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    Re: battery

    Same here. Autozone battery is on it's two year mark now and is still good to go. I did post a model number for the battery a while back and even posted pictures. Had to mod my battery box a bit...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Used the search engine and really cant find what Im looking for.

    Anybody know of a seat cover that will fit the stock seat? My rubber stock cover is disintegrating.
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Sweet. Could only do 50 on the Hwy in Central TX. Brother tried to sell me a used Suzuki 700 Predator for $800 but could not come up with the change. Think Ill invest in my DF moped for now.
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Yes totally normal with stock setup. I only get that when the engine is cold. As long as she idles and runs normally I don't worry about it. Have yet too block off the EMS stuff. Doesn't bother...
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    Re: Battery Failures

    Havent postd or rode in a while. Did today. I miss riding.

    For the record, this thread is not dead. There is so much info here that most of us are using the search engine to find what we need. ...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Dang axa, I have liability only from Progressive through USAA and its about $70 a year. They don't offer full coverage for Chinese bikes according to them. And that's OK since I figure that if I...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Search the forums. I know there is replacement info in here somewhere. I think Triumpf. Or you could use the part number and google search it to find it aftermarket or from DF parts importers. ...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    That's interesting as Im insured through Progressive via USAA. And Progressive told me I could not get full coverage for the beast. Im OK with this because I figure that if I screw my bike up THAT...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Mine was cable catching on my steering shaft. Brother fixed that with a cheap nylon tie down cable that one would use on a trash bag. Go figure, but it worked. Every time I turned left my...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Not trying to be a downer but IMHO a 250 is a 250. It's not a HWY bike IMHO.

    I have realized that my DF is a good starter bike. And that is exactly what I bought it for. It's light, cheap, and...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Sadly bowtie, The metal on the Chinese bikes are poor quality. Even on the Indian bikes (Royal Enfield) etc I have read that they have the same problem. My main regret is leaving my Chinese bike...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Bar None Ranch LOL. Love it! Too bad your so far away. Otherwise I see beer brats and bbq with a nice community ride. Luckily we do have a biker bar in my town and once I get a 700+cc bike I will...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    I got it off ebay for $20. A little smaller than the stock one but it works. Appears to be made in the same factory as original one. I did mess up and get the 8mm mirror mount model though and so...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Well my brake resavoir finally broke. Sight glass busted open when it was cold. Had a replacement ready:

    14909

    Easy enough fix and I enjoyed riding today since it was almost in the 80s....
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    I just use commercially available chain oil. Once I oil it and ride it, some oil winds up on the back of my t-shirt. Had to throw a way a t-shirt because of this LOL. Which is why another member...
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    Re: DF250RTB 2012 Oil Leak

    You could use an oil dye based on blacklight tech and cheap ebay blacklight $7. But you will need to drain your oil after that me thinks. But honestly you should just be able to degreas your motor...
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    Re: Bobber

    Just went riding today also after three or so months. Felt good. Bike still has issues I have to address as funds permit but at least I can say my engine is solid and dependable. Starts up every...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Holly crap that's a nice bike for $500!!. What is it? Is it another Chinese bike? If I found that I would just sell my DF and ride that beast because that is about the size Im looking to upgrade...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Nice bike Bob. Cool looking air filter btw.

    I have to buy a car for my Wife come Feb but I told her that the following year it will be time for me to upgrade to a bigger bike. I got the usual...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Well not that cold here in TX yet but my DF is for recreational riding so I havent rode in a month. Would like to fix some of the things wrong with it but funds are still limited. Just paid my...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Hey barnone, I have a really slow leak on my 2010 that I have yet to get too. What company does Chad work for? And how much did it cost?

    Was it pre painted etc? This I would really like to...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    This may have been answered but you could do what I did. Take the part number right off the DF schemattic, even with the chinese symbols and paste them into google search and you might be surprised...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Wow, I hope this thread isnt going downhill. It is too valuable and I wonder if there is a posting limit on it's size. But I agree that common sense dictates that we stay on topic. Yes there is a...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    I get vibration but foam grip covers help alot. I did not use a gps but had my wife drive behind me in my truck and my speedo appears to be 100% correct.
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    LOL I can relate to this. It took at least four or five heat burn scabs for me to get some respect for the exhaust pipe. My wife used to always give me grief about it.
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