Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

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Originally Posted by sporty

Hey all, finally got 35 t sprocket on and mounted the tool bag on the right side off the battery cover it rides so much better a must have:riding:

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Where did you order it from (35T)? and any reason you didn't go for the 38t?

Thanks! -AJ

I ordered it off amazon $25

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Originally Posted by Gardo

Dude I had more old schoolers telling me I made my bones than anything else. i was given parking on Main street in front of 2 wheel cycle. Thats how much she had an impact. lots of fun took "some" pictures lol
http://www.ccwthariders.com/daytona-...k-gallery.html

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cool pics Gardo, really enjoyed them.

Thanks man

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Originally Posted by alleykat

I did my first valve adjustment on the bike also yesterday. I made the mistake of checking the clearance on the wrong stroke after set to the "T" line.
The valves seemed tight as shit and I readjusted the exhaust to .008 and intake to .006
Put her back together, started her up and had a louder than normal "clattering" sound. Took everything back apart again, set to the "T" line and felt the rocker arm, it was real loose, maybe a 1/8" gap. LOL. Spun the crank bolt counterclock wise again to the "T" line and the valves were tight, wrong stroke there, spun around again to the "T" line where the rockers arm were loose and reajusted to the above setting. All is good. I needed to set the "T" line to the compression stroke. I now have a slight tick on the compression stroke. May this will help others doing there own.

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Alley, you've got me worried. Same experience, but now thinking I should go back in & check. How do you know if it's the compression stroke? Top end seems weak last ride.

Your photography is great. I just bought a new camera, hope my photos will be better in future.

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Originally Posted by Gardo

Heist has a 1 year/5000 mile Parts and Labor warranty Noob, I have over 11000 miles on my Heist, in less than a year, and just completed 3000 miles round trip from Outside NYC to Daytona FL on my Heist cruising comfortably down I95

If you are looking for a first bike all i can say is find something you like, ride within your limits and enjoy.
What the tha Riders are doing with the Heists and the Misfits, these good folks with the DF, and the artistic stylings of the Kikker crowd there is so much you can pull from.

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Gardo
Enjoyed watching your trip in progress last month.
Did the air seat suspension help?
Any advise regarding rain gear?

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Originally Posted by GUN ROD

Alley, you've got me worried. Same experience, but now thinking I should go back in & check. How do you know if it's the compression stroke? Top end seems weak last ride.

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After mine was really noisy, I went to the web and found this:
"Rotate engine until you observe the inlet valve rocker move down. This means it's opening the inlet valve. Continue rotating until the rocker starts to come back up, meaning that the inlet valve is beginning to close and therefore you're nearing the compression stroke. Take your eyes off the rocker and concentrate on the flywheel marks. The next time the "T" mark comes up and aligns with the index you're on the compression stroke and both valves can be adjusted."

But again, your on the right stroke if the intake rocker is just a hair loose. If is tight as shit, go around again.

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Your photography is great. I just bought a new camera, hope my photos will be better in future.

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Just using my cell phone, I think it take good pics also.

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Originally Posted by GUN ROD

Gardo
Enjoyed watching your trip in progress last month.
Did the air seat suspension help?
Any advise regarding rain gear?

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GUNROD,

Just wrote the second part to the trip http://www.ccwthariders.com/1/post/2...ek-part-2.html

The Air bag died on me early on Saturday so all I had were the seat springs till Tuesday when I was able to get it fixed. But it felt great on the way home. big difference in the ride quality.

I have areostich rain gear stowed in the bag at the front of the bike secured on the dual down tubes

The wife picked up the rain covers, jacket, pants and gloves. Luckily I didnt need them but I still think they were too pricey. However they breakdown really small and fit in a fork bag so beggers cant be choosers. LoL

Well i got my DF today kind of disappointed, my left taillight is broken, I didn't get mirrors or a battery.Attachment 6822Attachment 6823

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Originally Posted by Gardo

GUNROD,

Just wrote the second part to the trip http://www.ccwthariders.com/1/post/2...ek-part-2.html

The Air bag died on me early on Saturday so all I had were the seat springs till Tuesday when I was able to get it fixed. But it felt great on the way home. big difference in the ride quality.

I have areostich rain gear stowed in the bag at the front of the bike secured on the dual down tubes

The wife picked up the rain covers, jacket, pants and gloves. Luckily I didnt need them but I still think they were too pricey. However they breakdown really small and fit in a fork bag so beggers cant be choosers. LoL

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Good write.

If you decide to do a Strurgus or Vegas trip, I have two soft beds and great food for you & Pete (just off 80 outside of Chicago).

Who did you order from Mustang? Looks like you went with the flat black, strange they put chrome lights on it. How did the crate seem, did it look like a returned bike?

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Originally Posted by GUN ROD

Good write.

