Dong Fang DF250RTG - Page 39

Barnone · 04-16-2023, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RugerTSanchez

They should just be incandescent bulbs, but I did notice the faster flashing too. What’s strange is I had one burn out pretty quickly so I threw one of the bulbs from the original signals and the rate returned to a normal level. I will say the I’ll probably end up getting some better bulbs since I’ve already had two of the ones that came with the black housings burn out.

Also, I needed to tighten/loctite the nuts that attach the housings to the threaded pieces because the small nut inside the housing kept coming undone after some riding.

I had that problem with the nut inside the housing. I tightened it down and then went to check the other one on the back on the bike and it was missing the bracket that holds the bulb. The bulb was just loose in the housing so I am sending them back for a refund.
Putting the stock turn signals back on the bike.

I wonder if black plastic spray paint would stick to the housing?

Barnone · 04-27-2023, 10:08 AM

Trying some different turn signals just on the back as they are easier to install.
So far so good. They are very small.

Barnone · 04-28-2023, 07:47 PM

Photo of my DF250RTG ignition switch below. I looked at the above but did not find one.
Jess , do you have the switch, if so could you post a photo of it removed from your DF250RTG?
That might make it easier to find one on the site Jerry put above.

Barnone · 05-01-2023, 05:38 PM

Put these small turn signals on her and so far so good. Need to adjust the alignment a bit.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/313567427475

Barnone · 05-09-2023, 03:13 PM

Added a little fly screen mainly just for show.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

**JerryHawk250** · 05-09-2023, 03:40 PM

Looks good.

Barnone · 05-23-2023, 06:05 PM

Specs at http://www.df-motor.com/product_show.asp?id=750 show the gas tank capacity at 14 liters or about 3.7 gallons. I never checked that on my two DF250RTG. Has anybody here verified that. Also I never checked the MPG. 　

Barnone · 05-25-2023, 08:02 AM

Honda CRF230 valve adjustment video.

Barnone · 05-27-2023, 11:05 AM

I screwed this oil temp gauge in the dip stick hole on my DF250RTG to check the oil temp.
This test was an answer to another thread.

My temp gauge is like this one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F3W136Z...ing=UTF8&psc=1

At rest the cold engine was about 22 C or 72 F. After a 12 mile ride in traffic up to 50 MPH the reading is about 78 C or 172 F.

I can leave the thermometer in the engine with no oil leak so will leave it in and do some more checking as I ride. Don't recommend looking at it as your ride but ok at a stop.

From what I read the engine oil might start to break down at 275 F.

Barnone · 05-28-2023, 09:28 AM

Took a ride to check on our lot on Sanibel Island with speeds over 55 MPH on the speedometer which is probably about 50 or so. Still breaking her in. The oil temp got up to 90c (194f) which is still very safe. Seems an oil cooler on the DF250RTG would be a waste of money.

She is running just great and is a fun bike to ride.

Barnone · 06-01-2023, 09:13 PM

Did a test pull of my light weight trailer and she did just fine. I like to use the trailer in the mountains of Western North Carolina where we spend the summer. When I make a store run I can carry a lot of items.
The trailer hitch bolts to shock mount.

Barnone · 06-14-2023, 10:48 AM

Just got this private message

"Just bought a DF250RTG (white). Any advice you can provide me would be greatly appreciated. Also did you sell your original RT”G” and later get a 2022 RT”D” version? I was confused by the description where you lost your bikes."

Thought I would respond here so others could add their opinions.

I sold my original DF250RTG to a member here because I like to keep trying other bikes.
I have owned over fifty motorcycles in the past 65 years. Not saying that is smart!

There was nothing wrong with it except a small dent in the gas tank. Recently I bought a new 2022 one and it was exactly like the one I sold except a few mods I put on the previous one.

For some reason it was called a DF250RTD on the paper work but it was also called a DF250RTG in other places. Again it is exactly like my previous DF250RTG.

As far as any advice I can give it is to read this thread from the beginning and almost all your questions would be answered.

I would leave it unmodified for a while. I changed the seat to have a little more room for a passenger. Changed the mirrors to bar end ones so I could see behind me. You might not have to do that. The carburetor is unmodified. I added a pad to keep my heel off the muffler.
Did not remove the catalytic converter as it runs just fine with it. It has about 800 km on it with no issues.

I added some crash bars just because I had them from another bike. Changed the oil after 100 km.

We are headed up to our cabin in the mountains of WNC where the motorcycle riding is wonderful. Taking the DF and my Ural with us. I have an Ice Bear 150 scooter there. I do a lot more motorcycling there than I do in flat SWFL where we live in the winter.

Ask any more questions here and I and others will chime in with their opinions.

Dadbike26 · 06-15-2023, 02:15 PM

Vince thanks for the detailed response. I just reviewed most post on this thread and really appreciate all the info that has been shared. The people in this forum seem to be very helpful and a cool community, which I think is going to be so important when owning this bike.

My bike is scheduled to arrive, 80% assembled, this upcoming week. Hopefully this DF250RTG is one of the ones that arrives without any issue. I’ve worked on assembling an e-bike but have never put any part of a motorcycle together, but looking forward to the experience and the rewards of riding this cool bike. Thanks again and look forward to posting pictures, getting feedback, and advice!

Barnone · 06-15-2023, 05:38 PM

Dadbike26,
Welcome to the asylum. I didn't have any issues assembling any of the ten or more Chinese crate bikes I have bought over the years. I really do like getting bikes in crates delivered to my house.

