DanDaMan posted a great link in a different mod thread on this rod replacement. I prob get mine here if i have any trouble with it. here is the link:Quote:
Originally Posted by GonzoX
http://www.gravesport.com/Graves-Mot...Shift-Rod.html
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DanDaMan posted a great link in a different mod thread on this rod replacement. I prob get mine here if i have any trouble with it. here is the link:Quote:
Originally Posted by GonzoX
http://www.gravesport.com/Graves-Mot...Shift-Rod.html
Hey guys,
Getting ready to get this bike, but only one thing is stopping me, my lady. What I have tried to tell her is that this is safer than a crotch rocket or a cafe racer (I love cafe racers). I am not winning the fight, but hopefully, I can persevere in the end. What positives could I use for this bike to someone that feels that bikes are bad? Also, is there a way I can get a passenger seat put in or is a cab a better option? Thanks again.
So today I went to the junk yard to see no bikes and just
A few parts here and there and a couple of scooters. They did have a Kawasaki gas can. But it was too beat up. So I'm gonna have to wait and see if the get anything else comes in. I noticed the were bought out by LKQ. I hope this doesn't mean the will no longer get motorcycles in.
It will be a while before mine will be paid off. But I only had to put 1600.00 on my credit card as the dealer will be closing soon. Fortunately my credit card was paid off prior to the purchase. And until it is paid major mods will have to wait. I've give the bike fever to a friend. Hopefully I'll have a riding partner when I return to Tampa. If not ill have to make new ones. ;-)
Has anyone tried contacting Scooter Depot and seeing if we could order the new style gas tank that comes on the new limited edition bobbers?
I would like to find out the same thing. i did not buy my bike at scooterdepot but im interested in pricing the springer fork..........Quote:
Originally Posted by Babyswiss
HOLY $H!T, REALLY!!! HAVE YOU REALLY LOOKED AT THIS BIKE CLOSELY!! THIS BIKE IS A DOWN GRADE FROM WHAT WE ARE CURRENTLY RIDING! Look at that rear fender crap and that stupid a$$ cowboy saddle! Those rear fender reflectors are hidious and did you see where they re-routed the crankcase breather?! WTF?! The rear blinkers were an after thought and look at how the rear brake reservoir is attached to the bike
! I see alot of zipties now!
Note to users: buy the old model
I think Freezerboy was referring to just seeing if one could buy the springer style fork. These forks are available on ebay for 495.00 its made in no doubt made in china also.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/DNA-6-OVER-B...c9e2de&vxp=mtr
I haven’t called scooter depot either. I am guessing they have no parts in stock for this new bike, tanks or forks but may take orders. which one of us wants to be on hold for an hour? I agree with Skull, the new DF bike looks pretty thrown together with some strange ugly changes. Also a note on tanks... I noticed my buddies Dec build DF gas tank was welded together using a totally different way, with 3 times more welds that are much closer and finer than mine, looks to be of an improved welding technique, Time will tell if it leaks. Lots of tanks on ebay in the 150 range of all styles so if the worst happens.
* Has anyones DEC buit tanks leaked at welds? Dont over tighten those tank nuts past snug at any rate!
To Bikerfool: Best selling points for your lady are: its super cheap...and super light weight, just like a bicycle with a motor. Certainly doesn't take up much room in the garage, cheap to buy insurance ta boot/ good luck.
Maybe better to beg forgivness later than ask for permission
(just kidding)
I believe I have a December build. But you'll have to wait till I return home. But not pressing my luck on the tank. I hope I don't have to remove it. For any reason.
Yea, i was only interested in the fork and i appreciate the link goodbar. Not sure i want to spend that much but something to think about. I really had not looked closely at the "NEW" dong fang model and just assumed that it was the same except for the tank and fork.
Thanks for pointing out the sad differences skull. Im quite happy with the 2010 model/version.
I tell you what them Chinese do a hell of a job photoshopping out the background in each of the photos. The pictures are taken outside.
a hundred miles on $3 its a kewl lookin moped
wouldnt trade mine 4 the world
Yep, thats the one I bought. That one single piece of info was imho the most important one on this thread. Major safety issue IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by freezerboy
Killermotorsports in DFW was supposed to send me a replacement under warranty and that was over a year ago now. Not a word from them. I just got tired of trying to get them to huld up their service claim. Not even worth it any more. Im sure it's out of warranty now so I will treat this as a project bike and look to ppgrading to a jap bike in the future.