If you decide to do a Strurgus or Vegas trip, I have two soft beds and great food for you & Pete (just off 80 outside of Chicago).

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Thanks Gun, already thinking of the next trip

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Originally Posted by Babyswiss

Who did you order from Mustang? Looks like you went with the flat black, strange they put chrome lights on it. How did the crate seem, did it look like a returned bike?

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I ordered from extremescooters I dealt with Chad, there was no crate the bike was just bubble wrapped and banded to a pallet. O and I was looking all over for the clutch foot control and linkage, ya nothing anywhere lol pretty sweet

I ordered mine from Chad also. Mine came in a steel cage wrapped in cardboard. Your bubble wrap and banded to a pallet seems a little fishy, I would see what Chad has to say. You telling me yours doesn't have the clutch linkage or pedal either?

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Originally Posted by Babyswiss

I ordered mine from Chad also. Mine came in a steel cage wrapped in cardboard. Your bubble wrap and banded to a pallet seems a little fishy, I would see what Chad has to say. You telling me yours doesn't have the clutch linkage or pedal either?

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Yep didn't have clutch linkage or pedal, no battery broken tail light no mirrors either

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Originally Posted by mustang1288

I ordered from extremescooters I dealt with Chad, there was no crate the bike was just bubble wrapped and banded to a pallet. O and I was looking all over for the clutch foot control and linkage, ya nothing anywhere lol pretty sweet

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Bummer, should have showed up like this.
http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...ll=1#post37874

Where was it shipped from? It does seem the have a mixed bag of parts on it. They maybe blowing out all the "old" stock at the old price. I would call Chad and tell him it needs to be corrected. Do you have pics before putting it together? If so, send those to Chad, he's probably never seen the bike.

[QUOTE=alleykat;41514]

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.

Alley
Thanks for the clarification, my insurance company keeps discribing my DF as a scooter.
If I presented my insurance card to an officer, he would LOL.
I'll use your clarification with American Family Insurance to clear this up.

Good news, I got a a call From Scooter Depo yesterday that my new rim is on it's way. With only six days left on the warrenty. Looks like they are honering it. If I have any more trouble with the rim I think I will just get a tube rim. Yeah I know I shouldn't have too. What I find strange is that I am the only who has problen with air leaking at the spokes.

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Originally Posted by ghost1133

All I can say is I purchased mine from ScooterDepot. The only problem I have had with the bike is they leaked air at the spokes in the front tire. They told me today that they are honoring the warrenty with a new rim complete with bearings. All I will have to do is change the tire out and switch out the disk for the brake. I can live with that. Said I will get a tracking number by Thursday. I am running a 38 tooth rear sprocket. Cruises at 55 mph. Nice.The air injecter I removed. It also quit popping at deceleration after removing the air injecter. Also I think the rare earth oil plug is a must. I ordered the saddle bags for it, but they sent me two left saddle bags. so I sent one back. Waiting on the right bag. I get a free tee shirt for my trouble, Yea! ? I put on a drag bar, I didn't like the bars that came with it. Added a handle bar bag. I will post pics as soon as the right bag get's here. The changes I have done all came from here. So I am starting to put some faith in these guys. So with that, I am glad I found this forum.
If I can figure out a way to seal the original rim spokes, I'll have two rims. Not that I'll ever need another rim. One that holds air will be enough.
For a novice rider, I'd think twice unless you are close to the dealer where you purchased it. Or are really mechanically inclined. Or have some really good friends that are. Or you just like beating your head against the wall. Just kidding.
I really like the bike. I wouldn't think twice about it. If you ae happy with 55 mph, and like riding solo.?
When I have 600 miles on the bike instead of 60, I will post again.
Thanks for all the help.
I won't name any names. But you know who you are just from what I have done to my bike.

:bowdown:

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Originally Posted by ghost1133

Good news, I got a a call From Scooter Depo yesterday that my new rim is on it's way. With only six days left on the warrenty. Looks like they are honering it. If I have any more trouble with the rim I think I will just get a tube rim. Yeah I know I shouldn't have too. What I find strange is that I am the only who has problen with air leaking at the spokes.

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I had that problem,right out of the crate and did not want to wait, so I had Cycle Gear put a tube in the front wheel. ($33.00).
Had I known what I do now, I would have done what you did.

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Originally Posted by mustang1288

Well i got my DF today kind of disappointed, my left taillight is broken, I didn't get mirrors or a battery.Attachment 6822Attachment 6823

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Mustang

Update your progress, missing parts on the way?
Sad delivery, kicked all of us in the nuts.
Notice how quiet it's been on the site?

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Originally Posted by SR.MAILMAN

I had that problem,right out of the crate and did not want to wait, so I had Cycle Gear put a tube in the front wheel. ($33.00).
Had I known what I do now, I would have done what you did.

