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Originally Posted by hooliganboy
Thanks for posting that.Those are what I am looking for.I preferred black but oh well.I'll get a set in the next couple weeks.
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Originally Posted by hooliganboy
Thanks for posting that.Those are what I am looking for.I preferred black but oh well.I'll get a set in the next couple weeks.
well took the tank off,found the leak.. was at the weld for the mounts, did a cleaning,sanding,cleaning and hit it with JB weld. I decided to do both mounts just in case. now it is about time..as the JB needs to cure .. should have the tank ready by sat...have to work all day today.
Hooliganboy, nice looking bars.. same place I got mine..same bars as mine..those nighthawks look great and make the ride a bit more comfy for sure.I had to file down the risers a little,and purchased longer botls for them.. and they have tighened down ..so far not loose at all. I made a couple littel marks on the bars and risers to keep track of if they move. if they do I am gonna drill through the top of the risers,through the bars and thread the lower portion of the riser..use 10/32 screws,resess them and make them a permament fit. but so far i have not had to do that.
Had to air up the front tire yesterday as well... not sure why..seems to be holding air just fine,maybe the weather change(from 80 to 50 over nite...now in the 40's) could have been the reason... keeping an eye on that as well. overall I am very please with the bike. I mean for it being chinese,and the cost as low as it was...I could not expect more.I knew going it it that i would have a few things to fix and adjust here and there...i just hope this is not going to be an ongoing every other day..fix something routine.I hope I have gotten all the bugs out of it..with about 300 miles on it now.. I should be in the clear.
Gonna do an oil change this weekend... finally got in my magnetic oil plug to install...Happy and safe riding everyone.
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Originally Posted by ben2go
ben2go,they initialy had black listed as available,but when i placed my order the young lady on the phone said they were out of stock,and not sure when they would get any...so i went with what they had. easy fix... some sand paper,and some black paint with a layer of flat clear may be the answer. I havent decided when i am gonna do that..i may wait until the summer and a few miles.
Now everyone who purchases these bars ..remember to match the little pin holes on each underside of the factory bars and drill them on your new bars... there is a guide pin on the electonics to prevent them from twisting on the bars.simple proceedure.. just line the ends of each side and make your mark after you decide how you want your bars to hang.
bowtiewagon, thanks for that link to motorcycle superstore. i had looked at those bars a few months ago but they were out of stock, when you said you got your bars from there i figured they were the same ones and sure enough they said available when i went back. i didn't have to file down the risers but i sure had to wrench the hell out them to get them to stop moving. for a second there i was scared i might strip out a bolt, but i just took it nice and slow, and wrenched down on them as tight as i could and eureka, they ain't going anywhere. i just got back from taking about a 36 mile ride and they didn't budge a bit. my drillpress made short work of drilling the holes for the controls. i'm impressed by how much more comfy the ride is since i adjusted the seat spring and put these new bars on, wow. now, if i could just find that damn camera, i'd post a pic.
bow,Quote:
Originally Posted by bowtiewagon
I did the JB weld and it's holding up just fine. I cut some short pieces of black rubber fuel line for spacers on the studs and use some nylon lock nuts but did not tighten them past the locking thread so there should be no pressure on the studs.
Excellent advice Barnone I will do the same.. I figured i would have to come up with something to avoid tightening them too much..and with the ride being so rigid,I was afraid of them just popping again.. sounds great thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by barnone
ah ha, found my camera, here's the bike with the new bars on it.
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Sweet bike.
you guys might also consider "KREEM" a inner tank coating , pour it in swirl it around pour it out keeps alcahol in gas from rusting em and seals small cracks and leaks
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Originally Posted by DanDaMan
That Kreem will probably be my next step with the tank if I develop another leak (knock on wood) although I do have a 3.5 gallon tank that I am going to try and fit eventually.
How to Kreem at http://reviews.ebay.com/How-to-use-t...00000001059206
You got her looking good. Like those bars, gets you up high and straight.Quote:
Originally Posted by hooliganboy
I see scooterdepot has upped their base price by $400.
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Originally Posted by barnone
Hey, bro.
Price is pretty important for me, true. Basically I'm looking for something that will let me LEARN to ride. I know how to do everything now that I've taken the MSF course, but nothing feels automatic. It's like being 16 again and trying to remember to look in my rearview mirror every 15 seconds. So I need something that I can ride and enjoy as a total and complete novice. So, not too powerful. No fragile/expensive fairings. Lightweight while I internalize all the low-speed techniques. And FUN!
I'll be commuting to work on it a few days a week (3 miles, no highway), mostly traveling around town for my personal enjoyment. I have lots of family in Houston and I visit the different coffee shops often (I'm a writer). Perhaps I'll branch out to short/brief trips on the highway once I get familiar with everything.
