Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

**Babyswiss** · 09-16-2011, 03:02 AM

Anybody else have any problems with exhaust rattling? The spot welds on the baffling inside mine broke in a few places and caused a VERY irritating rattle noise at various speeds. If I put my foot on the exhaust shield it stops. I have the baffle out of the pipe and I'm going to wrap it in steel wool (trick my muffler shop told me) and re-weld it in with JB Weld. I'll report the results.

**Babyswiss** · 09-18-2011, 01:46 PM

After reinstalling the baffling and wrapping it with several layers of steel wool I am still getting a rattle. It actually sounds like it is coming from the smaller diameter section around where the heat sheild is. It goes away when I press on the heat shield. It is NOT the heat shield though because I took it off and it still rattles. I'm leaning towards the catalytic rattling against the pipe. Anyone think you could get that out without grinding the exhaust apart?

**barnone** · 09-18-2011, 02:27 PM

Babyswiss,
I also think that the rattle is coming from the catalytic converter. Mine has that rattle. I have thought about cutting the pipe to get to it but would like to get a new exhaust before sawing it apart. I need to call and find out what a new exhaust would cost.

**hooliganboy** · 09-19-2011, 02:35 PM

[QUOTE=barnone;33630]My glossy black DF appears to have clear coat over the tape on the tank and fenders. I tried starting to pull off the tape with my fingernails but I can't get it started. What am I doing wrong?

hey barnone, my stripes are clear coated over too, no way they're coming off without a ruining the paint.

**BellaCorse** · 09-20-2011, 12:41 AM

I see the DF importer is running a sale on the Bobber and other models. I would not be surprized to see them sell retail for under $2K.

/M

**barnone** · 09-20-2011, 01:36 AM

[QUOTE=hooliganboy;33885]

Originally Posted by barnone

My glossy black DF appears to have clear coat over the tape on the tank and fenders. I tried starting to pull off the tape with my fingernails but I can't get it started. What am I doing wrong?

hey barnone, my stripes are clear coated over too, no way they're coming off without a ruining the paint.

hooliganboy,
Thanks for the confirmation on the clear coat. I didn't believe that they would use clear coat on our inexpensive China bikes.

**barnone** · 09-20-2011, 01:37 AM

Originally Posted by BellaCorse

I see the DF importer is running a sale on the Bobber and other models. I would not be surprized to see them sell retail for under $2K.

/M

Bella,
Could you supply the web site as I want to buy another DF.
Thanks

**Vacendak** · 09-20-2011, 05:44 PM

Been Lurking here for a while figured it's time to post a pic of mine.

**ben2go** · 09-20-2011, 05:47 PM

Nice.She's been rode well.I see all kinds of AZ dust on her.That's a real rider.

**barnone** · 09-20-2011, 05:54 PM

Been getting a few PM's on sprockets so I'll post the site again.
http://www.oldbikebarn.com/Motorcycl...?search=JTR279
The rear sprocket change seems to be the only required mod since the new DF's appear to be coming with 105 main jets.