Hello all, I am lurking on this thread right now because it is my hopper that I will be able to get the Df bobber. I live on Jacksonville, fl, and registration is my number one concern. My big question is why not register one self as a bike builder?
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Hello all, I am lurking on this thread right now because it is my hopper that I will be able to get the Df bobber. I live on Jacksonville, fl, and registration is my number one concern. My big question is why not register one self as a bike builder?
Here is a link to scooter depot for the new look..
http://www.scooterdepot.us/250cc-ape...kes-p-731.html
Nice stuff there.. I may have to look into maybe a second bike.. or perhaps see if I can buy the parts to upgrade mine this way from them.
To be honest, I am not fan of the springer front end look. It seems they only have 4 regular RTB's left and in blue only. Someone could probably make an offer and get one even cheaper.
There are actually two new versions of the bike..one with the springer and one with drag bars, both limited to 95 made,and both 2012 releases. I kinda like the springer look, but not the bars on that bike. The seat looks good too..but again, I bought my bike to make the changes to it that I wanted..and buying one done to me isn't as fun. but still cool. I think they will sell all of them one way or another..and I am glad to see that they have done two other versions with upgrades on them.
Ahh, you mean this one: http://www.scooterdepot.us/250cc-spo...kes-p-731.html
Ya I like that one better, but still, not worth the extra $500 bucks when a set of bars like that costs about $30.00 shipped. I am going to look more into NY DMV and figure it out.
i like the changes made to the new bikes but personally not near worth the extra $$ especially compared to the older version current price. Some people might not like the fact that they only come in black. im just glad i got my order in before the cheap ones were gone. they can send me any color and i'll be happy as hell.
First Off Welcome Bikerfool, hope you get your DF more choices now. I dont believe anyone couldnt get their bike reged in Fla but I could be wrong. Chime in here. I like the springer have the regular front end, you have a choice now both ways, NOTE:the springer also has no front fender. Like the seat. I see they plumbed the crankcase breather into the carb now, reversed the brake calipers and added a thin rear fender brace. They also added vibration bar ends and got rid of oil tank reflector and other little things. Similar Springer front ends are worth 500 new,
-I just added my new seat springs by CNC machining a new 1/8 aluim pan bracket that just bolted on with existing 4 bolts so it fits into the exising seat bracket. Then just added 2 cotter studs in the pan and two for the bottom that are a drilled
and tighten type.
Ill post picts of the new seat pan this week as my bud wants one.
-Also added a very thin polished aluim plate and side beads to cover the downtube area that has those big welds. Just attched with 3M outdoor mounting tape.
- Added smooth rivet look caps into the hex head handlebar risers. They can be pryed out easy enough if needed. These clean up the look.
- re-plumbed the SAi valve so it has a breather instead of the plastic fake breather ( just for looks mainly.) Attachment 9867 Attachment 9869Attachment 9870
- Added a Brass Vintage Motorcycle Fire extinguisher also today, polished it up and made a lable on my vinyl printer and adobe.
I will post a pict of the seat spring. I still have the mono spring also being used, works great and will handle my 190 pounds now with ease and I like the look of the chrome springs
Here is the label for the extinguisher and the mounted unit and
the seat springs installed, Sorry for the crap picts
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The problem with the non registration states is that the DF250 is NOT c.a.r.b. compliant. (it is an emissions thing) My state started this requirement in 2008 and the Dong Fang is not on the approved "list".Quote:
Originally Posted by sivilized
So here is an update on my tank cover, still working on the fit. Attachment 9881Attachment 9882Attachment 9883