DF50SRT Dongfang 50cc Review (Raw and Unofficial)

[@Theohybrid]

Hey everyone. Loved this when i had it but i have sold it in 2021, i think. Thank you again for the community it has built. Perhaps in time, i will return someday but, thank you for the support.

[@dawgboyz24]

For those looking to upgrade their 50cc to 100cc. Plain steps Find BBK for your engine Rejjet carburetor Change out CDI , air filter, spark plug Upgrade exhaust A9 camshaft I’ve watched 1 million videos, read a million more articles. But no one’s flat out tells you. So here u go and enjoy keeping up on the highway

[@kennywheelus6857]

I love mine,no problems since I've had mine,changed the oil a few days after breaking it in.

[@dizzy2969]

Hey Kenny how are you ? How long ago did you buy the bike and how is it ? Looking to purchase the same

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@dizzy2969, it's been about 4 weeks now,got like 900 something miles on her,she does good,getting ready to swoop out carburetor to gain more power an speed,great on gas mileage, I take her to work an back,getting ready to give her second oil change,change her spark plug an clean air filter and drop original gear lube,also eventually getting new tires from michelin, the city grip 2 for all season wet an dry,I need to take off headlight casing an would like to see what bulbs she takes an see if I can get brighter for night riding an try for leds instead of the halogens, I mean they do ok but can be better, she starts up fine unless she cold out,but giving it more throttle while breaking, for a minute until she idles,so giving her plenty time to warm up on chilly days or nights,other than that,I absolutely live my Lil bike,she's fun to ride,I'm happy to be driving something again an gained some freedom back

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@dizzy2969 ,I'll probably find her an after market exhaust too,something a little kooler than the stainless steel one,I do get plenty of looks an questions,an like is it a good beginner bike,it'd be great for college kids to on an off campus who want to learn how to ride before getting frustrated with clutch an shifting gears,I do plan on taking my endorsement test with her an get myself a ss3 kp mini 150cc 5 speed,yes I still will keep my Gretchen, maybe for someone who wants to learn to ride or if they have a valid license an just want to go riding with me

[@dizzy2969]

@@kennywheelus6857 I appreciate the feedback , I’ll keep that all in mind thank you. And how was the shipping and overall experience with venom ?

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@dizzy2969 ,it took a week to process, overall about 2 weeks,free shipping,everything was good

[@bobroch1107]

50cc takes a motorcycle license in Quebec. The Dong Fang DF50SRT scooter does not require a motorcycle license because it is 49.4cc.

[@Theohybrid]

Indeed so true! Same for Illinois, USA. Care out there and happy driving!

[@kennywheelus6857]

I have the x-21 2022 dong fang SRT 50cc moped, i love mine,gonna upgrade carburetor soon,an slider weights soon

[@Theohybrid]

Max is about 40-ish MPH flat. Downhill 50-ish Has indicators which makes it street legal. Under 50cc which means you technically dont need a Motocycle's license/Endorsement. However, I would find it extremely helpful. Has bright lights for the night. Has CVT so its "automatic". No shifting here. A "fun" bike I've been told but a very feasible bike in my book. Overall, a great first bike.

[@propers8896]

What did you pay for plates and registration

[@kennywheelus6857]

I love mine,got it last Friday an already broke in,such a blast to ride.

[@kennywheelus6857]

Rolling wrench made a video on gy6 motors an scooters,on how to change your rollers an upgrade carburetor kits and air filters to get better speed,more Torque too,I'm so gonna do a big upgrade to mine

[@PaulTech-Reviews]

Hi how did you break it in ?​@kennywheelus6857

[@Theohybrid]

Sorry, it’s been a while but maybe $200 or something. It was $100- something for the plates and registration could’ve been some extra.

[@kennywheelus6857]

Kool bike man,I'm getting the same one similar but in Mat black through venom motorsports and it's classified as a 2022 x-21 a Ducati monster clone but is same as yours,not many videos on this particular bike,I love how it's an automatic to start out with,bro let me how you like it when you've had it for a bit,would love it you'd do a update video if that's kool,I'm ordering mine tomorrow March 13 2023,I'm super excited, when I get my class m1 I plan on upgrading to a ss3 kp mini 150cc.

[@kennywheelus6857]

Mine is matte black with red in the frame

[@Theohybrid]

Nice! Did you order it Matte Black? I didn’t get that option.

