Just want to say thank you, this will be my first ever bike and your Chanel along with these videos you post on the chopper ready go a long way: you should hit venom up to be a sponsor or something you do more than their actual UA-cam great job and thank you brother.
Really liking your channel very easy to watch and enjoy; you make us feel like we’re on the ride with you. Your knowledge seems endless and since I’m new to motorcycles, I can appreciate what you’re sharing…Please keep the videos coming, and I’ll watch everyone of them.💥🇺🇸👍🏼🇺🇸💥
Yeah...I was looking at Venoms Layaway option and wasn't sure if I'd trust them with the money and end up getting a motorcycle that didn't run well. I'm closer to a yes than I was a few days ago.
Venom motorsports is a very reputable dealer, I fully trust them. But I understand your concern, I was the same way on my first purchase but I know now that they do everything they can to assist the customer whether it’s before, during or after the sale. They have great feedback on chinariders forum as well, if you wanted to check them out that way.
You can use 87, but these engines run a little higher compression and they do run a little better on the higher octane especially at higher rpm’s. And you would have less of a chance of having spark knock.
@@herbiesgarage681 i have a 2015 honda cbr300R i use to put 91 octane. Then i started using 87 octane (manufactures recomended) My gas mileage increased!!!
I want to ask a few questions. Ive had carbureted bikes before. (Boom Vader 125) And have installed my own nibbi carb on it. I am not a master mechanic but i can wrench. I live in Florida where the weather is temperamental and have had alot of issues with my previous bile amd cold starts. I want to know if you have any solid advice for me when it comes to working with carburetors as someone still trying to learn. How do i get rid of low idle cold starts? How do i know ive tuned my bike properly because ill tune it and it'll be good then ill go to cold start amd it craps the bag. I get really lost in carburetors and they frustrate me alot sometimes. Any help would be appreciated.
@@shardulferrer2117 Hello, carburetors can be a little difficult sometimes. Nibbi carburetors I have found are very finicky and I can see how people have a difficult time tuning them. My opinion is that people start off on the wrong foot. Meaning that they buy a nibbi that is oversized for the engine and then want to tune it to make it run properly. A 250 should run a 28mm Nibbi and nothing bigger unless you’ve done major engine modifications. It’s always best when you have the right size carburetor and you’re ready to tune, run it and see where the problems are. Idling is going to come from the pilot jet and the idle mixture screw. Pilot jet is idle to 1/4 throttle, the needle from 1/4-3/4 and the main 3/4 to full throttle. Now there will be some overlap in circuits. But if idle and cold start is your only issue then you need to focus on pilot jet and idle mixture screw. If it runs great but cold start is an issue then you will want to work on the mixture screw. Now remember on some occasions depending on the temperature you still might have to use the fuel enrichment ( choke) lever. When you pull it that allows more fuel for cold starts. Now after saying all of that I’m wondering why you don’t want to run the stock carb on the ghost? It runs very good with it, all it needs is a main jet change. Good luck with whatever you do
@herbiesgarage681 I intend on running the stock carb. I just have had a lot of issues with stock carbs in the past. I struggle with confidence in tearing into a project or fixing something because I get nervous if I'm doing something wrong and break something. I'm hoping to get a ghost here soon when my financial aid kicks in and I won't be left with much money after I purchase it and want to make sure I'm not putting my eggs in a basket with a hole if you know what I mean. I made that mistake with the Vader 125 which was a really difficult bike. It would run good for a week and something would break and it was like that for a year. I'm trying to make the best deco for myself here and improve my confidence in wrenching on bikes.
@ I like my ghost a lot it runs flawlessly but if I was in your situation the KPM 200 would be more appealing for a lot of reasons. I know it’s a couple of hundred more but I believe the quality and reliability makes it worth it. If you just don’t like the styling then I completely understand. The ghost is more of a raw bike I’d call it and would need some attention right out of the box but not so with the Kpm, it’s pretty much ready to go as soon as you get it properly assembled and the PDI done.
Breaking in mine and am getting 6000rpms around 50mph too. Feel like its a bit high on the rpms , is it because its just breaking in and will fer better?
@@randylouie3447 The rpm’s do run high on this bike and the only thing you can do on the gearing is reduce the size of the rear sprocket. I have a video on installing the new rear sprocket. The front already has the largest one you can go without hitting the case. It feels pretty good with the new sprocket but this sprocket is the smallest that you can go and is really close to the hub. Mine has been good with this setup. Congratulations on the new ghost!
