer 66 that am currently working on. Just finished stripping the paper cover off the case and re-finished the wood and stained. I also put stainless steel cable around the outside edges of the cover that are recessed into the wood. Next I am going to clearcoat the wood to make it look kinda like a bowling ball finish, and then she wants the machine fire engine red and black. While I have it apart I am going to hand polish every moving part inside to make it run smooth as glass. The new motor, pedal, belt and wiring ect. will be here in a day or so.Attachment 10440Quote:
Originally Posted by chruk bashre
Don't take too many links off the chain, lol. Triple check your measurement. I can't remember how many I took off, thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Bobthebobber
was about a year and a half ago for me...
Well, my battery has finally gone bad. I remember the old posts and don't want to have to modify the box.
Let you know what I find.
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AlleyQuote:
Originally Posted by alleykat
Shoral Lithium Battery Sku# LFX14A2-bs12 Battery Stuff.com
get the charger. has a remote pug in. Trust me if the $ fit you'll love it.
[QUOTE=Goodbar;54738].
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I want one
Heres a pic of my cranker 66Attachment 10442
God Goodbar, started the bike up today, 70f here today, put it in full choke cranked. fired and idled like a baby to open. Course I had to take it for a spin just to take advantage of those cylinder break in strokes. Got the new carb filter and I know you think a little thing like that won't make a difference but being the optomist that I am the thing made a great difference. Just looking inside it you know you got a big lean down. More power, less pop and more thump, just great. Was kind of bummed as it didn't clamp down good at first and was interfearing with the throtttle assembly. I took it over to my CNC bench grinder and ground down the connecting flange and put a little negative rake into it ,works great now. Drove by a guy on a Harley, I thought he was going to get a broken neck. So little flash , so much class. As promised:Attachment 10443Attachment 10444Attachment 10445Attachment 10446Attachment 10447 The last pic is my cnc grinder after the flange mod.