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@Theohybrid,I did,they probably didn't have black in-stock at the time of your order,I just changed Gretchen oil the other day since I've put 1000 miles on her an changed her gear lube,checked her spark plug,still looked brand new after only owning it for 4 weeks at least, I mean she brings me joy anyway, gonna get her better tires next,trying to see if her bulbs would be compatible in the casing for some leds,I mean the halogens are decent but could be much brighter for safer riding to be able to see better on the road an what's further out

[@Theohybrid]

That’s fair. LED’s are good for me, blinding for the other guy. Lol I would prefer Halogens for that reason but your safety is paramount since you’re out there on a bike vs cars.

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@Theohybrid ,definitely

[@tashashaback]

very nice motorbike

[@Theohybrid]

Thank you!

[@kennywheelus6857]

Have you done any work on the headlights, do you know if led bulbs are compatible to put on it,if so id like to change my halogen ones out for leds,also yes it is a 2 gallon tank,gonna upgrade tires on mine to michelin city,ive already replaced spark plug to a better one from auto store,next is im working on rear clutch system on the gy6 pullies an cvt belt,get more Torque for going up hills,an upgraded carburetor will help its speed,not trying to get too crazy with it but it does great in town,could be just a tad fster to get away from cars,grest little comutter,im not ashamed of riding it,it gets lots of questions asked an people compliment it,the love the black with red frame an ask where to get one kids an young adults an grandchildren, ive even people sit on it to be sure if its for them,i believe its helped to make a decision on purchasing one.

[@Theohybrid]

Unfortunately, I had sold it roughly a year ago. So I am unable to provide any more information about it. I think that’s great you were able to modify it in such a way that helps you drive around those hills and compliments can’t hurt. I got some myself so I know. I wish you well on your driving journey and thank you for helping people in the comments and sharing your enthusiasm! ☝️😌

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@Theohybrid, no p

[@kennywheelus6857]

Got mine same day it was delivered with Bill of sell.

[@Theohybrid]

I had seen from one of your previous comments that you had gotten yours from Venom PowerSports. Maybe they have better service than ResFox but who knows?

[@jx22283]

👋 Hey! A few questions..how long have you been driving this? What's the mileage now? Any serious issues? Still running well? Do you recommend someone getting this for its value? THANK YOU in advance 😘👊👊

[@jx22283]

A couple more questions ☺️☺️ what's the total price you paid for and what website?

[@Theohybrid]

For the DF50SRT-RD (49cc) I paid $1,237.90 from Red Fox Powersports & paid $206.32/ installments for 6 months. Honestly I would recommend a more well-known place that sells Dongfang brands than RedFox Powersports tbh. I will suggest you get something to cut through the cage it will come in. Like some kind of saw of some kind and a friend who knows about that stuff. The official paperwork will follow about a month and a half after the get the vehicle. You will need a license plate for it as well. I'm forgetting exactly how much I paid. Maybe a little over $200. Also, scooter/ motorcycle insurance. It was around $47/month for me. Since every state is different in their laws regarding motorized vehicles, I'd consult your DMV laws regarding rules and limitations. For me in Illinois, it's anything beyond 50cc that requires a motorcycle's license. Anything below can require a regular Driver's License with a helmet. Gear recommended as well. For me there was no big issues. I send it to the shop and they swapped out the oil. My biggest issue was it being covered during the harsh weather conditions like snow or rain and wind. I had got a tarp for scooters but I ran through 2 and it was unreliable. It isn't too strong against the wind. The battery was an issue though. I went through multiple of them until I just relied on the kick start. I got by but sometimes had to Rev it minorly during idle to keep it on sometimes. I didn't know what else to do with the battery issue so no electric start which I was fine with because it still worked.

[@jx22283]

@@Theohybrid thanks for the thorough insight

[@Theohybrid]

Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for your comment!

[@Theohybrid]

Not the loudest vehicle and moves nicely.

[@anthonym1475]

How has it held up as of the last video

[@Theohybrid]

So far its holding up nicely. I am thinking about replacing the battery when Spring comes around. But, I was able to ride it a week ago.

[@deedadon7142]

What connects to thick green and red wire on right side? I can’t get any spark.

[@Theohybrid]

Honestly, I couldn’t tell ya. Sorry for the late reply.

[@nicholasbuckhannon2000]

Do it sound like a moped?

[@Theohybrid]

It does. It's not very aggressive-sounding.

[@kennywheelus6857]

Can you get a windshield to fit this bike,I have a similar bike to this one,by venom motorsports it's a 2022 x-21 50cc

[@Theohybrid]

Good ask. They have some universal windshields you can buy from Amazon but it seems to be an general attachment so maybe hit-or-miss. But it can’t hurt. I bought some attachments and they’ve worked well for what it was worth.

