Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

Attachment 10135Attachment 10136Attachment 10137Attachment 10138Attachment 10139Here is a couple pics of the can im going to use for a electrical box. i plan to cut a couple of holes, order grommets from goodbars link and paint it flat black with some kind of rust inhibitor paint. I probably attach some kind of chrome latch to keep the lid on. I did not see a triangular plate above my fake oil tank however my build was in december. I do have a funky bracket on the front brake line that im considering removing.

Well as far as the mirror. It's mounted, but the mirrors Sucks. I hope while in Maryland I can pickup a late model handlebars with everything attached. If not ill piece it little by little. But thanks on the suggestions on what to look for that really helps out now when I go to the junk yard. I'll have to make a list.

Last night I arrived home late from shooting a quince with my son. I told him to get dressed down so we can work on the bike. Gas is drained from carb and battery disconnected.

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I probably attach some kind of chrome latch to keep the lid on.[/QUOTE]


I like the can idea and want to something similar. Have you considered sring pins mounted on the inside? Attachment 10140

I was going to ask about the side mount license plate but I neglected to look back a few pages and check out the swell pictures of that custom bracket.

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I like the can idea and want to something similar. Have you considered sring pins mounted on the inside? Attachment 10140

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The can that im using is second from smallest in the four can set and is roughly the same dimensions as the plastic can that im replacing. My bro works at john deere and said that he could pick me up some free chrome latch/fastener from work for it. I appreciate the pin tip mod idea, and I will consider it possibly also.
BTW, the cans are made out of tin and come from china. All were in pretty good shape except for the largest one which had a small ding. I will store nuts and bolts and various hardware in the other 3 cans that i dont use for this project. The seller does not recommend putting your food directly in them without a liner and does not know what kind of metal they are. he just knows that they are not aluminum. He sells them for decorative purposes only. Im not planning on eating anything from them so no prob for me. May high in lead.

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I was going to ask about the side mount license plate but I neglected to look back a few pages and check out the swell pictures of that custom bracket.

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That would be me, if you need detailed info just let me know

How's that can coming along?

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Hey freezerboy,

It's what came on the bike so I'm rolling with it. But unfotuneately it mirrors are garbage. And the left side mount clutch broke off completely. So it may be the first mod on the bike. Because I have to see what's coming behind me. Hopefully I will have a little time to ride tomorrow. I leave for DC and will not return for a month. I know of this great salvage yard in Maryland that carry bikes may e I can get a few things from there.

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The mirrors on mine were also complete junk. Even the $6 ebay replacement mirrors I bought are better and stay where I put them. I have the older version of the bike (Dec 2010) but I do like the mods they did with the newer B version. I especially like the better seat and the front springs. Bigger gas tank is also nice. Not sure if not having a front finder is legal in TX though. I dont think it is. I prefer a front fender, that's just me.

Oddly they did not address the #1 weakness of the bike, the thin weak shift linkage rod. Luckily though there are aftermarket rods that are better and I have one as a spare. Seems to be the first thing to break on these bikes.

I am happy to say I paid mine off so I feel good about that. Thank God for income tax returns. Had my bike for almost a year now and still have not put 600m on it. Will remedy that this summer. Only other thing that happened is I broke the damn weak battery connector wire. Thing was rusty and broke if you look at it wrong. Easy fix though. Strip the wire and put another head on it and crimp it on. Luckily I had enough slack on the wire to do that. Since it's paid off now I hope to add some mods to it this year. Better tool bag and a side bag will probably come first. Maybe some grips that handle the vibration better as well.

Hey Ghost, any pics of those new covers?

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How's that can coming along?

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Been working a little ot lately, so home and fun projects are not coming along too fast right now. I think that im going to spray aerosol rubberized coating spray by rustolium or something similar to that on the interior to help preserve the metal and keep electronics dry. i will post pics hopefully next week.