Dong Fang DF250RTG - Page 41

Barnone · 03-27-2023, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by flatlandsouth82

I should have it was a messed up deal it was supposed to be doorstep delivery and the trucker called me and i had to drive my own vehicle to pick it up . Just so happened that i missed the two fork holes . Im mad at myself i reported the damage to the shipper and to Venom. There hasnt been one thing not messed up about the process so far.

What do you mean about missing the two fork holes?

culcune · 03-28-2023, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

What do you mean about missing the two fork holes?

I am thinking forklift holes. Must have hit the bike with the forklift.

If it isn't a forklift, then I am not sure what to make of the problem?

Barnone · 03-28-2023, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by culcune

I am thinking forklift holes. Must have hit the bike with the forklift.

If it isn't a forklift, then I am not sure what to make of the problem?

Was flatlandsouth82 operating the forklift and missed the forklift holes?

Barnone · 03-28-2023, 06:03 PM

Put one of my Harley brake pads on the side stand to give it more area so it won't sink in our Florida sand.

Barnone · 03-29-2023, 03:58 PM

Finished V1.1 of the crash bars on my bike. Might paint it black but it is good for awhile.

RugerTSanchez · 03-30-2023, 02:55 PM

Ordered my 2022 DF250RTG from Venom Motorsports back on 3/24, tracking currently shows a delivery date of 4/4.

Definitely looking forward to having a moto again!

Barnone · 03-31-2023, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RugerTSanchez

Ordered my 2022 DF250RTG from Venom Motorsports back on 3/24, tracking currently shows a delivery date of 4/4.

Definitely looking forward to having a moto again!

Ruger,
Welcome to the Dong Fang gang! Remember the rule here is " It didn't happen if no photos are posted"!

RugerTSanchez · 04-05-2023, 01:57 PM

She was delivered just before 2:00 PM yesterday (April 4th), so less than 12 days from order placed to delivery.

I'm lazy, so I paid for the whole "Fully Assembled + PDI + Tested" and "Rush Processing".

Only issues I've found so far are as follows:

1.) Both top tabs on the right side cover are broken.

2.) Deep scratch on left side of tank.

Contacted Venom by phone within an hour of delivery and started the whole process of addressing these issues via email (described damage and sent photos). Received email response within half an hour (asked for additional photos), and another message this morning confirming the replacement components:

1.) Battery Cover (which I don't believe is correct, as that would be the left side)
2.) White Automotive Paint Pen (Not sure if that will be enough since the scratch is down to the bare metal and quite large)

Sent these responses earlier today, just waiting to hear back.

Barnone · 04-05-2023, 10:13 PM

Ruger,
Sorry to hear about the issues with your new bike. Like that white color.

Barnone · 04-06-2023, 03:48 PM

I just received a private message from flatlandsouth82.

"Number one do you think an uprgraded cdi would be useful? And two when i blip the throttle quickly the bike dies could that be due to lean condition.?"

I replied that I didn't think changing the CDI is necessary and to make sure the motor is warmed up before blipping the throttle. I don't have a problem with blipping the throttle when the engine is warmed up.

Also I don't have a problem with getting private messages but suggested that he ask the questions here as others might have a different/better opinion than me and more experience than me.

My DF250RTG is stock except for changing the seat, adding saddle bags, adding a pad to keep the heel of my boot off the muffler, adding a pad on the bottom of the kick stand and adding crash bars.
Oh and I removed the air injection system for cosmetic reasons.

She is running just fine with the stock jetting and the catalytic converter in the exhaust pipe.

RugerTSanchez · 04-09-2023, 11:50 AM

About 56 miles on the clock.

First mod - ProTaper YZ Lo bars and Pro Grip 714 grips.

Going to see how she feels after some time, but I do have a 35T rear sprocket available if I see fit.

Waiting on some mirrors and replacement turn signals to arrive.

The negative wire on my tail light needed to be re-soldered, and the bulb in my right rear turn signal had some kind of catastrophic failure. The glass was completely disintegrated/missing from inside the housing and the base of the bulb itself refused to come out.

Been in communication with Venom about the issues mentioned earlier, including a missing coupler for the NIBBI carb I ordered and now the lighting issues.

Oldenslow · 04-09-2023, 12:47 PM

Pro tip for anyone buying this model: Replace ALL light bulbs ASAP. The ones it comes equipped with look to have been manufactured in someone's backyard toolshed...

