Dong Fang DF250RTG - Page 9

ben2go · 03-24-2019, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RedCrowRides

- On that sidecover deal ,HD Sportsters have one side cover that is notorious for flying off ,the problem literally went on for years ,to the point YouTube has a veritable plethora of Videos showing how to zip tie that cover down to avoid the issue .

It really didn't matter if the retainer clips were properly engaged or not ,it would still fly off at speed with alarming regularity , I suspect your experience may be a similar situation , if there is a way to add a little zip tie magic as backup in an unobtrusive manner I'd highly recommend it .

That's how HD makes their money, replacing parts that fall off. I've picked up enough HD parts along the highways to build a mongrel bike.

Barnone · 04-07-2019, 08:21 PM

Think I can fool the BMW guys?

ben2go · 04-09-2019, 02:50 PM

Nah, the cylinders aren't laid out left and right.

Barnone · 04-09-2019, 04:15 PM

BMW R25 drive shaft model. Mine is the chain drive model.

ben2go · 04-10-2019, 08:57 PM

I forgot about those.

Barnone · 04-19-2019, 08:41 PM

Going to head to the mountains of Western North Carolina where the motorcycle riding is wonderful in a month for the summer. The girls are ready to go.

Barnone · 04-28-2019, 09:06 PM

Something a little different. My new to me 2012 Royal Enfield C5 with Cozy sidecar with some optional upgrades. At the local RE dealer's open house bikini bike wash.

culcune · 04-29-2019, 12:06 AM

Wow...those are some nice farkles!!

Barnone · 04-29-2019, 08:18 AM

^^^^^
Unfortunately or maybe fortunately they did not stay on the rig.

solo · 05-01-2019, 01:29 PM

This bike is electric start only? No kick start? It has disc brake front and drum break rear? And the absolute maximum top speed is 80ish mph?

Barnone · 05-01-2019, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by solo

This bike is electric start only? No kick start? It has disc brake front and drum break rear? And the absolute maximum top speed is 80ish mph?

If you are asking about the RE it has a kickstarter and estart.
The DF does not have a kick starter.

solo · 05-02-2019, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

If you are asking about the RE it has a kickstarter and estart.
The DF does not have a kick starter.

I'm referring to DF250RTG/Venom Sportster Chopper 250cc (was told same bike). What is DF and RE exactly? I'm guessing shortening of model names.

Barnone · 05-02-2019, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by solo

I'm referring to DF250RTG/Venom Sportster Chopper 250cc (was told same bike). What is DF and RE exactly? I'm guessing shortening of model names.

The DF250RTG does not have a kick starter. It is a carb bike so is easy to push start if needed.

culcune · 05-02-2019, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

The DF250RTG does not have a kick starter. It is a carb bike so is easy to push start if needed.

Since it uses the same engine as all the Dongfang full-size bikes, you should be able to add one if you needed to? But, as you pointed out you don't necessarily need one.

solo · 05-04-2019, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by culcune

Since it uses the same engine as all the Dongfang full-size bikes, you should be able to add one if you needed to? But, as you pointed out you don't necessarily need one.

I see. Off-topic question, does any kickstart kit work. Is there a specific one I have to buy. Can you recommend a kickstart kit for the DF250RTG?

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ben2go Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,335	Nah, the cylinders aren't laid out left and right.
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Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,348	^^^^^ Unfortunately or maybe fortunately they did not stay on the rig.
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