Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

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Originally Posted by barnone

ktmracer,
Will you be using the Heist in the Rider' Edge training? That would be neat.
http://www.233motorsports.com/

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Thanks for the link to "OldBikebarn.com. I didn't know about them. I do have a CCW "Demo" bike that can be used for the Rider's training classes at my local HD dealership in Las Vegas. Two riders(plus myself) have received their endorsments on a Heist here in the Valley. I sorta had to get involved with them as I cannot sell/release a vehicle to anyone who does not have an endorsement. It's a good class, and I have a discount worked out with them for anyoe who register's for the class through my shop.

hey all, my name is moe, i'm from louisiana. i just recieved my DF bobber yesterday. everything was in good shape, even the box and the pallet. this is my first bike ever, and i've read all 100 pages of this thread, and you guys sure took all the guess work out of what to modify performance wise. i haven't taken a ride yet cause i'm waiting on my paperwork which should be arriving tuesday. i definitely plan on doing some mods to the bike, but i think i'm going to ride it and break it in first. i bought my bike from scooter depot, haven't had any problems with them yet. has anyone heard of killer motorsports in texas? they also sell this bobber, and in the description on thier youtube video for it they are forthcoming about the bike only doing 55mph but say they have a sprocket that will bring you up over 100mph. i asked if could order the sprocket from them and they said yes, it costs $79.99 and is a custom sprocket they designed specifically for this bike, i don't know how true that is but it might be worth looking into. so as i've read my bike doesn't exist without a picture, so here's the proof.Attachment 5387Attachment 5388

moe,
Welcome to the world of Chinese bobber ownership. Good idea to ride the bike for a while instead of starting the mods right away. Almost looks like your bike came with a different set of handlebars.

There is no way that a change of the rear sprocket would increase the top speed of the DF250RTB to 100 MPH. Killer Motorsport's description of the bobber is full of mistakes such as 250cc, ABS brakes,etc. I find it hard to believe that they would take the bike out of the crate and do a "free PDI". Might want to stay away from them.

Anyway I would recommend installing a 35 tooth rear sprocket from
http://www.oldbikebarn.com/Motorcycl...?search=JTR279
after you have ridden the stock bike for a while.

Seems that the bikes are coming with a 105 main jet now and if that is the case in your bike then you don't need to change the jetting. Check to see what is installed in your bobber before ordering any jets.

Keep us informed on you experience with the bike.

Motorcycle gear/rpm/speed calculator

You might want to do some calculations, before you spend that much money.

100 mph ? Off a cliff, maybe. Remember, it is only a 229cc engine...

I bought my bike from Scooter Depot as well..This is the second bike I have purchased from them..my first was a basic 150cc scooter. never had any problems with them.
I looked into the Killer Motorsports offer. They are higher priced,and only offer a standard 3 month warranty..were as scooter depot offers a 6 month. I opted for the 1 year warranty for a few bucks more.still came out about $75 more than waht killer offers..and a better deal. I am waiting for mine to arrive.
Again i want to thank all of you on this thread for all the insight on this bike..it has helped out quite alot..I just am getting antsy for it to show up.. hope it gets here soon...I ordered it on 8/19 and they said 7 to 10 days...It took about the same for my 150cc scooter to arrive..so I know they are on the mark. Hooliganboy, glad to hear that everything landed at your door in great shape..keep us posted on everything.The more info on here the better for all of us.I will do the same once mine arrives. everyone have a safe and happy riding day.\m/

Congrats on this thread breaking the Ton.

I ordered my JT sprockets from one of my regular distributors and they retailed for about $15-front & $30-rear. They're older Honda sprockets... nothing exclusive to DF.

/Mike

Anybody got the stock handle bars for the DF250RTB( preferably in flat black) that they want to sell? I left mine in Florida. I want to rig up some bar end turn signals. the bars I have now have a seam blocking the insertion of the bar ends. .

Anyway, PM me with your price and estimated shipping to Vincent Santamaria 515 Huffman Creek Rd. Robbinsville,NC 28771
I can send you a check or do Paypal.
Thanks

Vince,

I've got a set of chrome bars if that will work. $20 + shipping sound fair?

Robbinsville? Been there many times.

