Dong Fang DF250RTG - Page 4

MDStroup · 11-23-2018, 11:41 PM

I don't remember if the question was ever asked or answered, but is this motorcycle using a CG or CB motor?

Really want a white version.

MDStroup · 11-24-2018, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

CB250 OHC 223cc 165fmm
Get a white one at $1599 today.

Nice!!!
So what horse power does this bike have?

I may just do that if my one deal falls through. Looking at buying a Suzuki gs550es Monday!

Barnone · 11-25-2018, 12:16 PM

Picked up a set of open end wrenches including a 24mm one. The adjuster covers were very tight.
See the melted rubber on the muffler. Seems I rest my boot heel there. Might have to make a heat shield cover.

Barnone · 11-25-2018, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffrey

That CT70 clone might be the 5.5 litre gas tank would give a lot more range than the 2.4 original CT70. By the way yore bike looks good parked at the doughnut shop. But where is the side cover. Picture is on Belmontbikes site.

Belmont asked permission to use my photos on their website and their Facebook account.
The side cover fell off and I was unable to find it. I have one on order from Belmont.
I had one of those Ice Bear CT70 clones and it had the larger tank that you mentioned.

Barnone · 11-25-2018, 02:34 PM

Made a foot rest to keep my heel off the muffler.
Thought I had one of these to put on the foot rest around here in my shop but it might be in my shop in WNC.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/113396937578
Now I need to get the melted rubber off the muffler.

Weldangrind · 11-25-2018, 04:15 PM

I've removed goo like that from a muffler by getting the muffler good and hot, and then giving it a quick wipe with a wadded up rag. Welding gloves are a good idea.

Barnone · 11-25-2018, 04:36 PM

^^^^
I will try that after next ride.

Barnone · 11-25-2018, 04:52 PM

Just saw the tiny sticker on the engine that informed me to not exceed 50 kph (31 MPH) for the first 300 km (186 miles) and do the first oil change at 300 km.

chuck · 11-25-2018, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

Just saw the tiny sticker on the engine that informed me to not exceed 50 kph (31 MPH) for the first 300 km (186 miles) and do the first oil change at 300 km.

Good luck, trying to control yourself

Barnone · 11-26-2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by chuck

Good luck, trying to control yourself

Already guilty as I ran her up to 60 the other day. Couldn't help it.

Barnone · 11-26-2018, 03:45 PM

Hooked up one of my Aosom bicycle trailers to the DF and took her for a test run. All is well. I use these trailers in the mountains when I have to make a garbage, recycling, grocery, etc run.

Azhule · 11-26-2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

Just saw the tiny sticker on the engine that informed me to not exceed 50 kph (31 MPH) for the first 300 km (186 miles) and do the first oil change at 300 km.

I wouldn't worry too much about that... I was hitting 80+ mph well before the 10km marker ticked on my China Bike

If you do things right, the early onset of excess speed wont hurt these engines/transmissions one bit

Barnone · 11-29-2018, 05:43 PM

Just got the pad off Ebay and installed it on the bracket I made to keep my heel off the muffler.
I Wii clean the rubber off with some steel wool and touch it up with some rattle can flat black.

ben2go · 11-29-2018, 09:48 PM

Nice upgrade.

MDStroup · 12-02-2018, 04:20 PM

Wish the displacement was a bit closer to the 250 mark then what it is, but it is a step in the right direction.
I had a question, what carb is on this bike? Also does anyone know what the compression is?

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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I've removed goo like that from a muffler by getting the muffler good and hot, and then giving it a quick wipe with a wadded up rag. Welding gloves are a good idea. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-23-2018, 11:41 PM	#46
MDStroup Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 207	I don't remember if the question was ever asked or answered, but is this motorcycle using a CG or CB motor? Really want a white version.
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11-25-2018, 04:36 PM	#52
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,357	^^^^ I will try that after next ride.
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11-25-2018, 04:52 PM	#53
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,357	Just saw the tiny sticker on the engine that informed me to not exceed 50 kph (31 MPH) for the first 300 km (186 miles) and do the first oil change at 300 km.
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11-29-2018, 09:48 PM	#59
ben2go Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,335	Nice upgrade.
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12-02-2018, 04:20 PM	#60
MDStroup Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 207	Wish the displacement was a bit closer to the 250 mark then what it is, but it is a step in the right direction. I had a question, what carb is on this bike? Also does anyone know what the compression is?
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