Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

**mustang1288** · 07-18-2012, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by Carolina Bobber

This is how I want mine to look. What kind of tank did you use?

I used a 1974 Harley Sportster tank

**Carolina Bobber** · 07-18-2012, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by mustang1288

I used a 1974 Harley Sportster tank

I have a sporty tank ready to go on when mine gets here, not sure of the exact year but I'm pretty sure it's 70's. Was mods did you have to make for it to fit?

**alleykat** · 07-18-2012, 04:23 PM

True, we need to be looking. Are the front and rear the same pad? I haven't had mine off yet. Are there any numbers on the back of the pad?

**bowtiewagon** · 07-18-2012, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by alleykat

True, we need to be looking. Are the front and rear the same pad? I haven't had mine off yet. Are there any numbers on the back of the pad?

Ya know...I had them off when i changed out the sprocket,and I didn't even think to look. I guess best to just pop them off and have a peak if there are numbers or not.. gonna do that this weekend. Just wondering if anyone else has gone through this yet.. and if the pads for the Heist match or not.

**ghost1133** · 07-18-2012, 11:36 PM

Took a cue from rollenrock. Put on a chain tensioner. Went another route and welded a plate under the battery box. I wanted the tensioner to be centered on the chain.

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Only welded up to the exhaust hanger on the right side.

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Yes that shiny chrome spring is going to show the chain oil.

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Well worth the effort. Rides a lot smoother. I guess riding belt final drives spoiled me.

Good question about the brake pads. Would be good to know.

I have a rattle in my exhaust pipe. Before I go cutting it up to find it. Could anyone tell me where to cut to get at it or maybe have some better advice? Thanks in advance.

**Babyswiss** · 07-19-2012, 12:04 AM

The rattle in your exhaust is probably the inner pipe rattling against the outer pipe. I took mine to a custom exhaust shop and he cut in half right near the start of the larger diameter section and determined it was a two pipe design which is common he said. He drilled a hole underneath the heat shield and welded the two pipes together. That "fix" broke right away on me. If yours is like mine the rattle goes away when you press your foot down on the heat shield. I removed my heat shield and drilled two holes through the outer pipe. I then took two self threading machine screws and tightened them down "cinching" the inner pipe so it cant rattle anymore. The screws can't be seen because they are under the heat shield. Been a few months and she is still rattle free!!! My friends told me to let it rattle but it drove me CRAZY!!! Definitely glad I got rid of it.

**ghost1133** · 07-19-2012, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by Babyswiss

The rattle in your exhaust is probably the inner pipe rattling against the outer pipe. I took mine to a custom exhaust shop and he cut in half right near the start of the larger diameter section and determined it was a two pipe design which is common he said. He drilled a hole underneath the heat shield and welded the two pipes together. That "fix" broke right away on me. If yours is like mine the rattle goes away when you press your foot down on the heat shield. I removed my heat shield and drilled two holes through the outer pipe. I then took two self threading machine screws and tightened them down "cinching" the inner pipe so it cant rattle anymore. The screws can't be seen because they are under the heat shield. Been a few months and she is still rattle free!!! My friends told me to let it rattle but it drove me CRAZY!!! Definitely glad I got rid of it.

Thank you man. This weekend the heat shield is comming off and the drilling begins. I am like you, it drives me crazy. Sounds like a better idea then cutting the pipe in half. Might just as well powder coat that heat shield matte black while I have it off.
You're awsome as well as everyone else here.
It just keeps getting better.

What size screws did you use ?

**Babyswiss** · 07-19-2012, 12:54 AM

No problem, hopefully that fixes your rattle. I used 8-32 slotted pan head thread cutting sheet metal screws. I bought 3 lengths 3/8, 1/2, 3/4. The 3/8 worked for me.

**ghost1133** · 07-19-2012, 01:40 AM

Originally Posted by Babyswiss

No problem, hopefully that fixes your rattle. I used 8-32 slotted pan head thread cutting sheet metal screws. I bought 3 lengths 3/8, 1/2, 3/4. The 3/8 worked for me.

The 3/8 it is. Will let you know after this weekend.

Keep the rubber side down bro.

**mrepooh** · 07-19-2012, 04:47 AM

Originally Posted by ghost1133

I have a rattle in my exhaust pipe. Before I go cutting it up to find it. Could anyone tell me where to cut to get at it or maybe have some better advice? Thanks in advance.

I noticed the cat package is just shoved in the pipe, it might have gotten lose. Also check the exhaust mount bolts on the flange, I found I was able to turn them by hand. Check the heat shield mount bolts too.