RugerTSanchez · 04-09-2023, 05:26 PM

Couldn’t wrap up my first weekend with the DF without at least one more issue.

This one happened while riding which was a fun little surprise.

Looks like the right rear shock cap somehow became unscrewed.

Barnone · 04-09-2023, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RugerTSanchez

Couldn’t wrap up my first weekend with the DF without at least one more issue.

This one happened while riding which was a fun little surprise.

Looks like the right rear shock cap somehow became unscrewed.

Did you lose the starboard side cover?

RugerTSanchez · 04-09-2023, 06:41 PM

I have the right side cover, but it arrived with both top tabs broken so waiting on a replacement.

03-28-2023, 06:03 PM	#604
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,357	Put one of my Harley brake pads on the side stand to give it more area so it won't sink in our Florida sand. Attached Thumbnails
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03-29-2023, 03:58 PM	#605
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,357	Finished V1.1 of the crash bars on my bike. Might paint it black but it is good for awhile. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Barnone; 03-30-2023 at 07:14 PM.
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04-06-2023, 03:48 PM	#610
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,357	I just received a private message from flatlandsouth82. "Number one do you think an uprgraded cdi would be useful? And two when i blip the throttle quickly the bike dies could that be due to lean condition.?" I replied that I didn't think changing the CDI is necessary and to make sure the motor is warmed up before blipping the throttle. I don't have a problem with blipping the throttle when the engine is warmed up. Also I don't have a problem with getting private messages but suggested that he ask the questions here as others might have a different/better opinion than me and more experience than me. My DF250RTG is stock except for changing the seat, adding saddle bags, adding a pad to keep the heel of my boot off the muffler, adding a pad on the bottom of the kick stand and adding crash bars. Oh and I removed the air injection system for cosmetic reasons. She is running just fine with the stock jetting and the catalytic converter in the exhaust pipe. Attached Thumbnails
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04-09-2023, 11:50 AM	#611
RugerTSanchez Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 10	About 56 miles on the clock. First mod - ProTaper YZ Lo bars and Pro Grip 714 grips. Going to see how she feels after some time, but I do have a 35T rear sprocket available if I see fit. Waiting on some mirrors and replacement turn signals to arrive. The negative wire on my tail light needed to be re-soldered, and the bulb in my right rear turn signal had some kind of catastrophic failure. The glass was completely disintegrated/missing from inside the housing and the base of the bulb itself refused to come out. Been in communication with Venom about the issues mentioned earlier, including a missing coupler for the NIBBI carb I ordered and now the lighting issues. Attached Thumbnails
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04-09-2023, 05:26 PM	#613
RugerTSanchez Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 10	Couldn’t wrap up my first weekend with the DF without at least one more issue. This one happened while riding which was a fun little surprise. Looks like the right rear shock cap somehow became unscrewed. Attached Thumbnails
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03-30-2023, 02:55 PM	#606
RugerTSanchez Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 10	Ordered my 2022 DF250RTG from Venom Motorsports back on 3/24, tracking currently shows a delivery date of 4/4. Definitely looking forward to having a moto again!
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04-05-2023, 01:57 PM	#608
RugerTSanchez Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 10	She was delivered just before 2:00 PM yesterday (April 4th), so less than 12 days from order placed to delivery. I'm lazy, so I paid for the whole "Fully Assembled + PDI + Tested" and "Rush Processing". Only issues I've found so far are as follows: 1.) Both top tabs on the right side cover are broken. 2.) Deep scratch on left side of tank. Contacted Venom by phone within an hour of delivery and started the whole process of addressing these issues via email (described damage and sent photos). Received email response within half an hour (asked for additional photos), and another message this morning confirming the replacement components: 1.) Battery Cover (which I don't believe is correct, as that would be the left side) 2.) White Automotive Paint Pen (Not sure if that will be enough since the scratch is down to the bare metal and quite large) Sent these responses earlier today, just waiting to hear back.
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04-05-2023, 10:13 PM	#609
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,357	Ruger, Sorry to hear about the issues with your new bike. Like that white color.
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04-09-2023, 12:47 PM	#612
Oldenslow Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 153	Pro tip for anyone buying this model: Replace ALL light bulbs ASAP. The ones it comes equipped with look to have been manufactured in someone's backyard toolshed...
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04-09-2023, 06:41 PM	#615
RugerTSanchez Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 10	I have the right side cover, but it arrived with both top tabs broken so waiting on a replacement.
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