Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

[barnone]

^^^^^^
Looks good from a distance. Check under the tank for leaks.

IMHO maybe not the best idea for a first bike. Probably be better off with a used small Japanese bike that you can get worked on if needed.
Don't let the low price lead you somewhere you shouldn't go.

Again IMHO, $1700 is too much. That is used Japanese bike money. You can buy a new improved 2012 DF250RTB for a bit more.

[axa]

^^^^^^
Looks good from a distance. Check under the tank for leaks.

IMHO maybe not the best idea for a first bike. Probably be better off with a used small Japanese bike that you can get worked on if needed.
Don't let the low price lead you somewhere you shouldn't go.

Again IMHO, $1700 is too much. That is used Japanese bike money. You can buy a new improved 2012 DF250RTB for a bit more.

yep though the issue with a Japanese bike is that it don't look like a dongfang!

I just saw a 2010 without an engine go for 1000 or less... I just saw an engine go for 180,
and that's in NY where prices tend to be high.

if your buying from a dealer they usually won't budge.
if u are getting it from a reputable dealer I'd be surprised, but then ask for some kind of fender to fender warranty in writing, you won't get it, then you can start negotiating.
A shady dealer and your on your own from the get go.
Private sale, educate the guy that used doesn't mean classic.

[alleykat]

Check this out fans.

http://sinecycles.com/

[bowtiewagon]

Been waiting for this time of year. Have not really had a chance to ride, April showers and all. Got to ride this morning to work, and looks like a clear week and weekend.
Bike is dirty though, I need to give it a bath this week.
I would also like to know if anyone has an idea where to get a replacement shift linkage. Been on ebay, and all I see are these billet items, and they are NOT my style. Just want a simple replacement. Heard someone back a few years ago actually made himself one, if I remember the post right. Wondering if he is still on here, and has a how to for us. I would rather do that honestly.

At the moment it is working, but has a bit too much play in it, and it is a bit worn. 14000 some odd miles it has lasted. can't complain. just want to replace it, before I am riding and it drops on me.

Got any ideas let me know. Thanks.

[barnone]

Been waiting for this time of year. Have not really had a chance to ride, April showers and all. Got to ride this morning to work, and looks like a clear week and weekend.
Bike is dirty though, I need to give it a bath this week.
I would also like to know if anyone has an idea where to get a replacement shift linkage. Been on ebay, and all I see are these billet items, and they are NOT my style. Just want a simple replacement. Heard someone back a few years ago actually made himself one, if I remember the post right. Wondering if he is still on here, and has a how to for us. I would rather do that honestly.

At the moment it is working, but has a bit too much play in it, and it is a bit worn. 14000 some odd miles it has lasted. can't complain. just want to replace it, before I am riding and it drops on me.

Got any ideas let me know. Thanks.

Which part of the shift linkage is worn? Just the rod?
http://www.gravesport.com/Graves-Mot...Shift-Rod.html

[bowtiewagon]

kinda most of it. I am not sure the correct part names, but the rod seems to be the only thing in fair shape. Threads on one of the adjustments is stripped, the swivel pieces(lack of knowing what they are called) are in weak condition. I have a lot of play in everything.Looking to replace the whole kit-n-kaboodle Problem i am seeing with many offering online is they only offer a certain part and not the whole assembly.

[barnone]

Not a lot of help but if you go down to F-17 and F-18 in the parts list below you can get the parts names and numbers.

http://www.scooterdepot.us/parts_htm...arts_list.html

Also from Dong Fang China
http://www.df-motor.com/MLC/Parts%20...%282014%29.pdf

Probably gonna have to rig it up by yourself.

How about a jockey shift with clutch lever?Blue_14_2.jpg


http://233customs.blogspot.com/

Blue_1_2.jpg

[axa]

Blue_1_2.jpg

hope this doesnt start a flame war but...

i love the jockey shit, but the one i put on the right side lasted about 3 days.
Leaving the clutch in place i thought it as 'safe' as could be done.
But the springer in combination with the hardtail I deem just too unsafe.
Even when i slightly take my hand off to adjust the choke then hit the smallest bumps, my heart jumps. anyone with the springer might tell you its a hard ride compared to shocks. And pulling my hand that far away from the handlebar just made me cringe.

imho, its not for a daily driver, and then only for the long open road.
but i think its pretty kewl.

[axa]

kinda most of it. I am not sure the correct part names, but the rod seems to be the only thing in fair shape. Threads on one of the adjustments is stripped, the swivel pieces(lack of knowing what they are called) are in weak condition. I have a lot of play in everything.Looking to replace the whole kit-n-kaboodle Problem i am seeing with many offering online is they only offer a certain part and not the whole assembly.

i know what you mean, when i understood less than i do know i thought i needed new shift linkage and couldnt find it.

first confirm there isnt a problem with the transmission and the spline itself has play...
that said, i can imagine that ball part will get worn, the other side is a bit more simple, but i can see it getting a bit worn as well.

its hard to find a sure replacement, here is something cheap you might get use out of
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Univeral-Dir...-/201124097079

for a Harley

one thing to be mindful of is that one of the threads on your bike is left handed, a linkage doesn't need it to be but that allows you to make adjustments with the bar attached and in place...

look at dirtbike parts, they are similar, find a bike with a transmission spline the same diameter as ours, then look at the replacement parts...

[barnone]

No flame war.
The DF250RTB-A does not seem to have the same handling issue as the DF250RTB-B.