Hello? …echo… What happened to this great thread? Seemed to of crawled to a dead stop. I do really appreciate all the work you all put into it and was a wealth of info. Hopefully it will spring back to life soon.
I just purchased a DF Bobber last week and love it. I live in Mpls, Mn, suburbs that is presently frozen and buried in snow so a ride is out of the question till spring. GRRR. I Got a Blue one as I picked up a in-stock bike from a small dealer in Madison. I must say I like it even though looks as if most have the flat black. When I got the bike it ran like crap. It was backfiring thru
The carb so bad it would kill the engine with a puff of white smoke shooting out the carb. Not good! The bike was also filthy upon pickup. Cleaned it up, I tuned the carb up and had it purring yesterday. Replaced the plug with NGK after. Just a back and forth from the idle screw to the air mix screw, looks like it was set way to rich as the plug was foul and black. Haven’t pulled the carb apart yet to see what jets in it but suspect the 88 as it was built Nov 2010. Ordered a 35 t sprocket today. I also replaced the bars, added some bags off ebay. I am planning on going a bit opposite as most in adding more chrome… just to be different I guess. Rubbed the paint out using a fine rubbing compound that really brought out the shine of the clear coat of this stunning shade of blue.
What I couldn’t believe was the wrinkles in the rear fender on both sides almost like it was hand formed, looks like others have the same thing? Maybe all? Other areas are better than expected in fit and finish. Been riding for many years and have 3 other bikes
Yamaha Wr250 R street legal dirt jumper, Honda 250X, and on the other far end a “Huge” almost 1 ton Harley street Glide low rider. I have a heated 4 car garage so winter isn’t so bad. This bike will fill a nice niche as my neighborhood cruiser that I can easily get out of my garage for a brief fun ride. Love the raw sound and the skinny and light simple old school look. It’s great to work on. The gas tank is a very unique shape so hoping to keep it. Fingers crossed. I know it’s dead of winter for some but would love to hear from you guys. Thanks!!! P.S. I will post a pict, as soon as possible.
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