/Mike

So what happens when a thread turns over 1000 posts?

This one is #999, but it's barnone's thread, so let's leave the honor to him!

(That way if the servers crash, it's his fault....)

cheers!

jkp,
Thanks for the honor so here goes.

Nothing happened.

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Originally Posted by BellaCorse

Vince,

I've got a set of chrome bars if that will work. $20 + shipping sound fair?

Robbinsville? Been there many times.

/Mike

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Yep,up here in the sticks. I'll take your offer on the bars if no flat black ones are offered up.

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Originally Posted by barnone

Nothing happened.

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Well, something happened! You broke four digits with your excellent DFBobber thread (and didn't break the system). That's a nice little accomplishment, especially considering how useful this thread has been to so many newcomers.

So, Congratulations!

Nice also to see Gardo and thaHeisters nipping at your heels. Good stuff!

Been checking out this thread for some time, finally got to the end and thought I should say something. I'm hoping to get one soon, but can't ride till next year, so I have some time to save. Has anyone checked to see if a 400cc Honda could wedge in, I've seen some taken out of quads up for sale for about $300 on my local craigs, just a thought.

bought my chopper (same motor) DF250 CHA/B thru killer motorsport cause they licence and tag it for ya

only prob Ive had was

unable to find same size tires if needing a replacement - will use moped front and car low profile rear if it comes to it (chopper issue only shouldnt be an issue for u bobber fella's)

extreamly low gearing , added a 17 tooth front brought it to 65 top speed but engine still has more to give (holds it like a champ) (I'm 150 lbs bike only 240 lbs) actually concidering a 33 tooth rear :p (would bring my top end to about 80 allowing "cruising" at 70-75ish)
(also not an issue for you bobber fella's as u dont have a 20" tall back tire (including rubber) requiring nearly 50% more gearing)

and rectifier dimming lights on high revs (that I read about here) and popping bulbs on returning to low revs (new one on order)


I'm 150 lb 6'5 male austin texas area only minor road grades, needed to extend forward controls 1 full foot and currently working on fabricating a split dual air ram (2 90degree angles) to feed the bike at highway speeds , nearly have 500 miles on bike already 80% of that is 60-65mph highway miles


hope you dont mind me barging in here Barnone , but its basically the same bike I just have funny tiny tires and a 41degree fork rake :p (chopper threads here and other places are dead and all but useless)

well I got the call yesterday...truck supposed to be here between 9am and noon..so just hangin around waiting for it. will keep ya posted as soon as it gets here as to condition of crate..ect. Feeling like a kid at christmas...hurry up santa...hurry up...

thanks guys, i thought something sounded shady about that sprocket, but to be fair to killer motorsports, scooter depot's description of the bike is exactly the same, even says free PDI, which is not true. i got my paperwork in the mail yesterday evening, and got the bike registered and insured today, but i have to wait til friday for my plate, it's killing me. my insurance agent registered the bike for me, and he had to add dongfang to his list cause he couldn't find it. and progressive would only offer liability for unknown vehicles, so i couldn't get full coverage. i'll be back with a post ride report as soon as get a chance to ride the bike.

Yippie skippie..it hit my driveway at 3pm yesterday. everything looked great. Crate was in excellent condition.uncrated it..put the bars on..rolled it out and looked it over. haven't done anything to it yet..no fluids added,no gas yet..gonna wait until I get the items I need for it first. like the magnetic oil plug,correct fluids ,tags,insurance,and then get her fired up.Gonna definetly look for different handle bars..do not like the feel with the stock ones.
Any ideas where to get bars for it?Kinda new to this and seems a few of you know where to find low cost items better than I would. also looking for some used saddle bags,,I want that worn look that new ones cannot offer. anyway..took pics and will load them up tonight.
Title came with the bike...and I also got one in the mail with my receipt from Scooter Depot.Vin matches,so good to go.
Taking another rider course hopefully this weekend..so i can adjust to shifting the bike..never had to on my scooter..so kinda not comfy yet with that.Also gonna have to get a set of metris tools to have..since everything on this seems to be metric.Will keep checking this post for your updates as well. very pleased to be a part of this. and very pleased to have my new ride.cannot wait to putt around on it.

