Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

Hello? …echo… What happened to this great thread? Seemed to of crawled to a dead stop. I do really appreciate all the work you all put into it and was a wealth of info. Hopefully it will spring back to life soon.
I just purchased a DF Bobber last week and love it. I live in Mpls, Mn, suburbs that is presently frozen and buried in snow so a ride is out of the question till spring. GRRR. I Got a Blue one as I picked up a in-stock bike from a small dealer in Madison. I must say I like it even though looks as if most have the flat black. When I got the bike it ran like crap. It was backfiring thru
The carb so bad it would kill the engine with a puff of white smoke shooting out the carb. Not good! The bike was also filthy upon pickup. Cleaned it up, I tuned the carb up and had it purring yesterday. Replaced the plug with NGK after. Just a back and forth from the idle screw to the air mix screw, looks like it was set way to rich as the plug was foul and black. Haven’t pulled the carb apart yet to see what jets in it but suspect the 88 as it was built Nov 2010. Ordered a 35 t sprocket today. I also replaced the bars, added some bags off ebay. I am planning on going a bit opposite as most in adding more chrome… just to be different I guess. Rubbed the paint out using a fine rubbing compound that really brought out the shine of the clear coat of this stunning shade of blue.
What I couldn’t believe was the wrinkles in the rear fender on both sides almost like it was hand formed, looks like others have the same thing? Maybe all? Other areas are better than expected in fit and finish. Been riding for many years and have 3 other bikes
Yamaha Wr250 R street legal dirt jumper, Honda 250X, and on the other far end a “Huge” almost 1 ton Harley street Glide low rider. I have a heated 4 car garage so winter isn’t so bad. This bike will fill a nice niche as my neighborhood cruiser that I can easily get out of my garage for a brief fun ride. Love the raw sound and the skinny and light simple old school look. It’s great to work on. The gas tank is a very unique shape so hoping to keep it. Fingers crossed. I know it’s dead of winter for some but would love to hear from you guys. Thanks!!! P.S. I will post a pict, as soon as possible.
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Congrats on you purchase.I have over 7500 miles on mine,and she purrs like a Tiger. I have had a few things on it go souht o,but nothiong I couldn't work out.I posted them in the past on this thread. as for the stand still yeah..it is that time of the year..some folks have so much bad weather,can't ride. i can though, I did not the last couple days, a bit too fridged fro me but I will tomorrow. keep us posted on any mods you do, we all like this ride, and anything you dao could be an interesting idea fo any of us.I will be looking into a set of extra fog/headlamps after christam, as I want more light out front.I am also gonna get some of the led's to put around the motor for night riding. Next is a new tail light,I really do not like the stock light, and I removed the turn signals to mount a bracket for my bags, so i need to get a tail light that has both and the plate light. Happy riding when you can.

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Made this axle mount license plate bracket with a nice piece of stainless steel and the factory light and plate bracket. Then painted them both gloss black. And, welcome Goodbar I just got my bike 2 or so weeks ago. Liking the color of your bike!

Thanks Bowtie! The fog lamp Idea I like. I havent messed with the headlite yet but it looks weak at best. Mine dims on revs also so I will sort that out first. I am excited to do some mods on this canvas. But like it as is. I just replaced the handle bar hex screws with grade 8 as my originals looked pretty stripped out. My seat is covered for now but need a cool leather seat.
I am amazed you have 7500 miles so soon. Is the engine broke in yet ? LOL/ Bet it runs smooth as silk now. What size carb jet do you have in it? and I cant seem to find the exact source or stock numbers for the 105 jet. I know its posted in here somewhere but I cant find it

http://www.jetsrus.com/a_jets_by_car...4-36_main.html

http://www.jetsrus.com/a_jets_by_car...low_26-xxx.htm

Thanks for the welcome Skullworz! I was worried all you guys vaporized!
Yeh the blue is pretty stunning really. Love the Flat look too but gee I like shiney stuff. The Lic bracket is very cool. I will have to copy you. Hows your ram air working out?

Thanks for the fast info on the jets. This simple bike has renewed my intrest in working on bikes again in a big way.

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http://www.jetsrus.com/a_jets_by_car...4-36_main.html

http://www.jetsrus.com/a_jets_by_car...low_26-xxx.htm

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Just got the new mirrors and installed them. I like the mirror but I dont like the way they sit in the factory mounts so I just ordered some new clamps to re-locate them in a little and closer to the grips. Also, just ordered the new rear blinkers. Getting the jets and 35t sprocket this weekend. Just took the bike for it's first REAL ride as it's been raining for 4 days here and this is the first day it's been sunny and dry. Even though it was 39 degrees I couldn't resist going for a ride as I just got my plates on Friday.

The ram works pretty good and I think it does something for the looks of the bike.