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I sent the problems that DF buyers have had with shipments, getting MSOs, registration problems, and losing sales to CCW Heist to Chad at Extreme Scooters and this was his response.
"Thanks, I sent this to our supplier. Maybe it will wake them up a bit. I know they are beyond busy and can’t keep up with gas prices making sales go through the roof, but it sounds like they need to hire some more people."
Chad
Gardo,Quote:
Originally Posted by Gardo
Thanks.There are some benefits of being a retired old fart in Florida fixing to head to the North Carolina mountains. :riding:Your time will come.
Well hopefully it will help them get their $#it together, there is definitely a market for them but not if they dont abide by the regs here in the statesQuote:
Originally Posted by barnone
Trust me riding both I would still go with the Heist, I have to say that the heist handles better out of the box. And IMHO has a better ride.
Cumberland County Choppers 314 Warren Avenue Portland, Maine 04103
has the Dang Fong DF250RTB in stock for you New Englanders.
http://www.jollyjohn.com/scooters.ph...ID=188&make=87
They have four in stock.
Gardo,Quote:
Originally Posted by Gardo
Time will tell which is the better bike. I like the extra $1000 in my pocket.
Countyimports called me today to let me know they sent me the MSO certified mail, they said they sent it out yesterday 4.8.11 so I should have it sometime next week.
...well see what happens.
I also ordered another motorcycle cover yesterday that is 100$ waterproof because the one I got form Advanced Auto is already shredded from the wind and was not even water resistant liek they claim... Within 3 mins in the rain the bike was soaked.
Dude i am pulling for ya it gets a bit tricky, hopefully the MSO they send you is the right one and the rest of the process goes smooth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aboshi
make sure when you get it that the ODO statement is filled out, not sure about NY but NJ are sticklers for.... well just bout everything
They are sticklers about everything here also lol
Fill out one thing wrong and your SOL and have to start all over again. If they send me the wrong MSO I'm going to have a freak out session with them so don't jinx me hehe
If you look at the DFs at Cumberland County Choppers they all have the blacked out paint scheme on the headlight,turn signals, etc like Aboshi's.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...188_M128_1.jpg
Flat black model in front, then silver, and gloss black.
I like that paint scheme better than mine as it looks more old school.
So I went to clean off all the rust all over the spokes today only to find out the chrome is such trash its already flaked off nearly ever spoke right at the connection to the hub...
Then I adjusted the valves and did a little bit of tuning up on the bike to try to get it to run correctly. I warmed up nicely but as I went to go around the parking lot a few times the keeps getting blow back through the carb then stalls, now this is very dangerous! Going about 10 mph the bike stalls and locks up the wheel without warning. This thing sounds and feels like its running perfectly then BAM stall and lock up this time no blow back or anything. What makes to so very dangerous is that if I were going just 5 mph faster I will guarantee the bike would have low sided. If this were to happen when going 30+ well you can understand that wont feel good =(
When a motorcycle stalls it should still just engine break to slow down and not lock the entire motor up, this is not the case! The second this motor stalls it jams the counter shaft and thats a BIG issue... I am going to have a word with the guys from countyimports on Monday and figure all this out. Also neutral is nearly impossible to get into when the bike is running. I think I got a bum motor =(
Greatings all. I bought a DF250 Bobber and it arrived last Thursday. Finally got it running today as I needed to fabricate a new shift linkage rod that broke in transit. I work in the M/C industry and saw the Dongfang bikes at a recent tradeshow. The bobber really impressed me. I really loved the Cleveland Scooter Works little cafe racers, but their prices were silly-high.
I ordered the DF for a pitbike to replace the Kikker Hardknock I had last year. I'm a big boy: 6'-2" - 300+ lbs, so I needed a little more grunt than a Ruckus or Vespa-clone. I really liked the idea of a hydraulic frontend, disk brakes F&R, and the proper road lighting.
I was told by the importer that the engines are from Lifan, and I know there is a strong aftermarket in Japan for that engine. Just giving it a quick look-over, I see some areas that can be addressed in the aftermarker: Removal kit for the secondary air injection system (reduce the popping on decelleration and clean-up the looks), free-flow exhaust pipe without the cat, bigger carb and lord-o-mighty... a new padded seat.
When I look at this bike, I don't see the old skool bobber. I see something rather different and I will be pursueing that vision with some custom touches in the coming weeks or months. Of course I'll post my project photos here.
/M
Bella,
Welcome to MCM.I have the same bike with about 700 miles on it and no problems. No big deal to remove the SAI. Just make a plate out of 1/8" aluminum using the gasket as a pattern.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...h/IMG_0647.jpg
I put a 100 main jet in place of the stock 88. Stuck a washer under the needle for mid range,
I running a 33 tooth rear in place of the stock 45. I might have gone too far but so for so good.
Aboshi,Quote:
Originally Posted by Aboshi
Sounds bad.
If you pull in the clutch when this lockup occurs is the rear wheel still locked up? This would help determine if it is a transmission problem or an engine problem.
In other words, if it is still locked up with the clutch lever pulled in then I think it would be a transmission problem.
I don't see how adjusting the valves would have anything to do with it but did this happen before you adjusted the valves?
I went to a Bike Night yesterday on the DF and was overwhelmed with questions. Finally had to sneak off so I could look at the other bikes.