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chruk - where did you pick up the chain tension wheel at?
Chruk, How Much did you have to grind out the tank slots/ I havent taken mine off yet but will before spring so it can be installed correctly. Great tip, thanks. I will also add rubber insulator of some type also as I do like the looks of the original tank as it is unlike anything out there.
Crelow they must shot it on somekind of outdoor white syke* (* spelling) background and then photoshoped it to clean up the images even more. We hope to see some cool photos of your DF at somepoint Crelow.
Riding weather here in Minnesota is 60 days (or less) and counting.:riding:
Trust me I can't wait to get back to Florida and ride it. But the other day I seen some guy on the interstate with 30 degree weather riding his bike to dc. The guy is not right in the head. So when I get back more photos.
Well I do have aquestion, I already ordered a side mount bracket, I know the light will fit on it but How much work can I expect when rerouting the wiring outside of the fender?Quote:
Originally Posted by skullworkz
Also, how much thread is left on the axle once the mount is in place? Do I have to consider that?
Here is the mount I ordered, the thickness seems to be ~ 1/4 inch.
License plate bracket
One more thing, what is that cylinder some of you have installed on the crank case exhaust fight before the air filter?
freezerboy- i got the tensioner at legendmcs.com, near the bottom of the page, by 'LBV'
goodbar- when you set the new tank on the tabs, it will show you where to grind. i had to cut towards the frame on mine. i used a drill, a new bit, and ground at it with the side of the bit.
i agree with the tank style. i wanted to put a sporty type tank on.
the new rtb shows me what that will look like. i'll keep this one.
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Re-routing the wiring is no big deal other than having to remove the rear wheel. You have plenty of wire to run it up the rear chainstay and use black zipties to fasten it. As far as the plate bracket, 1/4" may be pushing it. Keep in mind that the chain tensioner will be in your way. I would imagine with a well placed drill bit you could make a hole for it to pass through. I scalloped mine to make room for this. My bracket is about half that thickness and it just fit. Check and see how much thread is coming out of the bolt that is not used and that will be about what you have to work with. You are going to want that nut to be fully seated on the axle for safety reasons I shouldn't have to explain. And the cylinder you are seeing is a glass fuel filter, mine is a Mr. Gasket. I think Goodbars is a Spectra from Advanced Auto or Pep Boys. If you are going to do this MOD buy 2, one for the MOD and one to replace the crappy fuel filter that is already installed on your bike. Also, be gentle when opening up the tabs on the outside of the fender as the paint is really brittle and will crack and fall off exposing bear metal that can and will rust. If this happens, as it probably will use some clear fingernail polish to protect the metal from rust damage. I found out that the spokes on this bike will rust FAST. I spent 2 hours polishing them with WD40 after riding in semi-damp (not rain) conditions. They started rusting in tiny little freckle spots. Wheels are going to be broke down and spokes are going to powdercoat.Quote:
Originally Posted by vind
I noticed the same thing with my spokes too. Bits of rust are forming where they meet the rim. Sadly I store my bike outside under a cover that doesn't completely keep the bike dry and clean.
Anyway, I'm waiting on my 35t sprocket to come in. I'm going to move the light, mount the bracket, adjust the chain and replace the sprocket all in one go. I guess we'll see how smoothly that works out. Going off skull's information I'm feeling a bit apprehensive about the bracket, ha ha.
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No, that was not me.Quote:
Originally Posted by chruk bashre
Chruk: Post #952: Headlight dimming issue resolved!!! After checking everything out with a friend who has a good knowledge of electrics it is confirmed as reported by Reporon that there is a blue wire with white stripe underneath the left side of the gas tank that connects to a dark green wire. It is the only single wire to single wire connection underneath the tank. For some reason as you rev the engine the voltage actually drops from the dark green wire. SOLUTION: Disconnect the wires, cap the green wire and connect the blue wire with white stripe to one of the black wires which are usually a constant 12V (backwards from the black ground we are used to). Now the headlight comes on with the ignition switch and the headlight gets brighter with the engine RPM's and maintains a constant brightness. Also happy to report that there has been no battery problems wiring the headlight that way.
Chruk: To reach those wires you have to do the dreaded: "Remove the gas tank", careful putting it back on, thats when my fuel leak problem started!