Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

**DanDaMan** · 10-05-2014, 03:45 PM

so , sprocket washer size ?

oh ya my rear brake switch also went out : \

**Nick Papageorgio** · 10-05-2014, 04:45 PM

OK, guys, I need advice:

I went out this morning, and all I get when I push the starter is a clicking (solenoid?) noise. Here are the details:

1. About 1,200 miles on the bike.
2. Battery is about 15 months old. It is the original battery.
3. Last rode the bike one week ago. Seemed to start fine.
4. I put the charger on the battery, and it says it's charged.
5. I put the multitester on the battery, and it is reading about 12.5 volts.

Everything I've read on this forum says the original batteries are crap. I am thinking of replacing it before I do anything else. I've read about guys picking one up at walmart, auto-zone or ordering one online. Is this something i really can get at walmart? Do you think trying the battery first is the way to go?

I appreciate the advice.....

**barnone** · 10-05-2014, 06:30 PM

Nick,
Battery terminal bolts tight?
If jump starting your DF works then your battery is probably bad.
You should be able to take your old battery to somewhere that sells batteries and match it up.

**beniamin82** · 10-05-2014, 06:37 PM

If you want to know if this problem is casued by battery you can start the engine with car battery with start cables.
I had the same issue in my 156FMI engine.

The battery has power to start the selenoid, but when the starter Rotor consume energy the battery has not enough power to hold the selenoid on. Then is the selenoid of and the Power is back. It repeats constantly.

**culcune** · 10-05-2014, 06:38 PM

I have a 200cc enduro, but the DF are singles, so similar engines; on my TMEC 200, under the seat, is a relay which I have had to replace on my old bike a couple times (not on my new bike).

I am not sure how they laid out your chopper vs. enduro, but look at this catalog and scroll to page 21/22. The item you are looking for is labeled as #1 in the diagram on page 21. On the plus side, I think you have a kick starter on your bike if you did need to order a new part, and sometimes the connectors (labeled as #s 11,12,13 and 15 on the same diagram) get loose and just need tightening (has happened a few times with my bike). If they are loose, simply tighten them down, and try to start it. Obviously, if that works, you are good to go. Or simply order a new relay, and then you will be good to go.

Here is the parts catalog with diagram I referred to: http://www.atv4usa.com/catalogs/TMEC200-1.pdf

If you do need a battery, try these guys--I got a gel-celled battery from them for my old TMEC and still use it on my new bike: http://www.t-motorsports.com/batteries/?sort=priceasc

The only catch is all their batteries are labeled for mainstream brands, so you will have to physically measure yours and also compare model names as printed on the side of your battery This might be the one http://www.t-motorsports.com/ytx5l-b...e-gel-battery/ from these guys http://www.t-motorsports.com/batteries/?sort=priceasc

**Nick Papageorgio** · 10-05-2014, 07:17 PM

OK Guys, with the DF battery out, I hooked up the battery from my honda accord, and the cycle started right up. Just for sh*ts and giggles, I re-hooked up the DF battery to the jumper cables, and it made the same clicking noise. So, I will be off to auto-zone to try and find a new battery!

Thanks Barnone, beniamin82 and culcune for your advice/help. I really appreciate it.

**DanDaMan** · 10-07-2014, 10:26 PM

U will need to chop the battery box to accomidate the new batt termnals - I had same issue full voltage , but not enough amps to drive the starter

got mine autozone

**Nick Papageorgio** · 10-07-2014, 11:44 PM

Autozone here too. I had to chop the left side of the battery box to accommodate the vent tube on that side of the battery. I used my dremel tool with a cutting wheel to cut a half-inch square opening for the vent. I think you're right though, a little more room for the terminals would be nice.

it starts like a champ now...

**bowtiewagon** · 10-08-2014, 04:17 PM

I had to reconstruct the battery box as well, but I bought my battery at walmart. A little less pricey, and still brand name stuff. But always remember to give it a full charge on the trickle before installing.

Going on 12,487 miles on the OD.