Is it a old Triumph? Did you build the frame yourself? How much did it cost? Where can I get one?
hey barnone i'm glad to see that the df can be reg in fl ok. i was thinking of buying one from extreme motor sales in apopka and p/u myself with the paperwork do you know anything about them i just figured this would save a lot of time with shipping and mailing paperwork
Those Brat-bike handlebars and plastic grips had to go. I tossed on a set of black low-rise handlebars with white Beston Grand Tourismo hand grips just so I could log some miles on it before tearing it apart. The mirrors are Napoleon sportbike mirrors.
/M
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russellsjr,Quote:
Originally Posted by russellsjr
Nope don't know anything about http://www.extrememotorsales.com/
Do they have the bobber in stock or are they a drop shipper like I bought mine from?
It would be nice to be able to go to the dealer and raise hell if you had problems but is it $700 nice? Guess it depends on how good the dealer is and how good you are at wrenching. I would not buy a China bike if I was not an experienced motorcycle rider and mechanic. Now if you had a good dealer that would stand maintain the bike that is a different story.
I'd go talk to them since you are not too far away and size up the operation. I paid $2199 at http://www.extremescooters.biz/250cc...r-chopper.aspx delivered to my house in FL.
Let us know what you think of Extreme Motor Sales.
Bella,
She is looking good with the flat black and your new bars/mirrors. You have big modding plans?
The MSO finely came in today but I'm not gonna reg the bike I just started a charge back process because thare are some issues with the bike and countyimports is giving me the run around... It started with the clutch perch and they have still yet to send out a new one or even have me send the old one to the "manufacture" (A.K.A. Scooterdepot) There is an issue with the gears where it will not go into neutral unless the motor is off (yes everything has been adjusted) Also the motor is breaking up under load even with rejetting, new plug, cdi and all...
I just think there is an issue with this motor it could be losing compression but I wont speculate because they don't even have the compression specs in the manual. So what it all came down to for me to start the charge back is countyimports does not give a shit if the bike runs or not and will not honor the warranty. I told them to come pick up the bike and they can put a new on a truck and exchange it, this is where this chick on the other line starts to argue with me and tells me to go have it fixed by a mechanic, so I said sure if your paying for it!
She says theres no way they will pay for it and i have to foot the bill on finding out why they sent me a bike with a shit motor... So I told he look you can come pick the bike up or not fact is I filed a claim with the BBB and have already contacted the CC Co. And they have already refunded my $ and are investigating them as we speak =)
She tells me she will fight it tooth and nail then goes I'll call you back! She hung up and I pretty much said to myself whatever...
She winds up calling me back and going well come pick the bike up but its going to cost you $300 and were going to charge you a 25% restocking fee, this is about where I blew up lol
I said go EFF yourself the bike is in the create come pick it up charge back has been filed enjoy and then I hung up :P
I get an emal from them today asking me to send them a mechanic diagnostic... I'm not gonna pay for shit for them, they can come pick this POS up and do all the diags they want themselves. Looks like I am going to have to run over to pit motors and pick up a heist some time this week =)
Aboshi,
Sorry to hear that you have had so much trouble with your DF.
I took a nice ride out to Captiva Island today on mine. Perfect day for riding.http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...h/IMG_0742.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...h/IMG_0751.jpg
yeah it sux but what can ya do :(
awesome looking bike but at least with pit and the heist I know they are only a short drive away.
Dude that does suck, if you do the Heist at least you know that they will stand by their product, have all the parts on hand and can reg the bike.
might be $1000 bucks more but at least you have piece of mind and a sweet ride :thumbsup:
Vince,Quote:
Originally Posted by barnone
i never tire of the pics you post glad the bike is running well for you. i wont lie when i say i wanna retire someday in the style you have:thumbsup:
As soon as you check the Heist up close & sit on it you'll see where the extra $$ went and you won't mind spending it.
I can tell there is a big difference in quality just from the pics. Everything is just dialed on the CCW bikes. There's a reason for the price and it's not just dealer support, tho that's been awesome too.
Btw i mean no offence barnone! I do dig your pics :) makes the rest of us jealous for some warmer weather.
I got my Heist last week, and am so happy with it I am in the process of opening up a shop and becoming a dealer. www.233motorsports.com Get a heist, you won't be disappointed. I had three problems with mine, and they overnighted me the needed parts, no questions asked...Quote:
Originally Posted by Aboshi
Very cool, now spell 'dealership' correctly and you will fly. I think you were typing a bit fast in your eagerness!
Best of luck.
Quote:
Originally Posted by ktmracer
Let's hope I can sell better than I can spell...Quote:
Originally Posted by jape
There is a saying over at ChinaRiders.net that inexperienced riders/mechanics should not buy Chinese bikes and I think that some of the people who have bought DFs are offering validity to that statement.
BTW, contrary to what some would have you believe, the Heist is a Chinese built bike.
Kb96gt,Quote:
Originally Posted by Kb96gt
No offense taken but would you please point out the "big differences in quality just from the pics".
ktmracer,Quote:
Originally Posted by ktmracer
Did you get any protection in your dealer agreement with PIT regarding them selling direct like they did with Gardo? If I was a Heist dealer, I would be screaming. That is/was a big problem with Pitster who under cut their dealers on price.