Dong Fang DF 250 RTB Bobber Information

[Goodbar]

Bob: Gap it at .028 thru .030 no less than .028 since a larger gap gives a "hotter" or "fatter" spark and more bang. My original was like almost closed at .019 thus little spark.
You should notice a decent difference

[terrilb05]

Hi "Bubba Bobber" fans. I ampurchasing a 2012 Bubba 250cc, wanted the sprringer forks and ape handle bars. Also i have heard that they improved the carb on it, i already own a 2008 1200 custom sportster and love it! but i have been attracted to the bob style for a while and did not want to strip my sportster. i should have it in a couple of weeks, excited to ride it. i live in Sioux Falls, S.D. so it is not decent climate yet! I am happy to have founf this site and will post pics as soon as i can. I have been following some of the threads on here and it sounds like a good place to come and share and or get some help with questions.

[Goodbar]

Welcome to the Bobber forum terrilb05! You will love the Light Bobber Cycle. I have a Harley Street Glide so its great to have a choice. I plan on using the bobber on shorter back roads and running errands. Let us know when you get it and post a bunch of picts. The springer fork is pretty cool and no doubt we are all curious about the ride and handling of the springer fork. Just remember it isnt going to be like getting the harley delivered you have to get rid of all the small gemlins. But this bike is so easy to work on. The carb is actually very good on previous models, just needs tweaking and dialing in at first. Not sure what your carb will be like but curious. Souix falls is a neat area but like here in MPLS, the winters can be long and tough. Again Welcome!

[terrilb05]

Thanks Goodbar, I am actually purchasing it from a guy who sales scooters here, he gets them from the scooter depot in so. ca. i convinced him to order mime and another one I told him he should not have a problem selling it. So he will put it together and tweek it. but yes i want to learn how to repair stuff. i am a female and not that it matters but i do not have knowledge of bikes, but one of the things that attracted to me to the bobber wa s it being stripped! I wii post on here if i have questons which i am sure i will. Do you have pics of your bubba 250!

[Crelow]

I managed to put something together temporarily. The first set of wires the shielding started to melt because it was too small of a gauge. The second did well. Not sure if I'll be able to put in a charger as the shed has no power and the run is too far from the house. I may just remove it each time i leave out of town. Also Seen a bunch of corrosion on the bottom of the batter box due to the acid leaking. here's a video of the bike running. Does the hiccuping happen to you guys. It's partly why i cant keep it running. http://youtu.be/eheOaHZgfiA

[Crelow]

Welcome terrilb05

[freezerboy]

Hello terrible & welcome to the thread. There was another female here a while back named rollinrock. I'm sure you will get a lot of good info here on your df.

[Bobthebobber]

Hey guys, I am pretty new here. I had made some posts well over a year back with some interest in buying the df250 bobber. I finally purchased the 2012 sportster style bike from scooterdepot (the only dealer that carries this version) here is a link http://www.scooterdepot.us/250cc-spo...kes-p-731.html apparently they say there were only 90 made of this type.. but who knows

It appears to be the same as the older version with with a harley style tank and seat, drag bars, and a flat black paint job. It was about $2900 with shipping (there was an extra 75 dollar fee to cross it into RI.. sounded like BS to me)

Im already to order a rear sprocket before I even get the bike, as I will be driving it daily to work about 25 minutes on the highway each way. Can you link me the any common web vendors that carry the correct sprockets? I'm only about 140-145 pounds so I was thinking about going with a 37 or a 38. I want to be able to cruise around 70 mph on flats without running in top rpms. Maybe a 35 would be best. Im guessing it tops out around 50-55 with stock gearing. Any other common mods besides carb jets or adjustments I need to prepare for to make this road worthy? I am pretty much maxed out for spending at the moment, and the wife isnt thrilled (wait till she finds out it only seats one lol..) I am looking to keep the bike mostly stock for resale value. Anyone have experiences with this new model yet? Any help I can get ahead of time would really help me out. In the mean time, i'll be reading up from page one to the end.. but it is going to take me a few days.


Thanks in advance,

[freezerboy]

Hi Bob and welcome back. I bought my sprocket before buying the bike too but its been so cold here since the bike arrived I haven't tried it yet to see if it fits. I weigh 240 so I went with 38 tooth. I got it on amazon but don't remember what I paid right off hand. You will prob need the 35 given your weight. Anyway congratulations on the new dong fang bike.

[Goodbar]

Thanks Goodbar, I am actually purchasing it from a guy who sales scooters here, he gets them from the scooter depot in so. ca. i convinced him to order mime and another one I told him he should not have a problem selling it. So he will put it together and tweek it. but yes i want to learn how to repair stuff. i am a female and not that it matters but i do not have knowledge of bikes, but one of the things that attracted to me to the bobber wa s it being stripped! I wii post on here if i have questons which i am sure i will. Do you have pics of your bubba 250!

terrilb05 Just see my album or others if they have one/ click my icon and profiles come up with my albums.
Its great he will do the PDI for you! Have him put a real fuel filter on your bike when it comes in as the one that comes with the bike is fake at least mine was it was just hollow.
NevBob has your bike just without the bars and fork and it looks like another just joined with the same bike also. You have a lot of reading to do in older posts if you haven't already!