Any 7/8" handlebars will fit assuming you don't go too radical with the height & width. For example, ape hangers will require longer control cables, brake hose and wires. Small cafe' bars like I've got, leaves you with excess cables, wires and hose which can carefully be re-routed to take-up the slack. If you get something like your typical standard UJM style bars, you should be spot-on.

/M

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Originally Posted by BellaCorse

Any 7/8" handlebars will fit assuming you don't go too radical with the height & width. For example, ape hangers will require longer control cables, brake hose and wires. Small cafe' bars like I've got, leaves you with excess cables, wires and hose which can carefully be re-routed to take-up the slack. If you get something like your typical standard UJM style bars, you should be spot-on.

/M

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very cool I am actually loking for something that will rise back a little more towards me,as i am not a big fan of laying forward while riding.. hurts my back a bit. plus I feel like I am stretching just to control it. so i am looking for a set that would come a little higher and closer to me.thanks for the info..any good places to start looking around for them?

I bought a a rotary file for my drill and cleaned up the inside of the handlebars so I could fit the bar end turn inside them. Drilled two holes in the underside of the bars to route the wires.

Turn signals for 7/8" handlebars at
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQ...KQ3aMEWNXQ3aIT

I removed the stock turn signals and wired up the bar end turn signals to the front turn signal wires.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...h/IMG_0861.jpg

I used some cable wrap to clean thing up and now with the rear turn signals gone, I can start on a rear rack.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...h/IMG_0860.jpg

Vince the DF is looking real good man. Love what you have done with it. Its always the small changes that make the big impact

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Originally Posted by barnone

Gardo,
You are welcome and it will be good to get some input on the bobber from you and others.
The bar diameter is 7/8". I think I will order some that are a little wider as the ones I had laying around the shop that I put on the bike are only 28 1/2".

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Vince,would you be so kind as to show me a closeup of these bars you put on..I am looking for something similar and do not know the dimensions,or where to get them. really appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by Gumpsta

yes, i have seen them on china wholesale sites for $995 in larger quantity purchases. I will research the larger cc motors when i'm in country. going to shanghai this week.
gump

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Gump,
Are you back from China with info? Larger cc CG250?

Dear Gumpsta,

Likewise, if you are actually in Shanghai now, give us a bell. Would be fun to share a coffee or a beer! PM'd you my contacts.

cheers!

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Originally Posted by bowtiewagon

Vince,would you be so kind as to show me a closeup of these bars you put on..I am looking for something similar and do not know the dimensions,or where to get them. really appreciate it.

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I bought the bars off Ebay but don't remember the vendor. They are 32" wide, 7/8" in diameter, approximately 4"rise and 4" swept back. I think they are too wide and plan to cut about an inch off each end next time I have them off.

Actually I didn't give the stock bars a good test and plan to put them back on when I return to Florida where I left them. I would like to get a set of flat black stock bars if anyone has a set they want to sell.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...h/IMG_0864.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...h/IMG_0863.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...h/IMG_0865.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...21_dphVw-L.jpg
This is what I am shooting for but not in red.
Flat head V-Twin would be my motor of choice.

still haven't gotten my plate yet, that tropical storm lee, and labor day kind of screwed me. i did get my title in the mail though. i would just take a ride on it, but, the cops here will pull you over quick for not having a plate, which wouldn't be a huge deal cause i have my paperwork for the bike, but i don't have an endorsement yet, and i live about 2 blocks from the sheriff's headquarters, so here i wait til my plate comes in.

well i picked up my plate today. i didn't have much time to go for a ride so i just zipped around the block a few times. everything seems to be working fine, shifts real smooth, and i love the loud pipe. the weather here is supposed to be really nice for the next 4 or 5 days so hopefully i'll get to take a longer ride sometime this week.

hooliganboy,
Nice but but the rule around here is that she doesn't exist without photos.

barnone, i did post 2 photos of her, post #992, i haven't modified or added anything to the bike yet so she looks just like she did when she came out the crate. wen i get a chance to take a good ride i'll post some more pics(so far i've only put 6 miles on it riding around the neighborhood), or when i modify or add something i will also post more pics, i'm just not sure what i'm going to do to it yet.