Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

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Originally Posted by ghost1133

I am thinking about removing the air injector and relocating the ignition. Is there any negative or pro's to doing this.

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No problems with performance, it should lower exhaust temp as per barnone. I held out on moving my switch, I would have to remove my tank be the wire run around a mount.

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Also, the thing backfires on deceleration unless I backoff real easy.

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Also as per barnone, a shim/washer under the needle helps a little with as seen with my bike. I am going to experiment with the pilot jet (slow Jet)and have two different ones coming from Jets-R-Us.I had bought a PZ-30 carb kit for an adjustable needle and to see what pilot jet came in the kit. $12.00
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Damm Chinese, no numbers on the pilot jet, LOL

Found that my front tire has a slow leak. Taking it to the shop tomorrow to be repaired. While it is down I am going to relocate the ignition by removing the air injector. I will becarefull when putting the gas tank back on. Thanks about the heads up on not tightening to much so that I don't end up with a leaky gas tank. I ordered the right side saddle bag to match the left bag. But I have to redirect the exhaust before putting it on. One step at a time. I'll probably end up messing with the carb only because of the backfiring during deceleration. But later.
Here's a question. I have read that putting a tube in your tire is dangerous. That in a tubeless tire it will go flat slowly. But if you put a tube in it. It could blow out suddenly. Any truth to that?
Ghost

Im going to reread this to find out how to correct the dimming during acceleration, sorry no idea on your tire issue

Well hello every body I am brand spankin new but been readin the posts for a while.. just thought id introduce myself some kinda proper like. Am lookin ta get a df. In the near future anybody even close to idaho?

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Originally Posted by stray

Well hello every body I am brand spankin new but been readin the posts for a while.. just thought id introduce myself some kinda proper like. Am lookin ta get a df. In the near future anybody even close to idaho?

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Is Idaho close to anything? :lol8:

Welcome to MCM, and good luck hooking up with some Dongfangers or other Chinabike fellow travellers!

cheers!

:clap:As far as I can tell idaho is the armpit of the known universe... so I don't think so

Idaho is anything but an armpit. One of the most beautiful and pristine places in America! You'll enjoy the bobber there, but, were it me, I'd be looking for a small dual sport that would be brilliant fun in your mountains and forests. Given the timber and mining industries, you must have more miles of unpaved road per capita than anywhere in the US! :thumbsup:

Go for a dirt bike or dual sport with some sharp-toothed knobbies!:deal:

/unsolicited advice!

cheers

your backfire on decel is probably the air injection operating as intended , burning (detonating) excess fuel in the exhaust (once removed might make your backfire "go away" but you will be again polluting :p )

I have Tubes in my tires , safe to do (edit - make sure to have em check the air inlet other experianced it was loose , 2 twists of the wrist with the right tool might fix your problem)

dimming headlight I fixed by replacing voltage regulator (got my replacement at - Scooterparts4less.com ) = note - a regulator that lets power drop enough to dim will also allow power surging , which will pop lights and even burn up turn signal relays (I lost 5 headlights a few taillights and turn signal relay be4 changed)

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Originally Posted by DanDaMan

I have Tubes in my tires , safe to do (edit - make sure to have em check the air inlet other experianced it was loose , 2 twists of the wrist with the right tool might fix your problem)

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Took the tire to the nearest Honda dealer. They said the tire was leaking at almost all of the spokes. Said a tube could not be put in due to the design of the rim. Going to give Scooter Depot a call as soon as they open. Anyone else have this happen? Does anyone have any suggestions other than a replacement rim?
Thanks.

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Originally Posted by bowtiewagon

Hey guys,i have an issue I think needs to be added to this thread.
I have had two clutch cables snap on me in the last 2 months.I do not know why,I have play in the handle,I have the adjustments good ..I think,but I cannot seem to keep a cable from snapping off at the nipple on the handle.
I contacted scooter depot for the first one,they sent me a replacement as it was still under warranty..but the 6 month warranty has expired and now it looks like a $70 price tag for the new cable.I am hesitant on buying it as i am concerned that it will just snapp again.
Cable length is roughly 53 inches long..I think I need to be schooled in what I need to do to fix this issue.Should I go with a slightly longer cable...I found one that is 54 1/2 inches..with a 3 1/2 inch play area.I figure I need to rout it a little different to give it that slight tension it would need. I do not know..this is all new to me and i do not want to buy something I cannot use.
Anyone know anything on clutch cables,and perhaps what I need to do?Also any place online I can purchase one from...seeing as how there is no one in Houston that carries anything for these bikes.
HELP...I AM IN THE WEEDS HERE. thanks ahead.

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i was wrong, i checked with scooter depot and the one year warranty is for the frame and engine, and the 6 month warranty we purchased is for parts, so it looks like our parts warranty is up.

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Originally Posted by ghost1133

Took the tire to the nearest Honda dealer. They said the tire was leaking at almost all of the spokes. Said a tube could not be put in due to the design of the rim. Going to give Scooter Depot a call as soon as they open. Anyone else have this happen? Does anyone have any suggestions other than a replacement rim?
Thanks.

