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I'm not that high tech (link) but order info: Motorcycle Superstore: #312434 EK-520 SRX/MVX/SROZ Chain Screw Type Connecting Link $12.99 877-668-6872
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Ben
I'm not that high tech (link) but order info: Motorcycle Superstore: #312434 EK-520 SRX/MVX/SROZ Chain Screw Type Connecting Link $12.99 877-668-6872
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Originally Posted by GUN ROD
Thanks.I can probably locate on their site.I hope my account with them is still active.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch
Is this the unit you purchased?
http://images.motorcycle-superstore....ng-Link---.jpg
Yes, shafts had more of a bronze color. Works for o-Ring & X-Ring chains.
Ok.Thanks for clearing that up.Those have been tried on Suzuki like mine but they don't clear the engine sprocket cover.I guess I'll stick to clip style master links until I bite the bullet and buy a chain riveter.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
BenQuote:
Originally Posted by ben2go
Note that width is same as 520, the extra lenght safts & nuts break away to give a clean width.
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Very slick master link solution.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
Oh ok.the other person I confided in didn't have a clue.Thanks.It's back on the table.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
Regretfully, after only 3 weeks battery dead, ok I'm on top of the quality of the Dong Fang battery, ordered the lithium battery, took off the battery case and as Barnone did shaved a wider opening for the positive opening (to allow charger clip room) and dug out the four attaching holes to allow (height) removal of battery without removing rear break assembly in future, (however the new battery size will clear easy).
Checked every thing regarding no main headlamp. Will need to remove tank and check blue/white wire. Don't mind but worried about all of you running into a ( weak weld points) leaking tank when you have. Jeld Weld on hand.
[QUOTE=DanDaMan;35392]also had all of the same electrical issues listed earlier in the thread as well (solved by simply installing new rectifier ) oddly enough 428 is a match for the honda CG 125 that the motor is derived from
Dan
Please advise were to find rectifer. is it a 428?
428 is his bike's chain size. Don't see how a bad rectifier would affect your headlight problem since the light works when you push the passing light switch.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
Headlamp issues & a battery run down, was guessing they both may be related to the rectifier. Will pull off tank & take a look. With the earlier posts, did you find a way to activate the manual light (upper right) switch or did you wire headlamp direct with the black wire or other?Quote:
Originally Posted by barnone
My battery issues were a dead/damaged cell ( volt meter read 10 volts) and was not a charging problem. I'm guessing that my rough driveway and the hard tail caused the battery failures but also could have poor quality batteries. I got one of those http://www.batterystuff.com/powerspo...09A2-BS12.html and so far so good.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
My head light problem was caused by the blue/white connection under the tank being pulled apart maybe by me removing the tank? Anyway I plugged it back together and the switch on the right side of the handle bars works as it should.
[QUOTE=barnone; the switch on the right side of the handle bars works as it should.[/QUOTE]
Well does that mean American compliance therefore nothing or did you find the original worldwide set up?
Pulled tank, all wiring looks well & snug, Checked left switch assembly , all looks snug. Still no headlamp running.
Great ride today, Clutch tight have loosened as much as I can. Neutral evasive.
been looking dont have link for rectifier anymore . when got bike headlight would dim when reved and pop bulbs when returning to normal revs , rectifier fixed that , I think it was this http://www.scooterparts4less.com/web..._Rectifier.htm , 2 plug rectifier
gun you sure you have not just popped the low beam or does high beam not work either ? I ride rough roads and I'm going thru headlight bulbs like candy , if its on when I hit a pothole it breaks : \ , 800 miles and 6 headlight bulbs , and 10 tail lights broken
had same issue with tail running light , finally just bought some led strips cut bulb socket out and wired LED strips in , 1 for running light 1 for brake , very dim during the day but at least it stays working
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gun you sure you have not just popped the low beam or does high beam not work either ? I ride rough roads and I'm going thru headlight bulbs like candy , if its on when I hit a pothole it breaks : \
Thanks, I thought because the passing light worked that the bulb, headlamp assembly and wiring was cool. Will check tomorrow. Any hope of discovery helps.
