Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

**Goodbar** · 01-08-2013, 11:24 PM

Ok check out all the links, That’s some pretty custom looking stuff Skullworkz! You will probably have everything installed the day they all come in to boot.
Today I just installed my battery tender plug in socket hopefully ( I think) properly by lining the battery box and terminal openings with Plastic u channel and running the wires were they hopefully never short out again. That alone took me 3 hours to figure out how to prevent future problems and get a clean look.
- My bud is bringing his Black DF over to start polishing and moding it. He has a 2 car Garage that is too full to get at it.
- Last night I rubbed my whole bike out using Scratch Doctor compound/ in the small orange bottle at Wal-Mart or any store/ it’s an extremely fine polishing compound you just apply to a 100 percent cotton Rag and use elbow grease. That really brought out the shine of the clear coat and the black on the engine and rims/ spokes/ chrome. I also did the frame, while still satin flat it has a bit of a sheen that will be easier to wash ( what a difference it made on the whole bike ) Made the paint look very rich deep and expensive. I am amazed at how thick the clear coat is on these bikes.

**skullworkz** · 01-09-2013, 12:41 AM

Don't let that paint fool you, it's not that great. If you tap it with anything hard you are going to get a chip right down to the metal. So, on that note don't tap it with a wrench handle like I did in a few places on accident. I really don't care as I will be painting my bike this summer. I hate the stupid stripes they stuck on, AND they are stuck on crooked! Also going to fill all the holes in the fender left over from rear lights being relocated when I do have it painted. Still going to be blue but much nicer. Goodbar, have you had a chance to ride your bike yet? It's supposed to be in the 50s this saturday here, I'm going to be on my bike for sure. I haven't really had a chance to ride my bike since I installed the new 35t sprocket. You can bet I will be tearing down 8 mile come saturday. Grips didn't show up today, they will be here tomorrow.

**Goodbar** · 01-09-2013, 06:30 AM

It chips because they prob didnt even prime it and its so thick. I havent chiped it yet but
I can picture that pretty easy. I will repaint mine also for sure this year. I can only imagine how cool the DF would look with a really perfect Paint Job and Body work, even painting and finishing the frame is tempting. Yeah I hear its going to warm up. I only rode it when I bought it but ran pretty bad then. So if the road out of here melts its ice I'll go for a spin.
I have My friends black DF here also and His frame is a bit different above the oil tank with 2 reinforcement plates welded in to make the frame stronger. He has a December 2010 build and even his front disc brake rotor is totally different. Also he has a front Brake line Bracket whereas the Nov Builds dont Have one, just a hole where it is supposed to be. I need one as the hose is chaffing in the front tire. Saftey issue here! Maybe we should call and get one scooter depot where they originated. His front rotor looks way better as it matched the rear one.
I believe we have a Nov build. His Bike wont start unless we spray a bit of starting fluid in Carb, it is prob gummed up from that damm Ethenol varnish goo. I now get all my Gas for storage of toys at the Airport no ethenol and high quality.

**Goodbar** · 01-10-2013, 03:35 PM

Skulworkz did you see this: breather.jpg http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-R-...935a81&vxp=mtr

**skullworkz** · 01-10-2013, 04:00 PM

I like it but I have already purchased the stainless steel that I installed. I'm looking for more of a spike for my breather filter. More like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/rtn-Black-Sp...f12fad&vxp=mtr

Got the grips/blinkers installed last night. I will get some daytime pics for you later today. Got to reposition the mirrors again due to the new donger37.jpg donger40.jpggrips sitting differently on the bike than the OEM grips did.

**Goodbar** · 01-10-2013, 04:23 PM

Very cool spiked carb filter. The web look one was suggested for your Crank case breather termanation end, they have them in black too and they are a whopping 5 bucks. Looking forward to the daytime picts.

**sivilized** · 01-10-2013, 05:26 PM

What length pullback do you guys have on your drag bars? Or are they straight across (0")?

**skullworkz** · 01-11-2013, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by sivilized

What length pullback do you guys have on your drag bars? Or are they straight across (0")?

3.84"

And, Goodbar here are those daytime picsdonger41.jpg donger42.jpg

Can't wait to get rid of that headlight! Loving the bike without the big blinkers! My wife said the new grips looked like d!ldos, guess they would be kinda fun on bike night!

**Goodbar** · 01-11-2013, 12:33 AM

Sivilized: My new 7/8 bars are sweeped Back 7 inches from bar center to end of grips. You would need long arms to reach straight bars, or ride on the tip of the seat. I am 6 ft and mine fit me perfect. I like to sit a little leaned back on the bike.

Skullworkz Looks good, if you get a chance post some closer picts of the grips and the turn sigs.
In ref to your wifes comments: Its just another subliminal reason the ladies will dig your bike.

I did a few more simple super cheap detail Mods I will post when I get some time later tonight.