Dadbike26 · 06-16-2023, 02:21 PM

Can any one supply the diameter of the front forks for the DF250RTG ? Looking into clip on handlebars for a cafe racer style.

04-27-2023, 10:08 AM	#2
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,356	Trying some different turn signals just on the back as they are easier to install. So far so good. They are very small. Attached Thumbnails
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04-28-2023, 07:47 PM	#3
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,356	Photo of my DF250RTG ignition switch below. I looked at the above but did not find one. Jess , do you have the switch, if so could you post a photo of it removed from your DF250RTG? That might make it easier to find one on the site Jerry put above. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Barnone; 04-29-2023 at 11:31 PM.
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05-01-2023, 05:38 PM	#4
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,356	Put these small turn signals on her and so far so good. Need to adjust the alignment a bit. https://www.ebay.com/itm/313567427475 Attached Thumbnails
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05-09-2023, 03:13 PM	#5
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,356	Added a little fly screen mainly just for show. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1 Attached Thumbnails
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05-09-2023, 03:40 PM	#6
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05-23-2023, 06:05 PM	#7
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,356	Specs at http://www.df-motor.com/product_show.asp?id=750 show the gas tank capacity at 14 liters or about 3.7 gallons. I never checked that on my two DF250RTG. Has anybody here verified that. Also I never checked the MPG.
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05-25-2023, 08:02 AM	#8
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,356	Honda CRF230 valve adjustment video.
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05-27-2023, 11:05 AM	#9
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,356	I screwed this oil temp gauge in the dip stick hole on my DF250RTG to check the oil temp. This test was an answer to another thread. My temp gauge is like this one. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F3W136Z...ing=UTF8&psc=1 At rest the cold engine was about 22 C or 72 F. After a 12 mile ride in traffic up to 50 MPH the reading is about 78 C or 172 F. I can leave the thermometer in the engine with no oil leak so will leave it in and do some more checking as I ride. Don't recommend looking at it as your ride but ok at a stop. From what I read the engine oil might start to break down at 275 F. Attached Thumbnails
	0

05-28-2023, 09:28 AM	#10
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,356	Took a ride to check on our lot on Sanibel Island with speeds over 55 MPH on the speedometer which is probably about 50 or so. Still breaking her in. The oil temp got up to 90c (194f) which is still very safe. Seems an oil cooler on the DF250RTG would be a waste of money. She is running just great and is a fun bike to ride.
	1

06-01-2023, 09:13 PM	#11
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,356	Did a test pull of my light weight trailer and she did just fine. I like to use the trailer in the mountains of Western North Carolina where we spend the summer. When I make a store run I can carry a lot of items. The trailer hitch bolts to shock mount. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Barnone; 06-02-2023 at 09:23 AM.
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06-14-2023, 10:48 AM	#12
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,356	Just got this private message "Just bought a DF250RTG (white). Any advice you can provide me would be greatly appreciated. Also did you sell your original RT”G” and later get a 2022 RT”D” version? I was confused by the description where you lost your bikes." Thought I would respond here so others could add their opinions. I sold my original DF250RTG to a member here because I like to keep trying other bikes. I have owned over fifty motorcycles in the past 65 years. Not saying that is smart! There was nothing wrong with it except a small dent in the gas tank. Recently I bought a new 2022 one and it was exactly like the one I sold except a few mods I put on the previous one. For some reason it was called a DF250RTD on the paper work but it was also called a DF250RTG in other places. Again it is exactly like my previous DF250RTG. As far as any advice I can give it is to read this thread from the beginning and almost all your questions would be answered. I would leave it unmodified for a while. I changed the seat to have a little more room for a passenger. Changed the mirrors to bar end ones so I could see behind me. You might not have to do that. The carburetor is unmodified. I added a pad to keep my heel off the muffler. Did not remove the catalytic converter as it runs just fine with it. It has about 800 km on it with no issues. I added some crash bars just because I had them from another bike. Changed the oil after 100 km. We are headed up to our cabin in the mountains of WNC where the motorcycle riding is wonderful. Taking the DF and my Ural with us. I have an Ice Bear 150 scooter there. I do a lot more motorcycling there than I do in flat SWFL where we live in the winter. Ask any more questions here and I and others will chime in with their opinions. Attached Thumbnails
	2

06-15-2023, 02:15 PM	#13
Dadbike26 Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 35	Vince thanks for the detailed response. I just reviewed most post on this thread and really appreciate all the info that has been shared. The people in this forum seem to be very helpful and a cool community, which I think is going to be so important when owning this bike. My bike is scheduled to arrive, 80% assembled, this upcoming week. Hopefully this DF250RTG is one of the ones that arrives without any issue. I’ve worked on assembling an e-bike but have never put any part of a motorcycle together, but looking forward to the experience and the rewards of riding this cool bike. Thanks again and look forward to posting pictures, getting feedback, and advice!
	1

06-15-2023, 05:38 PM	#14
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,356	Dadbike26, Welcome to the asylum. I didn't have any issues assembling any of the ten or more Chinese crate bikes I have bought over the years. I really do like getting bikes in crates delivered to my house.
	1

06-16-2023, 02:21 PM	#15
Dadbike26 Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 35	Can any one supply the diameter of the front forks for the DF250RTG ? Looking into clip on handlebars for a cafe racer style.
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