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    Re: what this bike should have been from the start

    If you can't source used oem parts on ebay,etc. here is a last ditched place to locate parts that will work on the Yamaha engine.

    Vento vthunder colt 2V49FMM
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    If you go with the big bore kit,you will have to bore out the case 2 mm. OEM is 55 mm and the kit has 57 mm sleeves.
    Then you will have the problem of feeding it. Forget about any kind of mpg....
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Here is a forum that might help,if you run into problems,with the Yamaha XV250. ViragoTechForum.com • View forum - Yamaha Virago XV250
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    You would do well to put your expertise into the Yamaha. NO problem on parts and close to 80mpg. That model has been around over 20 years.
    The main problems are a dirty carb from sitting with...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Are the replacement turn signal bulbs/lights LED ?
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    Re: 2010 DF250RTB Stator?

    Have you looked here? Vento vthunder colt 2V49FMM
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    I totally agree !
    When the meter shows the pathetic amount of volts at the base of the bulb, I offered a way to increase power to existing bulb or how to power a larger output bulb.
    The small wire...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    This might give you some ideas as to how to supply enough full power to the head light shell and not through the dimmer switch.

    H4 Kits
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    I might sell my DF to a guy who wants it here in the mountains now that they are available again. Wonder what year they are?
    I wanna a green one to match my mini hack. Make the DF a US Army model. ...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Vermont does NOT title bikes under 300 CCs. If you are in Connecticut(with VT. plates) over 60 days... you must register or remove Vermont registered vehicle (and pay a fine). CT. will NOT register a...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    NO CARB (This unit is not for sale in the state of CA or PA)
    For California customer please check our California Legal Section for CA DMV registerable bikes

    Or Connecticut and any other state...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Back in the day of the vibrator bikes... Using a piece of rubber under ( from large truck mud flap. 1/4"thick) would some times be enough to stop the destruction,at the rear fender.(licence...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    The motorcycle in post #5834 appears to have a cloned Yamaha engine. It does NOT have a kick starter. The extra two gallon of gas tank is due to a different frame size,under the tank. (not as wide as...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    I think the market has morphed into something that can be used in ALL 50 states.

    re:TT250 - CSC Motorcycles - Bikes
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Best advise yet !

    If you buy from a dealer,the motorcycle will be road worthy,safe,etc. They might even take it back if you do not like it.
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    Re: Look out below......

    Photos work great,here, with Win-7, Firefox and Cox isp. Are you signed into the web site. You must be if you are posting...
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    Re: Look out below......

    If you mess with the spokes... you might break the air seal and have to put a tube in to hold air.
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    Re: Look out below......

    VERY WELL SAID !!!

    Your last sentence sums it up best. I congratulate you for your humble honesty.
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    As you know(and others may not) higher octane fuel burns slower and with less heat. No power advantage unless timing and compression are increased.

    I use 94 octane, no ethanol fuel only because of...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    +1 on a bigger bike!

    If I need to go faster/farther (highway)... I take My Triumph. L.O.L.17034
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Remember when anything made in Japan was crap ? I hate to say this but... China is catching up, if not slowly.(not all products)

    Rumor has it that some Japanese small bikes/ parts are made in...
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Best advise for newbies... All though I understand the challenge to improve/modify an existing machine.
    A used Japanese 250 ( over 20 years with same engine) would be a better investment, for a...
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    Re: DF 250cc or ninja 250cc?

    Don't forget to check the engine CCs. 250 does not always mean a full 250cc.

    Honda Rebel is 234cc and Yamaha XV / Star is 249cc. Both have been around over 20 years and used prices are VERY low. ...
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    Re: Brake-Master-Cylinder-Honda-XR250-XR350-XR400-XR500-Expedited-Shipping Brake-Mas

    When you're "UP THE CREEK"... you will have a paddle? (sorry,I couldn't resist)... L.O.L.
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    Re: Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

    Here is how it is done on a Honda Rebel... Notice the years of the parts. 250 Kick Start with Bearing and Seal - Honda Rebel Forum
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