Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

**barnone** · 04-18-2016, 06:49 PM

Yep, emergency cable repair kit. Got one in my tool bag on the DF. Never used it yet!
http://www.amazon.com/KiWAV-Universa...=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

**axa** · 04-18-2016, 09:05 PM

fwiw the same or similar cable kit on ebay (ie save over 50%)

also the magnet wire i bought to rewind the stator (before i found the separation with the lead wire and just fixed it)

**axa** · 04-18-2016, 10:03 PM

One thing to note and notice, when taking off your front sprocket cover for any reason, be careful how you put it back, it is real easy (ive apprently done it at least twice) to pinch the neutral sensor wire.

No wonder it wasnt working, well i had enough slack to solder a new lead but if you don't or cant solder, you might have some trouble finding the correct replacement.
Ive only come across one that looked right, from Europe and it was used and expensive.

The correct stator wasn't exactly cheap and a bit hard to find also.\

But if youve followed my rant, Ive said nothing was so hard to find as was engine rods...
most people will find themselves better off tossing out the entire bike than dealing with a problem that effects the rods

**axa** · 04-19-2016, 04:48 AM

When replacing the stator cover take note on the intermediate starter gear washers.
I had 2 on each side but needed to remove one as apparently reuse of the gasket caused this gear to be squeezed and not allow the starter to turn...
Almost caused me to buy a new starter...

**barnone** · 04-19-2016, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by axa

But if youve followed my rant, Ive said nothing was so hard to find as was engine rods...
most people will find themselves better off tossing out the entire bike than dealing with a problem that effects the rods

Or buy a new engine!

I haven't monkeyed with my DF engine.

**axa** · 04-19-2016, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by barnone

Or buy a new engine!

I haven't monkeyed with my DF engine.

so your answer to a 10$ set of rods is buy a new engine?

easier said than done.
fewer and fewer places to get a loncin 167fmm from.
could take a chance on another brand but no guarantee the mounts will line up.
i couldn't even find a cylinder and head that matched.

**barnone** · 04-19-2016, 11:33 PM

You said" most people will find themselves better off tossing out the entire bike than dealing with a problem that effects the rods"
I say " buy a new engine and not throw out the entire bike"

**axa** · 04-20-2016, 05:11 AM

Originally Posted by barnone

You said" most people will find themselves better off tossing out the entire bike than dealing with a problem that effects the rods"
I say " buy a new engine and not throw out the entire bike"

Tuchè, so that was a bit facetious..., still I've yet to come across anyone with serious problems that gets their bike going again.
I've been contacted by 2 people with blown engines, both at least a year later still had dead bikes. No exaggeration there.

By the way I did finally stumble uponc 2 sets of rods, the first currently in use a steel set, made in China, free from an unamed dealer,
And a second set also steel but of questionable quality, from a guy on ebay in Bulgaria, 9$ shipped.
So it's been possible to resurrect this bike this far, just emmensly difficult to find all the parts.

Back to the topic at hand, turns out I do have a bad starter now if not before. Might have damaged it when I binded the starter intermittent gear.
I'll see if I can fix it too but...
It never seems to end.

**axa** · 04-21-2016, 07:32 PM

So my starter motor brushes got pulverized during a hasty reassembling.
Can find a replacement set for about 20$, but can find an entire new starter for $30

Can anyone point me to a source for reasonably priced brushes?

http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Cg250-Free-Sample-Motorcycle-Starter-Carbon_60351400296.html

Update:
Screw it, for 29$ ill buy the entire new motor, and use the old one as Ive been wanting to modify it for kickstart a long long time...

**heist222** · 04-24-2016, 07:31 PM

Hey everyone so I have since put alot of miles on my Rtb 250-B, love this bike to death, however its time for an overhaul, so if you guys could help me out with links or ideas for possible parts thatd be great! So here is what I am looking at getting. I need new sprockets( suggestions for good torque and speed? I am thinking 13/35).
-I need new jets
-new front rim
-mettallic gas cap
-new turning signals
-new grips
-new headlight (seems to be fairly dim at night even with brights, so best bulb would be?)
-small rear seat pad
-footpegs?
my girl rides on the fender with me everywhere its a blast but want her to be a little more comfortable.
So if you guys could drop some links or possible advice on where to get these items thatd be great man!