Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

[Bobthebobber]

In another note... Is there a way to disconnect the air injection without making a plate for the motor? Maybe just pulling off a hose and plugging the hose attached the motor, and plugging the other hose attached to the pump?

[barnone]

no it has happened to about a half dozen people.. Apparently you can just bend the arch supports and it allows greater clearance

So just straighten these arch support rods a bit? I'll write that down on my to do list. Thanks for the heads up.
DF rear fender .jpg

[barnone]

In another note... Is there a way to disconnect the air injection without making a plate for the motor? Maybe just pulling off a hose and plugging the hose attached the motor, and plugging the other hose attached to the pump?

I'm going to make the plate and remove all the plumbing like I did on my old DF.

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Use the removed piece as a pattern to make the plate out of 1/8" or so aluminum plate. Paint it black. Put a cap on the vacuum port. Easy peasy.

On my old DF then I moved the ignition key switch to the place were the pump was. Kinda cleaned it up a bit. I don't know if this will work on the new model.

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[Bob form NV]

I have the 2012 and from looking at it I would think you could loosen the four strut bolts attaching the fender, lift it at the back by hand to get the clearance you want and tighten it back down.

[barnone]

I have the 2012 and from looking at it I would think you could loosen the four strut bolts attaching the fender, lift it at the back by hand to get the clearance you want and tighten it back down.

Bob,
Thanks, I'll note that on my to do list.

[axa]

So just straighten these arch support rods a bit? I'll write that down on my to do list. Thanks for the heads up.
DF rear fender .jpg

I have this bike and everthing on the frame was spot on including this rear fender. i wouldn't make it an issue just yet.

[barnone]

I have this bike and everthing on the frame was spot on including this rear fender. i wouldn't make it an issue just yet.

OK but I am still going to be sure and check the clearance between the tail light wiring and the tire when I get the bike. I don't want the issue that Bobthebobber has with his DF.

[axa]

axa,
When I replaced the rear sprocket with the JTR on my previous DF250RTB (2010) it was in alignment. I'll be changing out the rear sprocket on my soon to arrive DF250RTB-A soon and will check the alignment because I feel that it is important.

I think you will find the bolt recess sit deeper on the old sprocket as well as it being an overall 2.085", the new bolt recess are rather shallow and it about 2.035" thick.

if you don't find that, it would be nice to know I got something odd.

[axa]

OK but I am still going to be sure and check the clearance between the tail light wiring and the tire when I get the bike. I don't want the issue that Bobthebobber has with his DF.

well I'd check everything if I i were you, i did.
but the only 2 issues I had was my secondary air pump was not functioning correctly, blowing it's hoses. a non issue as the entire system is gone.

the only pressing issue I had was absolutely no clearance on the valves, there was even tension on mine.
I find everyone who checks their valves reporting they are at least tight.

[Bob form NV]

After reading Bobthebobbers problem I checked the clearance on the tail on mine and there was a half inch. Barnone, I hope they send a different manual than they sent with my bike as it is almost useless. I hope you kept the manual from your 2010. I'd like to get a copy of that.