Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

**Roadkill** · 06-27-2014, 05:43 PM

Show and tell! This is Roadkil with her stealth turn signals and bags. Taken before the Mikuni carb was installed.SAM_0302.jpg

**DanDaMan** · 06-28-2014, 09:15 PM

so odd , at 60 , Im rich andfull throttle chokes the motor , but at 70-75 ,it doesntchoke out at all and goto full throttle without issue , that forward facining filter I bet

**barnone** · 06-29-2014, 03:32 AM

Originally Posted by Roadkill

Show and tell! This is Roadkil with her stealth turn signals and bags. Taken before the Mikuni carb was installed.

So stealth that I can't see them even when I enlarge the picture. How about a closer up photo?
I have some bar end turn signals that I am gonna install one of these days. I had them on my 2010 DF

**Roadkill** · 06-29-2014, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by barnone

So stealth that I can't see them even when I enlarge the picture. How about a closer up photo?
I have some bar end turn signals that I am gonna install one of these days. I had then on my 2010 DF

Sorry. They're very small LED lights. I did have to install an led flasher, but that was just a matter of cutting the connector off of the stock flasher and soldering it on the new one. I also had to order mounts for the front signal. I think total cost was about $30 and a month for the stuff to get here from China.

Nite photos show up the sorry paint on this bike. This TX sun is hard on everything and the matt black seems to be very unforgiving of the sun. I'm gonna try to wax her out tomorrow. The deal that says CHINA on the front fork is my chain and the red rims are reflective tape.

**barnone** · 06-29-2014, 11:05 AM

Nice. I assume the leds are plenty bright. The DF paint quality does not bother me, my bikes stay dirty here in the mountains anyway.

Bar end mirror.jpg
I'm gonna try for this setup.

**Roadkill** · 06-29-2014, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by barnone

Nice. I assume the leds are plenty bright. The DF paint quality does not bother me, my bikes stay dirty here in the mountains anyway.

Bar end mirror.jpg
I'm gonna try for this setup.

I've not seen a set-up like that in person, but I've always wondered how the signal wires are run. Do the bars have to have exit holes drilled somewhere for the wires?

I'm sure that raggedy paint was the rule when bobbers first came into being, but I've always ridden baggers where paint and chrome were important. I'm having transition anxeity. Kinda feels like skipping that daily shower.

I see you have a Ural. I wanted one of those when they were first being imported from Russia and the Honda 750-4 was the hot ride. Thought a sidecar rig would be so cool. I saw my first rig recently. Harley with a car. It's so big and so heavy! Changed my mind about a rig.

**DanDaMan** · 06-29-2014, 04:12 PM

rear hydraulic brake switch failed on me since last check (2 weeks or so) : \

ordered http://www.jpcycles.com/product/240-693#reviews will update fitment on delivery

**barnone** · 06-29-2014, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by Roadkill

I've not seen a set-up like that in person, but I've always wondered how the signal wires are run. Do the bars have to have exit holes drilled somewhere for the wires?

I drill a 1/4" hole in the center of the handlebar on the bottom, put a grommet in the hole and run the wires through it.

**bowtiewagon** · 06-29-2014, 06:31 PM

all buttoned up and back on the road again. Went together just fine,started right up.No problems at all. gonna take her for a spin later today to bust the cobwebs off her from sitting for a month. Thanks for everyones input you guys are great.

**axa** · 06-30-2014, 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by bowtiewagon

all buttoned up and back on the road again. Went together just fine,started right up.No problems at all. gonna take her for a spin later today to bust the cobwebs off her from sitting for a month. Thanks for everyones input you guys are great.

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