Just opened BUBBA BOBBER group for us to share tips & stories about our DF250 RTB
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Just opened BUBBA BOBBER group for us to share tips & stories about our DF250 RTB
I went with this one, as I plan on changing the wiring on/for a new headlight, plus 2 relays for direct battery voltage to high/low beam. (if I can ever get register/tag completed. The NewJersey syndrum in CT.).
It is still stupid small and has a LOT of reserve. ( I like overkill)
http://www.batterystuff.com/powerspo...14A2-BS12.html
Just got my (Dad's) silver bobber off the truck a couple hours ago. Amost have it ready to start up after 2 or so hrs. of uncrating and assembley. No I don't work for the company and yes they were fab. Not a minutes BS from Scooterdepot or their delivery/trucking company which was spot on I might add. With a call this morning by the trucker that he would be at my address in a half hour. And He was. Shes more impressive than I thought she would be. And with a larger frame than I expected for actual 6 feet plus Americans not midgets from third world countries. When Dad (6 ft 1") sits on it it looks fine. And I 6 ft 3" actually have plenty of breathing room which suprised the heck out of me. If it runs satisfactory with enough uummph. to get out of the way "I'm getten one" BTW, they look niiice in silver too. John
Why change the wiring, was there a problem?Quote:
Originally Posted by SR.MAILMAN
If so, walk us tru how it could be done.
If you want to put a 55/65 watt bulb,or larger and new headlight shell you can/should only use the stock wiring for a trigger, to the relays. This is where you get the relays etc.
Motorcycle Relay Kits, Parts, Powerlet, Centech, Posi-Lock, and More!
I have already done this on My Triumph.
If the stock headlight is feed directly from the stator (AC voltage), that will have to be changed/disconnected and routed through a new fuse panel to DC voltage.
Quite possibly... Key on, headlight on. Thus the need for larger capacity battery.
GUN,Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
Where on the net is the Bubba Bobber group?
Thanks,
4950cycle,Quote:
Originally Posted by 4950cycle
Congrats but the rule around here is that your Dad's DF250RTB does not exist without pictures.:riding:
I thought it was here, still getting familiar with this site. Great people & info but a difficult site to navigate.
Just sold my Bonnie last week after 40 yrs of kicking, bought Bubba this week from an Illinois Dealer (delivery soon) hope my thumb holds up better than my leg.
Thanks for the reason for upgrading lighting (Triumph needed too) & link
Where did you purchase the muffler tip?Quote:
Originally Posted by lanzen114
Well how is it going. Is the break in as bad as they say? (30mph for 180 miles)Quote:
Originally Posted by 4950cycle
Autozone. It is just a standard 3.5" tip painted black.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
Oh yea, on that 35 MPH max for 180 miles . Good thing my naiborhood has 3 mile long segments. Otherwise these north central FL. careless jerks would kill me out on our real roads. I'll post some pics. Just up to my arse in things to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
Just installed this mini tachometer from Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT
I zip tied it to the handlebars and wrapped the wire around the spark plug wire per the instructions.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...h/IMG_0924.jpg
This type of tach does not respond fast and has about a second or two delay but will supply the information I want such as the RPM at a cruising speed. I'll take a ride tomorrow and report back RPM at different speeds. I am currently running a 38 tooth rear sprocket.
I am curious to see the RPM at 60MPH.
Tidy installation, looks like it belongs there. Battery powered or gets it's power from the plug connection?Quote:
Originally Posted by barnone
I just ordered a 35 tooth, did I screw up?
Internal battery and just one wire to wrap around the plug wire.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
The 35 tooth should be fine. I ran a 33 for a while when I was in flat Florida and it seemed to be fine. 38 for here in the mountains. Frost forecast for tonight and snow flurries for 4k feet and above.
BarnoneQuote:
Originally Posted by barnone
Thanks for starting the thread
Drive the flat prairies of the mid-west, hope the 35 works with our traffic.
Why is there a break in? Our american motors since the 80's have not needed.
By the way will I need to change length of chain with a rear sprocket change?
Gun ROD
Quote:
Originally Posted by barnone
I know it feels like frost here on the SC NC state line.
I think you will need to shorten the chain but I could be wrong. Going from a 45 tooth to a 35 tooth.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-d...ker-66488.html
I took out two links, when I went to a 33 tooth rear sprocket. (112 pins total remaining).
Quote:
Originally Posted by barnone
IS that unit really good?Is it the one you use?I have a 520 O ring chain and I just bought a smaller output shaft sprocket.I may need to take out a link.
Thanks. With our exposed chain anyone tried a stainless chain. Stays good looking & strong.Quote:
Originally Posted by SR.MAILMAN
Sorry about that, in the past used a nickle not stainless. Costs too much for me now.
What type have you guys used to improve? i.e. regular, o-ring, X-ring
Thanks for not making fun of my stainless suggestion (available only as a bracelet)
TODAY I'm driving with trailor to pick up my DF250! Picture soon.
I read some where that the piston rings are old school (cast) and need additional break in. Urban or real truth?
You should see the fun a Corvette Forum is having with our MFG name DONG. Lots of one liners.
Ever sense I purchased (payed not received yet) I tell my friends & they always ask which one, I freeze.
What do you answer? Dong Fang...DF250...Bubba Bobber....China Bike... ????
actually, my owner's manual says for the break in period just stay under 75% throttle for the first 100 miles.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
ben2go,
That HF chain breaker is the tool I used and it worked just fine.
Watch the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uTpSWkBiYA on how to use it.
As near as I can find out Dong Fang means The East so you could say The East Bobber. I say Dong Fang.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
Yesterday a Harley guy dressed up like a pirate with his do rag on asked if it was a Norton. I said " Man how did you know, it is a 1932 model Norton". I told him that I had to get a set of Wentworth tools to work on it. He went away all puffed up and happy as a pig in s**t.
Barnone, you are correct. Dongfang aka 东方 means The East. And it's not pronounced dahng as the snickerers are in that 'vette forum, but doohng fahng, which sounds nothing like slang for a certain male appendage.Quote:
Originally Posted by barnone
Now that is funny. Closed my eyes and ran the movie in my head several times. Wish I'd been there to witness this!Quote:
Originally Posted by barnone
thanks for making my day!
jkp,Quote:
Originally Posted by euphonius
Thanks for the confirmation on DF.
Just got back from a chilly ride and a guy on a 1800 Goldwing asked me if my DF was a Harley. I just agreed with him.
Barnone
How did the tach do today?
Tach did fine but I left my GPS in Florida(duh) so don't have any accurate speed/rpm numbers. I'll see if I can borrow a GPS to get corrected MPH. Seems that the last time I checked the MPH with my GPS it was optimistic about about 8% or so. I did get it up to 7900 RPM in forth gear. Not any straight runs around here.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
I'll take a run down to the four lane about twenty miles away to see what RPM she will pull in fifth gear in a couple of days.