Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

**DanDaMan** · 07-24-2012, 05:42 PM

My opinion for tbe DF is 5, 12,20,35,45+

is it that low ? I do know stock was plumb awful though snowplow gearing , lol didnt realize they plowed roads in china with there motorcycles

my extreamly tall gearing is more like 25 , 45 , 60 , 70 then shift into 5th , I like not having to shift 2 times just to get across an intersection from a stoplight

my old 1981 Honda CB750F supersport would hit 65 in 1st and bury the speedo @ 95mph in the middle of third , man that was a face melting rocket sometimes I still miss her

**bowtiewagon** · 07-24-2012, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by A_Pilot

Thanks! Ill try the hair tie thing, and around here we have alot of short steep ones(mostly valleys in cincinnati) but i been riding about 5 years ill just pull tbrottle, here it's the humidity not heat.. average summer has about 80%it humidity almost everyday(jusy shy of Louisiana). The old bike barn was out of 38tSo i ordered a 35t well see how it goesand as far as shifting?My opinion for tbe DF is 5,12,20,35,45+

I run with a 35t, shifting is close to what you say depending on how fast you want to get up to speed.when I need to get on the freeway, its like 10,22,35,45,60+normal driving..10,20,30,40,50+.

**rollenrock** · 07-25-2012, 05:58 AM

Here are some pics of the light at night. I took the picture of the front from the side because the light is so bright. You can see how white the light is. Over the handle bars it illuminating a bamboo grove. The stock headlight had a lot more shadows and it was more of a haze. With this one I can clearly see details. No flash was used for either picture. I think it is a big enough difference to be impressive.IMG_1442.jpg IMG_1443.jpg

**xetaprime** · 07-25-2012, 10:01 AM

Thanx for the numbers seems I should know that and kinda did- but good to see anyways :)

**SR.MAILMAN** · 07-25-2012, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by DanDaMan

is it that low ? I do know stock was plumb awful though snowplow gearing , lol didnt realize they plowed roads in china with there motorcycles

my extreamly tall gearing is more like 25 , 45 , 60 , 70 then shift into 5th , I like not having to shift 2 times just to get across an intersection from a stoplight

my old 1981 Honda CB750F supersport would hit 65 in 1st and bury the speedo @ 95mph in the middle of third , man that was a face melting rocket sometimes I still miss her

Sometimes you do need gear power...

**GonzoX** · 07-25-2012, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by SR.MAILMAN

Sometimes you do need gear power...

Hey mailman, noticed that you sold your bobber. Can I ask how much you got for it? Just trying to get an idea of the market value.

**SR.MAILMAN** · 07-25-2012, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by GonzoX

Hey mailman, noticed that you sold your bobber. Can I ask how much you got for it? Just trying to get an idea of the market value.

I had to "give it away" at 50% off of what I paid, due to shipping (that the buyer paid for). It was the only way it would be worth it to a buyer. ( a forum member in Houston,TX. bought it).
All he had to do is put the mirrors on and gas in it, then ride. I did the PDI complete.

**Carolina Bobber** · 07-28-2012, 04:50 AM

Finally got the email with a tracking number! My bike will be here Tuesday!

**GonzoX** · 07-29-2012, 01:20 AM

I think the seat on this thing is rubber. Anybody know if its OK to use Armoral? What do you guys use? My seat is starting to crack and get brittle from the hot TX sun.