Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

Wow barnone it looks like the fender was pushed down forcefully. Here's what mine looked like. There is a good half inch between the tire and the tail light wires. ATTACH=CONFIG]12344[/ATTACH]Attachment 12345

4950, When I removed the pump it stopped a lot of the back fire and gave it a lower growl compared to what it had with it which I liked. You need to put a cap on the carb where the vaccume hose atached also.

Bob form NV,
Also I am trying to get the rear fender more equal around the rear tire. I would like about an inch clearance in the rear.

I think you should try loosening up the four strut bolts and just lift it to where you want it. I'm happy with mine so I'm not messing with it. I can't imagine that the parts aren't pretty much built to the same tolrerances so they should be adjustable. Good luck

Barnone, I really like the looks of the new model bobber like yours. I'm an opinionated old geezer, but after almost 52 years of riding motorcycles, that's just the way I am. To me the peanut tank and the new bars just improve this bike a bunch. Sorry to anyone, but that old tank and bars just look out of place, awkward, like when a Chinese maker calls their motorcycle the "Cool Boy", or something. Barnone, this is your second, maybe you better keep this one? Did you take a loss when you sold your first one?

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Originally Posted by Bob form NV

I think you should try loosening up the four strut bolts and just lift it to where you want it. I'm happy with mine so I'm not messing with it. I can't imagine that the parts aren't pretty much built to the same tolrerances so they should be adjustable. Good luck

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Or you can do this...
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My fender on this new model was actually assembled perfectly, but I thought chopping up the bike a bit would be cool.
More to come.

Struts for sale...

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Originally Posted by barnone

BrandyJ,
I registered my previous DF250RTB (2010 model) in Florida where I reside in the winter.

You need to check with the TN DMV with a DF VIN number to verify if you can register it in TN.

So far we know that the DF cannot be registered in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
There are probably more states to add to the list but you need to check with TN.

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Talked to my DMV and they said that had a manufacturer code in their system for Dong Fang so they've registered Dong Fangs here in this state so I felt re-assured that if I bought this bike I'll be ok getting everything legalized. All I gots to do now is get my motorcycle license haha.

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Originally Posted by Bob form NV

I think you should try loosening up the four strut bolts and just lift it to where you want it. I'm happy with mine so I'm not messing with it. I can't imagine that the parts aren't pretty much built to the same tolrerances so they should be adjustable. Good luck

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I tried loosening up the four strut bolts and that did not work.

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Originally Posted by birdmove

Barnone, I really like the looks of the new model bobber like yours. I'm an opinionated old geezer, but after almost 52 years of riding motorcycles, that's just the way I am. To me the peanut tank and the new bars just improve this bike a bunch. Sorry to anyone, but that old tank and bars just look out of place, awkward, like when a Chinese maker calls their motorcycle the "Cool Boy", or something. Barnone, this is your second, maybe you better keep this one? Did you take a loss when you sold your first one?

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Yes, I took a loss when I sold my first one. Who knows if I will keep this one. I'll have fun with it.

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Originally Posted by BrandyJ

Talked to my DMV and they said that had a manufacturer code in their system for Dong Fang so they've registered Dong Fangs here in this state so I felt re-assured that if I bought this bike I'll be ok getting everything legalized. All I gots to do now is get my motorcycle license haha.

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BrandyJ,
Good for you for checking with the TN DMV. Now get your mc endorsement and go for it.

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Originally Posted by barnone

I tried loosening up the four strut bolts and that did not work.

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Bummer, looked like it would just hinge right at that spot to me. Sorry.