Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

[Gardo]

i just got the 250cc chopper.. what all can i do to this motorcycle can anyone help me??

First up chuck how about an intro, maybe some pics of the bike, or better yet what kind of bike is it? the folks on this forum board are great but there needs to be some back and forth
so relax

[Lao Jia Hou]

My god - 28 pages about a China-bike - this must be one honkin' hot ride that attracts the babes!

[Gardo]

My god - 28 pages about a China-bike - this must be one honkin' hot ride that attracts the babes!

you aint kidding, was out with my Brother who has a HD Street Bob and I was the one getting all the attention.... Mostly cause I'm better looking than he is but the bike was hot

[barnone]

i just got the 250cc chopper.. what all can i do to this motorcycle can anyone help me??

chucksplace,
Your chopper is a different bike than the DF250RTB bobber so maybe you should start a different thread.

[barnone]

Sounds like CCW is saying that the DF250RTB is an illegal copy of their Heist.

Starting from the front.
Different wheels
Front disk brakes on opposite sides
Different rake
Different forks
Different triple trees
Different handlebar risers
Different handle bars
Different mirrors
Different fenders
Different controls
Different frame
Different forward controls
Different engine placement in frame causing CCW's filter to stick out
Different fuel tank
Different battery placement
Different seat and seat spring
Different ignition key lock and placement
Different fake oil tank
Different rear wheel adjustment
Different turn signals and placement
Different rear fender and bracing

I'm sure that I have missed many other differences but if Dong Fang copied CCW then they did a pretty poor job.

Don't know which bike hit the market first.

Not saying that one is better than the other as both seem pretty good to me. My point is don't believe the marketing guys hype.

[Gardo]

Barnone dont get me wrong i loved the DF250RTB, it had such a sweet tank on it and it looked different even from other Bobbers. What ever the issue is between the 2 manufacturers is isn't really my concern. I wanted to keep the bike but Scooterdepot wanted it back. the info I got about the bike not being able to be titled in NJ/NY/PA came from their DMV agencies because I was trying to get it titled at least in another state.

The whole thing is a bit heartbreaking really but I dont want to keep a bike that i cant make legal

[Gardo]

Speaking of the lil black beauty, and I'm done sulking about it, what new adventures have you had on it did the new front sprocket come in?

[Aboshi]

Gordo:

I'll let you know how it all works out here in NY once I get the bike in hand.

And there are plenty of differences with the CCW and the Dong Fang, if you want to get down to brass tax on it the CCW is really just a bigger clone of the kikker 5150 hardknock.
That is a bike I was going to get before finding the Don Fang, also those 5150's are 100% illegal and kelly kikker is being investigated on how he was able to even bring the parts into the U.S. and also how he was faking VIN #'s other then that those are some of the best looking bobbers I have ever seen. I personally like the design of the CCW Heist because its more raked out and just looks of better quality so I would imagine paying the $1000 more polished then the Dong Fang, but for a few dollars you can make the Dong Fang look how ever you want. The major issue at hand really is getting it titled/regged. I cant really trust what countyimports say because of what just happened to you, and you have posted pics that show DF250RTB all over it. All in all though if Its able to be regged here in NY you can always orders a new one from somewhere else and just cross the bridge and get regged up =)
I think the worst case for me will be having to send down the MSO to one of my brothers in Florida along with a power of attorney and have him reg/title the bike down there for me.

[Gardo]

Aboshi - good luck with it it really is a great Bike and a lot of fun. hopefully it works out better for you than it did for me

[barnone]

Speaking of the lil black beauty, and I'm done sulking about it, what new adventures have you had on it did the new front sprocket come in?

The 14 tooth will fit with a bit of trimming on the cover or leaving it off but the chain is too short even with the wheel all the way forward. I ordered a 520 chain repair kit from Dennis Kirk which will add a link. The chain has not stretched much if any in 500 miles.

Took a hundred mile back road ride down in the Glades yesterday and she is running fine. Definitely not an Interstate cruiser which we all figured with a 229cc motor.

Gonna add a little more preload in the rear seat to fit with new handle bars.