Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

[euphonius]

...Old retro look. Working off my Father's photo of his Indian before he went to War.

Dear Gun Rod,

Would love to see a scan of that picture of your dad's Indian!

thanks

[barnone]

On a lighter note, Got my new headlamp. Found a 60/55W H-4 Halogen 7" Black . Test hooked & did fine. Getting a new tank soon, therefore making adjustments now for the tunnel width to allow wires to fit. Removed Speedo, clean Bobber look. Will miss neutral light, will work out how to remove from gauge & put it somewhere. Tailight replacement & Horn coming. Old retro look. Working off my Father's photo of his Indian before he went to War.

GUN,
Sound very interesting but it ain't happening without photos. Also I agree with JKP that photos of your Dad's Indian are needed.

[alleykat]

On a lighter note, Got my new headlamp. Found a 60/55W H-4 Halogen 7" Black . Test hooked & did fine.

Along with pics of this headlight . I've been thinking about doing the same...

[GUN ROD]

GUN,
Sound very interesting but it ain't happening without photos. Also I agree with JKP that photos of your Dad's Indian are needed.

Dad's Indian01-12-2012 06;18;12AM.jpg

Year unknown, note size of light & horn. Handle bars seem to have a cross bar.

Photo taken @1944.

Photos of my DF new light coming.

[alleykat]

Dad's Indian01-12-2012 06;18;12AM.jpg

Year unknown, note size of light & horn. Handle bars seem to have a cross bar.

Photo taken @1944.

Photos of my DF new light coming.

What a great pic! Thanks for sharing...

[GUN ROD]

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7" Halogen lamp with a separate parking lamp, attached. Dennis Kirk was the source. No schematic & wires were Black or yellow. Their tech folks helped to figure out proper connections. Remove headlamp bracket assembly from DF & used the 3/8 bolt hole to screw in new bracket. Heavy construction, no plastic. Very bright. Came with 16 gauge wires, we have a 22 for lighting. No fuse change, seems to be happy. Will let you know if it blows anything. Keep in mind no riding til better temps outside.

[barnone]

GUN,
Your DF is looking good. How about flat blacking that new headlight.

[GUN ROD]

GUN,
Your DF is looking good. How about flat blacking that new headlight.

Was going to paint with tankGas Tank.JPG
Its been years sense I painted from bare metal. Can you recommend a good source to catch back up with a paint finish that avoids gas damage? Tank tracking to arrive Monday. Business slow expect to dig in right away.

[euphonius]

Was going to paint with tank
Its been years sense I painted from bare metal. Can you recommend a good source to catch back up with a paint finish that avoids gas damage? Tank tracking to arrive Monday. Business slow expect to dig in right away.

I know guys who swear by bedliner for this kind of job, if you want that flat black matte look. Comes cheap in a rattle can.

That tank is going to make a big difference in the overall look, and get you a lot closer to replicating that excellent James Dean look of Gun Rod Senior. Fantastic picture. Precious as it surely is, I can't resist asking: Were other pictures taken that day, or other days? Awesome!

cheers

[GUN ROD]

I know guys who swear by bedliner for this kind of job, if you want that flat black matte look. Comes cheap in a rattle can.

Fantastic picture. Precious as it surely is, I can't resist asking: Were other pictures taken that day, or other days? Awesome!

cheers






Mom took the picture of Dad in Grandfather's front yard, they were dating. Pictures then were few. I do remember a side shot with Mom in a bathing suit. But when I requested they just mumbled, it may be a private thing. Mom is still goregeous (for her age), Dad now resembles Mr Potter (In a Wonderful Life). Wonderful parents, mom has been Dorris Day & Dad a wealthy Archi Buncker. Two opposites attract.

JKP ! BEDLINER! for the love pete never.
Harley has a egg shell black called Denim Black,.
Looking for a traditional paint job advise with fuel resistance.

Gun Rod JR