Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

[BellaCorse]

No doubt these bobbers really are attention getters. As for the jaded Harley rider smirking at the made in China aspect, just politely remind them that a great deal of their bikes were made in China as well.

/M

[mattbujor]

do any of you guys use locks or alarms? I am thinking about getting a gorilla alarm or xena disc break alarm

[hooliganboy]

do any of you guys use locks or alarms? I am thinking about getting a gorilla alarm or xena disc break alarm

the DF comes with a lock for your front forks, it uses the same key as the ignition and the gas cap. i use it every time i park it. it'll keep someone from riding off on your bike cause they won't be able to straighten the front wheel. i guess if someone really wanted to steal though, it would only take a couple guys to hoist it into the back of a truck.

[mattbujor]

the DF comes with a lock for your front forks, it uses the same key as the ignition and the gas cap. i use it every time i park it. it'll keep someone from riding off on your bike cause they won't be able to straighten the front wheel. i guess if someone really wanted to steal though, it would only take a couple guys to hoist it into the back of a truck.

yea the 250rtc has the same lock

[ben2go]

Thieves will kick the bars and break the fork lock or a couple big guys will pick it up and run into the back of a van with it.Takes about 3 to 5 seconds.A large bolt cutter will take care of chains or cables if the bike is anchored to something.It only adds 3 to 5 seconds to the theft time.An alarm can be disabled fairly quickly by cutting either battery cable.This adds another 3 to 5 seconds to the theft time.Using all these deterrents,it still only takes 15 to 20 seconds to steal a light weight bike.our local PD had a couple convicted bike thieves demonstrate their techniques.The bigger bikes take a little longer but the same techniques apply.

[ktmracer]

Wow.....

Thieves will kick the bars and break the fork lock or a couple big guys will pick it up and run into the back of a van with it.Takes about 3 to 5 seconds.A large bolt cutter will take care of chains or cables if the bike is anchored to something.It only adds 3 to 5 seconds to the theft time.An alarm can be disabled fairly quickly by cutting either battery cable.This adds another 3 to 5 seconds to the theft time.Using all these deterrents,it still only takes 15 to 20 seconds to steal a light weight bike.our local PD had a couple convicted bike thieves demonstrate their techniques.The bigger bikes take a little longer but the same techniques apply.

[ben2go]

Wow.....

I know.I never had any idea until I attended that demonstration.I was shocked but I learned a lot.My bikes are my escape, and when I am out,I never get out of sight of it.I rarely stop when I ride, except for a stretch, fuel, and food.

[BellaCorse]

Bike thieves in Daytona run around in bread delivery vans (like a UPS truck). They spot the bike they want, the rear doors pop open and 4-5 guys jump out, literally pick up the 800 lb bike and 'toss' it into the van. True.

I think the smartest security solution in an urban setting is a rotor lock with a siren. This way, if someone tries to move the bike, a siren will go off drawing unwanted attention (to the thief). And a rotor lock makes rolling the bike away a chore.

Bottom-line, if you can't afford to lose it... don't leave it.

/M

[DanDaMan]

someone commiting a felony for a 2 grand bike seems silly

[GUN ROD]

someone commiting a felony for a 2 grand bike seems silly

DanDa Man

Worked for years fighting wrong, "silly" too forgiving of a word. If you think thieves are not serious about wanting your stuff, think again. I gave up to live a normal life. Ten years of ugly was my duty served.

Watch your DR, it represents what many folks desire, simple beauty.