Re: Custom DF250RTB build up
Interesting mods to your DF. I am interested in how you do the mid controls conversion. Looks like the exhaust will have to be changed to get it out of the way. I thought about moving it under the bike ala Buell.
Re: Custom DF250RTB build up
Pardon my incredible ignorance, but I have no idea what is meant by "forward controls" and "mid-controls". On my bike, all my controls except the gear shift and rear brake (i.e., clutch, brake, throttle, lights, signals, etc) are on the bars. Are those forward controls? If your control are not on the bar, where else could you put them? And why? Wouldn't this then oblige you to be taking your hands off the bars all the time? What about safety?
Again, apologies for the abject newb query!
thanks!
Re: Custom DF250RTB build up
Forward & mid controls refer to the foot-operated brake/shift levers. Forward are usually mounted on the down tube; mid are mounted on the bottom frame (like the JH600). BTW, ignorance is reserved for those who never ask the question.
Here's my question ...
There's been a lot of info posted about the new family of bobbers. These are very interesting bikes. But only very rarely do I ever see any of them on Beijing's roads. Are they in other Chinese cities? Are they not C3 compliant? Are they being made only for export?
Re: Custom DF250RTB build up
Bella,
Where did you get the 7" springs?
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Where did you get the 7" springs?
They're generic Harley parts found in numerous catalogs.
/Mike
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Re: Custom DF250RTB build up
Here's a little sneek peek. Not much progress I know. Lot's of other projects taking priority. Mid-Ohio VMD is coming up in 2 weeks and I need a pit bike. Time to hustle. So far...
Gilera Fuel Tank
Seat Barrel Springs
Full wrap 6" rear fender
British rear number plate
Low rise black handlebars
White GT hand grips.
Sport mirror
Ignition switch & horn relocated
SAIS removed
/Mike
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Re: Custom DF250RTB build up
I like this thing! Tank looks right at home.
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Looks like its gonna be sweet
Re: Custom DF250RTB build up
Bela,
Looking good. How about a close up side view of the rear fender? My ass and back got soaked the other day in the rain with that stock chopped off rear fender.