[@ragebeast..]

do you need a license to drive it ?

[@kennywheelus6857]

Just a regular valid license, but always check your state dmv an laws,anything over 50cc you do need a class m1 license, which is whst I plan on getting after getting familiar with this bike an essentially move on too a 2022 Livan kp mini 150cc.

[@Theohybrid]

Sorry for the late reply. Depending on the state, you may not but since i live in Illinois currently, I just needed my Driver’s license 🪪

[@Pickles523]

Where did you get it I tried buying one from moped Motorsport com and it came back as fraud

[@Theohybrid]

I got it from a place called Red Fox Powersports. Took about 2-3-ish weeks to get to my home and around the same time to get the certificate.

[@kcscustombikes]

Venom motor sports

[@Theohybrid]

I would definitely consider getting it from a reputable company that is known for having good communication. RedFox Powersports have you traversing mazes to access its contact info on an almost non-existent phone service.

[@alcorndejha]

So you need a license plate ?

[@Theohybrid]

Yes, you will.

[@timm2020]

@@Theohybrid Depends on state. I am in Michigan. Anything 50cc or below does not need a License.

[@Theohybrid]

@@timm2020 Yep you're right. I was answering according to my state of Illinois.

[@andyredvest37]

Question did you have any battery issues with yours ?

[@Theohybrid]

Funny you say that, yeah. The battery on mine hasn't been very long-lasting. Maybe a month or two tops. Maybe it's the battery, maybe the fuse? I dont know. I've replaced both. You're better off sending it to a shop to be replaced so that they can probably do a full check.

[@andyredvest37]

Thanks on the fast reply back mines was shipped from venom Motorsports funny thing the bike was on for 2 months dead battery on arrival

[@Theohybrid]

Geez man!

[@samk4154]

Where do you recommend getting replacement parts at?

[@Theohybrid]

Frankly I can't say. I am having a hard time getting parts exactly for it. I'll have to do some digging.

[@Theohybrid]

Hiya, Sam. The best advice I could say is to take it to a shop or if you're mechanically inclined to compare the specs of the actual part and finding appropriate size. Amazon has available parts and motorcycle specialist parts store might help as well. It's a Chinese scooter and the manual sorta tells you what it needs but I'd just consult a professional, to be safe. I've average-joe'd a scooter-like thing before and it was a lot of trial and error. Most people, respectively, don't have that kind of time to do that.

[@tazegamer05]

do you know anywhere to buy mods for it?

[@Theohybrid]

Not really, boss. A guess would be things that work with 49cc engine scooters. I've heard about the Big Boar kit but I've also heard that it's not really worth it.

[@Theohybrid]

I just replaced the throttle tube and went to a regular bike shop. 🏍

[@grailedattic7948]

What oil does it take

[@Theohybrid]

So the manual says, "sae 15w/ 40". Lowkey wanna say it's supposed to be synthetic but don't quote me on it. I recently went to the store and had seen that SAE 15w/ 40 is diesel fluid so idk.

[@kennywheelus6857]

10w 40 or 15w 40

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@Theohybrid ,yeah my brother in law brought back 10w 40 like I got awhile back on her first oil change,no problems so far,still running great

[@kennywheelus6857]

10w 40,is what people recommend to me,book said 15w40,nonsynhetic,I've been through two oil changes,no problems

[@kennywheelus6857]

Yeah I've using 10w 40 by castral,been doing fine,almost time for another oil change

[@kennywheelus6857]

Have you had a belt to break on you yet

[@Theohybrid]

Thankfully not when I had it and I had it roughly a year. It was mostly the battery that gave me issues.

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@Theohybrid ,oh ok kool,yeah,that's good,I finally lucked an found me a belt to order for my bike,only two issues since owning it,replacing crappy spark plug an belts,next is tires

[@Theohybrid]

Are you going to replace the belt yourself? Amd I know the hassle of purchasing spark plugs. I can't remmeebr how I replaced them and I know it's cheaper than going to a shop but I know it further solidifies the fact that these machinations are time-guzzlers. They require so much commitment. Is it about that time for new tires? 🤔

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@Theohybrid ,not yet,but getting there

[@kennywheelus6857]

@@Theohybrid I got me a mini charger an my local Walmart actually has my battery size incase I need to replace it

[@BillFromHalifax]

My electric with a dead battery is faster than that lol That's just a Daymak Rogue with a 49cc motor.

[@Theohybrid]

Good. I couldn't go faster than 15MPH due to where I was at. But, you are free to have your opinion.