I just received my new, DF/Ice Bear Bobber!

[GonzoX]

OK Im exhausted. Got the bike uncrated. Fit and finish and fenders look very rough but I expect that from a chinese made product. No big deal.

The good:

Bike looks good over all.

Started right up and idled fine.

Everything seems to work so far. Cant test brakes or shifter yet but it did seem to shift fine while idling.

The bad:

Screws and bolts are typical chinese poor metalurgy. Very soft steel and easy to damage. I stripped out the screws for the front brake fluid resivoir so now Im screwed. Im sure I used the corect size screw driver. That is what really chaffes my butt. Those suckers are on there tight. Too tight.

Q: How do I get the stripped screws out?

Changed the oil but after putting in new oil I noticed there was a rubber washer on the ground. Doh! Was that on the drain plug? Im not sure but I do not remember seeing a washer when I dropped the plug to drain it. Could be from something else.

Air filter had a small dent in it. Mostly cosmetic. Not sure if it's worth putting in an RMA for it to the dealer. Opinions?

Q: There is a hole in the frame just forward of the seat. Is this hole an option to move the seat forward an inch? If so that would be great as I am a bit on the short side.

Will eventually ask a lot of questions Im sure.

Will try to upload photos ASAP.

[SpudRider]

Congratulations, Gonzo! I'm glad your bike finally arrived.

For future reference, it helps if you hit the screwdriver with a hammer before you try to untighten the screws in the brake master cylinder. I think your best bet now is to carefully drill the heads off the stripped screws. Then you can remove the cap to the master cylinder. After the cap is removed, you should be able to loosen the screws with a pair of vise grips.

The other DF Bobber owners will probably have a definitive answer for you shortly regarding the rubber O-ring.

We eagerly await your photos!

Spud

[Weldangrind]

I'm glad to hear that it runs! That's a good start.

[FastDoc]

Google it. IIRC there is a special screwdriver that is sharp and curved a little for removing stripped out phillips screws.

Sounds like you are off to a good China-start.

Of course we will all disown you if you don't post pictures soom.

[GonzoX]

OK hope this works:

[FastDoc]

Very nice looking machine :P . How hard would it be to remove the tank decals? :roll:

[SpudRider]

You bike looks great! Thanks for making the time to capture and post the great photos, Gonzo! We love photos, especially of bikes arriving in the crate.

Spud

[SpudRider]

I still think your best bet is to carefully drill the heads off the screws holding the cover on the master brake cylinder.

Spud

[Weldangrind]

Sweet bike! I love eveything about the design, including the sprung seat. I think that an Easy-out would remove those screws. If not, then drilling the heads (like Spud says) would do the trick.

[FastDoc]

By the way an impact screwdriver may still do the trick.

I like to have at least one Snap-on screwdriver for cases like this.

[Weldangrind]

I use a small ratchet screwdriver for these purposes. It's much easier to apply downforce and turn if you have a lever.

[SpudRider]

Upon further reflection, I agree with my fellow moderators. If you have a Harbor Freight store nearby, buy either an impact screwdriver, and/or a screw extractor set.

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-piec...set-40349.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/impact-...ase-37530.html

I own both these tools, and have had occasion to use them on my motorcycles. These tools work well, and are certainly worth the modest price required to add them to your tool chest.

Spud

[SpudRider]

Incidentally, both the tools I mentioned are currently on sale.

Spud

[GonzoX]

Well I thought there was zero break fluid in there but I was wrong. Once I started messing with it, the breaks started working. It was very weak and spongy at first so I though it was empty of brake fluid. It wasnt. I guess I still need to open it though to bleed the brakes right?

I think I also need to get some chain oil. Will check auto parts store for that.

I did get a tap-dye screw extractor kit but Im not sure its the right size.
What exactly is an impact screw driver? Guess Ill check with auto parts place tomorrow for that. Probably too late for the impact tool though as it is prety stripped out right now. Hard to tell from the photo though.

I still need to take my course. Man I should have taken care of that but I wanted to wait in case I had to cancel my order. Now that my bike is here I am aching to ride it. Monday I will get insurace set up and call killermotorsports with my vin number to get temporary plates.

My Fiancee is worried that she will see less and less of me now LOL. She may have a point.

[SpudRider]

Just pressing and releasing the front brake lever might fix the situation. Whenever I remove the front wheel, I need to press the brake lever a few times to get the piston to seat on the brake pads. However, if you need to bleed the brake lines, I suggest you read the following thread.

http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...ewtopic&t=9814

Rather than merely bleed the brake lines, I suggest you change the brake fluid. It doesn't take much longer to change the brake fluid, and who knows what kind of brake fluid the factory installed in China? :roll:

Instead of buying chain lube, I suggest you get some 90W gear oil, or some chainsaw, bar and chain oil. Since you are riding on the street, these products will work very well, and will cost much less than commercial chain lube.

P.S. Your fiancee is very wise, and probably correct!

Spud