I don't have a link but this what I put on my KPM and I really like it. If you wanted a less expensive chain then a standard RK 428 chain 124 link would work too--amzn.to/4dO4enp
The front sprocket is a 17 tooth from the factory and nothing bigger will fit. The rear sprocket I changed to a 36 tooth, which is the smallest that will work. I did a video on the sprocket change that will be coming out in the near future
@@Mrscruffyxx yes I agree with you, I’m not sure why they put that title on there because the rake is way too steep to be considered a chopper. I just like saying choppaaa 😂
@@herbiesgarage681 i enjoy the way you say it as well lol i never even heard of these bikes until i stumbled upon your channel lol now i have 4 different venom bikes lol
@@herbiesgarage681 i have the kpm 200, the venom ghost, venom cruiser and the x22r max! and as soon as they have more in stock i will be adding the lifan lycan to my collection
Herbie living my dream. Out there buying affordable bike and just having a blast without dropping 10k !!!
Awesome AC!! I’m so glad to hear that, that’s the beauty of the budget bikes and they are really reliable too. 👍🏻
Just want to say thank you, this will be my first ever bike and your Chanel along with these videos you post on the chopper ready go a long way: you should hit venom up to be a sponsor or something you do more than their actual UA-cam great job and thank you brother.
Wow, thank you Bill for the kind words! I hope you really enjoy your new bike, if you have any questions please feel free to ask. 👍🏻
@@herbiesgarage681 will do, I see the Illinois plates, I’m in the city when I get mine ill give you a holler 👍
@@Beatinguu awesome, please do! I’m debating on getting another bike myself for the new year. Haven’t decided on anything yet though
Thanks for your content!
Your welcome
Really liking your channel very easy to watch and enjoy; you make us feel like we’re on the ride with you. Your knowledge seems endless and since I’m new to motorcycles, I can appreciate what you’re sharing…Please keep the videos coming, and I’ll watch everyone of them.💥🇺🇸👍🏼🇺🇸💥
Thank you Jim! That’s a very nice compliment, thank you for your support! 👍🏻
Sure is a beautiful bike. Thank you for the great advise on how to properly break in the engine.
@@albertollorca5249 you’re welcome
Great video on thw ghost answered all my questions without having to ask you👍
@@randylouie3447 That’s great, thank you!
You make me miss my Ghost Choppa. Sounds so good.
It does sound amazing!
Yeah...I was looking at Venoms Layaway option and wasn't sure if I'd trust them with the money and end up getting a motorcycle that didn't run well. I'm closer to a yes than I was a few days ago.
Venom motorsports is a very reputable dealer, I fully trust them. But I understand your concern, I was the same way on my first purchase but I know now that they do everything they can to assist the customer whether it’s before, during or after the sale. They have great feedback on chinariders forum as well, if you wanted to check them out that way.
You can use affirms one time use card and pay it off overtime while you have your motorcycle! That's what I did for the venom sportster aka df250rtg
It's a beautiful bike, I'm hoping to get one for myself soon.
I really enjoy mine, it's been fun and reliable for me. If you get one I hope you enjoy it and have lots of miles of fun
Why do many put high octane gas on motorcycles? I thought you could use 87 like the manufacture recomends.
You can use 87, but these engines run a little higher compression and they do run a little better on the higher octane especially at higher rpm’s. And you would have less of a chance of having spark knock.
@@herbiesgarage681 i have a 2015 honda cbr300R i use to put 91 octane. Then i started using 87 octane (manufactures recomended) My gas mileage increased!!!
When putting this motorcycle on insurance what does one put as the make and model?
Hello Ciera, the make or manufacturer is Dongfang and the model is DF250RTB. Let me know if you need anything more
Thank you! 😊
@@FirmBeliever1007 your welcome
I want to ask a few questions. Ive had carbureted bikes before. (Boom Vader 125) And have installed my own nibbi carb on it. I am not a master mechanic but i can wrench. I live in Florida where the weather is temperamental and have had alot of issues with my previous bile amd cold starts. I want to know if you have any solid advice for me when it comes to working with carburetors as someone still trying to learn. How do i get rid of low idle cold starts? How do i know ive tuned my bike properly because ill tune it and it'll be good then ill go to cold start amd it craps the bag. I get really lost in carburetors and they frustrate me alot sometimes. Any help would be appreciated.
