Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

**MJH** · 07-11-2011, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by barnone

No charcoal canister on the DF, not CARB compliant.

They are listed as CARB ADGFC.229CMA-004...

**lanzen114** · 07-11-2011, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by BellaCorse

Run out to your local Dollar goods store and pick up a package of girl's ponytail bands. The small elastic bands covered with fabric. Wrap one or two round the cap while it is still locked to the tank. /Mike

BellaCorse,

your suggestion worked. Now does anyone have a suggestion on how to get the fuel stains off the gas tank?

**bowtiewagon** · 07-11-2011, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by euphonius

Welcome to MyChinaMoto, Bowtie. As you can see, the success of a forum is measured in the strength of members' contributions. We'll look forward to hearing from you as you take the plunge, and work through whatever kinks that you encounter. Don't forget pix! Are you in urban Houston? How do you plan to ride this beast? (Lots of big cars in Texas, with drivers hermetically sealed inside and not always paying too much attention. Hopefully you'll do most of your riding by day!)

cheers!

yeah I guess you could say Urban Houston, I am on the West side of what we call the Beltway...I plan I using it as a daily rider..I have at the moment a Titan 150cc scooter and it is time for an upgrade. i have over 26,000 miles on my scooter since it was purchase in 2008. I will be looking at this post for a while studying everyones mods,and apps..I have never owned a motorcycle before,and it took me a while to figure out my scooter when i ran into some mechanical issues,but I think I have a knack for it being a chevy gearhead.

**ben2go** · 07-11-2011, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by MJH

They are listed as CARB ADGFC.229CMA-004...

They're listed as CARB compliant because the bike presented for testing passed the test.The bike released to the public are not identical and it will eventually catch up to manufactures.They do leave the air injection equipment in place to help with exhaust emissions.

**barnone** · 07-11-2011, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by MJH

They are listed as CARB ADGFC.229CMA-004...

MJH,
I repeat, there is no charcoal canister on the DF250RTB.

**MJH** · 07-11-2011, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by ben2go

They're listed as CARB compliant because the bike presented for testing passed the test.The bike released to the public are not identical and it will eventually catch up to manufactures.They do leave the air injection equipment in place to help with exhaust emissions.

I know that is why I pointed it out.

**Gumpsta** · 07-11-2011, 07:10 PM

guys
Here are some pics of the original seat showing the offset. I installed a leather seat on the existing frame. it is still offset as you can see. The frame is not square, it is noticeable when the seat is removed. I had to add an aluminum plate(quick and dirty fix) to make the leather seat mount on the existing frame so i moved it over as best i could. I will probably take this frame and reweld it to work with the leather seat and make it square. Hopefully the new frame they are sending will be correct and the orig. seat will be square on the bike. It will be easy to swap out with just 2 bolts(frame and shock). Trying some different looks, this cross-stitch leather seat is kinda old school -- indian/triumph. Just having fun with an inexpensive toy. Also put in the nickel plate 100 main jet and a NGK plug. Makes a difference on top end, i didn't mess with the needle height as it seems to be fine right now. So far so good.
take care
Gump

**ben2go** · 07-11-2011, 07:29 PM

Nice leather work.

**bowtiewagon** · 07-11-2011, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by Gumpsta

guys
Here are some pics of the original seat showing the offset. I installed a leather seat on the existing frame. it is still offset as you can see. The frame is not square, it is noticeable when the seat is removed. I had to add an aluminum plate(quick and dirty fix) to make the leather seat mount on the existing frame so i moved it over as best i could. I will probably take this frame and reweld it to work with the leather seat and make it square. Hopefully the new frame they are sending will be correct and the orig. seat will be square on the bike. It will be easy to swap out with just 2 bolts(frame and shock). Trying some different looks, this cross-stitch leather seat is kinda old school -- indian/triumph. Just having fun with an inexpensive toy. Also put in the nickel plate 100 main jet and a NGK plug. Makes a difference on top end, i didn't mess with the needle height as it seems to be fine right now. So far so good.
take care
Gump

That looks awesonm..but forgive me for asking this dumb question...the frame you are talking about is that of the seat right?? not the bike itself...just making sure I understand.Been in the sun all day..kinda fried on the brain.

**ben2go** · 07-11-2011, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by bowtiewagon

That looks awesonm..but forgive me for asking this dumb question...the frame you are talking about is that of the seat right?? not the bike itself...just making sure I understand.Been in the sun all day..kinda fried on the brain.

Yes,it is the seat frame and not the motorcycle's frame.