When a non vented gas cap is used (on other brand motorcycles) that "knob" is used to vent the tank. It is filled/blocked off with solder, on your tank and is why you have a vented gas cap.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobthebobber
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When a non vented gas cap is used (on other brand motorcycles) that "knob" is used to vent the tank. It is filled/blocked off with solder, on your tank and is why you have a vented gas cap.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobthebobber
your right that low of gearing you should be pinging against the rpm cap constantly , checked your fuel filter ? make sure choke is all the way off ? checked spark plug ? checked fuel line for good flow ? are brakes dragging ?
Added some new lights ( as if it doesn't already get enough attention ) lol. Attachment 13064Attachment 13065
that's a pretty neat look.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gearhead45
living in NY, i must admit whenever i used to see those (place pejorative ethnic group here) cruising in their IROC's, radiating some neon colors;
while i was wondering why they needed the attention, i was secretly thinking it was pretty darn cool looking
My clutch cable snapped! How do I get a replacement?
Search this thread.Another person had one break and they sourced one from a Honda I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tedub
So after adjusting my valves to spec, I can't get the bike to idle correctly, ides nice while leaning on the kickstand but as soon as I stand it up and turn the wheel straight it idles waaaay too fast. Can't seem to get it adjusted right
If you changed your bars, I can that happening.I bought one from a triumph dealer online at first then found a local triumph shop. You basically have to look at the length and then the barrel nipple ends to make sure they are the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tedub
I found my first one on ebay .
The problem could become reoccurring if you do not lubricate the ends. I noticed that there is not any lube on these bikes when you first get them. That is why mine broke the first time. and the second until I was made aware of why it was happening. Now lubed and trouble free.
When the handle bars are straightened is the cable pulled out of the socket at the carb? Check the cable routing. Make sure there is a little slack at the twist throttle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gearhead45
Got the 30 tooth rear sprocket installed and tested a little. I don't have a long straight away here in the mountains close to our cabin so will have to try a high speed run tomorrow when I have more time. I did get close to 30 MPH in first gear which is nice and did not have any problem going up my steep gravel driveway.
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The sprocket sure looks small. So I am now running a 30/13 vs the stock 45/13. Big difference and I believe a keeper but will do more testing before recommending it. I think the drive ability is improved.
agree Bar , sounds like a tight cable problem
Where did you find the sprocket?
Where do I find the sprocket bolts and a clutch cable for the DongFang Bobber?
Honda part number for the bolts is 90128-382-670
I bought four at https://www.partzilla.com/
I don't know if they are needed but some have had problems with them breaking so I figured I would replace them when I had the sprocket off.
JT Rear Sprocket JTR279.30T 30 Tooth 1 22.99 22.99 248591 USPS Priority 2-5 Days 1 0.00 0.00 Total $22.99
From
http://www.oldbikebarn.com/Motorcycle_Parts?search=JTR279
If it isn't the cables,it's the float level.I had this issue on my V Star but it has down draft carbs and leans significantly more when on the side stand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gearhead45
Is every problem like what you had on your V Star? I betting on the cable.Quote:
Originally Posted by ben2go
The problems I've had on the V Star are due to previous owners neglect and me learning the quirks of the bike.The VStar has dual push/pull cables and it was the first thing I checked.It took a little while to figure it out, but once I did,it was a duh moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by barnone
I also translate issues , with those from my previous bikes , 74 kawi kz 1000 77 Suzuki gs 750 82 Honda cb750f supersport (stupidly fast did 65 in 1st , it could peel u off n toss u off when got on it to hard) 2010 Dong (as the title lists it , and my wife likes to mock "yey he gunna go sit on a little dong for a while") still own da gs750 (need a 2 seater occasionally dontcha know)
I thought you and I talked about thisQuote:
Originally Posted by barnone
Price: $18.14 & FREE Shipping on orders over $25. (was 17.89 last week)
http://tinyurl.com/pmrz255
Anywho, i hope it works out, do let us know how that 30tooth in 5th gear does on the slight inclines and flats....
Hope that photo is wrong on the link you posted because that is not the right sprocket. I've had good success with the guy at Old Bike Barn so I am sticking with him. How much does your guy charge for shipping?Quote:
Originally Posted by axa
Thanks so much!!! Any ideas on a clutch cable replacement other than custom?
thats the sprocket, photo is often wrong with Amazon...Quote:
Originally Posted by barnone
shipping is free with a $25 purchase, 2 day free if you have the prime service.
sorry i thought everyone knew about Amazon, I always check there first as their volume drives prices thought the floor.
Full disclosure, owned the stock for almost 15 years
Have you been able to find the washer and circ clip that holds on the sprocket?
What do you mean? Are you missing the big washer and the circle clip? I reused the ones that was on my 2012 DF.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tedub
No. Just looking for back ups. Felt like I was going to break the clip when I removed using needle nose pliers in reverse. How did you take the clip off?
There is something called a snap ring plier, rings are often very difficult to remove otherwise. Use them and you wont likely damage the ring.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tedub
This set is a real deal for this size ring, i cant fathom what the few bad reviews are all about.
http://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch...set-97406.html
so how many miles do you other 2012 drivers get before needing a fill?
I seem to get close to 95 (make that 105), indicated, of course there is a notable amount of gas left in the tank, just this tank seems to push it back, and has the petcock mounted a bit high and forward.
I got 78 MPG and 81 MPG on the last two fill ups on my 2012.There is almost no stop and go traffic here in the mountains. I put two gallons in to fill it up when my tank was new and empty so say 120 miles should be safe assuming there is gas not too far away.Quote:
Originally Posted by axa
What kind of MPG are you getting?
Yep, those HF 10" snap ring pliers are great for removing the circlip but my set is in Florida so I did it the hard way with small screws drivers and a small punch that fit in the hole.Quote:
Originally Posted by axa
I get around 60 in town and 80 and trips to the country. Madison WI