No clue and I can't find his email address.I had it back when I was trying to buy his Qlink.I hope all is ok.I know he had some health issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by euphonius
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No clue and I can't find his email address.I had it back when I was trying to buy his Qlink.I hope all is ok.I know he had some health issues.Quote:
Originally Posted by euphonius
barnone, I hope and pray you are well.
I'd hoped to ping him with a PM, but he's set up not to receive them. Damn.
Also, very strangely, barnone -- or someone -- has gone through and edited a whole slew of his posts, all in the last couple of days in January. Weird.
Anyone remember his full name?
Hope he's OK.
On Sunday I finally got to take my DF out on the road for a spin.... what a thrill!!!! It took me a minute to determine what the proper setting was for the choke. Once I got it figured out, I ran it through all of the gears up and down. The neutral is a bitch to find , I am hoping it will wear in and get easier with time. The bike shifts great and has enough power to motivate down the road in the neighborhood of 55 to 65 (indicated) carrying my 225 pound self. I did not attempt winding it all the way out because it was just too cold, so I did not ride for long. The bike handles really well and rides extremely smooth for a "hard tail" bike.
I had to charge the battery on Sunday because it had not been run for a couple of months, I did not like having to remove the battery from the battery box to charge it, so... after I took the battery out, I removed the battery box and cut the terminal holes larger. I cut the holes even with the battery box door plate bolt hole on both sides of the box so now I have an almost 2 inch hole for each terminal and lots of room to connect the charger leads with less chance of arcing the positive terminal. I am patting myself on the back because over the weekend I managed to get three things done.... first I got the bike licensed here in Tennessee ( might be the first one...) , second , I performed my first modification (wooohooo!!!) and third I took it for a spin for the first time on the road ( first time riding on the road since I was 14)
All in all , a good weekend.... my DF now has 13 miles on it... the first 8 miles were in my driveway getting familiar with the controls.... This bike is the best $2400 I have ever spent. So for all of you out there reading this forum trying to decide if you should get one, do it.... you will not regret it.:clap:
His first name is Vince, I don't recall him putting his last name in his signature, which if you notice is absent in all of his posts now. I can't imagine him just dropping this thread cold ... he started it and it seemed he was extremely proud of how long it has been running. He was so helpful to so many of us new folks learning about our new bikes... again, Vince I hope and pray that you are well. We need you here if you are available, your help and expertise is valued by all of us.Quote:
Originally Posted by euphonius
page 7, post #5
There was a phone number in post 637...Quote:
Originally Posted by euphonius
http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...ll=1#post27981
[QUOTE=bobber250;39416]On Sunday I finally got to take my DF out on the road for a spin.... what a thrill!!!! It took me a minute to determine what the proper setting was for the choke. Once I got it figured out, I ran it through all of the gears up and down. The neutral is a bitch to find , I am hoping it will wear in and get easier with time. The bike shifts great and has enough power to motivate down the road in the neighborhood of 55 to 65 (indicated) carrying my 225 pound self. I did not attempt winding it all the way out because it was just too cold, so I did not ride for long. The bike handles really well and rides extremely smooth for a "hard tail" bike.
I had to charge the battery on Sunday because it had not been run for a couple of months, I did not like having to remove the battery from the battery box to charge it, so... after I took the battery out, I removed the battery box and cut the terminal holes larger. I cut the holes even with the battery box door plate bolt hole on both sides of the box so now I have an almost 2 inch hole for each terminal and lots of room to connect the charger leads with less chance of arcing the positive terminal. I am patting myself on the back because over the weekend I managed to get three things done.... first I got the bike licensed here in Tennessee ( might be the first one...) , second , I performed my first modification (wooohooo!!!) and third I took it for a spin for the first time on the road ( first time riding on the road since I was 14)
All in all , a good weekend.... my DF now has 13 miles on it... the first 8 miles were in my driveway getting familiar with the controls.... This bike is the best $2400 I have ever spent. So for all of you out there reading this forum trying to decide if you should get one, do it.... you will not regret it.:clap:[/QUOT
Don't forget the break-in, before going upper speeds. Frustrating but important. Good quality 'wet clutch' oil helped finding neutral for me.
Garbo, Daytona has been on my bucket list for years, not this year regretfully.
Barnone, hope you are OK.
Concerning Barnone, last I saw on another site he had a picture of a new tractor and talked about filling in holes in the ground the bulls made. I assume he is fine and is play on a new toy. If anyone has more up to date info please post.
Yes, I spotted a fresh Barnone post in advrider yesterday, and pinged him a PM. Hope he hasn't abandoned this peerless DF bobber thread, but I'm happy to respect his privacy now that I know he's not sprawled in some forgotten gulch somewhere having his innards recycled by maggots...
cheers!
Dear all,Quote:
Originally Posted by euphonius
Quick update on Barnone: He PMed me overnight to say he's fine and will check in with MCM soon.
Very glad to hear it!
cheers
Glad to hear he is well...he is like the POPE of the DF Bobber. Thanks to him I think most of us are riding this awesome bike.I know I have to say if it wasn't for him and this thread..I may not own mine.I am glad I do and I have so much fun riding it.
had to have scooterdepot send me a new tank,the original started to leak again,even after the jb weld quick fix.Unfortunately they had to send me a gloss black,my bike is all matte black..looks o.k. but I am just using it until I purchase a better tank.
Pulled the trigger on a set of used saddle bags,waiting for them to come in so I can work on mounting them on.Will get that done and take pictures,post later. ride safe ya'll.
Bowtie
I have a flat black tank that you can have. Problem is the cap & my key. Once I release the cap, how can I free the key. Must be a way to duplicate the pressure the tank hole does to the cap, allowing a key to be pulled out. Any ideas out there?
