Reverse engineering is my middle name. That helped. I can buy JT wholesale, but distributors go by application, not OEM part numbers. What about the front sprocket... same bikes?Quote:
Kinda backwards way but it works.
Will this help?
/Mike
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Reverse engineering is my middle name. That helped. I can buy JT wholesale, but distributors go by application, not OEM part numbers. What about the front sprocket... same bikes?Quote:
Kinda backwards way but it works.
Will this help?
/Mike
Well here is my DF. If I have some time tomorrow I will take off the SAI and relocate the ignition switch like Gumpsta and figure something out with the seat. What do you think of the electronics canister?
I like it, where did you get it?
Lazen,
The fake oil tank looks very good. How about some close up photos?
I didn't try http://www.jtsprockets.com/61.0.html?&L=0 with the front sprocket. I do have a 15 tooth but it's not going to fit without some grinding on the cover so why bother?Quote:
Originally Posted by BellaCorse
Attachment 4623Attachment 4622Attachment 4621Here are the close ups. This is my prototype. I made a wrong calculation when I thought I could bring the wires up from the bottom instead of straight in the front. That left me with an extra hole and a wrong cut. Now that I know what needs cut and where and it was cheap, I am going to make another. I made it from 2 aluminum measuring cups I bought from walmart for $2.97 each. Just cut off the handles and you have an fake oil tank.Quote:
Originally Posted by barnone
Brilliant!Quote:
I made it from 2 aluminum measuring cups I bought from walmart for $2.97 each. Just cut off the handles and you have an fake oil tank.
/Mike
Agreed!
This tank is only $99. http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...utm_medium=cse
Lazen
Nice oil tank idea. Added to my Walmart list.
You took off the lower section of your rear fender? Just for looks?
Just for looks. Had the tire off to change sprocket and figured why not. I kinda like seeing more of the tire. Might have to trim up the fender if I decide to keep it off.Quote:
Originally Posted by barnone
Hey Barnone ... thanks for all the info.
I just got mine, and I couldn't find in the manual how much oil she takes.
lanzen,Quote:
Originally Posted by lanzen114
So now that you have the hole locations figured out, please post some photos before you put it on the DF. I'd like to copy your idea. Walmart wouldn't happen to have black measuring cups?:lol8:
Fook Mi,Quote:
Originally Posted by Fook Mi
Your welcome. You saw where the oil capacity was mentioned in a few posts back? About a quart. Check it with the bike upright with the sight gauge or the dip stick.
But like they say, your bike does not exist without photos.
Note: The owners manual says 1.1 liter of oil with screen clean.
Anyone notice the problem Reporon brought up with headlight dimming when the rpm's go up? Mine does the same thing, it's brighter at idle than when you rev the engine. But also like Reporon said, when you hit the brake light the headlight brightens. Even at idle when the headlight is brightest if you hit the brake light the headlight gets even brighter. Any ideas?
Mine does the same thing. Chinese electrics are about like Britsh electrics. The Brits drink warm beer because they have Lucas refrigerators. Just be glad the light comes on. Roll with it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Babyswiss
The light issue kind of sounds like a corroded connector or switch.First thing I do with any bike I buy(new or used) is pull the connectors,clean them with contact cleaner,apply dielectric grease(any auto parts store),and reassemble.When I build my wife's trike,I will use GM weather pack connectors on the wiring.
Hey Barnone.I came over from chinariders after seeing your bobber thread over there. :thumbsup:
ben2go,Quote:
Originally Posted by ben2go
Welcome to this madhouse.
Funny but the bobber thread on chinarider doesn't get any action but here there is a lot of activity. Go figure.
I have never ridden my DF at night so maybe it acts the same way. I'll try it tonight if I don't forget.:wheelchair:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gumpsta
Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by barnone
I don't get why it's such a flop over there.Glad you posted the link to this thread.
I just went for my first spin at night. With the Dong Fang's headlight it was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life! Well it wasn't that bad, but it left ALOT to be desired. I adjusted the headlight as far up as it can go but I still feel like it should be up a little more, I may have to modify the bracket to get more travel. Even after that though the light did not give off much illumination. I wouldn't be real comfortable going over 30 mph in the dark. In the dark it is also very noticeable when you hit the brake light that the headlight brightens way up. I wondering if a larger bulb would help. I think it has a 35W bulb now, I wonder how many more watts you could go or if even with the bigger bulb if it would only give off the same amount of light? Any ideas? Anyone that drives theirs at night?
Anybody know much about the Dong Fang Samurai 250cc sport bike?
http://www.countyimports.com/inc/sde...tr=sam-youtube
call,Quote:
Originally Posted by callmebrick
Probably get more responses if you start a new thread with a title like "Anybody know about the Dong Fang Samurai 250cc sport bike?" instead of burying the question in this bobber thread.
Cool, thanks Bar
Mine doesn't have any problems with the lights dimming. But, they are pointing straight down, even after I adjusted it.
Yeah I noticed that the adjustment slots don't let you get the headlight up enough. I'm thinking of installing a HID light kit. Hopefully that will solve the dimming problem plus give off way more light. I'm thinking because the HID lights come with their own ballast that that will regulate the voltage and stop the dimming issue.
Learned a little today about the light problem. When I first start the df and the battery is charging, the light doesn't dim when brakes are applied. After a short while in which i assume the battery is then charged, the light dims when brakes applied. Therefore, I believe the problem is due to a substandard voltage regulator . Maybe if we try a better japanese or us regulator it will solve the problem. Just my $.02 worth.
Gump out.
Reporon told me he solved his light issue by running a wire from the blue and white wires in the headlight to an unused wire in the fake oil box. He thinks it was a problem with the resistor that keeps the headlight from turning on until you actually start the engine. It seems kind of goofy to me how they have that small bulb that comes on when the key is in the "ON" position but then the headlight actually comes on when you start the bike. Why not just have the headlight come on when you turn the key. Regardless, if running a wire from the from the high and low beam wires works I'm going to try that. Thanks Reporon!
I don't understand why reporon did not post his solution to the problem. Photos of what he wired up would be nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Babyswiss
You don't want the headlight on before the engine is running because the headlight draws a lot of power from the battery.
I'm going to try and figure out the wiring to get the "illuminating" switch working the way the bike was designed for the world market. The switch I am referring to is the one on the right side that has three positions (all off , small bulb (position light) on , headlight on).
The "electrical diagram" in the back of the owners manual appears to be a fit all since it shows equipment that is not on the DF such as the alarm device. Gonna take some study.
BTW, I was able to adjust my headlight by loosening both bolts.
My CT70 clone has that type of switch and it works as designed for the world market.
Gump,Quote:
Originally Posted by Gumpsta
I think we need to find the cause of the problem before we start changing the regulator which seems to be working fine keeping the battery charged up.