Dong Fang DF250RTG - Page 3

**JerryHawk250** · 11-15-2018, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

Do I need an angled feeler gauge to check the valve clearance on the CB250 OHV clone engine? I have straight feeler gauges that I guess could be bent?

From looking at your pictures it looks like you could use a straight feeler gauge on the exhaust. Doesn't look like you have much room on the intake side. You may have to use an angled feeler gauge on the intake.

MustangMiddle24 · 11-16-2018, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

Me too! I won't know for several weeks since I am in the break in period.

What speed are you getting in the break in period and does it struggle to get there? Also are you loctiting everything?

Barnone · 11-16-2018, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MustangMiddle24

What speed are you getting in the break in period and does it struggle to get there? Also are you loctiting everything?

Owned 50 or more bikes ( British bikes, Japanese bike, Chinese bikes, Russian bikes) over the last 60+ years and never loctited any of them and never had a problem with parts falling off. Seems to have good power but I am not pushing her yet. Also need to check the speedometer accuracy.

Barnone · 11-16-2018, 07:29 PM

Just got the Certificate of Origin and the sales receipt from the seller so will register her next week. Then I can put some kilometers on her.

Barnone · 11-16-2018, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffrey

Remove the upper engine mount at the top. That should give a little more room to get to the aduster.

Yep, tight in that area. Looks like I need a 24mm wrench to take that cap off?

**JerryHawk250** · 11-16-2018, 09:02 PM

Might be easier to get to if you remove the tank.

Barnone · 11-16-2018, 10:42 PM

We shall see when I need to do the first valve check/adjustment. Be a while.

Barnone · 11-17-2018, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffrey

My valve cap is 23mm on the 200. Should be the same on yours.

jeffery,
Thanks but I measured the nut at 24mm and a 24mm socket fits in it just fine. Headed to Harbor Freight with a 20% off coupon to buy something else so will buy a 24mm wrench too.
What value did you use to set the valve clearances?

Barnone · 11-17-2018, 04:28 PM

Sold the CT70 clone but might buy another one as it was a good ride and was easy to haul .

Barnone · 11-19-2018, 04:01 PM

Got her all registered and tagged today. Waiting on insurance to be completely legal to ride.

Barnone · 11-19-2018, 06:14 PM

First legai ride late today. She moves right along. Doing the slow break-in but did run her up to 50 MPH and the speedometer was only optimistic by 2 MPH so that is good.
50 MPH 4700 RPM on the mini tack in 5th gear.
She seems to handle very well.
Will ride her out to the beach tomorrow looking for a bikini to take some photos like this one from my long gone DF250RTB.

**JerryHawk250** · 11-20-2018, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

First legai ride late today. She moves right along. Doing the slow break-in but did run her up to 50 MPH and the speedometer was only optimistic by 2 MPH so that is good.
50 MPH 4700 RPM on the mini tack in 5th gear.
She seems to handle very well.
Will ride her out to the beach tomorrow looking for a bikini to take some photos like this one from my long gone DF250RTB.

Sounds like she is geared just about right.

There's a bike in the picture????

Barnone · 11-21-2018, 10:28 AM

Off topic but just changed the rear tire on my Suzuki TU250X. Old tire was worn out in just over 5k miles riding in the mountains. Not complaining as the curves and elevation changes are much more fun than here in flat Florida.

Bruces · 11-21-2018, 08:29 PM

I would be worried about you riding around in a bikini like that ,but it sounds like you have done it before and survived .

Barnone · 11-23-2018, 09:45 AM

Black Friday Pricing at Belmont
https://www.belmontebikes.com/
https://www.belmontebikes.com/produc...legal-df250rtg
$200 off the DF250RTG

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11-17-2018, 04:28 PM	#39
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,357	Sold the CT70 clone but might buy another one as it was a good ride and was easy to haul . Last edited by Barnone; 11-17-2018 at 10:19 PM.
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11-16-2018, 07:29 PM	#34
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,357	Just got the Certificate of Origin and the sales receipt from the seller so will register her next week. Then I can put some kilometers on her.
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11-16-2018, 10:42 PM	#37
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,357	We shall see when I need to do the first valve check/adjustment. Be a while.
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11-19-2018, 04:01 PM	#40
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,357	Got her all registered and tagged today. Waiting on insurance to be completely legal to ride.
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11-21-2018, 08:29 PM	#44
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,649	I would be worried about you riding around in a bikini like that ,but it sounds like you have done it before and survived .
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11-23-2018, 09:45 AM	#45
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,357	Black Friday Pricing at Belmont https://www.belmontebikes.com/ https://www.belmontebikes.com/produc...legal-df250rtg $200 off the DF250RTG
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