@@shardulferrer2117 Hello, carburetors can be a little difficult sometimes. Nibbi carburetors I have found are very finicky and I can see how people have a difficult time tuning them. My opinion is that people start off on the wrong foot. Meaning that they buy a nibbi that is oversized for the engine and then want to tune it to make it run properly. A 250 should run a 28mm Nibbi and nothing bigger unless you’ve done major engine modifications. It’s always best when you have the right size carburetor and you’re ready to tune, run it and see where the problems are. Idling is going to come from the pilot jet and the idle mixture screw. Pilot jet is idle to 1/4 throttle, the needle from 1/4-3/4 and the main 3/4 to full throttle. Now there will be some overlap in circuits. But if idle and cold start is your only issue then you need to focus on pilot jet and idle mixture screw. If it runs great but cold start is an issue then you will want to work on the mixture screw. Now remember on some occasions depending on the temperature you still might have to use the fuel enrichment ( choke) lever. When you pull it that allows more fuel for cold starts. Now after saying all of that I’m wondering why you don’t want to run the stock carb on the ghost? It runs very good with it, all it needs is a main jet change. Good luck with whatever you do
@herbiesgarage681 I intend on running the stock carb. I just have had a lot of issues with stock carbs in the past. I struggle with confidence in tearing into a project or fixing something because I get nervous if I'm doing something wrong and break something. I'm hoping to get a ghost here soon when my financial aid kicks in and I won't be left with much money after I purchase it and want to make sure I'm not putting my eggs in a basket with a hole if you know what I mean. I made that mistake with the Vader 125 which was a really difficult bike. It would run good for a week and something would break and it was like that for a year. I'm trying to make the best deco for myself here and improve my confidence in wrenching on bikes.
@ I like my ghost a lot it runs flawlessly but if I was in your situation the KPM 200 would be more appealing for a lot of reasons. I know it’s a couple of hundred more but I believe the quality and reliability makes it worth it. If you just don’t like the styling then I completely understand. The ghost is more of a raw bike I’d call it and would need some attention right out of the box but not so with the Kpm, it’s pretty much ready to go as soon as you get it properly assembled and the PDI done.
Breaking in mine and am getting 6000rpms around 50mph too. Feel like its a bit high on the rpms , is it because its just breaking in and will fer better?
@@randylouie3447 The rpm’s do run high on this bike and the only thing you can do on the gearing is reduce the size of the rear sprocket. I have a video on installing the new rear sprocket. The front already has the largest one you can go without hitting the case. It feels pretty good with the new sprocket but this sprocket is the smallest that you can go and is really close to the hub. Mine has been good with this setup. Congratulations on the new ghost!
@@herbiesgarage681 ok will change it out thank you Herbie.
@@herbiesgarage681 I saw with the 36 tooth sprocket you need a 124 link chain? Do you have the amazon link for the 124 link chain?
@@randylouie3447 your welcome
I don't have a link but this what I put on my KPM and I really like it. If you wanted a less expensive chain then a standard RK 428 chain 124 link would work too--amzn.to/4dO4enp
whats the MPG on this?
@@multiversomc9000 I’m getting in the 50’s mpg, usually mid to upper 50’s
What rear and front sprocket would you recomend after break in?
The front sprocket is a 17 tooth from the factory and nothing bigger will fit. The rear sprocket I changed to a 36 tooth, which is the smallest that will work. I did a video on the sprocket change that will be coming out in the near future
thank you@@herbiesgarage681
@@billfish9553 your welcome
Nice looking bike!
Thank you Ed! I think so too
dont get me wrong its a great bike but in no way shape or form should it be called a chopper. it doesnt come anywhere close to resembling a chopper.
@@Mrscruffyxx yes I agree with you, I’m not sure why they put that title on there because the rake is way too steep to be considered a chopper. I just like saying choppaaa 😂
@@herbiesgarage681 i enjoy the way you say it as well lol i never even heard of these bikes until i stumbled upon your channel lol now i have 4 different venom bikes lol
@@Mrscruffyxx no kidding, wow, that is amazing! I’ve got 5 venom bikes right now 😁 You need one more 😂 The Lifan KPM 200 is my favorite, hint hint 😂
@@herbiesgarage681 i have the kpm 200, the venom ghost, venom cruiser and the x22r max! and as soon as they have more in stock i will be adding the lifan lycan to my collection
@ wow very nice, I’d like to own a Lycan someday as well. Let me know how you like it after getting it id be interested to know!
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I’m sorry that you feel that way