passing light is high beam , only the light thats on breaks , most commonly the low beam , I am currently using the "parking light" in the headlamp as my daytime light because my lowbeam is yet again broken , and saving highbeam/passing light for when actually needed
gunna actually cut that socket out as well and replace with higher quality car headlamp socket/bulb , our bulb looks like a small house hold bulb outdated and low quality
ps - my rectifier problem , was also causing bulbs to pop headlamp/tail lamp , and it even burned out my turn signal relay
light would dim when rev motor , and surge very bright returning to normal revs usually killing the bulb on the surge
others said they rewired to fix the dimming problem , but all I changed was rectifier and gave same results (no more dimming or surging)
also my headlight on/off switch is disabled (always on) as most are , if any have converted to make it work I would like to do it also , so please explain how you did it
my GF still giggles about my title - 2010 DONG , "you gunna go sit on that big dong again" : p
Hey guys thinking of getting a df for the price and for the fact
It is plain so i can do what i want. I have owned several bikes
Ranging from ninja 250s to suzi gs850. My issue is i cant find engine measurement on the df thosr that have the bike do you think a suzi gs550 engine would fit? Look forward to any answer.
-mike
I've already considered what you're asking about.The frame doesn't have enough height or strength to support that engine.I was looking into using the GS500 engine that's derived from the older GS like you're speaking of.Anything can be done with enough money.You could redo the engine mounts on a custom chopper frame cheaper and easier than modifying a DF frame.Quote:
Originally Posted by mo bobber
Thanks Ben. Might just look around at some other engines maybe even an old 350 fourstroke dirtbike engine. Startinh from scratch on. Custom framr would defeat the purpose of wanting a bike on the cheap but ill keep shoppin around
You could do something older in a two stroke.The Suzuki DR bikes are smaller simple single cylinder air cooled engines.They range from 200cc to 650cc.The Suzuki DRZ is a water cooled engine so those would be out for simplicity.Also,have a snoop around here.They may even be info in here on the engine that the DF is based off of. http://www.thumpertalk.com/Quote:
Originally Posted by mo bobber
Correct me if im wrong but i believe two stroke engines are illegal on motorcycles over 50cc shooters. For some reason i think thata why we could never get the old kawi gpz 250. Found a bunch of cb 350 enginesQuote:
Originally Posted by ben2go
Technically that is correct.Depending on your state and it's emissions laws,you could put a 2 stroke into a bike that is registered and tagged for legal road use.I'm not saying it will be legal,but if there is no one checking......CB would be a good engine to use.Quote:
Originally Posted by mo bobber
our engine is based on the old honda CG 125 , bored out , even believe a Honda rebel 250 is a direct bolt in fit , perhaps the rebel 450 is also or any small honda motor ?
although I dont see the point unless your 200+lbs the bike will do 80 when finally get the gears situated
Will it sustain 75 for hour long trips at a time i live in rural area with plenty of ozark mountain riads but highway travel is a must to get said fun roads
I have 800 miles on mine , ride it on hour long highway trips 2 times a week , actually thats the only reason I got it , because my 77 GS 750 was suking more gas than my GF's 6 cyl mustang (about 23 mpg) , the Dong gets 60 mpg running at 75 , 160 lb rider and Texas flatlands , geared for 86 mph max top gear redline
Thanks for the info Dan. So what sprocket setup are you running and wgat all performance wise has been done. Other tgan the fact of having about 5-10 hp more its not really worth all the hassle fir a power transplant? Im also sorry for my horrible punctuation typing all of this on my Droid.
mo bobber,
DanDaMan has a different bike than the DF bobber (DF250RTB) that we are discussing in this thread.
Stock on the DF is 13/45 which is way too low. Since the DF has a 520 chain you can't change the front sprocket with out doing some major grinding so we change the rear.
Most are running the 35 tooth rear on the DF bobber. I run a 38 tooth rear here in the mountains of NC and have run a 33 tooth rear in flat Florida which I will probably switch back to when I go to FL for the winter. The 35 seems to be a good compromise for most.
Thanks 'none where can i get the sprocket ill oder it when i order the bike
http://www.oldbikebarn.com/Motorcycl...?search=JTR279 but they were out of the 35. I found one on Ebay for a guy here.Quote:
Originally Posted by mo bobber
Springfield is pretty flat and if you are not too heavy you might want to try the 33 tooth. part numbers run JTR279.33, JTR279.35, or JTR279.38
Better check with the MO registration office to see if you can title/tag the DF250RTB before you order one.
No go in CA,NJ,and PA for sure.