Wow.. you know a lot of these bikes..Quote:
Originally Posted by barnone
I checked the screw is tight.. wondering why would oil leak from there..
I'll go and check it again in a bit and send you the report.. :)
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Wow.. you know a lot of these bikes..Quote:
Originally Posted by barnone
I checked the screw is tight.. wondering why would oil leak from there..
I'll go and check it again in a bit and send you the report.. :)
Ok.. I just went and checked..the leak seems to come from behind the switch, I could see a small drop..Quote:
Originally Posted by vips
I might have to unscrew the switch and then see.... By the time the leak source is detected, I'll be an expert on this bike.
Here is the pictures.. of the leak..Attachment 14750Attachment 14751
That switch maybe sealed with an o ring or paper gasket,which can usually be purchased at a good auto parts store like napa.The paper gasket can be made from gasket material bought from the auto parts store.I have made my own gaskets for years and they work just as good as factory and sometimes better.I don't recommend sealers like rtv or silicon.It will squish out into the inside of the engine, where it can break loose, and lodge in a small oil passage and kill an engine.Quote:
Originally Posted by vips
Ok. Buddy!! let me put the bike on the Lift Fork and have a look and unscrew the switch and take a look..Quote:
Originally Posted by ben2go
Will keep you advised..
Yes.. there is an O-Ring in the groove, (No paper gasket). Well, I'll have to look for it at the auto parts store. I'll have to take the O-ring out..Quote:
Originally Posted by vips
For the time being - I had some very tiny thin rubber bands, I wrapped 2 bands around the O-ring and put it back. it's been over an hour I have not
seen any oil as yet. I'll know by tonight.
I have three bikes besides this Honda 2012 Shadow Aero750, 2012 Honda Fury 1500cc and the 2008 Honda VTX1800F...
I might sell this DF250RTB, let me know if I can find buyer for it. It only has 175 miles on it..
Any ideas on the O-rings besides auto part store..
I bought an o ring kit from Harbor Freight for a few dollars.It has come in very handy.Saved me time and money from buying/ordering factory replacements.Quote:
Originally Posted by vips
Wow!! I just Googled and saw 180 pc set for $10.49. Great ideas come from great people!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ben2go
Thanks a lot, you have been really a big help in your expert guidance on the subject matter.
BTW, Seems the rubber band trick worked no leak so far, will check again in the morning. I'll get the O-ring from Harbor Freight.
I got mine for like $3.99.Rubber bands are natural latex and may melt with heat.Quote:
Originally Posted by vips
Yeah, Already ordered it on ebay the same one which Harbor Freight had. I also needed some rubber grommets for my saddlebagQuote:
Originally Posted by ben2go
on VTX1800 they were of stock, so I ordered that on ebay too from the same guy. Al little expensive, but no biggy.
Yeah, that rubber band might not hold, i don't ride that bike that often, the oil leak was staining my garage and was getting to be annoying.
I won't ride until I install the o-ring.
Planning to Plasti Dip the bike black mat finish. http://dipyourcar.com
Beware,plastidip is not fuel resistant.Keep a rag or paper towels around the pump nozzle when filling up.Quote:
Originally Posted by vips
Ok... thanks for the tip on plasticdip.Quote:
Originally Posted by ben2go
Re leak.. NO MORE LEAK, so we caught the source. That was a tough one to catch. Waiting for the O-rings.
Re chain, should I tighten it back, might have to adjust a bit, it moves an inch up/down when pressing/pulling at the center.
I would not do it, but if you check out the Ice Bear Road warrior trike, it has a 248cc V -twin that might be a starting place for another engine.
Hey.. hi.. we are talking oil leak!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Roadkill
Giant thread with lots of topics. Didn't meant to bogart. I can see how important the oil leak issue is to you. Glad you were able to solve it. Hope you get your chain adjusted.
Half inch to 3/4 would be good since the DF has a rigid frame.Quote:
Originally Posted by vips
Hey.. no problems.. all is good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roadkill
Sounds good. Will check and adjust it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ben2go
Thanks
Had a nice New Years Day ride out to the ranch on the DF.
She is running just fine although she still needs more motor.
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Happy New Year to all. Ride safe 2014.
This replacement for a H4 bulb appears to have some merit. If too rich for your DongFang budget, perhaps it might interest some on a "real" motorcycle. It is claimed to project on the reflector the same as a H4 bulb. The wattage/amperage is about half of a H4 bulb.
I am going to give it a try in My Yamaha 250,when it arrives.
EC - LED Headlight Bulb - H4 High/Low
Then it comes down to the smoothness and quality of the chrome inside the headlight housing to reflect and project the light out in front of the motorcycle.Quote:
Originally Posted by SR.MAILMAN
Kinda expensive for a bike (real or otherwise) that will not out run it's existing headlight.Quote:
Originally Posted by SR.MAILMAN
Expensive??? This is expensive... It can be had cheaper,but still over $200.00
I am just trying to pass on a little bit of info that might be of interest to some people.
Here is even cheaper,if you want to buy in China. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-50W-CRE...item417a515158
Daymaker LED Headlamp-73390-10A | Headlights | Official Harley-Davidson Online Store
I'm happy with the existing headlight so I'm not buying any of these.Quote:
Originally Posted by SR.MAILMAN
If you read back a few hundred pages, I changed my headlight out for an actual hi/lo automotive glass headlamp. Like one I have in my 63 chevy wagon. It fit in the bucket with out a single problem.I just had to change out the connector. It shines nice and bright. And it only cost me $15
Just for general info. There is a vendor called banggood.com out of China that has a lot of stuff for motorcycles. It's mostly cosmetic and generic. I've ordered several times and the quality has always been good as is the service. It does come from a warehouse in China so there is the usual delay in shipping. Just do a search on their site for "motorcycle"
Web address comes back as the site not being there.Can you copy and paste the web address directly in your post?Quote:
Originally Posted by Roadkill
Not a very social person so I'm not sure how to do that but the actual web address is banggood.com If you're lookin for luggage. Jafrum has high quality products at amazing prices. They are US based and the service/shipping is very,very good. I can't give you the web address because I alway just do a google for them.
Thanks.The url above was missing a letter.I have order from Jafrum.That are pretty good to do business with.Just make sure to get advice on riding gear before ordering.I got boots from them a few years back and they were cut really small.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roadkill
I've just ordered 2 pair of very small LED turn signals from them for my RTB B when It arrives next week. Less than $10.00 for both pairs with free shipping. Now, if anyone can point me in the right direction, I'm looking for a tall "old school" style sissy bar?
Just a heads up, I've had some bad experience with Jafrum.. I'm sure it doesn't apply to everyone... but General consensus is to stay far away from them.