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if i were you i'd just go ahead and replace the rim, the only other option i could see is getting the rim you have resealed, but i wouldn't know where to take it or how much it would cost. it should be covered under your parts warranty at ScooterDepot unless you're past your 6 months. if you're willing to spend the money you could always check with your local motorcycle shop and try to get some alloy rims that would fit so you don't have to worry about any spokes.

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Hey guys, you might want to start calling me "Squeaky". On my leaky rim problem I just made it under the 6

mth. warrenty by 6 days. Said if it is in stock they will get it out to me, if not they would have to order

it. But claim they are going to honer the warrenty none the less. we'll see in the next few days. I removed

the air injector and relocated the ignition. Looks much cleaner now. I am just going to plug the holes for the

time being to see if it runs ok for me. Will make it permanent then. 50 miles with the 38 tooth sprocket on it now. And the drag bars are great. If I get the air leak taken care of I'll be happy with the bike.:right
No, I got to do something with those mirrors. They stick up way to high. But that's down the road.

I have a question whats the furthest distance have any of you gone in a single day on your DFRTB

me only 80 miles , but its all highway once a week

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I have a question whats the furthest distance have any of you gone in a single day on your DFRTB

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when you say in one day, do you mean in one straight ride, or the whole day? i've gone to a party that was 47miles one direction and 47 miles back = 92 miles. my longest ride without stopping was 71 miles, and that crappy rubber seat was a killer on my ass. i actually just got my 3 inch heavy duty springs for my new seat today and reinstalled it, sooooo much nicer, i'll post pics tomorrow. a while back i bought 5 inch springs and they were just way too long and not stiff enough so the seat rocked left and right.

Well just took the plunge and ordered my DF from extremescooters.biz, I'm excited and cant wait I also already ordered a drag bar and 35t sproket :clap:

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Originally Posted by mustang1288

Well just took the plunge and ordered my DF from extremescooters.biz, I'm excited and cant wait I also already ordered a drag bar and 35t sproket :clap:

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I am running the 38 tooth sproket. Runs great, Takes off a little slow. Let me know how the 35 tooth sproket works out for I have concidered going that route also.

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Originally Posted by ghost1133

I am running the 38 tooth sproket. Runs great, Takes off a little slow. Let me know how the 35 tooth sproket works out for I have concidered going that route also.

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Will do hopefully the bike gets here soon :D Can't wait

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Originally Posted by mustang1288

Will do hopefully the bike gets here soon :D Can't wait

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As it takes all of 20 minutes to change out the sprocket, I might run both. Depending on the ride that day, :seesaw_smilie:

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Sorry all I forgot to introduce myself I'm Aaron I'm 24 and from Nebraska this will be my second bike my first was a ninja. Ghost your DF looks awesome, I wish there were more vids on YouTube of the DFs.

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Originally Posted by mustang1288

Sorry all I forgot to introduce myself I'm Aaron I'm 24 and from Nebraska this will be my second bike my first was a ninja. Ghost your DF looks awesome, I wish there were more vids on YouTube of the DFs.

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I bought a handle bar mount camera. As soon as I get a front tire that will hold air, I will be posting some vids. And I will post some more pics.
I really don't have any complaints about the bike. It is what it is. "A SCOOTER" And no matter what you do to it, it is still a scooter. And I love it.

I thank everyone that took the time to post. I have a better bike for it.

A scooter is a style of two-wheeled motor vehicle traditionally defined by characteristics such as a step-through frame, wheels less than 16" in diameter, and an engine located below the rider and to the rear. Motorcycles are distinguished by a tank between the rider and handlebars and an engine located beneath the r​ider and to the front of the vehicle.

Here is a nice article explaining carb function also has links to read your spark plug
http://www.4strokes.com/tech/howtojet.asp

Hey is there anyone near St. Augustine

here are some pics of the bike with the 3inch seat springs instead of the 5inch.Attachment 6698Attachment 6699Attachment 6700Attachment 6701Attachment 6702

Looks nice how's the ride now

Great I got a call from Chad today saying they are out of stock on the Flat Black bike. But they have one reserved for another guy, so he said they will try to get that one for me since mine is already paid in full. I hope so I was really lookin forward to the flat Black instead of the gloss :p

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Originally Posted by sporty

Looks nice how's the ride now

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don't know yet, it's been storming since i installed it. feels really nice sitting on it, hopefully i can find out how it rides tomorrow.

Looks great. Can you tell me where you got the seat from?

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Originally Posted by hooliganboy

here are some pics of the bike with the 3inch seat springs instead of the 5inch.Attachment 6698Attachment 6699Attachment 6700Attachment 6701Attachment 6702

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Originally Posted by alleykat

A scooter is a style of two-wheeled motor vehicle traditionally defined by characteristics such as a step-through frame, wheels less than 16" in diameter, and an engine located below the rider and to the rear. Motorcycles are distinguished by a tank between the rider and handlebars and an engine located beneath the r​ider and to the front of the vehicle.

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Ok, it's a motorcycle. And I am going to ride it as such. Thanks for the clarification. But I'm still going to ride my scoot. :lol8:

These DF250RTB's keep getting better and better looking all the time. As soon as I get my new rim I will post some pics. I added some new leather.

Joe