Loading them up as I type will get a ride report up in a few days still looking through the videos, one of my cameras was messed up but I was able to salvage 26Gb of video of 32Gb
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Loading them up as I type will get a ride report up in a few days still looking through the videos, one of my cameras was messed up but I was able to salvage 26Gb of video of 32Gb
Hello everyone, i have read all 70 pages of this thread and i have to say WOW. Great info. I just ordered mine 3 days ago and i cant wait for it to come in. I have been riding motorcycles most of my life, dirt, street, trackdays even race schools. I have owned countless bikes but for what ever reason i am most excited to get this one. I guess it is because i have only had enduro super motos and street bikes and this will be my first custom looking bike with forward controls. I had a bunch of mods that i already knew i wanted to do to it like brag bar, new mirrors, carb jets and sprocket swap, But not knowing were to buy all those things i was going to wait to get the bike. Since reading this forum all of my Qs and concerns have been discussed so thanks to all. I do have one Q, what width Drag bar do i need? they told be it was a 1 1/4 bar but that doesn't sound right to me.
Reporon: Any issues with registering your Dong Fang in MN? I live down near the Twin Cities and am thinking of buying one.
AKAsam.
Welcome to the mad house.
When you say drag bar are you talking about handlebars? If so then they are 7/8" in diameter. The width will be up to you. Some like 30" and I have 32" width.
Thank you, by the way after reading these 70 pages of this thread i feel like i know you well. You are a very valuable resource to this thread.
AKA,
Your welcome. I really enjoy riding my DF here in the mountains of NC.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...h/IMG_0814.jpg
Another dump run.
what all would need to be done to do an engine swap on this bad boy. It would be nice to have a 450, 500 or even a 650.
That's a cool photo. Vince, have you added any mods to your DF?
John,
No mods lately. Just been riding her along with my other bikes. Great riding here in the mountains of NC.
I feel the that the mods that I have done that are necessary are:
main jet to a 100 for high end, washer under the needle for mid range
smaller rear sprocket to improve top end speed and make first gear more useable
Also did some other not so necessary mods:
baffle in muffler to tone her down a bit
tool roll under the headlight
side saddlebag for rain gear,tire plug kit, and bicycle pump
increased preload in seat for my 215 lbs
removed SAI to cleanup and decrease engine heat a bit.
changed the handlebars and mirrors
added filter to crankcase breather.
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This is my DF250 I got yesterday in flat black. Runs great so far. Not gonna do too many mods right away. It rides nice, sounds good, and looks different than most things out there. Would recommend one to anyone that can turn a wrench and likes this style of bike.
You got the chrome accidents also. There seems to be one with chrome accents and one with flat black one.
Gumpsta,
Nice looking DF. What part of MS? I'd like to put my stock handlebars and mirrors back on to try them but I accidentally left them in FL.
Barnone, i am in central ms. Marion just north of meridian.
Aka, yes I have seen both black and chrome accents. I prefer the black also, but it came with chrome. Not sure you have a choice. I guess I can swap it out later for some black ones. Other than that I love the df so far.
Gump
Do you ride with anyone in meridian? I know a few guys from msriders.org that are in meridian. Did you have any problems registering you bike. I get mine tomorrow or Monday.
I got 82.35 MPG on my last DF tankful using regular (87 octane). Sweet.
Aka
I guess I'm kind of a loner . Ride by myself mostly. I probably know some of the guys in that club. I rode motocross here for a little while and rode a HD fatboy a few years back and have lived in meridian for 42 years.
Just enjoy bikes and cruising around.
Gump
Hello,
After reading all 71 pages of this forum I am seriously contemplating selling my XS 650 and purchasing a DF. I have a couple question for the owner/riders. I own a qlink xp200(love it) but it get thrown around alot by passing and cars and trucks, is the DF the same because of the low weight? Also has anyone tried to title/register a DF in Texas yet?
I finally got mine in on Friday. It was easy to put together except for the fact that the wiring harness under the tank that controls the ignition was not connect. It took me a few min to find the problem, but my headlights still do not work. The bike is fun to ride, I only have 65 miles on it so I am still on 75% power like the manual said to do. I don't feel like I get pushed around, but I have only had it on slow streets because I have only gotten it up to 55mph.
Barnone. Can you send me a link of the sprocket you bought, thank you so much. It really needs a 35 in the rear. And what did you use for a spacer in the carb?
AKAsam,
Congrats and please post a photo or two of your DF.
Sprockets at http://www.oldbikebarn.com/Motorcycl...?search=JTR279
I put a very small stainless steel washer from my marine junk box under the needle for a spacer to richen up the mid range.
Tuning manual for a PZ26 carb ( PZ30 on the DF250RTB looks similar except for 30mm instead of 26mm size) is located at
http://walbro.com/brochurefiles/3368...g%20Manual.pdf
thanks to jape.
The PZ30 carb version on the DF does not have the rings on the needle therefore a washer or two is needed.
There is a switch on the handlebars that could turn the headlight off if it was wired for countries that do not require a continuously on headlight.
That switch is what is not working. I am going to take the tank off an disassemble the switch to see if there is electricity going threw it.
Good day guys!
I need help , Im from Manila and i wanted to buy a 125cc bobber in china.
any idea of dealer,manufacturer many tnx for your help.
Would anyone be willing to PM me a VIN so I can call the Texas DMV and see if I can title a DF here?
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Originally Posted by lanzen114
In case anyone else needs it too.
Barnone,
Thanks. How does the DF compare to your qlink? I know they are at different ends of the spectrum but weight wise, handling, power and reliability? I have a xp200 also and just trying to get some type of reference point to go from.
I have the Qlink XF200 which is the Super Moto version. The XF weighs less, handles better, and has about the same power as the DF. I only have about 1500 miles on both so reliability has not been a issue with either bike. The XF is finished better. I have the XF for sale at $1300 which is a great buy. I have six bikes and need to reduce the herd. Also have a Pitster Pro Classic 125 (CT70 clone) and a SSR SR125BMW (pit bike) for sale. All in Robbinsville,NC.Quote:
Originally Posted by lanzen114
TRy this thread--Quote:
Originally Posted by samoyzki
http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...na-bobber-talk
Maybe you know the guy or can track him down...
OK i found the problem with the lights. There was a wire (Blue and white) that goes from the light control switch (right side) that never made it to the connectors under the tank. after looking at the wiring schematics and taking everything apart i realized that the blue and white wire was suppose to go from the right clip on to the left clip on and it did not, it was cut short IN the wiring harness. By the way the wire schematics refer to the blue and white wire as Y/BL and blinker as winker. I will be posting pics this week once i get my new handlebars, i am almost embarrassed with the ones it has now.
Barnone, how did you adjust your seat? I loosened the screw but I don't see how to raise the seat. Thanks
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many thanks sir.
AKA,
The first time I adjusted the seat I took the spring off the bike by taking the bolts out of both ends. Then I clamped one end in in my vise and broke it loose. After that I could adjust it on the bike by just removing one end of the spring. Seemed like I screwed it shorter to raise the back of the seat so that I sat level with my 215 lbs.
Thank you so much.