I appreciate the offer on the tank..but the one I am looking at is what i am after..Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
now with the key.I suggest that you get another key made for a couple bucks,use that on the cap and forget about it.not worth the trouble of trying to free the cheap key.I do not know if the caps will work on any other tank but this one,I do not have one to compare too..but I know that most after market tanks..as well as the industry uses the same basic format for them.
Which tank, Barnone and Garbo had some good types that would work well. Remember to respect tunnel width.
Its a local guy who is making it for me.. good price,and should fit well,as he is taking my dimensions to make it. simple but old skool.
Good to hear that barnone is well. I agree with bowtie... barnone is definitely the Pope of the DF 250. I had no idea what I bought until I found this thread. The information here has been so invaluable. Of course, I have learned many things about my bike from everybody participating in this forum, for that barnone gets the highest praise from me. Thank you sir, I am glad you are well. =)
Did adding more ground wires help the startup?Quote:
Originally Posted by mattbujor
bobber250
Having trouble with the PM posting, regarding getting the logo proof to you, e-mail your address & I will mail (only a couple of days between us).
inspects@comcast.net
Strange problem with my petcock. (New Pingel) not enough fuel when switched to 'on', fine at 'res'. Checked filter, fine. I doubt it's a mfg. issue, I wonder sense I painted tank with the cap off, if the primer or base coats (that wasn't gas proof) could be desolved & clogging the petcock screen. But why would 'res' not be affected as well? Could it be the teflon (gas rated) tape on petcock treads,loose in the tank?
Did not 'coat new tank's interior, could the tank have been that dirty new?
Thinking out loud with you. I'm going to have to remove petcock & check for all of the above.
Finally 50 degrees got to ride yesterday after discovering the 'res' would give me gas.
Really enjoy the nimble nature of the DF. Ride is fine for the hard tail. Need to adjust Indian horn out front, the front fork travel is more than I expected. Tapping top of fender with extreme bumps.
Mirrors suck due to coming loose, our handle holes allow for optional replacement? Has any one found a source for quality mirrors?
Here is a place to get "quality" mirrors. Note that the price is for EACH (1). The Bonneville SE & scrambler have 7/8" handle bars: Bar End Mirrors for the New Triumph Bonneville
I bought the cheap ones from ebay and used green locktite on the blind screw ends,on the back of the face. (If those screws vibrate loose,there is NO way to tighten them).
Attachment 6308
Red Dragons
Alley
Like the Dragons, good size & design. Where did you find? Any problems ,with a curved surface, applying?
My issue with the petcock was the height of the interior stem. Tech staff at Pingel advised with my 818a Paughco tank I need to reduce length of stem inside to allow 1/2 to 3/4 gallon reserve (instead of 2) and rest of the 3 gallons will flow well with Petcock 'on'.
Fears of clogging interior Petcock screen unfounded. Pipe cutter & heating the garage on a cold humid day (gas level condensates, showing fuel level) will allow measuring for new stem length & solve issue.
Talked to Barnone today, he Says he is just fine but sold all his China bikes so he no longer visit the Chinese bike forums and has deleted all the photos he had of them.
:( Bummer
I got them at:Quote:
Originally Posted by GUN ROD
http://www.epicstickers.com/animal-s...ker-black.html
The curved surface was a challenge. I ordered two "sets" (two mirror and two non mirror) of each knowing I might have a problem. They are not a "solid" one piece decal. Its the same type of material as the white "DF 250 RTB" decal that many of us peeled off. LOL. I started at the tail and worked forward. I ordered the 3" size.
Kinda looks funny with the white stripes, maybe I should have ordered in white... I think the red looks good.
Now if I could only get rid of the factory white stripes...
I'm digging them and actually might get a set for my CCW Misfit. thx for the link
Hi!
Recently got the bike bug and after looking at Craigslist at a few bikes, I found the Bobber. Initially, I was weary, but kept looking online and found this site. SO PLEASED to have done so! :clap:
So, after reading several initial pages on this thread, I realized there is plenty that can be done with this bike.
Barnone, I see you live in NC...anywhere near Asheville or Black Mountain? If so, I would LOVE to come by and check out your bike.
Anyway, I plan on reading all 159 pages, BUT that will take some time.
Is anyone willing to pony up with the basics, like get the bike from this dealer, do this to the engine, buy this head for the engine, order a 400cc from here, etc. ?
GREAT site, thanks for having it up, and I look forward to contributing in the future.
Mil
Mil, you might want to read a little further up this page, post # 1733, barnone sold all his chinabikes and therefore no longer visits the chinese bike sites. as for the basics, you can find them all throughout this thread, what people have done so far. i ordered my bike from ScooterDepot, and regardless of what anybody else says, i haven't had a problem with them. i'd say do some research and order one from wherever you feel most comfortable. i rode my bike just how it came until after the break in period, then i changed the rear sprocket from a 45t to a 35t. some folks had to change thier main jet in the carb because it came with an 88, mine came with a 105 main jet so i left it alone. other than some new bars, grips, mirrors, and decals, i haven't done anything else to the bike except ride it and maintain it. i'm happy with the DF bobber, i think it's a nice bike. i do wish the motor was a bit bigger, but it's cool for what it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Milpower
barnone.... gone?. Well shit... I wish barnone well and hope he returns one day.
Hey did anybody pickup one of these that barnone suggested. I have one but need to figure out how to adapt to our plug wire.
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...cker-4445.html
looks self explainatory , unplug sparkplug wire , plug the gadget to sparkplug and push wire onto the sparkplug shaped tip , start it up , if see spark its workin
dont believe its for full time use just diagnostics when having starting problems , I normally test if I have spark by sticking 1 finger into plug wire and another (same hand) onto the plug itself and cranking it :o zap zap zap zap yup its got spark