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Sr.Mailman,
Originaly I took mine to a Honda dealer and they told me because it was a tubeless rim I couldn't put a tube in it. If I can find someone to put a tube in it, I'll have two rims for the bike. But I'll try the replacement rim first. Not sure I will trust it to hold air.

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Originally Posted by ghost1133

Sr.Mailman,
Originaly I took mine to a Honda dealer and they told me because it was a tubeless rim I couldn't put a tube in it. If I can find someone to put a tube in it, I'll have two rims for the bike. But I'll try the replacement rim first. Not sure I will trust it to hold air.

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Just make sure the installer uses a rim strip to cover the inside of the spokes,even if the inside spoke nipples are covered with silicone.They will chafe through with time.

Hey everyone.... new to the forum. Quick question ... I need to purchase a new set of studs for my rear sprocket and Scooterdept won't have any in stock until 3 months from now which is horrible... does anyone know the size & kind of studs these are and where I can purchase a new set from?

I asked scooterdepot and they said they couldn't give me the info because they didn't have the DF250 in stock the check . Hope you guys can help.

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Originally Posted by jimmyhen

Hey everyone.... new to the forum. Quick question ... I need to purchase a new set of studs for my rear sprocket and Scooterdept won't have any in stock until 3 months from now which is horrible... does anyone know the size & kind of studs these are and where I can purchase a new set from?

I asked scooterdepot and they said they couldn't give me the info because they didn't have the DF250 in stock the check . Hope you guys can help.

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Welcome, this is a new one. What happened to the originals? If you have one left, take it to your best hardware store & match up with a nut to establish tread specs. Then find a replacement bolt that could be altered to work temporarily. Order the originals ASAP & wait.
Also try OLD BIKE BARN (they sell our rear sprocket in a variety of sizes) if you know your tread size they may have your/our studs.
888-851-5559
Share a picture of your bike & tell us alittle about yourself & biking.

Thanks for the info ... I went to the hardware stores & motorcycle shops and no luck! I've attached a pic of my bike, as well as the studs I am looking for. I'm new to motorcycles lol This is actually my first bike. I did all the mods on my bike by myself. I was riding my bike and I hit a huge dip... the chain came off and bent the hell out of my sprocket and completely damaged my studs.


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Originally Posted by jimmyhen

Thanks for the info ... I went to the hardware stores & motorcycle shops and no luck! I've attached a pic of my bike, as well as the studs I am looking for. I'm new to motorcycles lol This is actually my first bike. I did all the mods on my bike by myself. I was riding my bike and I hit a huge dip... the chain came off and bent the hell out of my sprocket and completely damaged my studs.


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damn dude i wish i knew what to tell you. you might want to check with other dealers that sell the bike and claim to stock parts for it. i think killer motorsports claims to stock the parts for it but don't quote me on that, i got mine from scooter depot too.

Thanks guys...I went back to autozone and this guy walks in and sees my rim and bolts and tells me he builds bikes and that he could fix it. For $20 this guy just made new threads inside the rim with good bolts so I wouldn't have this problem again! My sprocket is even tighter then it was at first. I'm putting the tire back on as I speak and I'm good to ride tonight.

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Originally Posted by jimmyhen

Thanks guys...I went back to autozone and this guy walks in and sees my rim and bolts and tells me he builds bikes and that he could fix it. For $20 this guy just made new threads inside the rim with good bolts so I wouldn't have this problem again! My sprocket is even tighter then it was at first. I'm putting the tire back on as I speak and I'm good to ride tonight.

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Good!
With the hard tail design, I'm still concerned that a road surface condition would break a chain.
Was the chain loose or tight? (lower mid should flex 1/2")
Did you replace the chain?
Was this the original 45 tooth sprocket.
Will repair allow you to mod to a lower tooth sprocket in the future?

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Originally Posted by GUN ROD

Good!
With the hard tail design, I'm still concerned that a road surface condition would break a chain.
Was the chain loose or tight? (lower mid should flex 1/2")
Did you replace the chain?
Was this the original 45 tooth sprocket.
Will repair allow you to mod to a lower tooth sprocket in the future?

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1/2"? i usually keep my chain a little more loose, between 3/4" and 1" of play. from what i understand it's better if it's a little more loose than too tight. too tight results in hard shifting and with this bike i don't know if i really trust the shift linkage, hard shifting might cause it to break.

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Originally Posted by jimmyhen

Hey everyone.... new to the forum. Quick question ... I need to purchase a new set of studs for my rear sprocket and Scooterdept won't have any in stock until 3 months from now which is horrible... does anyone know the size & kind of studs these are and where I can purchase a new set from?

I asked scooterdepot and they said they couldn't give me the info because they didn't have the DF250 in stock the check . Hope you guys can help.

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Glad you found a way around the broken studs. I buy that guy a case of beer.