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    Re: caliper rebuild kit or boots

    is it all apart? if so, how much for the frame? maybe a few other items as well.
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    havent been on cause my little girl has a broken frame. I am looking for a frame. Need to know , if anyone knows, what the rake is.. 30 or 34?
    considering going with a kraft tek frame, hard to feel...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    hey all, got 27,650 miles on her now. at least since the speedometer drive gear broke. About two of three monthd ago. so maybe add a grand to that...Got a new one. Was ready to install... saw my...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    I get between 65 and 70 a gallon. I usually stop and fill up every 60-65 ( paranoia maybe?) But it always cost me less than or even with station cost per gallon. My tank is custom, holds a little...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    there actualy is an inline fuse on the red{power}wire from your battery hidding in the fake oil tank. Check that.
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Thats awesome. great way to end/start the year. he should enjoy it as much as we have. Did you hook him up with this web site? he may need a hand now and again.
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    You the man Bar. Thanks. I was figuring it to be that, as most of the research I have done pegs the 12mm for scooters.
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    I just want to say that I appreciate all the years of information this thread has given me. Whether it be deemed by some as incorrect or perhaps even the backyard mechanic way it has helped in one...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    That is the coolest information I have heard on here yet. Never would have thought of that. Yes I will try this.
    Is it better to adjust on the ground or in the air?
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Folks, was wondering if anyone could throw out the axle size of the front wheel? (i.e. 12mm?) I am doing research on the speedometer drive gear assembly.

    I have a loud clanking in the front end,...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    I like the seat on the left. That is initially what the bike came with, but a real cheap version. I changed mine out only due to stress wear and breakage after 20,000 miles. So now the seat I have is...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    well now how about that. Guess we wont be seeing you here much longer huh Bar. Going to a cafe bike now I see, Very cool.
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    Re: what this bike should have been from the start

    Wow looks like enough room to wedge it in there. now the exhaust. cannot wait to see it complete. Take lots of pictures as you can.
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    off the top of my head I cannot remember what i purchased.I will do a little homework and find out. But I know that somewhere in this thread is a few posts on what chain it was. Just gotta hunt a...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Yeah I left a link in a few posts back. Man you would not know the amount of head scratchin I was doing when these bulbs first started to go out like that. I started checking everything but the...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    The bulb is supposed to have two separate filaments. one for constant on,the other is a thicker filament which burns a bit brighter for the braking light. So yeah two filaments. The thin one is the...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    I love the back fire, gives the bike some depth in the sound dept. I am trying to figure out how to make my exhaust a little louder. I have heard and read all types of suggestions.. I am open to...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    pull the rear wheel, there is a snap ring on the rear sprocket that holds it on the wheel. The four studs are bolted to the sprocket only, and slide into bushings inside the wheel. very easy to take...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Good to here from ya again. Sad about selling your ride, but understandable. Good luck on that venture. Wish I had the funds I may take you up. But as I have been out of work for the past year.( laid...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Mine is a 2010 bike. The plug is 12mm x 1.50 Thread

    As for whether you need one or not. Thats your call.

    My first motor had 20,564 miles on it. Every oil change had some shavings attached...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    I contacted those guys with the Heist. Nothing personal to them ,but they seem like snobs. We know it is basically the same bike. But they seem to feel a little bit different about their bikes than...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    I had considered that option as well, even a couple Kawi's were around to swap with. But looks like a bit of welding for mounts and then work fitting dual exhaust. Bike is great but not really worth...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    that place I purchased my new front shocks from, does not seem to come up anymore. Not sure why.
    I noticed that this link as well. http://parts.powersportsbest.com/index.php/ doesnt seem to work...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    yeah I am amazed as well that I got 20k out of the first motor. I did not do anything out of the ordinary either. but still, this replacement motor has me on edge every time I ride.I hate this uneasy...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Take a good look at the teeth while rotating the rear wheel as the chain rolls over it.I remember when I first had mine the chain was NOT seating on the teeth correctly. I was already going to...
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