The main problem I see with the DF250RTB is size (for my height), which is why I want to sit on one. The other problem is the bumpiness of Houston streets combined with a hardtail. :-)
Going for a used Japanese bike is definitely a possibility. I'm a little afraid of that much power as a new rider. Until I get good at it I want as much margin for error as I can get! I'm keeping an eye on Suzuki GS500 or SV650 ads in Craigslist, for example - as well as reasonably priced Vulcans. If the consensus on the DF250RTB is that it makes a great extra bike but not a great first bike, then I'll take the collected wisdom. Good advice is too valuable to ignore.
morphon, the DF is my first bike and i love it, it's super easy to ride and you'll get the hang of the basics in no time. i've only had it a couple months and i've got almost 300 miles on it. you should be able to adjust the seat to fit your height, and you might want to try some new handlebars to sit you up more straight, but it's not a tiny bike. if you do get a bigger bike though, don't be affraid of the power, it's all about clutch control and throttle control, master these and you'll be fine no matter what size bike you ride. i'm kind of feeling like i could use a bigger bike just cause i'd like to take the interstate once in a while, but even if i got one i'd still keep the DF cause it's just so damn fun to ride, not to mention it's a real eye catcher, people love the look of this bike. if you do buy a DF this thread is wealth of info for upgrades, and the people here will help you out in any way possible. good luck in whatever you choose to do man.Quote:
Originally Posted by Morphon
This is my first post on this thread. I've read every page (twice), and really learned a lot about this china bike. I will be purchasing one in January for myself and possibly my stepson, if his grades look good. I wanted some recommendations on where to purchase the bike. I noticed the price increase from scooter depot, but I think it might be just some X-mas price gauging. Are there still online websites offering it for 2 grand? I have access to a dock and forklift where I work so I'm not to worried about a lift gate service. Any suggestions?
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93' Suzuki GSX1100G
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What's a hippie kill team? I hope it is not anything serious.Quote:
Originally Posted by yeahitsahonda
We won't see $1995 again. Intro price, with no dealer structure in US to support. They introduced to us, capable of independent care.
Dealers are waking up to this design and now the Dealer structure starts with profits to support brick & morter locations. Profits allow future dealers the margins to stock parts, inventory new stock, & train staff to repair.
I.E. Triumph Motorcycles 1956 breaking into the U.S. market.
Gentlemen, we have a jewel.
This bike looks all wrong. The steep "rake" angle of the front end just kills the whole bike. Seems like the designers would of caught onto this before production. Really sucks because they could of had a great looking bike. Now no matter what you do to the bike you are still going to have that "messed up look" geometry. It just looks all wrong:
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The rack is what makes the motorcycle a successful replica of the early days of riding. The rack duplicates the designs by Indian, Harley, Norton and Triumph from '35 to the mid fifty's. Complete strangers come up to the motorcycle and all expect it to be a restoration. It's a bobber not a chopper. Nimble use & tight turning radius is great on a bobber, just watch a chopper pull up to the gas pump.
Fury,
The DF does not have a steep rake on the front forks. I am constantly getting complements on the looks of my DF from motorcyclists and non motorcyclists.
I bought mine at http://www.extremescooters.biz/250cc...r-chopper.aspx and they still have the DF at $2199.99.
Thanks to SR.MAILMAN who posted this in a different thread so I thought I would include it here in case it was missed.:thumbsup:
http://www.scooterdepot.us/parts_htm...s_list.html#f9
Tech Support & Parts: 909-287-0366 or email: tech@scooterdepot.us / parts@scooterdepot.us
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This is what a "Dealer" is getting, for standing behind a product...
Yep, the "Dealer" needs more margin than the drop shippers. Cost a lot more money to keep the doors open at a brick and mortar business verses a virtual dealer.Quote:
Originally Posted by SR.MAILMAN
The guy I bought mine from never even saw or handled the bike. All he needs is a web site and a dinky office with a computer.
Purchasing from a 'dealer' in Sterling Illinois, I paid $2400.00 + reg & taxes. Out the door at $2850. He handled assembly,plates & title, all went smoothly. He however offered no warranty. Trailered home due to break-in speeds and distance from my home. Would do it again the same way.
Good price and satisfied customer too.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
got a big question. My battery died, I am looking for another one, trouble is the part number 12N9 BS on the battery that came with the bike I cannot find a cross reference match to it. I bought a 12N9-4B-1 at auto zone but it was about an 1/8 inch too tall to fit in the battery box.. I cannot seem to find anyone who has one that fits this bikes box. I personally cannot afford a $100 battery as I have seen suggested... anyone know of a cross reference to this battery or what will fit the box with the correct 12v 9ah?
I replaced mine with the Litium (spell) recommended earlier post, but it does exceed $100. The battery box attaches with side brackets, why not cut off the top (leave right side 'door' tab for screw) devise a strap to hold new taller battery? Dremmel tool with metal cutting disk makes it a quick job.
I was thinking about that last night,I looked but did not notice it was bolted on..I think that is the best way to go.. It is always good to have a second set of eyes sometimes,cause it was dark last night,and I was flustered,so I kinda just had no mind to think clearly..plus it was getting late. I think cost wise that is my best bet..cutting the top off,and strapping it.. Then I would not have any issues with any type of battery as long as it is narrow enough.I might actually have the fab shop at my job make me a slightly bigger box then I can have a bit of room to cushion the battery. I unfortunately live pay check to pay check and just cannot afford a high dollar battery in one shot..and I am thinking that i will go through a battery pretty quick with the way the roads around here in Houston are,and if these lead battery's seem to be self destructive on rough roads,cushions will be a big help.Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
While you're cutting the top, do your self a favor & cut the rear side down lower than the present openings (for + & - connections) to allow charge clips more room for future charging ( avoids shorting, box is grounded ).
hey bowtiewagon,Quote:
Originally Posted by bowtiewagon
are you sure the battery is bad? my battery died not long ago and instead of taking it out and bringing it over to autozone to have it tested i decided to just go ahead and charge it up to see if it would hold a charge. i let the battery charge on slow trickle charge for a few hours until it said fully charged and i haven't had a problem with it since(knock on wood).